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A newly-formed Nigerian militant group has withdrawn a threat to attack oil pipelines in the country’s oil-rich Niger Delta after a spate of incidents in 2016 plunged the country into recession. On Wednesday, the group withdrew the threat and said it had “shelved our planned attack on major oil...

A coalition of Niger Delta militants have issued a communique in retaliation for the order issued by Northern youth organizations for Igbos in the north to leave the region by October 1. THE NATION reports that the Niger Delta Watchdogs, Niger Delta Volunteers, Niger Delta Peoples Fighters...

The Buhari administration has directed the resumption of activities towards the eventual opening of the Nigerian Maritime University before the end of the year, in line with the demands championed by major stakeholders in the region. Coming as one of the several follow-up actions to the recent...

Nigerian Senate on Thursday passed the bill for the establishment of Nigerian Maritime University in Delta State, thereby bringing the proposed school close to gaining statutory status. The groundbreaking of the proposed school at Okerenkoko in Warri south-West local government area was done by...

Militant groups in the Niger Delta are threatening to resume attacks due to unfulfilled promises of the Federal Government. A statement issued by the Militant groups said, “There is no more time; the Federal Government must act now and show seriousness and commitment to the plight of Niger...

In an interview with Channels TV's Modele Sarafa Yusuf, former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi spoke extensively about the problems with Nigeria. In this clip, he attacks former President Goodluck Jonathan for doing nothing for the Niger Delta when he...

The Federal Government is considering co-opting local ‘illegal’ refiners in the oil producing communities as shareholders in its proposed modular refineries, according to a presidency source. Reports say the core of the plan is to integrate the illegal refiners, rather than a scorched-earth...

President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has issued a new set of directives in its bid to accelerate the implementation of the Buhari administration’s new vision for the development of the Niger Delta. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo issued the directives at a recent meeting of the...

Acting President Osinbajo will be traveling to Akwa Ibom this afternoon, in continuation of the Niger Delta Dialogue. The Acting President already has visited Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Imo States.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu on Wednesday disclosed that crude oil production in the country had risen to two million barrels per day. Kachikwu made the disclosure when he met with the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream)...

Nigeria's Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Imo state for the second round of talks to ensure peace in the Niger Delta.

James Onnefe Ibori, former Governor of Delta State returned to Nigeria amidst fanfare despite having done time in a UK Prison. Ibori may be despised by many who see as him an ex-convict, but to his clan in the Niger Delta, he is a leader, who championed what was right, and got punished for...

A Niger Delta Militant group, the Adaka Boro Avengers has warned elders in the region to stop collecting stipends from the Presidency. SUN Newspaper reports that the warning was contained in a statement issued by spokesperson of the militant group, General Edmos Doukumor. The group said, “We...

An unidentified Niger delta militant group have blown up a crude oil trunkline in Ughelli, Delta State, barely 24 hours after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo visited the region. Prof. Osinbajo had on Monday visited the host communities and held a meeting with traditional rulers in Delta State...

Ex-militants in the Niger Delta region, have resolved to protect the sovereignty of the country and expose anyone found vandalising oil and gas installations within their communities, citing its negative effect on the environment and the mindset of investors. They made the pledge at an...

A militant group, the Niger Delta Freedom Fighters has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. Read full letter below: We respectfully write to remind you of the previous open letter to you Mr. President by NIGER DELTAS Freedom Fighters whose mission is to fight for our...

Another deadly militant group has emerged in the Niger Delta region, with a vow to deal with the Federal government for disrespecting their elders. The new group, known as Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders, NDRC, Monday joined the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, who had recently declared its...

The Oil and Solid Minerals Producing Area Landlords’ Association of Nigeria, OMPALAN, have accused Nigerian state governors, especially those of oil-producing states, of fueling the crisis in the Niger Delta by interfering constantly in the affairs of the communities. “The situation where oil...

The Joint Military Force deployed to the Niger-Delta, Operation Delta Safe, says it has arrested two suspected militants who are masterminds of recent attacks on oil infrastructure in the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rear Adm. Suileman Apochi, Commander of Operation...

Nigeria's former President, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday at Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, said it is unsafe to talk about events and situation of things in Nigeria now. The former president has been reluctant to comment on some of the corruption allegations against him, his aides, ministers...