Niger Delta

Nigerian Passport

October 6, 2023

Number of active mobile subscriptions peaked at 220 million in August – NCC; Atiku Addresses Pres. Tinubu’s Alleged CSU Certificate Forgery | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Number of active mobile subscriptions peaked at 220 million in August – NCC The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced that over 220 million phones in Nigeria have active mobile subscriptions as of August 2023. The... Read More

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Niger Delta

Oil spillage is still a thing in the Niger Delta and why environmental justice is needed

Just last week, we reported on the resurfacing of Niger Delta freedom fighters stating the injustices their region grapple with and how they have been marginalised, not to mention the failure of the amnesty program. It was an opportunity – and still is – for the present administration to reacquaint themselves with the deteriorating conditions... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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Niger Delta militants

February 24, 2021

Maybe it’s time to finally address the injustices faced by the Niger Delta

In a viral video posted by AIT on Twitter, a militia group from the Niger Delta known as the Supreme Egbesu Liberation Fighters can be heard highlighting their grievances around the under-development of their region, accusing the federal government of marginalising the Niger Delta and failing to deliver on the amnesty program. They have also... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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November 10, 2020

Ogoni 9: 25 years later and the very essence of Ken Saro-Wiwa’s struggle still lives with us

Through out Nigeria’s 60-year history, one problem has remained prevalent; managing to find its way through decades and decades of political modifications, from military rule to democratic rule, back to military rule and finally our fourth republic – the issue of tyranny. The modus operandi of any working society (at least democratic) should be that... Read More

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FG or Niger Deltans? Nigerians debate who to blame in NDDC saga

Politicians in Nigeria since our independence have struggled with moral decency. This in turn has caused a number of troubling issues. The oil issues of Southern Nigeria is a perfect example. Not only do the people of the South, particularly Niger Delta, feel cheated off their resources, they are also the ones who have to... Read More

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Soot

Ifeoma Chukwuogo is addressing the soot crisis in Port Harcourt with her short documentary “Collateral Damage”

When I first heard of the Soot in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, my initial reaction was that it felt something ripped out from a horror movie. Residents of the state have been vociferous about the situation: the soot particles is in the air they breathe and it clings to their bodies, finding its it way... Read More

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December 30, 2017

Niger Delta: 10 refineries reach advanced stage, Ogoni clean-up record progress – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the Buhari administration is committed to promoting the establishment of privately financed modular refineries so as to increase local refining capacity, create jobs, ensure peace and stability in the Niger Delta region. This was contained in a statement by Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,... Read More

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December 22, 2017

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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Saro-Wiwa

November 17, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] 22 years after the killing of Ken Saro Wiwa, a sad reflection on the state of Niger-delta

November 10, 1995 the Military junta under the leadership of the late dictator General Sani Abacha executed the late Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other members of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) after hurried trial by a panel condemned by the vast majority of human rights organizations in the world. These individuals... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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November 8, 2017

YNaija Editorial: The proposed 2018 budget reiterates just how out of touch our government is

After what has seemed like a year teetering on the edge of uncertainty, President Buhari has beaten an undisclosed illness that kept him out of the country for 100 days and delivered not one but two budgets to the National Assembly. But this new budget, like much of Buhari‘s stint as a democratic president, has... Read More

Thinking Through

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Niger Delta

November 8, 2017

Apparently, there’s no plan for education | 5 takeaways from Buhari’s 2018 budget presentation

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari made history at the National Assembly today where he proposed a record N8.61 trillion as the 2018 budget. The figure is in keeping with a trend which has emerged since his administration began in 2015, by topping every year’s budget by an average of N1 trillion. The budget... Read More

Thinking Through

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October 13, 2017

“Every part of Nigeria matters to us” – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo assured that Niger Delta people will benefit maximally from the wealth and natural resources of their land. He said every part of the country mattered to the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Highlights: Prof Osinbajo spoke yesterday on Bonny Island while inaugurating the construction of the strategic 40-kilometre Bonny-Bodo-Ogoni Road, conceived by... Read More

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October 4, 2017

The use of force is not an alternative to conflict resolution | Niger Delta Governors

