Minister blames ‘conflict entrepreneurs’ for unending insecurity in north-west Nigeria
“Conflict entrepreneurs don’t want insecurity to finish in this country. Many people in the North are part of the business,” ...
Tag: Niger Delta militants
ANALYSIS: Boko Haram Commission: Here’s the task before Ibrahim Geidam
Weeks after Mr Gaidam's action on the floor of the parliament, the debate has intensified.
25,794 people killed in Nigerian attacks during Buhari’s first term – Report
While Boko Haram reportedly killed 5,598 persons, herdsmen and bandits sent 4,068 to their untimely deaths.
‘Niger Delta militants’ protest in Ondo
The government calls protesters "jobless and disgruntled elements masquerading themselves as ex-militants."
World Bank comment: Group threatens renewed attack in Niger Delta
The groups also allege 'Islamisation' of the nation by the government.
Amnesty Programme trains 14,366 ex-agitators – Boroh
The coordinator said more will graduate before December.
‘Niger Delta militants resolve to support Buhari’s peace initiatives’
Officials say conflict and violence are no resolutions to crisis.
Buhari urges Shiites, Niger Delta militants to embrace peace
The president says Shiites to respect constituted authorities.
Our agitation about ceding of Bakassi to Cameroon, not Niger Delta oil – Militant leader
The group says it is ready to lay down arms if the government fulfils its obligations.
22 ex-Niger Delta militants qualify as aircraft engineers
The amnesty office says more armed youth are seeking to lay down their arms and lead normal lives.
‘Nigeria accounts for over 70% of 500 million illicit weapons in West Africa’
A UN official says Nigeria must act to stem the tide.
Again, Niger Delta Avengers denies talks with Nigerian govt
President Buhari had said his government was studying the terms of the amnesty programme.
We’re in talks with Niger Delta militants – Buhari
Mr. Buhari says the government is studying the Amnesty instruments.
Eni stops 65,000 barrels per day crude production after pipeline attack in Bayelsa
"There is no further impact on production, since all production from the swamp area has already been stopped days ago."
Again, militants blow up Chevron gas pipeline
Militants said Chevron was attacked for attempting to repair earlier damaged pipeline.
New Bayelsa pipeline attack cuts Agip oil production by 4,200 barrels per day
Militants on Saturday fought for control of the pipeline.
Residents flee as rival militants engage in gun battle in Bayelsa
A resident said the groups were struggling for the control of a crude trunk line.
Suspected militants blow up crude trunkline in Delta
Community sources say the suspected militants used dynamites and explosives to carry out the attack.
Buhari govt treating Niger Delta amnesty programme ‘casually’ – Edwin Clark
Mr. Clark warns of "grave consequences", but urges militants to stop bombing oil installations in the region.
Buhari to Niger Delta militants: Don’t confront my govt.
The president assures oil companies of enhanced security in the region.
Nigerian military vows to crush Niger Delta militant group
The military says it would deploy every available resource to deal decisively with any threats to economic lifeline of the ...
Attack on Chevron pipeline ‘handiwork of misguided elements’ – Presidential Adviser
Security agents say they have arrested 16 suspects involved in the recent pipelines vandalism
Niger Delta militants blow up Chevron oil facility
The militant group is asking for greater control of the oil revenues from the region.
NLC condemns renewed blowing-up of pipelines in Niger-Delta
Mr. Wabba said that pipeline vandalism was a threat to national security.
Buhari threatens Niger Delta militants, says defeating them won’t be tough
The president warns telecoms operators against compromising the nation’s security.