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No sane person would pray for a repeat of the 30-month Biafra war – IPOB elders

The Supreme Council of Elders of the Indigenous People of Biafra has denied any affiliation with the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). According to the Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Dozie Ikedife who spoke... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘Why negotiations with Niger Delta Avengers will fail’

A former member of the Delta Waterways Security Committee (DWSC) in Warri, Delta state, Omolubi Newuwumi, has declared that the proposed negotiations between the Federal Government and the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers will ultimately fail. Newuwumi, who is also known as Gentle General, is a former Commissioner for Youths in Delta state as well... Read More

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According to the ‘grapevine’, Buhari will lead Niger Delta peace talks

President of the Ijaw Youth Council, Udens Eradiri, on Saturday, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has offered to meet with stakeholders, elders and governors from the Niger Delta as a way of bringing back peace to the volatile region. According to The Nation, Eradiri, who failed to disclosed when the meeting would hold, also said the... Read More

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Shell facility destroyed in Imo

An attack on a facility belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) at Awarra, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo has been confirmed by the Nigeria Police. The Public Relations Officer of police in the state, Andrew Enwerem confirmed the attack while speaking to pressmen in Owerri. He revealed that the police received the report... Read More

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Ex-militant leaders warn ‘Avengers, Warriors’ to stop pipeline bombing

Ex-militant leaders in Bayelsa state have promised to curb the spate of bombing of oil installations by criminal elements. They also warned members of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to steer clear of the state, while vowing to resist any future oil pipeline attacks. The ex-militants, while declaring that they would stamp out criminality from Bayelsa State,... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

Militants promise ‘tsunami’ of attacks in days to come

Days after the 2-week ceasefire agreed between the Federal Government and some Niger Delta militants, a group known as the Ultimate Warriors of the Niger Delta has accused the government of failing to kick-start negotiations at a round-table. The ceasefire came in place in order to make room for discussions that would lead to a long lasting... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

Niger Delta Avengers give ‘last warning’ to Oshiomhole, Ayiri Emami, others

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has once again warned political opportunists and chieftains of the All Progressive Congress (APC) under the guise of defunct militant group, Movement forthe Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) to desist from using the struggle of the Niger Delta as a front to make money from the Federal Government. This is... Read More

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Nigerian militants

‘Stop using our struggle to beg for pipeline contracts’ | Avengers attack APC chieftain

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has distanced itself from the the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) while stating that its struggle is not for pliticl hijackers and opportunists. Since the Federal Government announced its decision to dialogue with the Avengers following a series of pipeline explosions, MEND, a defunct militant group... Read More

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Militants being used by Jonathan’s associates to destabilise Buhari’s govt – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has reacted to the denial of former minister of state for petroleum resources, Odein Ajumogobia. Odein Ajumogobia had been alleged to have begged to negotiate with the Federal Government on behalf of MEND. MEND had been a major force in the prevalence of militant activities... Read More

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‘Niger Delta governors know militants behind pipelines destruction’

An Itsekiri group, Warri Study Group (WSG) on Wednesday, accused former and serving governors in the Niger Delta of secretly liaising with militants to cause destruction in the region in an effort to get the Federal Government to negotiate and drop criminal charges against them. Chairman of the group, Edward Ekpoko, in a statement, asked... Read More

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Ita-Giwa will negotiate with militants on these terms

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, a former Presidential Adviser has said she would only agree to take part in the Federal Government’s negotiation for peace with the Niger Delta militants only if credible Nigerians are involved. Ita-Giwa revealed this following reports that she had assented to join the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta for peace... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

Soldiers ‘invade Gbaramatu kingdom’ despite Government cease-fire

The Federal Government has broken its promise to stop the invasion of Niger Delta comminities for 2-weeks even as dialogue with rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers is set to begin. On Monday, soldiers in 5 gunboats armed to the teeth invaded Tebijor, also known as Okpelama, an Ijaw community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

5 things we learned from the Niger Delta Avengers’ peace terms

The militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has responded to the call for dialogue by the Federal Government with a list of demands that must be met before negotiations can ensue. The Avengers have claimed responsibility for the recent explosions of vital gas pipelines and oil installations across the Niger Delta region. The group, through its... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘We’re ready for war’ – Niger Delta Avengers

The Niger Delta Avengers has issued a warning to governors from 7 different states to release the pro-Biafran activists held in police and military custody in their states. The threat is contained in a statement signed on Monday, by Mudoch Agbinibo, the spokesperson of the group. The governors given the ultimatum are Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia,... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers are calling for another civil war – Arewa

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has labeled the actions of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers as ‘madness’ and an invitation to another civil war. Speaking to The Nation on Friday, Chairman and former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Ahmadu Coomassie warned the Avengers to desisit from destroying oil installations and gas pipelines as it is obvious... Read More

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New militant group emerges, will destroy pipelines, unless…

