The Ukrainian aircraft seized at the Mallam Aminu Kano Internatio-nal Airport on Tuesday is suspected of having links with Niger Delta militants, THISDAY was informed yesterday. The aircraft was reportedly loaded with 18 crates of arms and ammunition when it … read more
President Umaru Yar’Adua will next week proclaim an amnesty for Niger Delta militants who surrender their arms and embrace peace, a presidential spokesman said Thursday. The announcement came shortly after a meeting between Yar’Adua and members of the presidential panel … read more
Movement for the Emanci-pation of the Niger Delta (MEND) yesterday claimed that it destroyed a major crude oil trunk line in Bayelsa State belonging to oil giant, Shell. A statement issued by its spokesman, Gbomo Jomo, said the latest attack … read more
President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has summoned a special meeting on the Niger Delta to discuss the terms of the amnesty offered to militants as well as unfold his agenda for security and development in the oil-producing region. A top presidential … read more
The Movement for Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) has explained why it chose to target installations belonging to oil major, Chevron, alleging that the transnational, in the wake of JTF offensive, was “indifferent to the plight of human beings under … read more
At least 300 workers and contractors working with Chevron in the fighting-torn Niger Delta region were evacuated on Wednesday from the company’s oil platforms, according to the reports of the Lagos based evening P.M newspaper. This followed fresh plans by … read more
A chartered flight from Ukraine with a large cache of arms and ammunition has been impounded by security agents at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. The jet, with registration number UR-CAK, is being guarded by armed police … read more
The Federal Government, Borno, Delta, Rivers and Enugu States have assured prospective Japanese investors and indeed all investors of not only the security of their investments, but also those of their lives and property. Also, the Federal Government urged the … read more
Leader of the Niger Delta Vigilante Movement, Mr. Ateke Tom has asked President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to define the terms of the amnesty he is offering rebel groups in the Niger Delta, following which he will be prepared to immediately … read more
COUNTER-CLAIMS yesterday trailed the body count following a petroleum products pipeline explosion which rocked Ilado Phase 3, a Lagos suburb on Saturday night, with security operatives saying up to 25 bodies had been recovered, while management of the Pipeline Products … read more