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The YNaija Tracklist: N’Delta militants vow to bomb NNPC HQ if Patience Jonathan is arrested | Drones will be used for Edo election – Army | Ex-Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Former Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody - YNaija Drones will be used for Edo election – Army - YNaija Nigeria on its…
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We will deal decisively with IPOB, militants – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonishakin, has promised to deal decisively with militants for blowing up oil pipelines and the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, clamouring for secession.…
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UPDATED: Militants destroy oil facility in Delta
A militant group, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate have destroyed a major crude oil delivery line belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company. According to reports, the pipeline was attacked at about 11:30pm…
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Militants blow up oil facility in Delta
Suspected militants on Tuesday blew up a crude oil line belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company in Afiesere- Iwhrenene communities in Ughelli North Council Area of Delta State. The…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five news to monitor today 1. Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia U.S. presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has been diagnosed with pneumonia by her doctor. 2. We aren’t…
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Soldiers invade 3 Bayelsa communites destroying 43 houses
Armed Soldiers on Thursday invaded three Communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, according to the Leadership. The affected communities are Peremabiri, Akamabugo and Tikogbene where the soldiers…
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We will fish out all criminals in Niger Delta – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian Army is fully ready to put an end to every act of criminality in the…
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Militants kill Police sergeant during gun battle in Lagos
Suspected militants on Wednesday killed a police sergeant, Solomon Oswmuze in Lagos. According to The Nation, the militants engaged police in a gun battle at about 3pm at Monkey Village, behind Iba…
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Gunmen in military uniforms abduct 3 landlords
Three landlords of New Haven Estate, Igbelaju, in the Iba area of Lagos State have been abducted by some gunmen wearing military uniforms. According to The Punch the gunmen attacked the estate on Saturday…
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Niger Delta militants are confused, disorganised – NNPC
The Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mohammed Garba-Deen on Wednesday said militants in the Niger Delta region are confused, stating that the agitators have…
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Just In: Militants blow up oil pipeline in Delta state
A militant group in the early hours of Tuesday blew up the Ogor-Oteri major delivery line, operated by the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company and Shorelines Petroleum in Delta state. This incident…
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‘Military intervention can never be solution to Niger Delta crisis’
The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has advised the Federal Government to stop deploying troops to the Niger Delta. In a communiqué issued on Monday by its President, Udengs Eradiri, and…
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Opinion: How the negotiation with Niger Delta Avengers should go
by Nwokocha Noble After the election of President M. Buhari in 2015, the crisis rocking the nation has persisted even as they were amongst many others the campaign promises of…
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Avengers ceasefire: Ijaw youth warn Buhari against ‘political hawks’
Yesterday, militant group Niger Delta Avengers a ceasefire. In a statement released by its spokesperson Brig. Gen Mudoch Agbinibo, the group said it would begin a "cessation of hostilities in the Niger…
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Suspected militants blow up NPDC oil facilities in Delta
Suspected militants on Friday blew up Nigerian Petroleum Development Company oil facilities at Owhrode community, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at…
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Navy gets 30 modern gunboats to battle militants
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated 30 Nigerian-built gunboats as well as 45 operational vehicles in Lagos, to intensify the fight against vandals and militants in the country. The Minister of…
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Just In: Over 100 militants storm Akwa Ibom Govt. House
The Akwa Ibom state Government House was on Tuesday besieged by over 100 militants. According to Daily Trust the militants who protested violently demanded that they be included in the Amnesty…
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Ijaw congress to FG: ‘We have martyred enough of our youths’
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has said it would restore peace in the Niger Delta if the Federal Government declares a 30-day moratorium in the region. The group said this…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Jonathan formed NDA -RNDA The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers CRNDA) has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan is the founder…
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Militants kill 3 soldiers, make way with weapons in Bayelsa
Suspected militants on Monday killed three soldiers when they attacked the location of the newly-activated Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, in Bayelsa State. The incident, which reportedly occurred about…
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Wike blames ‘false media propaganda’ for allegations of being a militant sponsor
Following the accusation from the Reform Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) that he is a sponsor of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has strongly denied…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Jonathan alleges threat to his life Following accusations that he is a sponsor of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, former…
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‘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…
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Just In: Air Force resumes aerial attacks on hideouts of militants in Ogun
The Nigerian Air Force on Friday resumed the aerial attacks on hideouts of the vandals in Arepo area of Ogun state. It was gathered that aerial attacks on the creeks…
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Niger Delta Avengers announces new Twitter account
Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has announced its new Twitter account. The group known for blowing up pipelines within the creeks of the region made the announcement in an…
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IGP visits Lagos communities under militants attack
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday visited Isawo and Igbo Olomu towns in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State which have recently come under heavy attacks of…
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We will use every resources to exterminate militants from Lagos – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said the State Government would do everything possible to ensure that militants and vandals are completely annihilated from the state. The Governor said…
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5,000 OPC members ready to turn into snakes, lions to fight militants in Ogun
When over 5,000 members of the Reformed Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) stormed the Imushin community in Ogun state in several buses and cars they probably did not expect to be…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Panel recommends prosecution of soldiers involved in Shi'ite - Army clash The panel setup to investigate the violent clash between the…
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Dislodged Arepo militants fleeing to riverine areas in Ondo state
The Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Group Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, on Monday said vandals in Arepo creeks were seen together on Sunday, trying to…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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