WORRIED by the plight of the people, Academics virtually gathered in Asaba to discuss the multiple challenges confronting the Nigerian nation with the Niger Delta as a case study.

By Daniel Ajisogun The Host Communities of Nigeria, Producing Oil and Gas (Hoscon), has rejected the decision of South-South governors to appoint trustees for the Host Communities Trust Commission. The governors had indicated interest to appoint trustees for the Commission, directly responsible for the development of oil and gas communities. In a chat with Energy […]

By Davies Iheamnachor National Coordinator of South-South Elders Forum and member, Board of Trustees, Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, His Royal Highness Anabs Sara-Igbe, in this explosive interview dissects the Niger-Delta problem and proffers radical solutions on way forward. Excerpts: Are you satisfied with the level of development in the region? We are far behind. What […]

The Senate has urged oil and gas companies in Nigeria to relocate to their operational base in Niger Delta for smooth operation. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Senator Albert Akpan (PDP-Akwa Ibom) at plenary on Tuesday. Akpan, in his lead debate said that the companies have over the years operated […]

PAN- Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to issue a presidential order directing International Oil Companies to relocate their operational headquarters to the Niger Delta region latest March 2022.

The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio has said that the Federal government has achieved its dream of moving the Niger Delta from incessant protest to peace and development

By Jerome-Mario Utomi ASIDE from being perceived as backward and degraded, occasioned by crude oil exploration, exploitation and production, the Niger Delta region means different things to different people. To some, it is a region where communal right to a clean environment and access to clean water supplies is being violated. By its admission, the […]

PIB passage, 3% Host communities, 30% Frontier basins funds: •Niger Delta senators didn’t endorse 30% for frontier basins  — Senator Ekpenyong  •Frontier basins fund not only for the North — Senator Urhoghide  •I boycotted debate in protest  — Senator Tofowomo •Frontier basin fund, covert re-colonization, robbery of N’Delta host communities — HM Ayemi-Botu •How bill […]

By Paul Orie AS I was settling down to comment on the pollution of several communities along the coastline of the Atlantic which rattled residents of the affected communities of Bayelsa State, the riddle relating to the actual organisation that caused the incident has not been resolved. Also, residents of the communities have remained resolute, […]

STAKEHOLDERS of Niger-Delta disagreed, yesterday, on some important provisions in the newly-passed Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, by the National Assembly, as some leaders stated the measly three-five per cent equity share to host communities would trigger crisis in due course, while others said it was another landmark by President Muhammadu Buhari administration.

THE Senate has indicted some officials of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs for illegally disposing of six vehicles costing N90 million for N2 million less than one year after the acquisition of the vehicles.

By Prince Okafor With the increasing number of illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has revealed why the situation has persisted this long, despite series of arrests by the Nigeria Joint Task Force. Energy Vanguard gathered that the Nigerian Navy had deactivated 577 illegal refineries […]

By Chris Ochayi Notwithstanding pockets of incidents of insecurity in the country, the Federal Government, has assured that it would continue to work hard towards ensuring the safety and peaceful atmosphere for International Oil Companies, IOCs, operating in the Niger Delta region. The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who gave the assurance […]

By Chris Ochayi – Abuja As part of measures to support the security infrastructure to sustain peace and socio-economic development within the region, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has unveiled plans to establish “Special Operation Unit” of the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, for the region. Senator Akpabio, who made the disclosure […]

The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, on Tuesday, warned that it should not be dragged into any secession plan saying “when necessary, the Niger Delta will be free to decide if it wants to continue to be a part of Nigeria or not.”