Nigerian President to Mediate Over Oil Wells

President Goodluck Jonathan has convened a meeting to find an amicable solution to the ongoing oil well feud between Rivers and Bayelsa states.

Nigeria: Oil Wells - Jonathan to Meet Rivers Elders

Daily Trust, 2 November 2012

President Goodluck Jonathan will at the weekend meet with political and community leaders from Rivers State over disputed oil wells with neighbouring Bayelsa State. A source at the ... read more »

President Goodluck Jonathan

Nigeria: Jonathan to Mediate in Rivers, Bayelsa Oil Wells Dispute Friday

This Day, 2 November 2012

President Goodluck Jonathan will Friday meet with Rivers State Governor, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Hon. Seriake Dickson, to check the simmering ... read more »
Nigeria: Oil Wells - Allegation By Gov Amaechi, Kalabari Elders Irresponsible - Jonathan

Leadership, 2 November 2012

President Goodluck Jonathan may have summoned the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi to Abuja yesterday over ongoing rift between Rivers and Bayelsa states concerning five oil ... read more »
Nigeria: Much Ado About Oil Wells (editorial)

Leadership, 2 November 2012

At least seven states are presently battling their neighbours over ownership of oil wells located in contiguous areas. It shows how unproductive states" administrators have become ... read more »

InFocus

Another Flare-Up Over Oil Wells in Nigeria

Bayelsa and Cross River States have resumed their battle over a court ruling on the ownership of oil wells situated in Bayelsa. Read more »
- Nigeria: Rivers, Bayelsa Fight Over Oil Wells
- Nigeria: 'Bayelsa Not Planning to Annex Five Oil-Rich Kalabari Communities'
Nigeria's Cross River to Return to Court Over Oil Wells

Cross River State will return to Court to challenge a ruling that awarded Akwa Ibom State 76 Oil wells. Read more »
- Nigeria: Oil Wells - Cross River to Return to Court