₦4bn Monthly to Tompolo: Smart Security Strategy or Dangerous Precedent? A claim has sparked intense debate after a man alleged that the Federal Government pays ex-militant leader Tompolo ₦4 billion every month to protect oil pipelines in the Niger Delta. The revelation has left many Nigerians questioning why a government responsible for national security would outsource such a critical task to a former militant. Supporters argue it is a pragmatic move that leverages local influence to curb oil theft and vandalism. Critics, however, see it as a troubling signal—one that weakens state authority and normalizes privatized security for national assets. So the big question remains: Is this strategic thinking or sheer recklessness? #NigeriaPolitics #NigerDelta #OilSecurity #PublicDebate

Akwa Ibom and Rivers Communities Cry Out Over Oil Pollution, Poverty Despite Rich Resources Communities in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States continue to suffer from oil pollution and poverty, despite being located in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta. Residents of Ibeno, Okoroitak, Iwuopom, and Ogoniland report contaminated rivers, ruined farmlands, and decaying infrastructure caused by decades of oil spills and gas flaring. Many locals, including women and youth leaders, describe loss of livelihoods, absence of healthcare, and lack of jobs. Despite the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) mandating 3% of oil revenues for host communities, locals claim they have seen no benefits. Cleanup efforts by HYPREP and companies like Shell are slow, leaving communities vulnerable and dependent on dwindling resources. Rights groups warn of corruption, mismanagement, and ongoing environmental hazards from abandoned oil operations. #OilPollution #NigerDelta #AkwaIbom #RiversState #EnvironmentalJustice #HYPREP #SeplatEnergy #ExxonMobil #PIA #CommunityStruggle

UN human rights experts have warned that recent oil asset sales in Nigeria by Shell, Eni, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies violate international law, citing a lack of transparency and failure to ensure cleanup of decades of pollution. In letters to the companies and governments of Nigeria, the UK, US, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, the UN stressed that divestments without remediation risk worsening human rights abuses in the Niger Delta. The experts urged urgent cleanup, compensation, and accountability for historic environmental damage. #NigerDelta #OilPollution #UNHumanRights

Niger Delta Group Issues 7-Day Ultimatum Over Refinery Shutdown, Alleged NNPCL Mismanagement Ref: August 23, 2025 The Nigerian oil and gas industry is facing renewed tension as the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum has accused the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under Bayo Ojulari of corruption, job cuts, and the shutdown of the Port-Harcourt Refinery. At a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the group, led by Sir Jothan Lokpobiri Snr and Engr. Dr. Legborsi Yamaabana, issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding Ojulari’s removal and prosecution. They alleged that Ojulari diverted $21 million in NNPCL funds to a private account linked to his associate, Abdullahi Bashir Haske, who is already under EFCC investigation; sabotaged the Port-Harcourt Refinery—which resumed operations in December 2024 after a $1.5 billion overhaul—by shutting it down in May 2025 to allegedly sell off at scrap value; and illegally sacked over 400 workers, many of them Niger Delta youths. “These actions are unforgivable crimes against the Niger Delta and the Nigerian state. Ojulari must not only vacate the office — he must face justice,” the statement read. The Forum also insisted that the next NNPCL boss must be appointed from the Niger Delta, saying the region that produces the nation’s oil wealth should not continue to be marginalised. Warning of mass action if their demands are ignored, the group said: “This is not a threat, but a warning born of deep concern. The fragile peace in the Niger Delta is being endangered by Ojulari’s conduct and federal silence. We will not sit by while our people are betrayed.” #NNPCL #NigerDelta #Refinery #Corruption

Neglecting the Niger Delta? Ex-Lawmaker Blasts Amaechi, Backs Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road Hon. Oghene Egoh, a former member of the House of Representatives, has accused ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi of sidelining the Niger Delta during his tenure. Egoh alleged that Amaechi placed more importance on constructing a railway to Niger Republic than on delivering vital infrastructure projects in the South-South region. Speaking in Lagos while responding to Amaechi’s criticism of the Lagos–Calabar coastal road project, Egoh defended the initiative, calling it a “transformational” venture capable of boosting trade, strengthening interstate relations, and stimulating economic growth. Amaechi, a former presidential aspirant, had reportedly labelled the coastal road project “fraudulent” and vowed to scrap it if he became president. Egoh, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2024, also commended President Bola Tinubu’s policies, including the fuel subsidy removal, expressing confidence that they would yield lasting benefits despite current economic challenges. #NigeriaPolitics #Amaechi #NigerDelta #LagosCalabarCoastalRoad #BolaTinubu #APC #EconomicGrowth

"In a major crackdown on oil theft and pipeline vandalism, the Nigerian Army has arrested 43 suspects and uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites in the Niger Delta region. Between May 26 and June 8, 2025, troops recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in coordinated raids across four states. This operation highlights the Army's commitment to tackling oil theft and protecting Nigeria's resources 💦 #NigerDelta #OilTheft #PipelineVandalism #NigerianArmy #EnergySecurity #NationalSecurity"