Tag: Niger Delta

Four soldiers died during the operations.

The president left the message while receiving NYSC members serving in Daura, Katsina State.

The military began Operation Crocodile Smile there in August, saying it would make troops combat-ready.

"The planned deployment is aimed at strengthening the existing NAF manpower disposition, especially in Bayelsa..."

The Army is training its personnel on how to tackle crimes common to waterlogged terrains of the Niger Delta.

Witnesses said the incident appeared to be a coordinated attack

The monarchs visited the minister of state for petroleum.

The president says his government will institutionalize anti-corruption war.

The presidential aide says the Niger Delta is Africa’s largest delta and the third largest in the world.

At least 40 operators of illegal refineries have been convicted, officials say

"Dr. Igali contacted MEND as an emissary of HRH King Alfred Diette-Spiff."

"There are so many groups making it difficult to know who to talk to."

The U.S. vows to block all stolen funds laundered through American banks

The group says the former vice president is trusted in the region.

The military says it would not be intimidated by the tactics of the new militant group.

Navy said one suspect was involved in the killing of two soldiers on May 10.

Amnesty International said Shell should not be allowed to abdicate its responsibilities.

"Please let us do everything we can to make sure that doesn’t occur again."‎

The governor stops striking workers' pay

Residents say soldiers who could not swim were deployed to the area.

A government committee makes recommendations for resolving insecurity in the region.

The company says its normal activities are ongoing.

Youth activists say the solar water scheme has helped to develop and open up communities.

Recent power failure in Kano has been traced to pipelines vandalisation in the Niger Delta

Security agents say they have arrested 16 suspects involved in the recent pipelines vandalism