Militants

Governor Amosun visits Arepo, praises military offensive (PHOTOS)

Governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun has paid a visit to Arepo community after the military airstrikes to rid the community of hoodlums and militants. Residents of the community, have in recent times, complained that the suspected militants have made life unbearable for them. During his visit, Amosun admonished security personnel posted to the area not... Read More

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Air Force releases video of Arepo aerial attacks on militants’ camp (WATCH)

The Nigerian Air Force has released a video of how its fighter jets destroyed four major camps of suspected militants. The militants have been causing mayhem recently in communities in Ogun and Lagos states, particularly Arepo and Ikorodu areas. The strikes were part of aerial operations to dislodge militants that have terrorised riverside communities of... Read More

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GEJ, others begged us not to declare Niger Delta Republic – Militant group

Adaka Boro Avengers, a Niger Delta militant has said it cancelled its plan to declare a Niger Delta Republic after appeals from Ijaw leaders, including ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement issued by the spokesman of the group, Edmos Ayayeibo, the group reiterated its resolve to continue its activities until President Muhammadu Buhari showed a... Read More

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FG’s dialogue with militants ‘will not work’ – Ijaw leaders

Ijaw leaders, on Saturday, called on the federal government to withdraw its troops from all occupied Ijaw land while decrying the destruction of oil installation by Niger Delta militants. The elders made this known during its consultative council meeting with the Bayelsa governor, Seriake Dickson and Delta deputy governor, Kingsley Otuaro, in Warri, Delta state where they called for the... Read More

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OPC paid to protect Ijegun from Niger Delta militants

In an apparent reaction to the recurring nefarious activities of suspected miltants and kidnappers in the community, the Onijegun of Ijegun land in Lagos State, Oba Nureni Akinremi called a security meeting at his palace. The meeting was attended by all the chairmen of community development associations in Ijegunand the goal was to resolve the... Read More

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Army intensifies aerial attack on militants bases in South-West

The Nigerian Military on Saturday reportedly continued its aerial clearance of militant bases and pipeline vandals in the Arepo area of Ogun State. According to Punch, the attack started at about 12pm and lasted for about 30 minutes. A fighter jet which hovered around the creek reportedly fired eight missiles. Residents, who were caught unawares,... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘MEND should speak for itself and not for others’ – Niger Delta Elders

A group, Concerned Niger Delta Elders (CNDE), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to negotiate with the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) but should dialogue directly with the Niger Delta Avengers or their representatives. This was contained in a statement signed by Seigha Manijar and Aureol Viviana. The statement noted that whatever agreement... Read More

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We have the capacity to flush militants out of Niger Delta – Military

The Joint Military Task Force deployed to the Niger Delta, code-named: Operation Delta Safe (ODS) has said the military was compelled to respect the dialogue option adopted by the Federal Government. He said that the military has the capacity to flush out militants from the region. Commander of the operation, Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie, made this... Read More

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Vandalism: Electricity supply dips by 4446mW

The frequent attacks on gas pipelines by various militant groups in the Niger Delta has had an adverse effect on the nation’s power supply as it dipped on Sunday by 4,446Megawatts (Mw). Due to this slump in supply, distribution was also affected as the Nigeria System Operator (SO) of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)... Read More

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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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‘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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BREAKING: Police, soldiers exchange gunshots with militants in Lagos

Policemen are presently in a gun battle with militants in Igando, a suburb of Lagos. It was gathered that the militants stormed the area around 4am, looting shops and shooting into the air. According to Punch, the ongoing shootout has left three policemen injured. PUNCH reports that residents of Igando, especially those around Ikejobi Avenue,... Read More

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‘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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FG: We are negotiating with the real militants

Despite claims that the government is not holding talks with it, the Federal Government on Sunday insisted that it was negotiating with the real militants. On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that his administration was in talks with the armed militants in the Niger Delta. This President said this in Abuja during a farewell meeting with... Read More

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Opinion: The one sided nature of President Buhari’s appointments

by Gbemiga Olakunle I belong to everybody. I belong to nobody.” That was the golden statement or word on the marble credited to President Muhammadu Buhari in his Inauguration Speech on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. With that particular statement, among other highlights of his Inaugural speech, the nation that has... Read More

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Buhari should adopt Yar’Adua’s amnesty template – Niger Delta group

President Muhammadu Buhari has been implored to adopt the amnesty template used by former President Umar Yar’Adua. The advice is contained in a terse statement released by United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS), the region’s coalition of ethnic nationalities and civil society. In the Statement, signed by UNDEDSS Secretary General, Tony Iprinye Uranta,... Read More

