Friday 11 November 2016

Countering Violent Extremism: Centre Trains 200 Islamic Clerics in North-East Nigeria on Countering Boko Haram Narratives

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is to train 200 Islamic Clerics in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe on how to counter radicalization messages by the Boko Haram insurgents.

Niger Delta: Nigerian Govt Sets Up Committee To Recover Illegal Arms, Curtail Bombings And Pipeline Vandalization

The Federal Government of Nigeria has set up a special committee to recover illegal weapons and curtail the spate of pipeline vandalization, bombings and illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region.

Nigeria’s Population Now Estimated To Be 182 Million - NPC

The Director-General of National Population Commission, NPC, Ghaji Bello, has said Nigeria’s population was currently 182 million, with more than half its people under 30 years of age.

President Buhari Pledges To Strengthen Maritime Security In The Gulf of Guinea

Nigeria will team up with other countries to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged.

Thursday 10 November 2016

UNDP Rekindles Boko Haram-Ravaged Adamawa Communities’ Hope Through Solar Energy Projects

Several months after Hong, one of the seven local governments in Adamawa State that was overran by armed insurgents was liberated, some of the communities are yet to return to full normal life. Olufemi Adeosun, in this report, writes on the efforts of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to bring succour to the people in those areas.

Boko Haram: Nigeria Police Train Local Hunters, Vigilantes on Intelligence Gathering

Desirous to rid the north-east of Boko Haram insurgents and bolster security in the region, the Nigerian Police have conducted a five-day basic intelligence gathering programme for 251 members of vigilante groups from Adamawa and Taraba states.

Wednesday 9 November 2016

Nigeria To Set Up Surveillance Task Force to Tackle Attacks on Miners’, Others

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday said the recently produced roadmap for the mining sector would assist in tackling killings and other challenges facing the sector in the country.

Rattled By Boko Haram's Resurgence, Nigerian Military Mulls Recall of South African Private Military Contractors

Rattled by the recent killings of the Commanding Officer of the 272 Special Task Force Task Battalion, Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali and six soldiers by members of Boko Haram, Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is reportedly mulling whether to reach out to President Muhammadu Buhari on the urgent need to recall the South African Private Military Contractors, PMCs who were recruited by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan to help rein in the Boko Haram terrorist group.

Gunmen Kill 50 Gold Miners in Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria

Unidentified gunmen yesterday invaded Bindin village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing over 50 informal gold miners.

Tuesday 8 November 2016

Again, Niger Delta Militants Blast PPMC Crude Oil Pipeline

Suspected Niger Delta Militants on Tuesday reportedly bombed a state-run oil pipeline near the southern port city of Warri, the second attack within a week, a community leader and army officer said.

Monday 7 November 2016

Niger Delta Host Communities Shut Down Oil Giant Shell Nigeria Operations

Three communities in the Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state have shut down operations at the Shell Petroleum Distribution Company (SPDC), Flow station Excravos Warri.

Israeli Government Pledges To Assist Nigeria Rein in Cybercrime

The Israeli government has pledged to assist Nigeria in tackling cyber-crime and internal security through the use of latest technology.

'Operation Sharkbite': Nigerian Navy Boost Maritime Security, Combats Militants, Sea Pirates

The Nigerian Navy has commenced ‘Operation Sharkbite’ to combat militants and sea pirates operating in the Niger Delta.

Wednesday 2 November 2016

BREAKING: Hours After Stakeholders Meeting With President Buhari, Niger Delta Militants Bomb Trans Forcados Export Line

Suspected Niger Delta militants bombed a pipeline that only resumed operation at the weekend following repairs after a previous attack. The latest attack happened on November 1, just hours after the meeting of President Buhari with the leaders of Niger Delta to discuss how to end the persistent militancy attacks plaguing the region.

Tuesday 1 November 2016

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.