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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported that Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd) in April 2025, marking a modest increase from 1.40 million bpd recorded in March, 2025. According to the regulatory body the April figure represents 99 per cent of …

By: Mandy Tina The Ogoni Liberation Initiative has accused the previous Rivers State administration led by Nyesom Wike and unnamed individuals of misappropriating a $300 million compensation allegedly paid by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11. The group called on President Bola Tinubu …

•Cautions Supporters, Says Moment Calls For Wisdom, Tact Emma Sunday Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged his supporters to tone down their confrontational approach to the state’s political situation and instead follow his strategic steps towards enduring peace by showing restraint. Governor Fubara gave the advice on Sunday night …

By Emma Sunday ­ Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, Sole Administrator of Rivers has assured on safety of critical government infrastructure and welfare for residents of the state. Ibas gave the assurance during a security/stakeholders interaction on Saturday in Opobo town headquarters of Opobo local government area of the state. …

… Scores PINL 80% on Pipeline Protection By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has reassured Nigerians that the federal government is taking strong action against oil vandals threatening national assets and local communities, adding that over 100 vandals have been prosecuted over offenses related …

The Rivers State Government has called for strengthened collaboration between security agencies, community stakeholders, and residents to combat rising criminal activities, including sea piracy, illegal oil bunkering, and theft of fishing equipment in Opobo Nkoro Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral …

In a bid to enhance party workforce, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has approved an improved harmonised salary structure for all categories of party officials ranging from the ward to the state levels. The harmonised salary structure was contained in a communique issued at the end of …

  … Calls for its Urgent Review By Bon Peters   Stakeholders at the Eastern ports have said the planned adoption of the Electronic Truck Call System by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is capable of crippling business at the ports and Oil and Gas Free Zone The stakeholders under …

… Ijaws can’t Save Eggs in one Basket ~ Okaba   By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa   President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Professor Benjamin Okaba has advised the South-South zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, who is also Caretaker Committee chairman of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa   Baring any last minute change in date, the Barr. George Turnah-led Caretaker Committee of the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has indicated its readiness to unveil a new secretariat for the party. The leadership also said new entrants into the party …