By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN Army has confirmed the detention of Fisayo Soyombo, investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). They said it was in connection with checking people on illegal oil bunkering operations in Rivers State. The Army’s 6 Division in Port Harc...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A SIGNIFICANT operation by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) led to the arrest of five individuals in Abia State for their involvement in crude oil theft. Authorities seized 20,000 liters of stolen crude oil concealed in cellophane bags. The arrests occurred late at night after offici...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE government has pledged to provide six-gun boats to enhance security along its waterways, specifically targeting sea piracy. This move aims to curb the recurring threats faced by travelers, particularly in the Bonny Island waterway, which has seen a rise in criminal activities. Governor Simi...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended seven individuals involved in the illegal trade of petroleum products in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Three boats loaded with Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) were also seized by the authorities during the operation. The arrests occurred in th...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Assembly has expressed its backing for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in boosting oil production and tackling oil theft. This announcement followed the Assembly’s Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) visit to the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Servic...
