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NDDC Appointment: Trouble Looms As Oil And Gas Communities In Edo Threaten To Shut Down Exploration

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2 years ago

September 8, 2023

The entire people of Ugu ward in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State have threatened to “stop the exploration of gas and oil in their communities.”

In a petition addressed to Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, the petitioners accused the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of “incessant marginalisation, undermining and oppression of the oil and gas communities in Edo State.”

According to the petitioners, “the reason why Edo State is called a member of NDDC is because of the oil & gas community and these
communities are not well represented on the appointment of NDDC.

“Edo State has the largest gas deposit in the whole of West Africa. It is sited in Oben in Orhionmwon Local Government Area. We are demanding the immediate reversal of the nomination of Hon. Patrick Asowieren as member of the board of NDDC.

“That he, Hon. Asowieren’s nomination, is not the wish of the people. Hon. Asowieren’s nomination is not in compliant with the provision of section 12(1) of the NDDC (Establishment) Act 2000. The aforementioned Act clearly stated that the nominee for the position of any state representative shall be an indigene of oil producing area.

“The said Hon. Asowieren is not an indigene of oil producing area of Edo State.

“We are calling on Mr. President to do the needful and withdraw the
nomination of Hon. Asowieren with immediate effect. We are giving a
48hours ultimatum else we shall stop the exploration of gas and oil in our communities.”

Metro

Gunmen Assassinate APC Chieftain In Front Of His Family In Otukpo, Benue

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1 hour ago

September 22, 2025

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.

As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.

His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.

More to come..

Metro

NDLEA Arrests Lady Smuggling Drugs Inside Butt Pads, Phone Chargers

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1 day ago

September 21, 2025

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported two new methods of drug concealment as part of its ongoing efforts to combat trafficking ahead of the festive season, dubbed “Detty December.”

In a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of their drug consignments.

He shared two videos illustrating the sophisticated concealment methods used by the suspects.

According to Babafemi, one of the videos shows a lady who was caught with drugs hidden inside her butt pad underwear.

The second video reveals a separate seizure where a suspect attempted to smuggle drugs concealed within phone chargers.

“With the spate of ongoing arrests and seizures by @ndlea_nigeria at some major entry points, it’s obvious the race and desperation for Detty December are already in overdrive,” Babafemi wrote.

He urged law-abiding citizens to “stay vigilant and careful.”

Metro

Two Dead, Four Injured In DICON Factory Explosion

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2 days ago

September 20, 2025

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Two people, including a military officer, were killed and four others critically injured on Saturday following an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna.

The blast, reportedly from gunpowder used in arms production, occurred during a weekend shift, shaking nearby buildings and sending residents into panic.

Eyewitnesses said the explosion killed the officer and a civilian worker instantly, while four other workers sustained severe injuries.

The injured were first taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, before being evacuated by military ambulance to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital for further treatment.

Sympathizers and relatives of the victims thronged the hospital, with many weeping.

DICON management has yet to release an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.