Niger Delta Avengers

August 25, 2016

Pres. Buhari and Alaafin of Oyo meet to discuss security challenges

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged traditional rulers to support his efforts to tackle the crisis in the Niger Delta and the Boko Haram insurgency. Buhari made the call when he received the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III on Thursday at the Presidential Villa. Addressing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting, the Alaafin... Read More

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August 23, 2016

We will only embrace Niger Delta Avengers on one condition… – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it won’t be part of any negotiations with the Federal Government if the Niger Delta Avengers team led by Edwin Clark was involved. In a statement released on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, MEND threatened to disband its Aaron Team 2 if... Read More

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August 22, 2016

Edwin Clark is not fit to dialogue on Niger Delta’s behalf – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) says former federal minister, Edwin Clark, has no moral authority to lead the dialogue with the Federal Government on behalf of the Niger Delta region. The group argued that when Chief’s Clark “son” was in power he kept mute and made his Abuja home an extension of... Read More

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August 21, 2016

Avengers ceasefire: Ijaw youth warn Buhari against ‘political hawks’

Yesterday, militant group Niger Delta Avengers a ceasefire. In a statement released by its spokesperson Brig. Gen Mudoch Agbinibo, the group said it would begin a “cessation of hostilities in the Niger Delta against all interest of the Multinational oil Corporations. “We will give our Niger Delta elders and genuine stakeholders that tacit support to the dialogue... Read More

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August 19, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari begins investigation of Jonathan | Why police banned a mass wedding in Kano | Soldiers arrested in Makoko | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Jonathan denies links to renewed militancy in the Niger Delta- YNaija Buhari’s ex-bodyguards chased away from APC office by Police- Punch Police finally explains why it banned a mass wedding in Kano state- YNaija Some soldiers are in trouble for assaulting Makoko residents in Lagos- YNaija House of... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Jonathan ‘shades’ MEND, denies links with Niger Delta Avengers

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said the media was playing into the hands of misguided people who are hell-bent on bringing him down. Jonathan was reacting to newspaper reports that the Federal Government was probing him for sponsoring militant group Niger Delta Avengers. Jonathan in a statement signed by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze... Read More

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August 17, 2016

Just In: We’re not ready to negotiate with Nigerian government – Avengers

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, on Wednesday, denied having any agreement to dialogue with the Federal Government for a possible ceasefire in the region. A statement had earlier been released by the spokesman of Dialogue Group, Ballantyne Agiri on Wednesday claiming that that the group had agreed to dialogue with the Federal Government. But Niger... Read More

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August 17, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers has agreed to negotiate with FG – Dialogue Group

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has agreed to hold talks with the Federal Government to resolve the lingering crisis in the Niger Delta region. This is contained in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Dialogue Group, Mr. Ballantyne Agiri. Agiri said the Federal Government should be willing to restructure... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Suspects arrested by Army aren’t our members – Niger Delta Avengers

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has denied claims by the Nigerian Navy that it arrested two operatives of the separatist group- Stanley Tonghan and Felix Miyenminiye. In a statement released on Sunday by the group’s spokesperson, self-styled Brig. Gen. Mudoch Agbinibo, the group boasted that none of its members have ever been caught since it started... Read More

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August 13, 2016

Navy arrests 2 NDA members in Delta

The Nigerian Navy on Saturday, paraded two suspects alleged to be members of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers in Delta State. The two suspects Stanley Toghan and Felix Miyenminiye were arrested in Sapele area of the state by men of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS). The Warri, Commander, NNS Delta, Commodore Joseph Dzunve who paraded... Read More

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August 12, 2016

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu ‘sacks lawyers’ for disowning Avengers

Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB on Friday sacked his lawyers over utterances they made in a press conference earlier in the day. The lawyers- Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Amoebi Nzelu had said Nnamdi Kanu was ready to negotiate terms of his release with the Federal Government. They also said the IPOB leader... Read More

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August 11, 2016

How Jonathan formed Niger Delta Avengers – RNDA

The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers says former President Goodluck Jonathan founded the militant group Niger Delta Avengers in 2014 during the build-up to the presidential election. According to SaharaReporters, group made the revelation in a statement by its spokesperson, Cynthia Whyte. The group said Jonathan founded the Avengers when leaders of the Movement for the Emancipation... Read More

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August 10, 2016

For 6 years, Jonathan was busy drinking, making merry — MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of sponsoring the Niger Delta Avengers to destabilize President Buhari’s government. In a statement signed by Jomo Gbomo on Tuesday, MEND said it has been vindicated after the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers named Jonathan as the grand patron of... Read More

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Avengers sponsorship claim is a voodoo report – Tompolo

