Nigeria’s oil and gas industry was thrown into turmoil on Saturday after the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) declared an indefinite nationwide strike in protest against the mass sacking of more than 800 Nigerian workers at the Dangote Refinery.In a hard-hitting communiqué issued after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC)ContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: PENGASSAN Shuts Down Oil Sector In Nationwide Strike Over Dangote Refinery Sackings, Alleges Replacement Of 800 Nigerians With 2,000 Indians”
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“PENGASSAN Blasts Marketers Over Exploitative Fuel Pricing, Demands End to Political Manipulation of Refineries”
In a blistering critique of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Festus Osifo, has accused petroleum marketers of heartlessly exploiting Nigerians by inflating fuel prices, insisting that the current pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) should not exceed ₦750 perContinueContinue reading ““PENGASSAN Blasts Marketers Over Exploitative Fuel Pricing, Demands End to Political Manipulation of Refineries””
Landmark Court Ruling Forces Nigerian Government to Unveil Hidden Gas Flaring Data
In a historic victory for transparency and environmental justice, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian government to release comprehensive data on gas flaring by oil and gas companies operating across the country. The judgment followed a compelling lawsuit by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), aimed at holdingContinueContinue reading “Landmark Court Ruling Forces Nigerian Government to Unveil Hidden Gas Flaring Data”
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges to 1.7 Million Barrels Daily—But Is It Enough?
Nigeria’s crude oil production has seen a notable increase, reaching 1.737 million barrels per day in January 2025, according to data from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This marks a steady recovery in output and a significant improvement from 1.667 million barrels per day recorded in December 2024. The latest figures show aContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges to 1.7 Million Barrels Daily—But Is It Enough?”
Shell’s Underwater Pipeline Leak Wreaks Havoc in Bayelsa’s Obololi Community
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has confirmed a major oil spill from Shell’s 16-inch Nun River-Kolo Creek pipeline at Obololi Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The spill, which has discharged an undetermined volume of crude into the River Nun, has sparked environmental concerns and left localContinueContinue reading “Shell’s Underwater Pipeline Leak Wreaks Havoc in Bayelsa’s Obololi Community”
BREAKING: Deadly Explosions Rock Rivers Oil Facility, Casualties Feared
A massive explosion has rocked an oil facility in Rivers State, sending shockwaves across the region and sparking fears of casualties. The incident, which occurred earlier today, was confirmed by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.Details surrounding the cause of the explosion remain unclear, but eyewitnesses report a series of deafening blasts,ContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Deadly Explosions Rock Rivers Oil Facility, Casualties Feared”
Outrage in Ogoniland: Groups Condemn Shell’s $2 Billion Oil Sale, Accuse Nigerian Government of Complicity
The National Union of Ogoni Students International (NUOS INTL USA), in collaboration with several human rights organisations, has vehemently condemned Royal Dutch Shell’s reported $2 billion sale of Ogoni oil, calling it a fraudulent deal and a blatant violation of Ogoni economic and national security.In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday and jointly signedContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Ogoniland: Groups Condemn Shell’s $2 Billion Oil Sale, Accuse Nigerian Government of Complicity”
Scandal in the Gulf: Nigerian Billionaire Abdulrahman Bashar Jailed in Dubai for Financial Crimes
In a dramatic turn of events, a Dubai court has sentenced Nigerian billionaire and oil magnate Abdulrahman Bashar, the owner of Rahamaniyya Group and Ultimate Oil & Gas, to one year in prison for financial misconduct linked to his dealings with CI Energy Company, an international oil and gas firm.The ruling, delivered on January 30,ContinueContinue reading “Scandal in the Gulf: Nigerian Billionaire Abdulrahman Bashar Jailed in Dubai for Financial Crimes”
Oil Well Ownership Controversy: Ondo Government Refutes Ogun’s Claim, Seeks Naval Protection
In a bold move to set the record straight, the Ondo State government has dismissed claims that an abandoned oil well discovered in Oke-Agor-Isekun is located within Ogun State’s territory. The state has called for the Nigerian Navy’s intervention to safeguard the asset from potential threats.Allen Sowore, the Senior Special Assistant on Strategic Communication toContinueContinue reading “Oil Well Ownership Controversy: Ondo Government Refutes Ogun’s Claim, Seeks Naval Protection”
OGONI PEOPLE HAIL FG FOR ACCEPTING TERMS TO RESUME OIL EXPLORATION, CALL FOR UNITY IN DEVELOPMENT DRIVE
The Ogoni people of Rivers State have applauded the Federal Government for accepting and commencing the implementation of key conditions proposed for the resumption of oil exploration in their region.The Congress of Ogoni People (COP), in a landmark gathering attended by over 10,000 Ogonis at the Peace and Freedom Centre, Bori, reaffirmed their commitment toContinueContinue reading “OGONI PEOPLE HAIL FG FOR ACCEPTING TERMS TO RESUME OIL EXPLORATION, CALL FOR UNITY IN DEVELOPMENT DRIVE”
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