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Akanni added story in Current Affairs / News
2025-11-24 18:44:24

Army Destroys Seven Illegal Oil Refinery Sites, Arrests Four Suspects in Niger Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, have destroyed seven illegal crude oil refining sites in a sustained crackdown on oil theft across the Niger Delta region. According to a statement by Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the coordinated operations—conducted between 10 and 23 November 2025 in partnership with other...

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2026-01-10 18:40:58

Bandits Kill Four, Burn Homes in Renewed Attack on Wawa Community, Niger State

At least four residents have been killed and several homes destroyed following a renewed bandit attack on Wawa community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack, which occurred on Friday evening between 8:00pm and 8:30pm, reportedly targeted Damala village, located behind the Woko–Daba mining area. Local sources said the assailants struck suddenly, killing four people...

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2025-05-26 14:53:21

Bayelsa Monarch Blasts FG Over Failure to Prosecute Oil Thieves in Niger Delta

The Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State, King Bubaraye Dakolo, has criticized the Federal Government for its failure to identify, prosecute, and jail the true masterminds behind the persistent oil theft plaguing the Niger Delta, despite the loss of trillions of dollars’ worth of crude oil. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, King Dakolo, who also...

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2025-11-24 12:20:24

BREAKING: Tanker Overturns, Blocks Lapai–Agaie Road Weeks After Deadly Explosion in Niger State

Traffic on the Lapai–Agaie Road in Niger State was disrupted on Monday morning when a fuel tanker’s compartment detached from the main truck, obstructing the road. The driver, travelling from Lagos to Gombe, reported the incident, but no casualties were recorded. Security agencies and firefighters quickly responded to prevent any fire hazards, and the area remains under tight...

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2025-11-26 07:31:25

Father of Three Abducted Pupils in Niger State Dies of Heart Attack — CAN Confirms

The father of three pupils abducted in Niger State has tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack. The development was confirmed by Rev. John Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the Northern Region and the Federal Capital Territory. Rev. Hayab explained that the man’s death was linked to the emotional trauma and distress he endured following the...

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Akanni added story in Current Affairs / News
2026-01-10 08:49:35

Is Nigeria Losing the War on Pipeline Vandalism? Why Army Chief Waidi Shaibu Is Sounding the Alarm Over Rising Oil Theft in the Niger Delta

Is Nigeria’s economic lifeline under renewed threat in the Niger Delta? The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has raised serious concerns over the surge in pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft, warning that continued attacks on oil infrastructure could deal a devastating blow to the nation’s revenue and long-term stability. Speaking during his maiden operational visit...

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2025-06-02 23:13:26

Peter Obi Visits Flood-Ravaged Niger State, Donates ₦20m to Support Victims

A catastrophic flood has devastated Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State, claiming at least 153 lives and displacing over 3,000 residents, according to emergency officials. In response to the tragedy, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi visited the affected communities on Monday, June 2, 2025, to offer his condolences and pledge support for recovery efforts....

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2025-06-15 18:53:55

POLICE RECOVER VEHICLES STOLEN IN NIGERIA FROM GHANA AND NIGER REPUBLIC, ARREST THREE SUSPECTS

In a series of successful sting operations coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, the Nigeria Police Force has recovered and returned several vehicles stolen in Nigeria but trafficked across borders to Ghana and Niger Republic. In a statement, the Force notes that operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja, in collaboration with their counterparts in INTERPOL NCB Accra,...

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2026-02-17 22:03:29

RIVER NIGER:The Largest and Longest in Nigeria and West Africa

River Niger The River Niger is one of Africa’s most important and historic waterways. Stretching about 4,180 kilometers, it is the third longest river in Africa after the Nile and the Congo. Flowing in a great arc across West Africa, the River Niger passes through Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, and Nigeria before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean through the vast Niger Delta. For...

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Akanni added story in Current Affairs / News
2025-11-24 15:35:21

Terrorist Leader Issues Threats After Mass School Abductions in Kebbi and Niger

An alleged terrorist commander has appeared in a video boasting about recent mass abductions of schoolchildren in Kebbi and Niger States and threatening to escalate attacks by targeting military officers, state governors, and even President Bola Tinubu. Wearing what seemed to be a Nigerian military jacket, the militant dismissed recent security arrests and claimed the government had failed to...

