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December 22, 2017
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Niger Delta militants are not happy with Buhari over planned withdrawal of $1bn to fight Boko Haram

A coalition of Niger Delta militants on Thursday accused President Muhammadu Buhari of double standards in the handling of security issues in the country. The militants are not happy with the plan by the Federal Government to withdraw $1bn from the Excess Crude Account to fight the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East. They said the... Read More
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November 18, 2017
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Militants in Ondo troop out in large numbers, join amnesty programme

Ondo has seen some militants, who trooped out in their numbers to embrace the amnesty programme of the Federal Government – surrendering their arms and ammunition. Highlights: The exercise which started on Thursday has recorded massive turn out of militants in the five collation centres including Igbekebo, Arogbo, Igbonla, Ajapa, and Igbokoda, all in the... Read More
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November 7, 2017
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I have nothing to do with recent threats by Niger Delta militants – Tompolo

Embattled former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo has denied any link to the fresh threats issued by the Niger Delta Avengers. Why it matters Niger Delta Avengers had issued threats that it would resume attacks on oil installations in the region. The group said its latest attacks will  be more... Read More
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October 18, 2017
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Suspected militants kidnap 4 British nationals in Delta

Suspected militants have kidnapped four British nationals, police and community leaders confirmed on Wednesday. The four had been providing “free medical care and religious activities” in the Burutu, Delta, said Theo Fakama, from the local Enukorowa community. Reactions (Vanguard): Chief Fakama said locals were “saddened” by the kidnapping as the victims had “brought succour to... Read More
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September 9, 2017
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PANDEF commends N’Delta militants for withdrawing quit notice to northerners, Yorubas

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) on Friday applauded the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators for withdrawing the quit notice issued to Northerners and Yoruba living in the Niger Delta region. The militants also withdrew the threat to destroy oil and gas facilities. In a statement issued by its Coordinating Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mulade, the... Read More
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September 7, 2017
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N’Delta militants withdraw quit notice to northerners, Yorubas

A coalition of Niger Delta agitators on Thursday withdrew its quit notice to northerners and Yoruba living in the region. In a statement signed by 13 militant leaders on Thursday, the coalition said the decision to withdraw the quit notice was reached after consultations with some stakeholders in the region. The militants also withdrew its... Read More
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September 5, 2017
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Stop talks with PANDEF or we will resume attacks | Militants tell FG

The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers and a coalition of nine other militant groups on Monday threatened to resume attacks if the Federal Government does not stop discussions with the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, within two weeks. In a communiqué signed by the leader of RNDA and Convener of the coalition of nine militant groups,... Read More
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September 2, 2017
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N’Delta militants withdraw quit notice to northerners, Yorubas

A coalition of Niger Delta militants on Friday withdrew the quit notice issued to Northerners and Yorubas in the region. A group, the Pan Niger Delta People’s Congress (PNDPC), said the issuers of the quit notice gave them the mandate to withdraw it. The militant groups appointed His Royal Majesty Pere Ayemi-Botu, paramount ruler of... Read More
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August 14, 2017
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In ‘the threats’ premier league, how strong are the referees in managing the situation?

by Alexander O. Onukwue In about four week’s time, the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators will begin to prevent Nigeria from using the nation’s oil facilities. Contained in their statement on August 10, the group of Niger Delta groups said they will, from September 10, “commence operation zero oil in the Niger Delta from September... Read More
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August 14, 2017
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Ignore quit notice by Niger Delta militants | PANDEF tells Yorubas, Hausas

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urgd Yorubas and Hausa to ignore the quit notice issued to them by militants in the Niger Delta. A coalition of Niger Delta Agitators (NDA) had asked people from both ethnic groups to leave the Niger Delta on or before October 1. The group also threatened to resume attack... Read More
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August 7, 2017
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Devolution of power: Militant groups threaten to declare N’Delta Republic

A coalition of Niger Delta militant groups Saturday, have threatened to declare a Niger Delta Republic if the Federal Government failed to embrace devolution of power and fiscal federalism. The militants, who spoke under the aegis of the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators, stated that they were prepared to mobilise other agitating groups in the... Read More
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August 1, 2017
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Epe 6: Abductors threaten to strike again if their demand is not met

