Nigeria: Oil Theft - Niger Delta Stakeholders Want Pipeline Security Decentralised
Niger Delta stakeholders are urging the Nigerian government to decentralize pipeline surveillance to combat rampant oil theft more effectively.
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Intercepts Illegal Fuel, Arrests Eight Suspects in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy arrested eight suspects and seized approximately 44,000 liters of presumed illegally refined petroleum in Rivers State during an anti-crude oil theft operation.
VIDEOS: Good Morning on Friday, March 20, 2026
This segment covers various news items relevant to Brazil, including the decline in oil prices, an accident involving trucks and motorcycles after a bridge collapse, a car theft involving a baby, developments in a political case, patent issues related to Ozempic, and tax declaration updates.
NSCDC uncovers illegal crude oil dump site in Rivers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered a warehouse storing stolen crude oil in Rivers State, following credible intelligence.
Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers, intercepts stolen fuel in C’Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has intensified operations against crude oil theft by destroying an illegal refinery in Rivers State and intercepting stolen fuel in Calabar.
Blow to 'huachicol' in Veracruz: Two suspected members of a network that stole oil from Pemex arrested
Two individuals suspected of being part of a network stealing crude oil from Pemex in Veracruz have been arrested by Mexican authorities.
Serres: He 'tampered' with the electric meter and stole 500 liters of oil
A 26-year-old man in Serres was arrested for tampering with an electric meter and committing multiple burglaries, including the theft of 500 liters of oil.
Oil thieves behind smear campaigns against Tantita – N’Delta group
The Niger Delta Civil Society Forum has condemned social media attacks against Tantita Security Services, attributing them to oil thieves whose operations have been disrupted.
Otti supports oil theft crackdown, offers JTF base in Abia community
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has expressed his commitment to supporting the Joint Task Force's crackdown on oil theft and related crimes in the region.
Navy arrests nine suspected oil thieves in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy has captured nine individuals suspected of illegal oil theft in Akwa Ibom State.
Man arrested for stealing engine oil and confesses to a series of crimes minutes earlier in Central de Minas
A 26-year-old man was caught stealing engine oil at a gas station in Central de Minas and confessed to committing multiple thefts shortly beforehand.
Nigeria: Inside Nigerian Military's Strategy, Successes Against Oil Theft
The Nigerian military has successfully enhanced security measures, leading to a significant increase in crude oil production from 1.4-1.5 million barrels per day to approximately 2.2 million barrels per day by December 2025, amid longstanding challenges from oil theft in the Niger Delta.
New NNS Delta commander vows to intensify fight against oil theft
Commodore Shehu Tasiu, the new Commander of NNS Delta, has pledged to enhance efforts in combating crude oil theft and ensuring the protection of national assets in Delta territorial waters.
Loutraki: 41-year-old opened 31 storage rooms and basements in three months
A 41-year-old man in Loutraki was arrested for stealing money, oil containers, tools, and various items from 31 storage rooms and basements over three months, along with accomplices.
"Not theft": Donald Trump outlines his plan for re-taking Venezuelan oil
Donald Trump detailed his plans for managing Venezuelan oil, implying that the U.S. would receive between 30 and 50 million barrels, contingent upon lifting sanctions and controlling commercialization.