*Militants threaten more attacks 11 July 2016, Warri — THE Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, yesterday,…
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The activities of the militants have halved Nigeria’s oil production to some 1.4 million barrels per day, and impacted negatively on power supply in the country and the country’s oil earnings.
19 June 2016, Warri – Power struggle among militant groups in Niger Delta is posing a threat to the Federal Government’s…
According to Kachikwu, talks with the Niger Delta Avengers are “currently taking place and have begun to yield fruits.”
14 June 2016, Abuja — The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on Monday announced a seven-member…
In a statement on its website, the Avengers said they wanted multinational oil companies operating in the country to “commit independent mediators to this proposed dialogue” to “bring about a lasting peace”.
According to MEND, “If indeed your cause is to avenge the injustice done to the Niger Delta region then, we urge you to ceasefire and join us to the table of negotiation with the federal Government.”
The militant group, according to a statement released via their twitter handle, informing the public that they are currently not negotiating with anyone. Hence, any discussion the Federal Government is having with any committee on their behalf, is invalid.
*Urges Buhari to release Okah brothers, Henry & Charles 22 May 2016, Lagos — THE Movement for the Emancipation of…
28 January 2016, Akure—Former Commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) Chief Bibopiri Ajube…