Insecurity: UK Warns Citizens Against Travel To 21 Nigerian States

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom has warned British nationals against travelling to about 21 states in Nigeria over security concerns.

Suspected Niger Delta Militants Behead 'Soldier', Kill 3, Abduct Teacher in Akwa Ibom

Suspected Niger Delta militants have reportedly killed a 'soldier' in a bloody shootout carried out by a combined team of soldiers, Department of State Services (DSS) officers, the police and other para-military officers in a raid of militants’ hideout in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, South-South, Nigeria.

Niger Delta: Itsekiri Youths, Edo Community Issue Ultimatum To Oil Firms Over 'Marginalisation', Environmental Degradation

Niger Delta: Itsekiri youths under the aegis of Itsekiri National Youths Council have issued a 21-day ultimatum to multinational oil companies to vacate their land over what they described as undue marginalisation by the Federal Government and oil firms.

Niger Delta Militants Threaten To Resume Attacks On Oil Installations

An amalgamation of militant groups in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta region have threatened to resume attacks on oil installations in the region over alleged unfulfilled promises by the Federal Government to the people of the oil rich region.

Nigerian Government Set To Establish Niger Delta Development Bank

The Nigerian federal government is working towards the establishment of a Niger Delta Development Bank to speed up the development of the region, the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission  (NDDC), Mr. Nsima Ekere, has said.

Nigerian Military Destroys 80 illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

Troops attached to the military joint task force code-named Operation Delta Safe have intensified its onslaught against crude oil thieves leading to the destruction of 80 illegal refineries in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states.

Nigeria Loses $80bn Annually to Vandalisation of Oil Facilities in The Niger Delta – Petroleum Minister

Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, on Friday said Nigeria is losing at least $80 billion annually  to vandalization of oil facilities in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta region.

Bakassi Strike Force Militants Clash With Kidnappers in Cross River State, 10 Feared Dead

A bloody clash between a militant group known as the Bakassi Strike Force (BSF), active in the Bakassi Peninsular of Cross River State and Kidnappers has claimed about 10 lives.

Maritime Crimes In The Niger Delta Threat To National Security, Says Acting President Osinbajo

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Nigeria's Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said the plethora of criminal activities in the Niger Delta threatens existence in the region. Also, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, has said the snail-paced criminal justice system in the country, among other issues, has ensured continuance of crimes in the maritime domain.

Niger-Delta Leaders To Buhari: Militants Have Stopped Bombing, Let's Talk Now

More than forty days after the coastal states of Niger Delta under the auspices of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, led by former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, the people are still unsure of Mr. President’s frame of mind.

Niger Delta Negotiations: Stakeholders Make 16-Point Demands, Including Oil Blocs To President Buhari

Niger Delta Stakeholders, under the aegis of Pan-Niger Delta Forum, on Tuesday presented 16-point demands to President Muhammadu Buhari at a closed door meeting in the Council Chamber of the State  House, Abuja.

Maritime Security: Nigerian Navy Deploys 10 War Ships To Check Sea Piracy

The Nigerian Navy on Saturday deployed 10 war ships in a massive operation aimed to stop pirate attacks on local and international merchant ships on the nation’s waterways.