THE Federal Government has reportedly accepted to meet some of the conditions given by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger-Delta (MEND) for the release of the remaining three hostages: Coydy Oswalt and Ruspal Spell, both Americans and John Hudsptich, … read more
The Nigeria government says it will take tough action against politicians stirring up violence, after more than 100 deaths in religious riots. Information Minister Frank Nweke said the authorities had heard of plans to provoke student demonstrations during the forthcoming … read more
The Federal Government and the militia that kidnapped nine oil workers in the Niger Delta almost three weeks ago have struck a deal that would lead to the release of the three remaining hostages. The much-expected release of the last … read more
THE Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), which freed, Wednesday night, six of the nine foreign oil workers it took hostage February 18, has handed out 16 conditions to the Federal Government for the release of the remaining … read more
Itsekiri youths have asked oil companies to quit the Niger Delta within 21 days as their safety is no longer guaranteed. The warning came on Thursday, 24 hours after the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) released … read more
Western diplomats yesterday boycotted the Akwa Ibom State Economic and Investment Summit in Uyo, citing security concerns arising from the Niger Delta insurrection. Prominent among those who stayed away from the event were the High Commissioner of Britain and the … read more
Attempt by officials of the Rivers State Ministry of Lands and Urban Development to demolish illegal structures at the Army Day Primary School at Tombia Street in the Government Reservation Area of Port Harcourt suffered a serious setback on Wednesday … read more
Niger Delta insurgents on Wednesday freed six of the nine foreign oil workers they abducted on February 18, but warned of more misery on the horizon if their demands are not met. They did as Abuja confirmed the loss of … read more
The BBC’s Alex Last describes his surprise when he and other journalists went out into the mangrove swamps to meet Nigerian militants holding nine foreign oil-workers hostage and they handed one of them over to the journalists. The militants appeared … read more
Apparently dreading a possible all-out battle between militants, holding nine expatriate oil workers as hostages, and men of the Nigerian Army, hundreds of people from the Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri have started moving out of the community. This comes as … read more