Delays show fragility of Nigeria's oil delta amnesty
* Gov't delays rehabilitation programme for ex-militants * Talks ongoing between president and rebels YENEGOA, Nigeria, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Nigeria has yet to begin the... More »
Reuters UK - Nov. 16, 2009
UPDATE 1-Delays show fragility of Nigeria's oil delta...
* Gov't delays rehabilitation programme for ex-militants * Talks under way between president and rebels * Hundreds of former gunmen protest, demanding payment (Adds protest... More »
Reuters Africa - Nov. 16, 2009
Nigerian militants say peace talks start with govt
* MEND says talks mark beginning of serious dialogue * Increased funding for Niger Delta communities on table LAGOS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The main militant group in Nigeria's... More »
Reuters - Nov. 16, 2009
UPDATE 1-Delays show fragility of Nigeria's oil delta...
YENEGOA, Nigeria, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Nigeria has yet to begin the process of educating and reintegrating thousands of former militants in the oil-producing Niger Delta,... More »
Reuters India - Nov. 16, 2009
UPDATE 1-Delays show fragility of Nigeria's oil delta...
* Gov't delays rehabilitation programme for ex-militants * Talks under way between president and rebels * Hundreds of former gunmen protest, demanding payment (Adds protest... More »
Reuters UK - Nov. 16, 2009
Ondo council seeks inclusion in Niger Delta programme
From Niyi Bello, Akure YOUTHS in the riverine communities of Ijaw-speaking Ese-Odo Local Council of Ondo State have protested the alleged non-inclusion of their area in the... More »
Nigeria Guardian - Nov. 16, 2009
We Install 75 Percent Niger Delta Governors in Power, Says...
Share: Warri Repentant militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo has said that he was part of those that put at least 75 per cent of the governors in power... More »
AllAfrica.com - Nov. 16, 2009
Yar'Adua Meets MEND's Aaron Team
Lagos President Umaru Yar'Adua overruled, yesterday, his defence minister, Major General Godwin Abbe and dialogued with the Aaron team which was set up two months ago by the... More »
AllAfrica.com - Nov. 16, 2009
Nigeria: MEND - Yar'Adua Meets Soyinka, Akhigbe, Others
Abuja President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday met with Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, former Chief of General Staff, Vice-Admiral Mike Akhigbe (rtd), and leader of... More »
AllAfrica.com - Nov. 16, 2009
Nigeria: Relocate NNPC Headquarters to Niger Delta, Amaechi...
Port Harcourt THE Federal Government has been urged to relocate the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to any state in the Niger Delta region... More »
AllAfrica.com - Nov. 16, 2009