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NNPC Uncovers 165 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

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In the past week, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) discovered 165 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta. From June 15 to 21, around 400 incidents of oil theft and vandalism were reported.

NNPC found 69 illegal connections in Bayelsa and Rivers States and recorded eight oil spills due to vandalism.

In Warri, an illegal loading point was discovered, and 69 illegal refineries were dismantled in Okrika, Rivers State. Additional illegal sites were found in Abia and Bayelsa States.

The NNPC also uncovered 19 illegal storage sites and seized 11 vehicles and 39 boats transporting stolen crude.

NNPC CEO Mele Kyari stressed the need to address security challenges to boost oil production, noting that over 5,800 illegal pipeline connections and 6,000 illegal refineries have been removed in the past two years.

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Nigerian Student Wins 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship

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It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.

It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.

“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”

The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.


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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.

He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”

The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.

However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.


 

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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him

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Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.

He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.

He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”


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