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Rivers: NSCDC investigates substance linked to deaths of suspected oil thieves

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By Bassey Willie Verified
| Daily Trust Verified
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Rivers State has said the circumstances surrounding the deaths of over 37 youths at an illegal petroleum tapping point in Okari Jetty, Okrika Local Government Area, will be thoroughly investigated. In a statement on Friday, the Special Assistant Media and Communication in the Rivers State Command of NSCDC, Olufemi Ayodele, said the command has taken note of various reports concerning the tragic incident.
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Oil theft: How 37 died in Rivers

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By Bassey Willie Verified
| Daily Trust Verified
No fewer than 37 suspected oil thieves have been choked to death after inhaling a substance from the stolen crude product they were loading into boats at Okari Jetty in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State in the early hours of Thursday. Though locals at the jetty said the number of casualties could be as high as 43, 37 deaths were confirmed as at the time of filing this report. The police said an investigation has commenced into the incident.
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Fubara signs N1.85trn 2026 Budget, thanks Wike

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By Bassey Willie Verified
| Daily Trust Verified
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the 2026 State Appropriation Bill into Law, describing it as “a breath of fresh air” and the beginning of a new chapter of unity and progress for the state. The State House of Assembly had earlier on Thursday passed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.85 trillion, christened the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” into law following extensive committee reviews, deliberations and legislative scrutiny.
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