Militants

JTF invades Delta villages, arrest 6 for pipeline bombing

Nigerian military operatives, on Sunday morning, invaded Ogulagha, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, arresting a chief and five other persons in the process. According to Vanguard, the men were arrested by the soldiers in connection with last Thursday’s bombing of Shell Nigeria Petroleum Company owned Forcados 48 Export Line by the Niger... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers’ website goes down

The official website of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers – www.nigerdeltavengers.com – appears to have been shut down. The militant group has carried out back-to-back attacks on oil and pipeline installations in the Niger Delta, in the past few weeks. The group often publicises its attacks and spreads its message through the website, its Twitter... Read More

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‘When we’re ready to engage the military, the world will know’ – Niger Delta Avengers

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has warned all other similar groups not to attack and/or kill soldiers and oil workers. The Avengers said the ongoing efforts to liberate the Niger Delta people, is at the moment, focused on oil and pipeline installations. Reacting to the Joint Revolutionary Council’s threat to test six missiles on Tuesday,... 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. 1) Buhari, Jonathan meet behind closed doors President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday night, met with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential villa, to discuss the Niger Delta Militancy. 2) FG relocates top government officials to Niger Delta According to the senior special assistant to the... 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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Ministers, FG officials from Niger Delta deployed home to make peace with militants

Political office holders, federal government officials and ministers from Niger Delta have been deployed to the region by the Presidency to begin talks of peace and dialogue with the Niger Delta Avengers and other militants involved in the persistent destruction of oil pipelines. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita... Read More

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

Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1) Osun state High Court approves hijab A high court sitting in Osun, on Friday, ruled that students in state owned schools are allowed to wear hijab, noting that hijab wearing is a fundamental right of the student. 2) Obasanjo, Buhari meet Former President... Read More

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The week ahead – It’s all about the delta

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday backed off a proposed trip to Rivers State for the kick-off of the clean-up of Ogoni, delegating Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for the exercise. The President cancelled the event even after his advanced team had already arrived Ogoni. The Presidency gave no reason for the last-minute cancellation of the trip,... Read More

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‘Niger Delta militants have six missiles’ and 6 other shocking things Nigerians should know

The Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC)-the highest organ of all Niger Delta Militants-has said it will test six missiles in the Niger Delta region on Tuesday, June 7. Hence, the militant group has warned all oil companies to stop their operations as the missile testing will affect their equipment. The JRC is the highest organ of... Read More

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

Here are your top five stories to monitor today. 1) Niger Delta Avengers strike again Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, this morning, blew up an oil pipeline belonging to Shell. 2) Amaechi accuses Jonathan of… Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, declared that former president Goodluck Jonathan failed to implement the UNEP report despite... Read More

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Buhari is afraid of Niger Delta militants – Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to forgo military actions and dialogue with the Niger Delta Militants in other to end the rising militancy in the region. According to a statement signed by the Governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor said that... Read More

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Just In: 2 soldiers, 4 civilians killed by Niger Delta militants

The Nigerian Army on Thursday, announced the death of 2 soldiers and 4 civilians – whom were killed by Niger Delta militants. John Unuakahlu, Assistant Director army public relations, who made the disclosure, noted that the soldiers were killed on Wednesday, in Warri South West local government area of Delta state. “At about 5:50pm on... 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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What FG should do to end Niger Delta militancy

A coalition of civil society activists and organization, on Tuesday, came together to offer solutions on how best to end the festering militancy in the Niger Delta region. According to Premium Times, 29 activists and organization signed a statement in Port Jarcourt advising the federal government to take a non-violate approach towards ending the crisis... Read More

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

Here are the top five stories you should track today. 1) Gbaramatu monarch raises alarm The Nigerian military, on Saturday, invaded the Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri, Delta State. According to the traditional ruler of the Kingdom, residents of the community have fled, some are missing while he has been under house arrest. 2) Buhari... Read More

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Home of Tompolo’s father invaded by soldiers

Operatives of the Joint Task Force have reportedly invaded the home of the father of wanted ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo. Punch Newspapers reports that the incident took place in Kurutie, Warri South West local government area of Delta State in the wee hours of Monday, May 30. Briefcases containing monies and... Read More

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He has fled Gbaramatu kingdom… and 3 other things we learnt from Tompolo’s letter to Niger Delta Avengers

Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a. Tompolo, is an ex-militant leader, who has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations of corruption and diversion of public funds. Owing to his refusal to surrender to the law and face the charges leveled against him, Nigeria’s security agencies believe he may be fighting back through... 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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Tompolo writes desperate letter to Niger Delta Avengers (READ)

Ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a.Tompolo, who’s evading the long arm of the law, on Sunday issued a desperate appeal – urging the Niger Delta Avengers to stop blowing up pipeline installations in the region. Speaking from his hideout, Tompolo who has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, assured the NDA that... 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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Full text of President Buhari’s Democracy Day speech (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari has delivered his Democracy Day address to Nigerians today in commemoration of his first year in office. He was sworn in May 29, 2015 after winning the April general elections deposing Goodluck Jonathan as President of the nation. Read the full text of his address below My compatriots, It is one year... 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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‘There are no Avengers anywhere’ | Niger Delta youths have a message for FG

The Ijaw Youths Congress (IYC) on Thursday, advised the Federal Government what to do to end the slew of attacks by the Niger Delta Avengers who keep blowing up important pipelines in the region – consequently reducing Nigeria’s general oil production and output. The group also warned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to jettison the idea... Read More

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“The attack truly happened” | Ijaw leader confirms Niger Delta Avengers blew up Chevron’s Escravos pipeline

This morning, we tracked on our daily guide, The Big 5 the claims by militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers that they had blown up Chevron’s Escravos tank farm main electricity pipeline. We couldn’t independently verify and calls put to Chevron’s spokesperson in Nigeria are yet unanswered. However, now, other sources have confirmed the news. The... 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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Niger Delta Avengers threaten further attacks; warn ex-militants against meddling

Niger Delta Avengers, a faceless group of militant agitators in Nigeria’s South-south region have threatened to resume hostilities after a ceasefire agreement facilitated by stakeholders in the region. In a release made available to YNaija today, the group’s spokesperson, Col. Mudoch Agbinibo, denied involvement in the Agip pipeline bombing on Saturday, May 21, 2016, but threatened... Read More

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FG set to begin dialogue with Niger Delta militants

Following the recent increase in the spate of militancy in the Niger Delta region, the Nigerian government, on Monday, disclosed that it is considering opening discussion with the militants in the region. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, and the Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. The duo... Read More

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Reuben Abati: Why Niger Delta Avengers strike

Niger Delta Avengers is the name of a new group of militants in the Niger Delta who claim to be different from the former agitators and militants who operated between 2006 and 2009, largely under the umbrella of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND). The title of this group may well... Read More

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Bayelsa PDP to APC: ‘Ask God for forgiveness’

Bayelsa State’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, blamed Timipre Sylva, a former Governor of the state and the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), for the increase of crime in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the state chairman of the PDP, Moses Cleopas. The statement also rubbished... Read More

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