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Abu added story in Biography
2026-02-16 17:54:46

Tompolo: The Creek-Born Commander Who Became a Niger Delta Powerhouse

Government Oweizidei Thomas Ekpemupolo, They say if you want to understand Tompolo, you must first understand the creeks—the mangroves, the narrow waterways, the oil-rich land where people fish with one hand and struggle with the other. His real name is Government Oweizidei Thomas Ekpemupolo, born in Okerenkoko, in Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State. A boy from the riverine who...

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2025-09-23 02:21:05

Troops Dismantle Illegal Refineries, Seize 45,000 Litres of Stolen Petroleum Products in Niger Delta

Troops have intensified the crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, dismantling nine makeshift refineries and seizing over 45,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in two weeks. According to Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, 17 suspects were arrested in coordinated operations across Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States. In Rivers, troops intercepted a...

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2025-11-24 12:54:28

US Condemns Mass Abductions in Niger and Kebbi, Urges Nigeria to Protect Christians

The United States has condemned the recent mass kidnappings of students and teachers in Niger and Kebbi states, describing the incidents as “unacceptable” and urging the Nigerian government to act decisively. Over 300 students and staff were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, while 25 schoolgirls were kidnapped from the Government Girls...

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2025-05-31 15:31:00

[UPDATED] Death Toll from Niger State Floods Climbs to 150 as Tinubu Orders Emergency Response Activation

At least 150 people have now been confirmed dead following devastating floods in Niger State, according to an update from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Saturday. The agency’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Husseini, revealed the significant jump from the earlier toll of 115, stating that additional bodies were recovered up to 10 kilometers away from Mokwa—the area...

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2025-10-01 10:37:41

26 Traders Die in Kogi Boat Mishap, Government Expresses Condolences

The Kogi State Government has confirmed the death of 26 traders in a boat accident on the River Niger. The victims were travelling from Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi to Ilushi market in Edo State when the mishap occurred on the evening of Tuesday, September 30, 2025. In a statement on Wednesday, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as a...

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Adimeru added story in Biography
2026-04-04 08:11:23

Abubakar Sani Bello Biography: Early Life, Career, and Leadership Journey

Abubakar Sani Bello Early Life Abubakar Sani Bello was born on December 17, 1967, in Nigeria. He grew up in a family that valued discipline, education, and leadership. His father, Colonel Sani Bello, was a respected military officer, which exposed him early to structure and responsibility. As a young boy, Abubakar was quiet but observant. He learned to listen more than he spoke, a...

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2026-02-16 10:11:51

Goodluck Jonathan Biography: The Quiet Journey from Bayelsa to Aso Rock and the Concession That Changed History

Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan. Goodluck Jonathan: The Quiet Man Fate Kept Pushing Forward In the creeks of the Niger Delta, where water roads replace tarred streets and the air smells of salt and mangrove, a boy was born with a name that sounded like a prayer. Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan. It was 20 November 1957, and nobody in his community could have imagined that this child would...

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Akanni added story in Current Affairs / News
2025-11-25 17:39:08

Governor Bago Under Fire for Insulting Protocol Director During Security Meeting

Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State has come under renewed public scrutiny after a video surfaced showing him verbally abusing his Director of Protocol, Abdullahi Yarima, during a security council meeting at the Government House in Minna. In the video, obtained by SaharaReporters, the governor is heard speaking in Hausa and saying: “Yarima, you lack sense, you are very...

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Adimeru added story in Biography
2026-04-04 07:57:15

Sani Bello Biography: Early Life, Career, and Leadership Story

Sani Bello Introduction Sani Bello is a Nigerian leader known for his calm personality, business background, and service to the people. His journey from a young boy with big dreams to a respected governor is a story of discipline, growth, and leadership. Early Life Sani Bello was born in Nigeria into a family that valued education and responsibility. From a young age, he...

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Adimeru added story in African History
2026-03-13 11:22:52

Sarraounia Mangou The Desert Queen Who Refused to Bow

Sarraounia Mangou Long before her name began appearing in books, films, and conversations about African resistance, Sarraounia Mangou lived in a world where danger could arrive on horseback, where power was measured not only by the sword but by spirit, and where a ruler was expected to protect both land and people. She was not remembered simply because she sat on a throne. She...

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Adimeru added story in Biography
2026-04-03 09:52:24

The Life of Etsu Usman Zaki The Rise of a Nupe Leader

Etsu Usman Zaki Introduction In the heart of northern Nigeria, where the River Niger flows with quiet strength, there lived a man whose name would echo through generations Etsu Usman Zaki. He was not just a ruler. He was a symbol of courage, leadership, and transformation in the Nupe Kingdom. This is the simple story of a man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the...

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