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Shell, security agencies warned over oil spill protest
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and security agencies have been told to desist from the use of force in handling the oil spill protest by the Ojobo people in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
CSO: Ogoniland lost N4 trillion to oil pollution in 60 years
The Founder and President of Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI), a civil society group in Nigeria concern with ensuring the restoration of Ogoni polluted environment, Dauglas Fabeke, has said that Ogoniland has suffered an estimated economic loss over N4 trillion due to oil spill in the last 60 years.
‘Vandals’ rupture Shell pipeline in Rivers
The fear of explosion has gripped residents of Eneka Community in Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State because of the ruptured petroleum products high-pressure pipeline belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, which was gushing out products on Friday.
OML 11: I will protect my people – Rivers governor
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has assured the Ejamah Community and other host communities of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11 that the Rivers State Government will defend their right in any ensuing legal battle over the oil facility acquired by the Rivers State Government.
Federal government insists Shell, Mobil, Chevron, others should pay $62 billion
The federal government has vowed to recover over $62 billion it claims as arrears of profits due it from 1998 under the production sharing contracts (PSCs) between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its joint venture partners.
Official: Federal government set to recover $62 billion from oil majors
The federal government, through its attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, says it is determined to recover over $62 billion from multi-national oil companies for ‘under-payment’ to the country since 1998.
Shell inaugurates 34 projects in Delta communities
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV) has appealed to its host communities to continue to create the enabling environment for sustainable business growth.
Rivers government acquires Shell’s 45 per cent stake in OML 11
The Rivers State Government has acquired 45 per cent of Shell Petroleum Development Company’s interest in Oil Mining Lease 11 in Ejama and other communities in Ogoni.
Rivers government acquires Shell’s stake in Ogoni
The Rivers State Government, on Monday, announced that it had acquired Shell Petroleum Development Company’s stake in the Oil Mining Lease 11 in Eleme and other parts of Ogoni land.
Nigeria moves to recover 35,000bpd lost to Shell-Belema oil dispute
The federal government says it is determined to continue to extract over 35,000 barrels per day of crude oil output lost to a community dispute in the Niger Delta region.
River governor calls on oil companies to respect MoU with communities
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on oil companies to respect the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with host communities to ensure peaceful and productive operations.
Activist asks court to order EFCC to investigate Shell over alleged non-remittance of N5...
An environmental activist, Mr. Anderson Achilike, on Wednesday prayed the Federal High Court, Abuja to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to investigate activities of Shell Petroleum Development Company.
Senator Akpabio: Federal government to build industrial clusters in Niger Delta
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, says the Federal Government is planning to build industrial clusters in nine states of the Niger Delta.
OML 25: NNPC chief to reopen Belema flow station on September 28
Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, is expected to lead a Federal Government delegation to reopening and resumption of operations of the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 25 flow station in Belema Community of Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers State on September 28, 2019.
Reduction of Nigeria’s oil JVs equity my priority – minister
The implementation of the proposed reduction of the federal government’s equity holding in the joint ventures in the oil industry is one of the priorities of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.
Illegal bunkering: Shell introduces advanced monitoring cameras
As part of the ongoing efforts to curb illegal oil dealings in the Niger Delta, oil giant Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) said that it has introduced an advanced surveillance technology in tracking vandalisation of its joint venture assets.
MOSOP: Shell no longer acceptable to the Ogoni people
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has declared that the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) is no longer an acceptable company in Ogoniland.
Shell loses N202 million daily to vandals, oil thieves – official
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Joint Venture says it loses about N202 million daily in revenue to activities of criminals in the Niger Delta.
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Businessman sent to prison over alleged N42 million fraud
A 42-year old businessman, Joshua Alele Momodu has been ordered remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility, Ikoyi, Lagos pending when he will be able to perfect the bail conditions granted him by an Igbosere Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of N42 million from the management of Adeeman Nigeria Limited under false preference.
Man bags six months imprisonment for stealing yams
A Dutse Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja on Friday sentenced a 20-year-old man, Aliyu Musa, to six months imprisonment for stealing yams valued at N100,000.
Governor Wike lobbying to join APC – party leaders
The major stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 20 wards of Port Harcourt City council area (PHALGA) of Rivers State have accused Governor Nyesom Wike of desperately lobbying to join the APC, since the former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is not allowing him (Wike) to take over the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Enyimba chase consolidation points against Agadir
Confederation Cup campaigners Enyimba have a good chance of pushing closer to the next round as the host Hassania Agadir of Morocco on Sunday.
VP Osinbajo: Finance act will stimulate Nigerian economy
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday asserted that the Finance Act 2020 would stimulate the Nigerian economy and put the country on the path of geometric economic growth.
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Nigerian Army speaks on ‘killing, abduction of soldiers’ in Borno
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Bishop Azogu urges Emeka Ihedioha, PDP to accept Supreme Court judgment
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Governor Ortom’s victory at Supreme Court, true reflection of Benue electorate’s decision – ex-minister
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Victor Moses dismisses fitness concerns ahead Inter loan move
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