Niger Delta

Ministers, FG officials from Niger Delta deployed home to make peace with militants

Political office holders, federal government officials and ministers from Niger Delta have been deployed to the region by the Presidency to begin talks of peace and dialogue with the Niger Delta Avengers and other militants involved in the persistent destruction of oil pipelines. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita... Read More

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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 court sitting in Osun, on Friday, ruled that students in state owned schools are allowed to wear hijab, noting that hijab wearing is a fundamental right of the student. 2) Obasanjo, Buhari meet Former President... Read More

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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 Ogoni, delegating Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for the exercise. The President cancelled the event even after his advanced team had already arrived Ogoni. The Presidency gave no reason for the last-minute cancellation of the trip,... Read More

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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 Friday, lambasted the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government for losing control of governance. This was contained in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary in the state party, Malik Olamilekan Ibitoye. The party accused the President... Read More

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‘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 2 soldiers and over 4 civilians in a Military houseboat in Warri, Delta state. The oil pipeline destroyers also boasted about the fact that there has never been a civilian casualty during the course of... Read More

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‘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 Niger Delta region on Tuesday, June 7. Hence, the militant group has warned all oil companies to stop their operations as the missile testing will affect their equipment. The JRC is the highest organ of... Read More

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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 continuously agitated for the clean up of their land polluted by years of careless oil drilling and exploration by foreign multinationals. On Thursday, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo represented President Muhammadu Buhari to flag off... Read More

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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 that the attacks on -the Ogboinbiri to Tebidaba and Clough Creek to Tebidaba Crude Oil pipelines- took place in the wee hours of Thursday. This is the second of such attacks on oil installations in... Read More

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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 Delta militants. John Unuakahlu, Assistant Director army public relations, who made the disclosure, noted that the soldiers were killed on Wednesday, in Warri South West local government area of Delta state. “At about 5:50pm on... Read More

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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 counsel was given to the President by a Socio-Political group, Assembly of Concern Niger Delta People (ACNDP). National Coordinator of the group, Eperemor Governor, conveyed the message in a statement released on Thursday in Benin.... Read More

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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 Thursday, June 2. The event is taking place at Bodo, Gokana LG, Rivers State. The ceremony The flag-off In need of clean-up

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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 than any government since the return of democracy in 1999. The All Progressives Congress administration blows hot and cold too damn much. With former Presidents – Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan –... Read More

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‘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 the Niger Delta Clean-up exercise in Ogoni land, Rivers state. While no official reason was given for the President’s decision to skip the ceremony, widespread reports indicate that it’s as a result of militant group,... Read More

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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 scheduled to personally flag off the Niger Delta clean up on Thursday, June 2. According to Sahara Reporters, a presidential source revealed that President Buhari will be represented by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo... Read More

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#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 kingdom had agitated for the clean up of their land polluted by years of careless oil drilling and exploration. Today, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to visit Ogoni to flag off the clean-up of the... Read More

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Buhari returns home

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 land clean up, the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, on Wednesday, said the Ogoni people are excited about the President’s visit. This was made known by the National Publicity Secretary of MOSOP, Fegalo... Read More

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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 Government a 2-day ultimatum to release the corpses of 10 pro-Biafra agitators. Representatives of the militants are leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Democratic Front, Precious Iyoyo, aka General Playboy; and Concerned Militant Leaders, General... Read More

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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 The Nigerian Army has disclosed that it will use force to quell the raising spate of militancy in the Niger Delta region. They, however, denied any involvement in the allegations abuse in the region. ... Read More

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‘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 Ijaw people in the Niger Delta Region by the Nigerian military force. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of IYC, Eric Omare. Nigerian military had invaded Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri, Delta... Read More

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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 of violence in the Niger Delta region, saying that the militants are not ready to dialogue but “you can force them” into doing so. This was made known by Brig.Gen. J. Hamakim, who represented the... Read More

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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 the festering militancy in the Niger Delta region. According to Premium Times, 29 activists and organization signed a statement in Port Jarcourt advising the federal government to take a non-violate approach towards ending the crisis... Read More

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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 Abuja at the launch of a book titled “We Are All Biafrans’’ written by Chido Onumah, he said Buhari “promised to look into issues like power, insurgency, unemployment, corruption and diversification and if you are... Read More

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‘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 a.k.a Tompolo. The group, through its spokesperson, Mudoch Agbinibo, wrote a letter to Tompolo and the International community, urging to them not to remain quiet as the Nigerian Army unleashes terror on innocent citizens in... Read More

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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, invaded the Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri, Delta State. According to the traditional ruler of the Kingdom, residents of the community have fled, some are missing while he has been under house arrest. 2) Buhari... Read More

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‘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 State, on Sunday, has said that his life is in danger. The monarch claims that the Nigerian military has placed him under house arrest. The traditional ruler raised the alarm when he was paid a... Read More

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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 over allegations of corruption and diversion of public funds. Owing to his refusal to surrender to the law and face the charges leveled against him, Nigeria’s security agencies believe he may be fighting back through... Read More

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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 Niger Delta and the Coordinator of the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General (Rtd) P.T. Boroh, on Saturday, held a meeting with ex militants leaders in the region. The meeting, which was held in... Read More

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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 – urging the Niger Delta Avengers to stop blowing up pipeline installations in the region. Speaking from his hideout, Tompolo who has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, assured the NDA that... Read More

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’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 City, Farouk Yahaya, revealed this on Sunday while addressing journalists. He said the suspects were apprehended during a cordon and search exercise conducted in Oporozoa community and its environs in Delta State. Niger Delta Avengers... Read More

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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 offensive in the region with the single aim of stopping further vandalism of oil installations. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Army successfully engaged... Read More

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