Niger Delta

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 more like ‘Dubai’. Usani said this in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Monday, adding that the Buhari-led administration is committed to building a... Read More

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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 militants, who spoke under the aegis of the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators, stated that they were prepared to mobilise other agitating groups in the... Read More

Devolution of Power, Federal Government, Militants, Niger Delta

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 said this on Thursday, fulfilling demands from Niger Delta leaders. “The Federal Government has started the process of replacing illegal refineries in the region with... Read More

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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The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has withdrawn the ultimatum given to the federal government to meet the demands it’s 16-point demand presented in November 2016.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 on Monday accused the current administration of not being sincere in its negotiation with the stakeholders of the region. He then gave a November 1... Read More

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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 Edwin Clark, the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, former Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Senator Bassey Ewa Henshaw among... Read More

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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 Loyibo, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. PANDEF on Monday threatened that it would withdraw from the peace negotiation with... Read More

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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 region. According to TheCable, PANDEF played a major role in ending the resurgence of militancy under the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. Spokesman of MEND,... Read More

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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 of my death? Awujale says he’s alive – YNaija 15 political parties endorse Andy Uba as consensus candidate for Anambra election – YNaija $10.5m allocated... Read More

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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 parties endorse Andy Uba as consensus candidate for Anambra election 4. N’Delta leaders give FG ultimatum to implement 16-point demand 5. $10.5m allocated to North-East to assist... Read More

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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 November 1, 2017, nothing is done, they would withdraw from the peace negotiation the government was having on how to bring lasting peace to the... Read More

Federal Government, Niger Delta, Yemi Osinbajo

[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 empowered, our dear Senate President took to all his social media pages to cheer himself and his eighth Senate for providing one bus. One f__king... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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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 in key positions were Northerners, adding that it was injustice against other tribes. They said, “The current agitation across the country is caused by the... Read More

agitations, lopsided appointments, Militants, Niger Delta, President Muhammadu Buhari

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 was to draw the attention of the Federal Government to the alleged starving of oil communities of funds by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The militants in... Read More

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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 a single intermediary. President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier terminated the pipeline surveillance contract which was given to the ex-militants by the administration of former President... Read More

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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 – YNaija Our common enemy is the corrupt political class | Labour Unions tell Nigerians – YNaija Recall move: I have not heard anything from... Read More

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anambra election, Brexit, dino melaye, EU, ex-militants, femi falana, labour unions, NASS, Niger Delta, Nnamdi Kanu, Obamacare, Ooni of Ife

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 self determination. Biafra has tabled theirs, the Arewa youth have chimed in, Niger Delta has made their intentions known, and more are coming out of... Read More

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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 and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo speaks with Buhari every day. 2. WHY EL-ZAKZAKY IS STILL IN CUSTODY – LAI MOHAMMED The... Read More

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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 on daily basis the trending news is about the need to restructure this country, Nigeria. The demand by Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign... Read More

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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 to northerners living in the region. The militant groups, in a statement on Thursday, also lamented that none of the leaders of the northern groups... Read More

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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 trial for $2.1billion arms deal has forfeited 20 exotic cars to the Federal Government. 2. Sambo was aware of my contact with Boko Haram – Ndume... Read More

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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 (MASSOB) to stop claiming that states in the region are among the territories of Biafra. In a statement by its spokesman, Henry Iyalla on Tuesday,... Read More

biafra, Ijaw, MASSOB, Niger Delta, South-south

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 new way of thinking. In a statement issued by his media aide, Laolu Akande, the Acting President, said the new approach, titled, “New Vision”, involves... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, Niger Delta, Yemi Osinbajo

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 the Niger Delta Development Commission and also a political ally of Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Mr George Turner is facing a 12 count charge bordering on... Read More

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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 for the previously documented and well thought out 10% for the Petroleum Host Community Fund (PHCF) . It might not carry much significance to the... Read More

Niger Delta, nigeria, opinion, petroleum industry bill

“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 the present government is focused on – Security, Corruption and the Economy. Here are seven things we learnt from Osinbajo’s Democracy Day speech. Boko Haram has... Read More

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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 a tour of the Niger Delta, meeting with stakeholders and scoring points for seemingly understanding their agitations. He also loosened restrictions on the naira. He... Read More

Thinking Through

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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 of the region. The ex-militants said this to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, saying they would remain grateful to the Buhari-led administration, as reported by... Read More

agigators, Buhari PAP, ex-militants, Niger Delta

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, Punch reports, attacked a pipeline operated by the Nigerian Gas Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Saturday. “It... Read More

Federal Government, Niger Delta, Oil pipeline

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 suspected to the militants. The Delta State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday, May 19. The PRO of the Delta Police Command said, “The... Read More

itsekiri, Militants, Niger Delta

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. The Minister, Pastor Uguru Usani had made this known while receiving the report on the audit and review of the East-west road and other project of... Read More

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