NSCDC stands accused of extorting fuel retailers
A Nigerian law enforcement agency has launched an investigation into its own officers following reports that they were extorting independent fuel suppliers.
Nyesom Wike
‘Burnt beyond recognition’: 100 feared dead following explosion at Nigeria oil refinery
More than 100 are feared to have been killed, with victims “burnt beyond recognition”, following an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Nigeria.
Police should hunt illegal refineries, not own them, Wike warns
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has launched new plans to crack down on illegal refining, including tackling those facilities linked to the security forces.
Wike slams IOCs for Niger Delta safety fears
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has accused international oil companies of backing a conspiracy theory that the Niger Delta is unsafe.
Wike calls for 10% host share in PIB
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has called for a 10% allocation for host communities in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).
Nigerian militants threaten shipping, pipelines
A Nigerian militant group has issued a warning to operations in the Niger Delta, including pipelines and vessels.
Wike slates Ogoni clean-up progress
Rivers State Nyesom Wike has accused the federal government of driving the Ogoni clean up programme forward only when it is politically expedient.
Wike claims victory over Shell at OML 11
The governor of Rivers State has claimed victory over Shell’s local subsidiary at OML 11.
DPR calls on workers to follow COVID rules
Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has called for oil company and government personnel to follow rules and document procedures in order to tackle the pandemic.
NLNG area declared pandemic epicentre
Three international oil companies have committed to building a COVID-19 treatment centre in the Bonny local government area (LGA).
Wike tightens lockdown with an eye on oil
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has declared a total lockdown on Port Harcourt and the Obio and Akpor local government areas, in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
ExxonMobil workers freed in Nigeria
Rivers State has released the group of ExxonMobil employees it accused of entering the state in defiance of the lockdown intended to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
ExxonMobil employees arrested in coronavirus crackdown
Rivers State has arrested 22 ExxonMobil employees for violating quarantine by entering the area from Akwa Ibom.
Rivers turfs out Caverton in coronavirus crackdown
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has ordered Caverton Helicopters to halt operations in the state, as the row over a flight into Port Harcourt escalated.
Caverton pilots arrested for coronavirus contraventions
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has personally overseen the arrest of two pilots from Caverton Offshore Support Group for illegally moving people into the Nigerian state.