The kidnappers of the six senior secondary school students of Lagos Model College, lgbonla, Epe, on Monday threatened to strike again if they are not included in the Federal Government’s Amnesty Programme. The threat was contained in a statement issued by the group known as the Niger Delta Forest Army and made available to newsmen... Read More
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July 31, 2017
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We will pull out of peace deal if FG does not meet our demands – N’Delta elders

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has said it will end peace deal with the Federal Government if its demands are not met by November 1. The Niger Delta elders had presented a 16-point demand to the government as part of efforts to stop militancy in the region. The peace deal was successful as the bombings later... Read More
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July 8, 2017
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Agitations in the country caused by Buhari’s lopsided appointments – N’Delta militants

A coalition of Niger Delta militants have said the agitations across the country was caused by President Muhammadu Buhari‘s lopsided appointments. In a statement, the militants said most of those in key positions were Northerners, adding that it was injustice against other tribes. They said, “The current agitation across the country is caused by the... Read More
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June 30, 2017
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. KOGI WEST CONSTITUENTS FILE SUIT TO STOP DINO MELAYE’S RECALL PROCESS The Concerned Kogi Registered Voters (CKRV) have filed a law suit at a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from commencing verification of signatures collected... Read More
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June 30, 2017
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We won’t bomb oil facilities again, but we won’t surrender – Militants

A militant group, New Delta Avengers, has rescinded on it’s decision to launch attacks on oil facilities in Delta State from the midnight of June 30, 2017. The planned attack was to draw the attention of the Federal Government to the alleged starving of oil communities of funds by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The militants in... Read More
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June 30, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Obamacare is here to stay, even as GOP tries for repeal | Militants shelve bombing of oil facilities from June 30 | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Kogi constituents file suit to stop Dino Melaye’s recall process – YNaija 6 dead, scores injured as Boko Haram attack village in Borno – YNaija APGA will be here for another 100 years – YNaija Suspended lawmaker reinstated by court – YNaija We cannot have a referendum now – Oyegun... Read More
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May 4, 2017
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Palestinian militant Khaled Meshal says Trump administration has a “greater threshold for boldness”

by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to CNN , Leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas has said that US President Donald Trump has an “historic opportunity” to find an “equitable solution” for the Palestinian people. In an interview with CNN in Doha, Khaled Meshal told the Trump administration has a “greater threshold for boldness” than its... Read More
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April 24, 2017
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‘We are tired of unfulfilled promises’ | N’Delta militants threaten to resume bombings

by Azeez Adeniyi A group of militants in the Niger Delta have threatened to resume hostilities over alleged unfulfilled promises by the Federal Government. The militant groups said this in a statement signed by its leaders on Sunday. They include leader of Niger Delta Watchdog, ‘General’ John Duku; ‘General’ Ekpo Ekpo of the Niger Delta... Read More
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April 10, 2017
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How militants killed Army captain, 4 policemen in Ikorodu – Police Commissioner

by Dolapo Adelana The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Fatai Owoseni, has said the command was working assiduously with sister security agencies to arrest the suspected militants that killed four policemen, an army captain and a civilian on Sunday. In a statement on Sunday, the Lagos Police chief said the security operatives were... Read More
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April 10, 2017
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Army confirms death of officer, 4 policemen in Ikorodu ambush

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Army in Lagos on Sunday confirmed the death of a soldier and four policemen in an ambush by suspected criminal gangs in Ishawo Community in Ikorodu. This is contained in a statement by 81 Division’s Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Olaolu Saudi. “At about 3 a.m. on Sunday, April... Read More
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April 9, 2017
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Militants kill 2 soldiers, 5 policemen in Ikorodu

by Dolapo Adelana Militants have returned to the creeks in Ikorodu, Lagos, The Punch reports. On Sunday morning the militants attacked Isawo, a community in Ikorodu, killing two soldiers and five policemen. According to the report, the security operatives were killed in an ambush by the hoodlums in the area. [Read Also:] Residents panic as militants resume operations... Read More
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April 1, 2017
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Kidnappers, militants now disguising as security guards – Police

The Lagos State Police Command has said militants and kidnappers now disguise as security guards to spy on their victims. Lagos State Police commissioner, Fatai Owoseni said they have infiltrated private security companies. “Criminal elements and suspected militants/kidnappers have found themselves enlisted into services of private security companies where they choose the estates they want... Read More
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