Tag: Niger Delta avengers

The president says he would not delay action on restructuring of the Nigerian federation as soon as the National Assembly ...

“We are prepared for any group that threatens the unity and peace of our country.”

In its first statement in months, the militants renew their promise to cripple Nigeria's oil production.

The group says it has launched twin operations to halt Nigeria's oil production.

”In 2016, January to date for example, NPDC alone recorded 59 security incidents," an official said.

The militant group said it was reacting to government's actions.

The attack was the third on the Forcados Export Pipeline in Delta State.

“At an estimated price of $45 per barrel, the total 2016 revenue loss to the Federation Account translates to about ...

Forcados, with a 400,000 barrels-per-day capacity, was attacked by the so-called Niger Delta Avengers in February.

“The militants engage in sophisticated sabotage, using skills they gained from trainings either by government, or the oil companies.”

The youth leaders declared support for President Buhari’s anti-corruption war.

“NDDCG also had active engagement with all aggrieved groups in the region."

The Navy said it arrested one of the top leaders of a group called Bakassi Strike Force.

“We realize that we have to secure the country before we can efficiently manage it."

Mr. Soyinka lashes out at the media, accusing them of "extreme invention".

"We are going to continue the observation of our unannounced cessation of hostilities."

The former governor cautioned against politicizing the Niger Delta crisis.

The army says it will not intimidate or harrass law-abiding citizens.

The community received drinks and a little cash, but its injured residents got no medical attention.

The military drills will begin by weekend in Enugu.

Mr. Dickson responds to the threat of force made by the chief of army staff.

MEND says Mr. Buratai's threat is "insensitive and provocative".

Mr. Buhari says the government is studying the Amnesty instruments.

A special assistant to the former Akwa Ibom governor analyses the operations of Niger Delta Avengers.

PENGASSAN says the government has failed to meet it responsibilities to workers.