Niger Delta: The split that makes unity difficult

Niger Delta: The split that makes unity difficult

by Alexander O. Onukwue It has been announced that the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, “has withdrawn its support and representatives from the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF)”. Citing differences with Chief Edwin Clark, the leader of PANDEF whom, MEND says their decision to quit their alliance with the group stems... Read More

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August 14, 2017

Clark using PANDEF for financial purposes – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said leaders of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark and HRH, King Alfred Diete-Spiff are using the group for financial purposes. In a statement by its spokesman on Sunday, Jomo Gbomo, the group said it has lost confidence in the group and its leader.... Read More

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August 2, 2017

MEND pulls out of N’Delta coalition over ‘unwarranted’ threats

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has withdrawn its representatives in the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) – a coalition of elders and leaders of the region. According to TheCable, PANDEF played a major role in ending the resurgence of militancy under the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. Spokesman of MEND,... Read More

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March 4, 2017

Henry Okah dying in South African prison – MEND

by Dolapo Adelana The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said its leader, Henry Okah, is locked up in solitary confinement in a South African prison where he’s dying. In a statement released on Saturday by Jomo Gbomo, MEND, described Okah’s condition in prison as gory and unsavoury. The group called... Read More

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February 3, 2017

There is now an app for heartbreak

Mend is an app and online community that serves as an online refuge for the brokenhearted and personal trainer. Mend founder, Ellen Huerta, a former Google employee said it started after she went through an heartbreak. “Mend started very organically after I went through a breakup,” she said. “I had a lot of resources at... Read More

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January 1, 2017

MEND withdraws support for Buhari

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on Sunday said it has passed a vote of no confidence on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement on Sunday, Jomo Gbomo, spokesman of MEND said the group has withdrawn its support for Buhari. The group accused the president of blackmailing the... Read More

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September 4, 2016

MEND, Okah brothers agree to make peace with Jonathan

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on Sunday said it has agreed to moves by Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark to make peace between Henry and Charles Okah and former President Goodluck Jonathan out of court. The Okah brothers had filed a N5 billion lawsuit against former President Goodluck Jonathan and his... Read More

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September 2, 2016

Niger Delta group tells Buhari to stop listening to MEND

A militant group, Niger Delta Volunteers (NDV) on Friday warned the Federal Government to stop listening to the group parading itself as the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), stating that the real MEND has ceased to exist. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Commander Ekpo Ekpo, and made available to newsmen in... Read More

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August 30, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: 25-year-old Nigerian breaks record at Ghana University | At least 60 killed in Yemen suicide attack | Avengers write open letter to Buhari

From the papers this morning- a Tracklist MEND says military intervention can never be solution to Niger Delta crisis – YNaija FG: No plans to investigate former CBN governors – YNaija Niger Delta Avengers write open letter to President Buhari – YNaija Man sets entire family of 3 ablaze in Ogun state – YNaija What... Read More

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August 30, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Presidency denies plot to investigate former CBN governors Garba Shehu, the SSA to the President on media and publicity, has denied that the Federal government was probing the activities of former CBN governors. 2. Avengers pen open letter to Buhari Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers,... Read More

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August 27, 2016

IPOB backs Avengers’ October 1 break away declaration plan

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has thrown its support behind the declaration by the Niger Delta Avengers’ plan to break away from the country on October 1. The group said it is backing the decision of the Avengers because they share the same ideals. It however stated, that it had no link with the Movement... Read More

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August 26, 2016

MEND wants you to know Buhari means well for the Niger Delta

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said President Muhammadu Buhari has the development of the Niger Delta at heart. The group said this while commending the president on his pledge to the US Secretary of State, John Kerry not to use force to stop militancy in the Niger Delta. MEND said... Read More

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August 25, 2016

Pres. Buhari and Alaafin of Oyo meet to discuss security challenges

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged traditional rulers to support his efforts to tackle the crisis in the Niger Delta and the Boko Haram insurgency. Buhari made the call when he received the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III on Thursday at the Presidential Villa. Addressing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting, the Alaafin... Read More

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August 25, 2016

Roundup: All the ways Biafra agitators have ramped up in the past week

by Roqeebah Olaoniye While the rest of the country might have been focused on other things, a lot has been going on in secessionist news. Accusations The Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), on Monday accused the federal government and the British police of connivance to jail a London-based Biafra activist, Yagozie Emmanuel,... Read More

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August 23, 2016

We will only embrace Niger Delta Avengers on one condition… – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it won’t be part of any negotiations with the Federal Government if the Niger Delta Avengers team led by Edwin Clark was involved. In a statement released on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, MEND threatened to disband its Aaron Team 2 if... Read More