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Nigerian militants

‘Buhari’s government is disorganised… his body language is misinterpreted’

The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has expressed concern over how the Federal Government has not shown seriousness in negotiating with the Niger Delta Avengers and other stakeholders. The President, IYC, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, made this known in an interview in Yenagoa, saying the process of the dialogue was not well streamlined. Udengs also said aides... Read More

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We can’t negotiate with a ‘common sports minister’ – Avengers

Niger Delta Avengers, on Monday, said that it will not take part in any dialogue that the international community is not a witness to. This was contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the militant group, Brig. Gen Mudoch Agbinibo. The statement noted that the Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, was scammed by... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘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

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How Lagos police prevented attack on community

The Lagos state Police Command, on Saturday, revealed that it has apprehended two suspects who had allegedly attempted to attack Igando community in Lagos. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Lagos Police, Dolapo Badmos, the suspects were arrested on Thursday. Residents of the community had contacted the police the moment the suspects arrived... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Aregbesola, Fayose dragged to court | Nobody can crush Biafra | 100 gunmen attack in Lagos | More

From the papers today- a tracklist Ooni of Ife wants more participation in nation building from traditional rulers Vanguard SERAP drags salary-owing governors to ICC Punch Finally, Shell begins export of crude oil Vanguard Nobody can crush the Biafra agitation YNaija Nigeria loses N138 billion to public holidays Guardian Presidency breaks silence on recruitments in... Read More

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Rivers APC lavish praise on Buhari for his ‘laudable steps’ and ‘genuine concern’

The Rivers state All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his effort to ensure that peace is restored in the Niger Delta. The party made this known in a statement signed by the State Chairman of the APC, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. While noting that the... Read More

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New militant group threatens to blow things up unless…

One of the militant groups that recently emerged, the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF) has given a list of demands and an ultimatum with the threat to blow up six oil pipelines in Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states. The JNDLF blamed the delay of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to address the basic issues... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP wants Sheriff arrested | ASUU rejects JAMB points system | Container kills 7 in Lagos | More

From the papers today- a tracklist JAMB cannot decide admission process for autonous universities- ASUU Guardian FG condemns murder of Nigerians in diaspora Vanguard Container tumbles off, kills 7 people Punch CBN insists all Nigerian banks are safe YNaija Governor Ambode wants Muslims to sustain the morality displayed during Ramadan Punch Army reopens key Borno... Read More

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‘Buhari is not reading the mood correctly, Nigeria’s unity is negotiable’ | Afenifere, Ohaneze disagree with Presidency

Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the pan-Yoruba socio-political body, Afenifere, have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s position on the unity of Nigeria. The President, on Wednesday, had in an address to Niger Delta militants said the unity of Nigeria as a country is not negotiable. Well, the president’s position has been rubbished by... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘Buhari knows the people killing soldiers and policemen’ – Avengers

The militant group responsible for several pipeline explosions in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has reacted to claims made by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Shehu Garba blaming the militants for the deaths of soldiers, policemen and civilians. In an interview, Garba Shehu had said, ‘Out... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

President Buhari has a strong message for Niger Delta militants

President Muhammadu Buhar has urged militants in the Niger Delta region of the country to give the unity of Nigeria a thought even as the bombing of oil installations and pipelines continues to affect the nation negatively. On Tuesday, the Niger Delta Avengers, a militant group, claimed responsibility for the blowing up of Chevron and... Read More

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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 Wizkid makes it into the UK billboard chart Following the release of his collaboration with Tinie Tempah, Nigerian pop singer, Wizkid, has made it into the UK top chart. 2. Mother alleges that son was expelled for advising against sexual molestation A woman, Mayokun Akpoterabor, has... Read More

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Fuel scarcity: NNPC stops pumping fuel to depots due to militant attacks

In a bid to avoid several losses due to militant attacks on oil pipelines, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has stopped pumping fuel to its depots. According to The Punch, the NNPC has began selling the petrol in bulk to oil marketers instead of pumping it to depots where it is distributed to dealers.... Read More

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Twitter impostors are ‘Government agents’ – NDA

On Monday, the Twitter account of the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) was suspended by the micro-blogging platform. It would appear that some unscrupulous elements have seized the opportunity presented by the suspension of the @NDAvengers account to create a new one posing as the militants. The Avengers took to its website to reveal... Read More

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