Western oil multinationals in Nigeria, already reeling from kidnappings and sabotage, are bracing for more violence after the government told troops to use �force for force� in the Niger Delta. The security crackdown ordered by President Olusegun Obasanjo has stoked … read more
President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Tuesday a spate of kidnappings in the oil producing Niger Delta was unacceptable and ordered the military to respond using “force for force”. In a statement released after a meeting of security chiefs and political … read more
FOUR alleged militants from the Niger Delta would this morning be charged with terrorism over an attempt to kidnap some expatriates working for Conoil and Gas Limited. The arraignment seems to be an indication of the Federal Government�s resolve to … read more
In light of recent events we thought we’d give you a gentle reminder…. The American Embassy is encouraging all of it’s citizens to register with them. This can be done quickly and easily on-line by going to: https://travelregistration.state.gov Just cut … read more
Another foreign oil contractor was kidnapped in southern Nigeria on Wednesday, the sixth abduction of foreign workers in Africa’s top oil exporter in two weeks, industry sources said. The hostage, an employee of Homan Construction, was abducted this morning around … read more
Nigerian security agents on Wednesday launched an aggressive manhunt for the kidnappers of five foreign oil workers still held in the swamps of the restive Niger Delta region. Police spokesperson Haz Iwendi said: “We have moved into action following the … read more
Two oil worker hostages, a Moroccan and a Belgian, were released on Monday after a week in captivity, a witness said on Monday. The two were kidnapped by armed men in Nigeria’s southern delta on Thursday, part of a string … read more
The following is a memo issued to all staff Further to earlier note today on the security incidents in the Port Harcourt area, in particular the increase in hostage taking of expatriates in different parts of Port Harcourt during the … read more
I�d just like to let you know that the Rivers State Government has NOT imposed a curfew in Port Harcourt. A very strong rumour indicated that a curfew had been imposed on the city. The state government will begin making … read more
Smith International, Inc. confirmed that one of its expatriate workers was taken hostage in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The Company noted that it has not, at this time, been contacted by the group which has claimed responsibility. The Company has a … read more