By Uthman Salami The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, has revealed that over 200 illegal refineries are operating across the country, with no government-owned refinery working at the moment regrettably. The…
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that the troops of Operation Delta Safe and Operation Dakatar da Barawo, discovered and destroyed 167 illegal refineries in Niger Delta in three weeks. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, said this while…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged government at all levels to intensify efforts to check the operations of illegal refineries in the country. IPMAN’s President, Mr Chinedu Okoronkwo, made the call in an interview with media…
…Demands sanction of security agencies involved in sabotage The Senate, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to introduce pollution tax on those involved in economic sabotage by engaging in illegal refining of crude products in oil producing areas of the…
By Dakuku Peterside The debate about politicians being among the best actors on earth is as old as humanity. What makes acting in politics so attractive is its subtle nature, emotional appeal and the interplay between human perception, real-life challenges,…
The Military operating under Operation Delta Safe have discovered and deactivated a total of 69 illegal refining sites in different parts of the Niger Delta region of the country. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this…