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August 19, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari begins investigation of Jonathan | Why police banned a mass wedding in Kano | Soldiers arrested in Makoko | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Jonathan denies links to renewed militancy in the Niger Delta- YNaija Buhari’s ex-bodyguards chased away from APC office by Police- Punch Police finally explains why it banned a mass wedding in Kano state- YNaija Some soldiers are in trouble for assaulting Makoko residents in Lagos- YNaija House of... Read More

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August 16, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Nnamdi Kanu will never renounce Biafra -IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied the allegations made by the Movement for the Emancipation of Biafra (MEND) that Nnamdi Kanu plans to denounce Biafra. 2. AGF to investigate death of civil servant The... Read More

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August 16, 2016

IPOB fires back at MEND, says Nnamdi Kanu will never renounce Biafra

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has fired back at the Movement for the Emancipation of Biafra, MEND, for claiming that embattled IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu secretly agreed to denounce Biafra in exchange for his freedom. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Chika Edoziem of its Europe branch, the group said it... Read More

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August 15, 2016

MEND dares Nnamdi Kanu to publicly denounce Biafra

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu had secretly accepted to renounce the Biafra struggle in exchange for his freedom. MEND said this in a statement released by its spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo on Monday, stating that Kanu’s agitation for the... Read More

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August 10, 2016

For 6 years, Jonathan was busy drinking, making merry — MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of sponsoring the Niger Delta Avengers to destabilize President Buhari’s government. In a statement signed by Jomo Gbomo on Tuesday, MEND said it has been vindicated after the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers named Jonathan as the grand patron of... Read More

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August 8, 2016

MEND wants to ‘assasinate’ me – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said that a list which named him as one of the sponsors of the Niger Delta Avengers was another attempt by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) to eliminate him. A group, which split from the NDA – Reformed Niger Delta Avengers – had named Jonathan as... Read More

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August 8, 2016

‘I have no business whatsoever with the Niger Delta Avengers’ – IYC President

The President of Ijaw Youth Coucil, Udengs Eradiri, on Sunday, denied that he was the spokesperson of the Niger Delta Avengers militant group. The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers had in a statement, signed by its spokesperson, Cynthia Whyte, alleged that Udengs was the spokesperson of NDA, using the pseudo-name ‘Brigadier-General’ Murdoch Agbinibo. Speaking at Yenagoa, the... Read More

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August 3, 2016

Biafra: Only death can stop me – Nnamdi Kanu

Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he would continue to struggle for the actualisation of the independence of Biafra, stressing that only death can stop him. Kanu stated this while reacting to a statement credited to Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, where the group claimed... Read More

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July 27, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: MEND attack Buratai | UBA denies links to Turkey’s failed coup | Hilary Clinton makes history at DNC | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist MEND flays Army chief Buratai for ‘insensitive’ comments YNaija Some ambassadorial nominees could not recite Nigeria’s national anthem at screening YNaija Aisha Buhari is interested in the story of the chained little boy in Ogun state YNaija UBA denies any link to failed Turkey coup YNaija Dickson wins... Read More

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July 27, 2016

‘Buratai’s statement is insensitive and unprofessional’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Tuesday, lambasted the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for his ‘insensitive’ and ‘provocative’ statement. In statement signed by Jomo Gbomo, the group noted that the claims made by COAS saying the army will use military force to crush militancy in the Niger Delta area was prejudicial... Read More

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July 25, 2016

‘FG will not negotiate with criminals, Internet-based ‘militant’ groups’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Sunday, disclosed that it is in support of the Federal Government’s decision not to negotiate with the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and other militant groups in the region. According to a statement by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, the group has begun talk with the Federal Government... Read More

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July 24, 2016

MEND confirms peace talks with FG

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it is in talks with the government to end violence in the Niger Delta. The group confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. “The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) wishes to confirm that indeed it has been in preliminary... Read More

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A Nigerian military officer directs civilians at a checkpoint along Sapele-Warr road in the Niger Delta region | Filed Photo: YNaija.com

July 20, 2016

Opinion: Amnesty or not, the Niger Delta question must be addressed

by Usman Alabi The spate of militant activities in the Niger Delta has increased, no thanks to the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers and other groups alike. Although the NDA seems to be the most outspoken of the groups given their recent activities and violence, it does not remove the fact that there are... Read More

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July 17, 2016

‘All we see in FG is double standard, lip service’ – Militants

Militant group, the Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta, on Saturday, lambasted the federal government for its double standard on the issue of dialogue. According to a statement issued by the militant group, the federal government’s double standard and lip service is worrisome, hence why oil installations are still being destroyed. The group called on the Movement... Read More