There’s a new group attacking Nigeria’s oil industry — or, at least, claiming responsibility for the attacks: the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). The NDA started threatening attacks at the start of 2016. Since May, pipelines, oil wells and other infrastructure … read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has cautioned against panic buying of petroleum products despite an ongoing strike action by members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The NNPC in a release stated that … read more
Two people were injured in the incident when a man identified as an orderly of a Senator accidentally fired the gunshots, it was learnt. He was trying to remove the magazine of his gun when the discharge occured, leaving him and … read more
Ravaged by years of Boko Haram violence, pockets of northeast Nigeria controlled by the Islamist militant group and cut off from aid could be facing famine, food analysts said on Friday. Around three million people in the northeast have been … read more
Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) The attention of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has been drawn to an article titled: “President Buhari Sharpens Focus On Niger Delta,” written by Mr. Garba Shehu, the … read more
An alleged leader of a top Niger Delta militant group has threatened President Muhammadu Buhari and his family with death in a video message that has been trending on social media. In the video, a young who wore a black … read more
Six worshippers have been killed following a suicide bomb blast in a mosque in Damboa, Borno State. Colonel Sani Usman, Army spokesperson, said the bomber, who also died on the spot, gained entry into the mosque and detonated the bomb … read more
The Fatoki community in the Igando area of Lagos State has been left deserted following an attack on the area by gunmen, Punch reports. Numbering no fewer than 100, gunmen are alleged to have laid siege to the area, shooting … read more
Nigeria’s central bank said all its lenders are safe, aiming to quell fears after it ousted the management of Skye Bank earlier this week for failing to meet capital and liquidity thresholds. “The Central Bank of Nigeria hereby reassures the … read more
Militants attacked an oil pipeline belonging to Italian company Eni on Friday morning in Nigeria’s Bayelsa State. Bayelsa, is a state in the country’s south and lies in the restive Niger Delta region. The oil-rich region has seen an upsurge … read more