United Cyber Caliphate Release Kill List, Names of Over 8,000 People To Be Assassinated

On Monday, 6^th June 2016, a group that goes by the moniker - the United Cyber Caliphate released a kill list that included the names, home addresses and email addresses of some 8,318 individuals. It called on its followers to “kill them strongly to take revenge for Muslims.” The group also released satellite images of United States Air bases around the world (the same images can be found on Google Earth).

Rivalry In The Camp of Niger Delta Militants Widens

There an apparent crack in the camp of the Niger Delta militant groups bombing oil installations in the Niger Delta as one of the militant groups known as the Reformed Egbesu Boys of Niger Delta, unilaterally declared cessation of hostilities. 

Timeline of Niger Delta Avengers Blistering Attacks On Oil and Gas Facilities in Nigeria

The Niger Delta Avengers have carried out about sixteen attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Niger Delta area. Recall that the militant group promised a while ago that it would reduce Nigeria's Crude oil output zero. They seem to be living up to their threat as militant attacks have cut Nigeria's oil production by more than half a million barrels per day. Some oil majors have declared force majuere as a result of this.

Below is a timeline of Niger Delta Avengers blistering attacks on Oil and gas Installations in the Niger Delta. The group have successfully carried out about 16 attacks between February 10 and June 9, 2016.

Fresh Militant Group - Bakassi Strike Force Urge Niger Delta Avengers To Stop Bombings

Not to be outdone, a new crop of militant group which goes by the moniker Bakassi Strike Force has emerged from the Akwa Ibom - Cross River axis of the Niger Delta. The latest group condemned the bombing of oil and gas Installations by the Niger Delta Avengers.

Proliferation of Militancy Continue in the Niger Delta, Latest Group Demands 60% Oil Bloc, Issue Ultimatum

Punch Newspaper reports that a new militant group, Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta (UWND), has emerged in the Niger Delta. The group threatens to continue attacking oil and gas facilities across the Niger Delta region unless the Nigerian government agrees to award 60 per cent oil blocs to the people of the region.

Gunmen Kill Security Officer And 6 Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi

Daily Post Newspaper reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be cultists today brutally killed seven people at the Federal University of Agriculture (FUAM) in Makurdi, Benue state.

Press Release: United States Statement of Concern on Niger Delta Violence

June 7, 2016

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is monitoring reports of attacks and other incidents in the Niger Delta.  We share the concerns of all Nigerians about these attacks. Furthermore, the United States remains supportive of efforts, including the promotion of dialogue, to address grievances in the Niger Delta.

Nigerian Navy Arrest Kingpins of Niger Delta Militants Behind Bombing of NNPC, Chevron’s Facilities

Arrested Kingpin

The Nigerian Navy have reportedly recorded a major feat in the ongoing military onslaught against Niger Delta militants and pipeline vandals, with the arrest of a militant kingpin who is best described as the coordinator of recent attacks on NNPC and Chevron oil facilities in the region.

Nigerian Government Inaugurates Panel To Negotiate With Niger Delta Avengers

The Nigerian Government on Monday night announced that it has set up a committee to negotiate with the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, that has been involved in the destruction of oil installations in the Niger Delta region.

British Government Updates Travel Advice Across Nigeria

According to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), about 117,000 British nationals visit Nigeria each year. Sequel to this, the FCO recently updated its travel advise across Nigeria. The latest information updated on June 2, 2016, is remains current as at 6 June, 2016.

Boko Haram: North East Nigeria Not Yet Conducive For Return of IDPs — Says UN Representative

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), says the North East Nigeria which witnessed some of the highest Boko Haram onslaught, is not yet conducive for the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

6 Ways To Protect Your Small Business From Rising Cybersecurity Threats

 In this age of technology, it’s common for businesses to want to carve out a niche for themselves in cyberspace. As businesses move online, cyber criminals follow and target them. A business is more vulnerable to malicious cyber-attacks that could serious consequences if it is still using outdated cybersecurity strategies. Cybersecurity is serious business and it is high time every serious minded business steps up its game, adopts cybersecurity best practices.

BREAKING! Niger Delta Militants Restates Vow To Attack Aso Rock, Others; Says It Has Traced Tompolo's Whereabout

In a statement on Monday, 06/06/2016, one of the militant groups in the Niger Delta known as the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF), on Monday reiterated its earlier decision to unleash six missiles on Nigeria. Recall that the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force release a statement last week threatening to unleash its missiles on some parts of the country on Tuesday 07/06/2016.  Now the JNDLF has released a list of targets advising those occupying such abodes to vacate them or face severe consequences.

Naval officer, 18 others killed as Rival Cult Groups Clash In Rivers State Community

Gunmen suspected to be members of a cult group on Saturday invaded and killed 19 persons in Aluu community in Ikwerre Local Government Area and Obite community in Etche Area Council, all in Rivers State.

Security Alert! Boko Haram Plans Large Scale Bombing During The Ramadan – Military warns

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Saturday alerted Nigerians that members of the Boko Haram sect were planning a large-scale bombing during the Ramadan season.