Niger Delta militia group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has given the federal government two weeks ultimatum to negotiate with ‘Aaron Team Leader’ Odein Ajumogobia as a signal of government intention to commence dialogue.” MEND was speaking in response to a recent piece titled ‘President Buhari sharpens focus on Niger […]
Continue ReadingAt the early hours of today, precisely at about 5.15am, two Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers attacked Damboa. The first suicide bomber targeted Damboa Central Mosque but due to stringent security measures, he could not gain entry. Obviously frustrated, he exploded and died near the Central mosque. However, the second bomber veered off and gained […]
Continue ReadingPresident Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Niger Delta militants to consider the unity of the country and give “Nigeria a chance”. The president however, restated his determination to keep Nigeria as one, noting that the nation’s unity is non-negotiable. He said this at the presidential villa when he received a delegation of Abuja residents led by […]
Continue ReadingAccording to a statement signed by Sani Usman, acting spokesman of the army, three female suicide bombers were shot in Monguno, Borno State, Just before they could attack the camp of the internally displaced persons (IDPs).The Army spokesman, said the bombers were targeting some IDPs who were fetching water at a borehole along Marte road, […]
Continue ReadingThe Borno Government says it has so far received cash donations of N345 million for the upkeep of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Governor Kashim Shettima stated this while speaking with journalists in Maiduguri on Sunday. He said the state never received any cash donation from international donors for IDPs in the last […]
Continue ReadingThe Chief of Air Staff (COAS), Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, on Saturday said no individual or group would be allowed to undermine the sovereignty of the country.Abubakar, who is the Reviewing Officer of the Basic Military Training 35/2016 recruits at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna, made this assertion during their passing out parade. […]
Continue ReadingThe new militia group responsible destruction of oil installations, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), has said the Department of State Services (DSS) did not arrest any of its members.Recall that in a statement on Friday, the DSS said it foiled an attack being plotted by the group and arrested two of its members. “In a bid […]
Continue ReadingThe Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested some suspected Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) militants. The DSS said this in a statement on Friday. The ‘Avengers’ are the militant group responsible for recent attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta. According to the secret police, one Selky Torughedi, a suspected member of […]
Continue ReadingAlleged mastermind of 2010 independence day bombings, Charles Okah, who was rumoured on Saturday to have escaped from Kuje prison on Friday evening, has revealed that he was receiving treatment in isolation for suspected Lassa fever infection at the time of his alleged escape. Speaking through his lawyers, First Law Solicitors, Okah, said would never be […]
Continue ReadingWhile breaking fast on Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari, lamented the effects of pipeline vandalism on the nation, and went on to ask leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to help him beg the militants in the Niger Delta, noting that the country does not need such a distraction at this point in time. […]
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