Rivers State
4 LAS News stories tagged “Rivers State”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigerian Navy seizes over 68,000 litres of suspected stolen crude in Rivers State
The navy recovered an estimated 68,175 litres of crude oil during two operations in Ogbogolo, Ahoada West, on Oct. 24 and Nov. 7, 2026, part of Operation Delta Sentinel aimed at curbing oil theft and illegal refining.
LAS News Desk · 8 Nov 2026, 18:46 WAT · 3 sources
Navy dismantles three illegal refineries in Rivers State, seizes 117,000 litres of crude
The Nigerian Navy has seized approximately 117,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and dismantled three illegal refining sites in Rivers State following an intelligence-led operation on November 5, 2026.
LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 22:16 WAT · 2 sources
Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Names Full List of Rivers State Candidates for 2027
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike’s Rainbow Coalition announced candidates for governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and state assembly in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections, backing President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 20:13 WAT · 2 sources
FCT Minister and Rivers Governor Hold Private Reconciliation Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike met Governor Siminalayi Fubara and senior political figures at the governor’s Port Harcourt residence on 18 October 2026, aiming to mend intra‑state rifts and coordinate a unified front for the upcoming 2027 polls.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 22:15 WAT · 4 sources