Hundreds of women and children trapped in the jungle, following the on-going military operations in the creeks of Delta State yesterday pleaded with to President Umaru Yar Adua to save them from possible death. The trapped victims complained of starvation, … read more
Nigerian security forces said they had freed three more Filipino hostages in the oil-producing Niger Delta on Saturday and vowed to press on with an offensive that has forced hundreds of villagers to flee. Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft were being … read more
As French Prime Minister, Francois Fillon prepares to visit Port Harcourt, Rivers State today, President Umaru Yar’Adua yesterday said the federal government’s offer of amnesty to militants in the Niger Delta “who accept to lay down their arms” is still … read more
The Government of the United States of America says it would support the Rivers State Govern-ment’s efforts at promoting peaceful environment in the state. The United States Amba-ssador to Nigeria , Ms Robin Peace Sanders, gave this assurance yesterday when … read more
The people of war-ravaged Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday counted their losses arising from the seven-day military operation in the area. A prominent leader of the area, Chief Bello Oboko, told … read more
THE scale of the battle against militants in the Niger Delta region may be expanded in the next few days. Specifically, there are hints that… the battle may move to Bayelsa and other hot spots of militancy in the region. … read more
Nigerian security forces said they had freed three more Filipino hostages in the oil-producing Niger Delta on Saturday and vowed to press on with an offensive that has forced hundreds of villagers to flee. Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft were being … read more
THE Joint Task Force (JTF) yesterday declared wanted leader of the “Camp 5” militant group in Delta State, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, whose men on Wednesday, May 13, allegedly killed a Lieutenant Colonel, a Major and five others. In … read more
Militants on Thursday kept their word to hit soldiers; killing 12, including a Lt. Colonel, in an ambush around Camp Five in Oporoza in Delta State. Oporoza and Okerenkoko have for days been the theatre of military action, where troops … read more
Nigerian troops battling militants in the country’s Niger Delta oil region said Thursday they had rescued two more Filipino hostages, bringing the total number of Filipinos rescued in the past week to 11. Col. Rabe Abubakar, spokesman for the military … read more