Niger Delta Avengers

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Michael Isaac June 28, 2021

Super TV CEO: Family threatens suit, Femi Gbajabiamila advocates Social Media regulation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. Super TV CEO: Family threatens suit The family of Usifo Ataga,…

Azeez November 7, 2017

I have nothing to do with recent threats by Niger Delta militants – Tompolo

Embattled former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo has denied any link to the fresh threats issued by the Niger Delta Avengers. Why it matters Niger…

Omoleye Omoruyi November 6, 2017

Niger Delta: The Nigerian Navy say they would deal effectively with any threat

While Boko Haram insurgency remains a problem in the North East and indeed the whole of Nigeria (in some way); the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Ibok-Ete Ibas has threatened…

Oludolapo Adelana November 3, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 3rd of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:

Azeez November 3, 2017

Just In: Avengers return, vow to resume “bloody” attacks

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has announced that it would resume attacks on oil assets, suspending its ceasefire agreement with the Federal Government. The group's spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo in a statement…

Oludolapo Adelana April 25, 2017

Police arrest member of Niger Delta Avengers, 10 kidnap suspects

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Police force has arrested 11 suspected kidnappers in Port Harcourt. The commander of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, IRT, Abba Kyari who disclosed…

Oludolapo Adelana January 17, 2017

‘Osinbajo holds secret meeting with Tompolo, others’

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo reportedly met with ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and other Niger Delta agitators behind closed doors. According to The NewsGuru, Osinbajo who is on a…

Azeez January 8, 2017

We won’t condone any act of sabotage from any group – Military

The Defence Headquarters on Saturday warned the Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups against attacking oil installations and government properties. Director of Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar said the military…

Oludolapo Adelana January 5, 2017

Timeline: How not to defend President Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana As humans, we are prone to make mistakes and errors as we embark on life's journey. Most times it's not because we intend to, but we can't…

Tolu November 16, 2016

Famine, Niger Delta bombings and every other reason we should all be worried

This is not an alarm and we do not intend to scare you, but you should be worried just as we are about the state of the nation. We are…

Oludolapo Adelana November 15, 2016

The Late 5: These are stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. BREAKING: Boko Haram kills another Lieutenant Colonel in ambush Boko Haram insurgents have killed Lieutenant Colonel B.U. Umar, in an…

Azeez November 15, 2016

Just In: Niger Delta Avengers destroy 3 pipelines in Bayelsa

The Niger Delta Avengers on Tuesday said it has destroyed three truck pipelines in Bayelsa State. In a statement by its spokesperson, Mudoch Agbinibo, the group said the pipelines are…

Azeez November 14, 2016

Why we resumed attacks – Avengers

The Niger Delta Avengers has said it renewed hostilities in the region because the Federal Government refused to honour the ceasefire agreement. In a statement on Sunday, the militant group…

Azeez November 12, 2016

Bayelsa community decries invasion by armed soldiers in search of militants

Indigenes of Sand community in Bayelsa State have lamented the alleged infiltration of their community by soldiers in search of members of the Niger Delta Avengers. The indigenes on Friday…

Azeez October 25, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers blow up Chevron export pipeline

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) on Tuesday destroyed an export line belonging to Chevron Nigeria Limited at Escravos in the Warri South West Council Area of Delta State. The attack reportedly…

Azeez October 22, 2016

Stop the use of threats, disparaging comments – Avengers tell Buhari

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has said it would resist any attempt by President Muhammadu Buhari to use military option to resolve the Niger Delta crisis. The separatist group said…

Oludolapo Adelana October 21, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Power sector debts hit N809bn | How robbers killed Mimiko’s CSO | PDP congratulates new Oba of Benin |

From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. I used 15 years to save frozen $15m – Patience Jonathan - YNaija "It's a plot to destroy me politically", Amaechi replies Justice…

Oludolapo Adelana October 20, 2016

You played a major role in Ken Saro-Wiwa’s death, Avengers tell Buhari

Militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) says President Muhammadu Buhari should quit celebrating the Ogoni clean-up programme as he played a major role in the problem facing the community.…

Op-ed Editor October 16, 2016

Wilson Iyorah: Should the tough get going despite our current national difficulties? [Nigerian Voices]

by Wilson Iyorah Ever since the emergence of President Muhamadu Buhari as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so much glimmers of hope have been in the air. …

Op-ed Editor September 28, 2016

The Thread: Help, economic terrorists are killing the naira

Investment analyst, Manasseh Egedegbe, who tweets @knightofdelta is worried about where Nigeria's economy is going. We all should be: the naira is currently trading at 445 to the dollar at the parallel…

Oludolapo Adelana September 24, 2016

Avengers bomb Bonny pipepline

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers say they have resumed bombing of pipelines. In a statement on its website the group said it “brought down oil production activities at the Bonny…

Oludolapo Adelana September 22, 2016

BREAKING: Navy arrests Avengers strike force leader

The Nigerian Navy has arrested a leader of the Niger Delta Avengers strike force responsible for blowing up pipelines, The Punch reports. The suspect Abraham Suru was arrested on Tuesday September 20,…

Oludolapo Adelana September 13, 2016

Avengers mock ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’, says soldiers are scared and can’t swim

The Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has accused personnel of the Nigerian Army, involved in the “Operation Crocodile Smile” in parts of the Niger Delta region of being scared to death and…

Oludolapo Adelana September 7, 2016

Ex-militant, Avengers kingpin arrested in Delta (PHOTOS)

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected economic saboteurs, and a suspected kingpin of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). This is contained in a statement released on Wednesday…

Azeez September 5, 2016

Rivers militant leader threatens Niger Delta Avengers

A militant leader in the Niger Delta region, on Monday warned members of the Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups to stay away from Rivers State. ‘General’ Don Waney, the leader…

Oludolapo Adelana August 30, 2016

Buhari planning genocide in Niger Delta – Avengers

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, has accused president Muhammadu Buhari of planning a "pre-determined genocide" in the Niger Delta region. The Avengers said that the military operation code named "Operation…

Azeez August 29, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers write open letter to President Buhari (READ)

The Niger Delta Avengers on Monday wrote an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari following comments he made about the unrest in the region in Kenya last week. Buhari had…

Azeez August 28, 2016

Avengers deny naming Soyinka, Kalu to negotiate with FG

The Niger Delta Avengers on Saturday denied naming Prof. Wole Soyinka, former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu and others to negotiate with the Federal Government on its…