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.

The Scottish government has released over 500 inmates to address severe prison overcrowding.

Inmates with under four years of sentences and 180 days or less remaining are being released, with sex offenders and domestic abusers exempt.

Victim Support Scotland warns this could lead to reoffending, noting a 40% reoffense rate from a previous early release.

The Scottish Prison Service asserts that safety is a priority, with governors given veto power over releases.

Despite these measures, the Prison Governors’ Association highlights concerns about insufficient prison space for new detainees, exacerbating the crisis.

Nigerian Journalist, Shaibu Husseini, Director General of the NFVCB (The National Film and Video Censors Board), stated on Wednesday that distributing unclassified material constitutes an offense. He emphasized that the NFVCB is working closely with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute individuals and production companies involved in the unauthorized release of content.

Additionally, the board condemned the promotion and distribution of same-sex content online, asserting that showcasing such relationships in public is illegal in Nigeria.

Husseini reiterated, “It is also illegal to distribute or exhibit any film, video content, musical videos, or skits on any platform without obtaining classification from the National Film and Video Censors Board.”

“We are collaborating with relevant security agencies to track down individuals and production companies involved and ensure they face legal consequences,” he added.