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FG committed to creating a ‘new N’Delta region’ – Usani
Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Usani Uguru Usani, has urged investors and other stakeholders to support the government to initiate infrastructure projects for speedy development of the region to make it…
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Devolution of power: Militant groups threaten to declare N’Delta Republic
A coalition of Niger Delta militant groups Saturday, have threatened to declare a Niger Delta Republic if the Federal Government failed to embrace devolution of power and fiscal federalism. The…
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Mini refineries will be legalised, supplied with crude oil – FG
Nigeria will reportedly legalise currently outlawed mini refineries in the Niger Delta oil hub by the end of 2017, and supply them with crude at a reasonable price. The presidency…
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Edwin Clark withdraws ultimatum given to FG
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has withdrawn the ultimatum given to the federal government to meet the demands it's 16-point demand presented in November 2016. Co-convener of the group, Edwin Clark had…
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Niger Delta: Edwin Clark, PANDEF meet Osinbajo
Members of the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) have arrived the Presidential Villa for a meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Vanguard reports. Those in the entourage include Chief…
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N’Delta elders ultimatum to FG selfish, unpatriotic – Group
The Niger Delta People’s Congress has faulted the November 1 ultimatum given by the Chief Edwin Clark-led Pan Niger Delta Forum to the Federal Government. The group’s Convener, Chief Mike…
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MEND pulls out of N’Delta coalition over ‘unwarranted’ threats
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has withdrawn its representatives in the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) - a coalition of elders and leaders of the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: White House insists: No chaos here, There’s fraud evidence against Amaechi | More stories
From the papers, a tracklist. There’s fraud evidence against Amaechi – Wike - YNaija N’Delta leaders give FG ultimatum to implement 16-point demand - YNaija Why are people spreading rumours…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. There’s fraud evidence against Amaechi – Wike 2. APC Kaduna on the path of destruction – Shehu Sani 3. 15 political…
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N’Delta leaders give FG ultimatum to implement 16-point demand
Niger Delta leaders, under the aegis of Pan-Niger Delta Forum, have given the Federal Government an ultimatum to address their 16-point demand. They said if after the ultimatum which elapses…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Your MCM, Bukola Saraki donated one bus to disabled people and he’s not ashamed to flaunt it
One bus! One 15-seater Toyota bus to the Foundation of People Living with Disabilities in Niger Delta. While we can think of a million other ways these people can be…
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Agitations in the country caused by Buhari’s lopsided appointments – N’Delta militants
A coalition of Niger Delta militants have said the agitations across the country was caused by President Muhammadu Buhari's lopsided appointments. In a statement, the militants said most of those…
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We won’t bomb oil facilities again, but we won’t surrender – Militants
A militant group, New Delta Avengers, has rescinded on it's decision to launch attacks on oil facilities in Delta State from the midnight of June 30, 2017. The planned attack…
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Pay all the N’Delta leaders or face a fresh crisis – Ex-militants warn Osinbajo
Ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta have asked Yemi Osinbajo to ensure that the 30 per cent pipeline surveillance money was paid directly to each of them and not through…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Winners and losers from the Senate repeal bill | I am a Traditionalist, Christian and a practicing Muslim – Ooni of Ife | More stories
From the papers, a tracklist. Anambra gov election will not hold if… | Nnamdi Kanu threatens - YNaija I am working tirelessly to ensure kidnapped students return safely – Ambode…
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The Thread: How Nigeria can become one again
There's been no time like the present when Nigeria has been threatened to be ripped apart from within, it would appear. Not by military coups but by insistent calls for…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. LAI MOHAMMED ‘CLEARS THE AIR’ ON PRESIDENT BUHARI’S DEATH Amid speculations of President Muhammadu Buhari’s death, the Minister of Information…
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Opinion: This is why Nigeria should be restructured
by Jide Ojo Rebellion cannot exist without the feeling that somewhere, in some way, you are justified - Albert Camus The call for restructuring has never been this strident. Virtually…
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N’Delta militants defy Osinbajo’s warning, issue quit notice to Northerners again
Defying Yemi Osinbajo’s warning against hate speeches and threats from any part of the country or any group, a coalition of Niger Delta militants has insisted on its quit notice…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. $2.1bn arms deal: ‘Ex-Air chief’s son forfeits 20 cars’ The son of a former Chief of Air Staff, who is facing…
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Niger Delta, Ijaw not part of Biafra | Ijaw youth tells MASSOB
The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has said the South-South region is not part of Biafra. The group called on the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra…
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Why Buhari is promoting a new vision for N’Delta – Osinbajo
Yemi Osinbajo has said, on Thursday, June 6, that the Buhari administration is interested in the development of the Niger Delta and indeed the whole country, in order to promote a…
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Opinion: The Niger Delta mentality that must go
by Owutu TamaraKuro Like lots of Nigerians, I read about the arrest and subsequent prosecution of Mr George Turner, a former special adviser to Dan Abia, erstwhile managing director of…
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Opinion: The trash that is the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB)
by Saatah Nubari The Nigerian Senate passed its version of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill on the 26th of May 2017, a day before Children’s Day without any provision whatsoever…
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“Nigeria belongs to all of us” | 7 things we learnt from Osinbajo’s Democracy Day speech
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo early Monday delivered a speech to commemorate the second anniversary of President Muhammadu Buhari's assumption of office and Democracy Day. Osinbajo spoke on the three specific areas…
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YNaija Says: Nigerians should really start listening to Prof Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is having his second stint as Acting President while President Muhammadu Buhari is on medical vacation in the United Kingdom. In his first stint, he undertook…
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Ex-Militants score Buhari administration high
Beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), have urged ex-militants to support Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, and his policies for the region, saying the President is concerned about the development…
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Oil rebels attack pipeline in the Niger Delta
by Omoleye Omoruyi Oil rebels have attacked a gas pipeline in the Niger Delta, which might break the ongoing negotiations between Niger Delta leaders and the Federal Government. The suspected oil rebels,…
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Militants kidnap 4 Itsekiri leaders, others
by Omoleye Omoruyi It has been reported that four Itsekiri leaders and some officials of Elcrest, an indigenous firm operating in the Niger Delta region, have been kidnapped by men…
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Niger Delta: FG to terminate abandoned projects
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has said it would terminate about six abandoned projects across the region with a view to enhance the development of the region.…
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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
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
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