Tag: Niger Delta

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Mazi EmekaJune 3, 2016

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 ...

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Op-Ed EditorJune 3, 2016

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 ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 3, 2016

Nigeria is going through her worst moment under Buhari – PDP

As the rate of militancy increases in the Niger Delta, the Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on ...

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Azubuike AzikweJune 3, 2016

‘Without killing a soul, we dropped Nigeria’s oil production to 800,000 barrels’ – NDA

Bullish and full of chest thumping, militant group, Niger Delta Avengers are in trumpet-blowing mood even while they denied killing ...

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Ada IgboanugoJune 3, 2016

‘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 ...

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Dele BenjaminJune 3, 2016

5 things to know about the Niger Delta Clean-up

For over two decades, the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the people of Ogoni kingdom ...

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Azubuike AzikweJune 2, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers blow up 2 pipelines in Bayelsa

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers claim to have blown up two oil pipelines in Bayelsa state. The militant group revealed ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 2, 2016

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 ...

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Azubuike AzikweJune 2, 2016

Buhari advised to appoint Jonathan as Special Envoy to Niger Delta

President Muhammaudu Buhari has been advised to appoint his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, as special envoy to Niger Delta. This ...

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Ada IgboanugoJune 2, 2016

The historic flag off ceremony of the Niger Delta Clean-up (PHOTOS)

Representing the President, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has kicked off the Clean-Up exercise of oil spill-damaged Ogoni land on ...

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Kolapo OlapojuJune 2, 2016

Remi Sonaiya just spoke the minds of many Nigerians

The Muhammadu Buhari administration has had Nigerians at the edge of their seats and trying to guess what’s next – more ...

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Ada IgboanugoJune 2, 2016

‘Buhari chickened out’ | Nigerians react as the President cancels Niger Delta visit

Nigerians on Twitter are unimpressed with President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to cancel his attendance of the flag off ceremony of ...

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Dele BenjaminJune 2, 2016

Buhari’s trip to Niger Delta cancelled?

Unconfirmed reports suggest that President Muhammadu Buhari may have cancelled his one-day trip to Ogoniland, Rivers state. The President was ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 2, 2016

#NDCleanup: What Nigerians are saying about Buhari’s visit to Niger Delta

For more than two decades, the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the people of Ogoni ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 2, 2016

As Buhari visits, Ogoni people have a message for trouble makers

As President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to pay a state visit to Rivers state where he would flag off the Ogoni ...

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Ada IgboanugoJune 1, 2016

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 ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 1, 2016

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

Here are the top five news stories to monitor today 1) Army says force is the best course of action ...

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Azubuike AzikweJune 1, 2016

‘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 ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 1, 2016

Nigerian Army trying to ‘force’ Niger Delta Avengers into dialogue

The Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, disclosed that the use of force is the only way to arrest the raising spate ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 1, 2016

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 ...

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Mallam YeroMay 31, 2016

Atiku scores Buhari a ‘D’

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday scored President Muhammadu Buhari a pass mark (a D or E) in his first year in office. Speaking in ...

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Dele BenjaminMay 31, 2016

‘Tompolo, your people are suffering’ – Niger Delta Avengers write back

Pipeline terrorists, Niger Delta Avengers, have responded to the letter written by the former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 31, 2016

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, ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 31, 2016

‘Soldiers now own Gbaramatu kingdom… I’m in danger’ – Monarch

Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe Agadagba, the traditional ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta ...

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Dele BenjaminMay 30, 2016

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 ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 30, 2016

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 ...

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Dele BenjaminMay 30, 2016

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 – ...

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Azubuike AzikweMay 30, 2016

’10 suspected’ members of Niger Delta Avengers arrested by Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army ‘has arrested’ 10 suspected members of the Niger Delta region. The Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 29, 2016

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 ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 28, 2016

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

Here are the stories that shaped conversation today. 1) Amnesty boss relocates to the Niger Delta Creek In a bid to ...

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