A powerful explosion rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State late Monday night, sending flames into the night sky near the ongoing Bodo-Bonny Road construction site.

The cause of the explosion remains unknown, but the affected section of the major oil pipeline is currently ablaze.

Authorities have yet to confirm whether the incident resulted from human interference, though concerns are rising amid recent threats from militant groups to target oil installations in the region.

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Residents reported hearing a loud blast before spotting flames billowing from the pipeline.

“The fire is still raging, and people are worried about the potential impact on the community and the environment,” a local source said.

The Trans-Niger Pipeline, a critical oil transport route, has previously been a target for sabotage and illegal bunkering, leading to environmental damage and economic losses.

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The latest explosion has raised fears of renewed attacks on energy infrastructure in the Niger Delta.

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Officials and emergency responders are expected to assess the damage and determine the cause of the explosion.

Meanwhile, security agencies have been put on high alert to prevent further incidents.

The blast underscores the fragile security situation surrounding Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, with stakeholders calling for increased protection of critical energy assets.

Executive Director of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS), Leo Umana, has advised women to earn their own money and respect.  Sisters: Have your own money. It’s not every Rod that must enter your Jerusalem. Earn your money and respect, he wrote in a Facebook post on Monday.    The post Sisters, earn your money and respect. It’s not every Rod that must enter your Jerusalem – Akwa Ibom Revenue Board boss advises women appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu has strategically positioned key allies across various sectors to secure his re-election in 2027.

In a post on his official Facebook page on Monday, March 17, Igbokwe asserted that Tinubu began planning for a second term even before assuming office.

He expressed confidence that opposition candidates would struggle to defeat the president.

“The truth is that those who want to challenge PBAT in 2027 are not as smart as he is,” Igbokwe wrote.

“Before he even stepped into Aso Villa, he had started planning for 2027. His challengers may not know that the Apamaku (master strategist) had already planted his men everywhere.”

His statement comes amid allegations from opposition figures that Tinubu is deliberately causing internal crises within rival political parties to weaken any challenge to his rule.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling APC of orchestrating leadership struggles within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP).

According to Atiku, these alleged interferences are part of a broader strategy to suppress political opposition ahead of the next general elections.

While the presidency has not officially responded to these claims, political analysts say the growing tensions suggest an intense battle ahead for Nigeria’s 2027 elections.