The Federal Government cannot breathe a sigh of relief yet despite the decision to negotiate with the Niger Delta Avengers in a bid to stop the bombing of oil pipelines. Another militant group from the region has reared its head with quite lofty demands. The new group, on Wednesday called on the government to allow... Read More

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This faceless group is making some serious allegations against Tompolo

Even as the Federal Government of Nigeria has made its intentions to dialogue with the rampaging faceless militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), a new faceless group has come out to warn the government against such actions. The government’s agreement to dialogue is in a bid to stop the rampant destruction of strategic pipelines and... Read More

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Opinion: Niger Delta Avengers; peace is cheaper than war

By Umar Hassan History will forever remember late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua’s handling of the Niger Delta Militancy when he was President.He vigorously pursued peace by dangling the amnesty programme and establishment of the Niger Delta ministry. Government ‘Tompolo’ controlled one of the most vicious groups then and he was the very last to drop... Read More

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Ayiri Emami wants you to know Tompolo is behind Niger Delta Avengers

Former Delta Waterways Security Chairman, Ayiri Emami, appears to believe that a man running from the law is responsible for the bombing of oil installations by Niger Delta Avengers. While he didn’t name the man, one name comes to mind – Government Ekpelumo a.k.a Tompolo. Tompolo, a ‘former’ militant leader, has been declared wanted by... Read More

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Niger Delta militants (not Avengers) declare ‘war’

While militant group, Niger Delta Avengers continuously destroy oil pipelines, the original Niger Delta militants on Wednesday gave the Federal Government a 2-day ultimatum to release the corpses of 10 pro-Biafra agitators. Representatives of the militants are leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Democratic Front, Precious Iyoyo, aka General Playboy; and Concerned Militant Leaders, General... Read More

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‘Massive genocide in Ijaw land’ | Youths cry out

A group, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), on Tuesday, raised an alarm over what it described as genocidal attacks against the Ijaw people in the Niger Delta Region by the Nigerian military force. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of IYC, Eric Omare. Nigerian military had invaded Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri, Delta... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers: Amnesty boss meets with ex-militants (PHOTOS)

As the spate of violence in the Niger Delta region continue to increase, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and the Coordinator of the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General (Rtd) P.T. Boroh, on Saturday, held a meeting with ex militants leaders in the region. The meeting, which was held in... Read More

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Nigerian Army fights off pipeline attack in Bayelsa

In a bid to end the activities of militants in the Niger Delta area, the Nigerian Army has launched an offensive in the region with the single aim of stopping further vandalism of oil installations. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Army successfully engaged... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the stories that shaped conversation today. 1) Amnesty boss relocates to the Niger Delta Creek In a bid to address the violent activities of Niger Delta Avengers, the special adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General P.T. Boroh, has reportedly relocated to the region.... Read More

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Soldiers invade Tompolo’s town in search of Avengers, beat up villagers

The Nigerian Army has reportedly attacked Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom where Government Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo hails from. According to Vanguard newspaper, the soldiers arrived the community at about 2:00am and laid seige till 8:00am on Saturday morning. The soldiers, believed to have arrived in gunboats, proceeded to beat up residents... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

As your day draws to an end, here are top 5 stories that drove th day. 1) PDP leaders meet to discuss party crisis The Peoples Democratic Part (PDP) has in recent months been embroiled in an internal crisis. However, the crisis took a different dimension following the party’s national convention that took place in... Read More

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Niger Delta militants are literally changing the world, as oil price hits $50

by Chi Ibe This morning, oil prices hit a 2016 high of $50 a barrel mark, following the disruptions in the production of crude in Nigeria. Brent, the global benchmark for crude oil, traded at $50.26 per barrel. This is coming after repeated attacks on oil installations across Nigeria – including one on Chevron’s pipelines... Read More

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Let’s not forget the Avengers threatened to attack Chevron’s HQ in Lagos

by Chi Ibe Militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers has given an ultimatum to all oil companies to leave the Delta region or face debilitating attack, but no one has suffered worse than Chevron since the attacks re-emerged. They promised to hit them from this week, and today’s attack confirms that promise. Which makes it important... Read More

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“All activities in Chevron are grounded” | Company source confirms Escravos attack

The Niger Delta Avengers, militant group that has attacked oil installations this year, this morning claimed responsibility for an attack on Chevron in Delta State. The militants attacked an electricity power line leading to the company’s Escravos terminal yesterday night. Chevron’s onshore activities in Delta have now been shutdown as a result. been shut down... Read More

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New militant group wants Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu and Dasuki released in 2 weeks or else…

The Niger Delta Avengers apparently are not the only group angry at President Muhammadu Buhari and threatening to destroy pipelines and shut down Niger Delta operations. A new group, Egbesu Mightier Fraternity yesterday issued a 2-weeks ultimatum to the Federal Government to release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu and embattled former... Read More

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