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani and governors of the Niger Delta states including Prof. Ben Ayade (Cross River); Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa); and Ifeanyi Okowa of (Delta) have argued that the use of “force” would not resolve the problems of the region – the Federal Government should rather negotiate with agitators to address the... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Army to launch Operation Crocodile Smile II in N’Delta

The Nigerian Army has said it would launch the second phase of Operation Crocodile Smile in the Niger Delta. Spokesman of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Colonel Aminu Ilyasu, disclosed this in a statement. Background: The Army had launched the same exercise in the Niger Delta last year. The military also just... Read More

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October 3, 2017

The Big 5: Oby Ezekwesili calls Buhari’s Independence speech ‘divisive;’ EU releases €20m to Niger Delta; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Former education minister Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence day speech, calling it “divisive and uninspiring.” “So I read OUR President @MBuhari ‘s #NigeriaAt57 Speech and wondered how OUR Leader could be so DIVISIVE & UNINSPIRING on a DAY LIKE... Read More

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October 2, 2017

[The Activism Blog] EU releases £20m to tackle water challenges in Niger Delta

The European Union has released €20 million to the Niger-delta region. This was done to promote socio-economic activities and peace in the Niger-delta through increased access to safe and sustainable water supply. ‎This was revealed recently in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom during a media dialogue on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) by UNICEF WASH specialist, Engr. Moustapha... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

European Union, Niger Delta

September 18, 2017

N’Delta coalition says FG is behind robbery at Jonathan’s Abuja house, ask for justice

The Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress has blamed the federal government for the robbery at the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Reference: Some policemen guiding the house were accused of stripping it bare. They were arrested in July and charged to court. Four officers were subsequently dismissed from the force.... Read More

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September 16, 2017

Buhari has done what Jonathan could not do for N’Delta – Former Senator

A former Senator, Clever Ikisipo (Bayelsa East) has commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to develop the Niger Delta region, particularly Bayelsa, The Nation reports. Highlights: Mr Ikisikpo, a kinsman to former President Goodluck Jonathan, said Buhari had done what Jonathan’s administration failed to do for his people. He spoke at the weekend when... Read More

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September 9, 2017

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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ASUU

September 8, 2017

The Big 5: ASUU/FG reach agreement; Police launch mobile app to curb kidnapping; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the big 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government on Thursday warned that millions of Nigerians across the 314 local government areas may be affected by varying degrees of flooding. Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had warned in an Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) to brace for flood-related challenges.... Read More

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September 7, 2017

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

Militants, Niger Delta, Northerners, Yorybas

September 3, 2017

Militants threaten to resume attacks, say quit notice still stands

The Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators (CNDA) has threatened to resume attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta on September 10. It also stated that the notice to quit issued to Hausa and Yoruba in the Niger Delta had not been withdrawn. “Our intelligence department has given us the list of the oil wells... Read More

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September 2, 2017

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 28, 2017

Our quit notice to northerners, Yoruba still stands – N’Delta militants

The coalition of Niger Delta Agitators has said its quit notice to northerners and Yorubas in the region to leave before October 1 still stands. In a statement on Sunday, the militants said the declaration of the republic of Niger Delta will be made as earlier planned. They also condemned calls for the arrest of... Read More

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Gani Adams

August 26, 2017

Quit notice: We are not comfortable with the threat, OPC tells N’Delta leaders

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has asked Niger Delta leaders to caution militants in the order who issued quit notice to the Yoruba in the area. The militants under the aegis of Niger Delta Agitators (NDA) had asked the Yoruba and the Hausa resident in the region to vacate on or before October 1. In... Read More

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August 14, 2017

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

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 12, 2017

Operation zero oil: Are the militants trying to get Osinbajo’s attention?

by Alexander O. Onukwue A Coalition of some Niger Delta groups has threatened to start destroying oil facilities in the South South again. This will be in defiance of the Acting President who had urged, in his visits to the region earlier in the year, that there should be no more sabotage of the nation’s... Read More

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FG to recruit 10,000 youth from oil-rich N’Delta communities – Boroh

About 10,000 youth from oil-rich Niger Delta communities will be eemployed by the Federal Government as surveillance and security officers at oil pipelines in the region. Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme Brig. Gen. Paul Boroh announced this at a news conference in Abuja, on Monday. He said,... Read More

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