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The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has intensified its operations against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta, leading to significant arrests and dismantling of illicit refineries. In a coordinated effort with other security agencies, troops arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refining sites across the region. Additionally, over 60,000 litres of stolen petroleum products were confiscated during a special six-day operation spanning multiple states. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, detailed the operation's success, citing key interceptions in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom states. In Rivers State, troops intercepted a twin tank containing 18,000 litres of stolen products, alongside a MAN Diesel container truck attempting to smuggle crude oil concealed with sawdust. Further seizures included thousands of litres of stolen crude oil from makeshift refining sites across the region. In Bayelsa...

In a bid to enhance electricity supply in Ondo State, Lincs Power Energy Solutions has donated a 5-megawatt power project to Ondo town. The initiative, which is expected to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents, was facilitated by Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe, a former Senior Special Assistant to the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on ICT. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Project Manager of Lincs Power Energy Solutions, Mr. Otinniyi Micheal, stated that the power project would later be upgraded to 20 megawatts. This expansion is aimed at ensuring a reliable electricity supply to the entire Ondo State and its neighboring communities. He commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his support and encouragement, expressing confidence that the project would be completed as scheduled. Akinkugbe emphasized that the donation marked a significant step in addressing the electricity challenges in Ondo West Local Government and beyond. He assured residents that Lincs ...