Former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, on Monday denied claims by a militant group that he is one of the sponsors of the Niger Delta Avengers. A splitter group of the NDA, Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, had named Tompolo alongside others such as former President Goodluck Jonathan, Bebenimibo and other prominent individuals as... Read More

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It is cruel, devilish to link me with militant activities – Metuh

National publicity secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has responded to claims by a militant group, that he is one of the sponsors of the Niger Delta Avengers, a separatist group that has been destroying oil pipelines in the region. The accusation was made by the spokesperson of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers,... Read More

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‘We’re not divided, our household is intact,’ Niger Delta Avengers respond (READ)

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has responded to reports that there is a crack in its ranks, leading to the emergence of a splinter group, Renowned Niger Delta Avengers. In a statement released on Saturday, by its spokesperson, self-styled Brig. Gen. Mudoch Agbinibo, the group denied facing any crisis, stating that “the entire household of... Read More

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Crisis rocks Niger Delta Avengers, militant group splits

A crack has appeared in the leadership of the Niger Delta Avengers, as a breakaway group, announcing itself as Renowned Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) emerged on Friday. According to a statement by the group’s spokesperson, Cynthia White which was quoted by Saharareporters on Friday, the group decided to split from the Niger Delta Avengers, following appeal... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers claim responsibility for South-West attacks

The Niger Delta Avengers on Thursday claimed responsibility for militant activities and attacks in the South-West. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the Niger Delta Avengers said it would not be intimidated by aerial bombardments on its ‘camps’ and ‘hideouts’ in Arepo creeks. The Air Force and other security agencies had started... Read More

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Army releases 3 Tompolo associates in its custody

Three suspected associates of embattled ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, arrested about a fortnight ago in Warri, Delta State have been released by the Nigeria Army. The associates were arrested on suspicion that they had a link to the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA and know the whereabouts of the runaway ex-militant leader. Two of... Read More

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‘President Buhari-led government is a fraud’ – Avengers

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was free to intensify oil exploration in the North East, but should forget about export of crude oil from the Niger Delta. Spokesperson of the militant group, self-acclaimed Brig. Gen. Mudoch, said this in a statement, entitled, “Your drones won’t stop us”. The... Read More

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‘Things will get worse if…’ | Niger Delta Avengers threaten (WATCH)

The Niger Delta Avengers has dismissed insinuations that that it is a terrorist group, stressing that it is only fighting for the betterment of the oil rich region. Speaking with a BBC reporter, Avengers explained that the motive behind their persistent attacks was to ensure that the Federal Government develop the Southern region. The group... Read More

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This Is what caused Akwa Ibom pipeline explosion – Police

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has debunked claims by the Niger Delta Avengers that it blew up a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation gas pipeline in the state. The Police command said the explosion was caused by a technical fault. The militants had on Monday morning, via a statement, claimed responsibility for the gas pipeline explosion... Read More

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Avengers blow up another NNPC pipeline

Rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers have announced the blowing up of a gas pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Nsit-Ibom L.G.A, Akwa Ibom state. According to the spokesperson of the group, Mudoch Agbinibo, the pipeline was damaged by the Avengers at 11:30pm on Sunday. The group enjoined NNPC to “check their pipeline if... 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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MEND confirms peace talks with FG

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it is in talks with the government to end violence in the Niger Delta. The group confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. “The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) wishes to confirm that indeed it has been in preliminary... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Where do we go from here?

If you were a lover of reggae music in the 1970s, you would certainly know “Time Hard”, a hit song by The Pioneers, the Jamaican three-man band. “Every day,” they sang, sonorously, “things are getting worse.” That song was released in 1972. At the time, Nigeria was producing two million barrels of crude oil per... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers deny negotiating with FG

Following claims by the Presidency on Thursday, that the FG is already negotiating with the Niger Delta Avengers, the group has debunked such claims on Friday. According to a statement issued by the group’s spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the group was not aware of any ongoing peace talks. The statement confirmed that the NDA would only... Read More

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Avengers deny Navy arrest claims

Following claims by the Nigerian Navy that it has arrested the logistics supplier of the Niger Delta Avengers, the group has denied it, adding that they are winning the war. The militant group said this in a statement by its spokesperson, Brig. General Mudoch. He said, “The news that the Nigerian Navy has arrested Niger... Read More

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Opinion: Amnesty or not, the Niger Delta question must be addressed

by Usman Alabi The spate of militant activities in the Niger Delta has increased, no thanks to the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers and other groups alike. Although the NDA seems to be the most outspoken of the groups given their recent activities and violence, it does not remove the fact that there are... Read More

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Navy arrests Niger Delta Avengers’ logistics supplier

The Nigerian Navy said it has arrested a suspect believed to be the major logistics supplier of the Niger Delta Avengers. This was revealed in a statement signed by its Director of Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, and made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to Ezekobe, the suspect was picked up on July 11 at... Read More

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