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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
Number of active mobile subscriptions peaked at 220 million in August - NCC Atiku addresses Tinubu's alleged CSU certificate forgery Niger Delta community requests for renewal of Niger Delta pipeline…
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Obi’s petition against Tinubu incompetent – INEC tells court; Wike begged me to help him emerge as VP – Dino Melaye | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Obi’s petition against Tinubu incompetent - INEC tells court Wike begged me to help him emerge as VP - Dino Melaye Reps summon Malami, finance minister over ‘fraud’ in whistleblower…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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[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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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[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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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YMonitor
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- 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
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy