Category: Niger Delta

Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Intensifies as Prosecution Unveils Incriminating Evidence

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Intensifies as Prosecution Unveils Incriminating Evidence Abuja, Nigeria – The ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), escalated on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with Justice James Omotosho overseeing proceedings. Prosecutors continued to build their case against Kanu, accusing him of terrorism, murder, and inciting violence against Nigerian security forces, presenting a series of documents and recordings aimed at linking him to acts of unrest. During the session, a key witness identified only as BBB,…

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Senate Begins Investigation Into Crude Oil Theft, Assigns The Task to Five Committees.

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The Senate has ordered a thorough investigation into the actions of security forces and organized groups using advanced techniques to steal crude oil within the country. This decision was made after Senator Ned Nwoko of the Peoples Democratic Party, representing Delta North presented a motion during Tuesday’s plenary session. He highlighted the severe socio-economic crisis in Nigeria caused by pipeline vandalism and oil bunkering, supported by existing statistical data. Senator Ned highlighted that oil theft has caused a significant revenue loss of N2.3 trillion for Nigeria this year. He went…

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Nigerian Army Under COAS Lagbaja’s Leadership Vows to Combat Oil Theft and Pipeline Vandalism in Niger Delta Region

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has affirmed that the Nigerian Army, under his command, is committed to eradicating oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region of the country. Lagbaja made this declaration during an interactive session with media executives on Wednesday in Ibadan as part of the activities commemorating the 2023 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). “The Army will prioritize addressing the situation in the Niger Delta region, while also remaining focused on other parts of the country, in line with the mandate…

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Asari Dokubo Accuses Military of Fueling Crude Oil Theft

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Alhaji Asari Dokubo, a prominent Niger Delta leader and former agitator in the oil-rich region, has pointed fingers at the military, particularly the Army and Navy, holding them accountable for the alarming rate of crude oil theft in Nigeria. He made these accusations during a briefing with State House Correspondents after his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. President Tinubu’s consultations with opinion leaders from the Niger Delta region prompted his meeting with Dokubo. In response, Dokubo expressed his willingness to support the current administration and shed…

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