ARTICLES RELATING TO NIGER DELTA

Peace talks in Nigeria

2009-11-15 11:24

The main militant group in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta says it has started formal peace talks with President Umaru Yar'Adua.

Nigeria militants cease fire

2009-10-25 21:26

Oil-rich Nigeria's main militant group has declared an indefinite cease-fire to encourage dialogue with the government.

1000s watch top rebel disarm

2009-10-04 20:04

Thousands of jubilant supporters of a key Nigerian militant leader crammed into boats to head for a camp where he was to formally disarm under a government amnesty deal.

Nigerian army still in oil area

2009-08-19 19:27

Nigeria's military has denied quitting the Gbaramatu community where troops provide security, contrary to a claim by MEND in the, oil-rich Niger Delta.

Nigeria promises peace in Delta

2009-08-12 22:03

Nigeria says it expects to bring peace to its oil-producing south by year-end as US secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered US help.

Amnesty for Nigeria rebels

2009-07-17 18:03

Up to 10 000 militants in the troubled Niger Delta could benefit from amnesty offered by the Nigerian government aimed at ending attacks.

Rebels claim Shell attacks

2009-06-21 21:13

Nigerian rebels have claimed responsibility for three attacks in a day against Royal Dutch Shell's facilities.

Nigerian rebels warn FIFA

2009-06-15 09:46

Rebels in Nigeria's restive Niger Delta have warned FIFA against letting Nigeria host the under-17 World Cup tournament.

Amnesty offer renewed

2009-06-05 14:26

Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua has made a new offer of amnesty to militants in the oil-rich Niger Delta, after earlier rejection by the armed opponents.

 

Shell resumes Nigeria shipments

2010-12-21 12:01

Oil giant Shell says it has repaired a damaged pipeline and lifted a force majeure it had to declare when the line was out of commission.

Nigeria to re-train ex-rebels

2009-11-03 21:02

Nigeria says it will soon begin training former oil rebels that have laid down arms after years of waging attacks on oil facilities in the Niger Delta.

8 000+ Mend militants disarm

2009-10-08 20:05

Over 8 000 militants who laid down arms in Nigeria's troubled oil hub have so far been registered but the number could double when the documentation is complete, say officials.

Two key rebels, govt in talks

2009-09-01 21:17

Two key militant leaders in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta have started talks with the government about surrendering their weapons in return for clemency.

Threat to Nigeria ceasefire

2009-08-18 21:08

Nigeria's main armed group in the Niger Delta has warned that the alleged extrajudicial execution of a civilian was putting an ongoing ceasefire in jeopardy.

Nigeria's oil output falls

2009-07-26 10:34

Nigeria, the world's eighth largest oil producer, does not know exactly how much of the black gold it churns but one thing is certain - three years of militant attacks have led to a sharp decline.

Rebels threaten $10bn project

2009-07-04 16:27

Nigeria's best known rebel group Mend has threatened to thwart a $10bn gas pipeline linking vast reserves in Nigeria to Europe.

Militants destroy oil pipeline

2009-06-18 13:04

Nigeria's main militant group says it has destroyed a major crude oil pipeline belonging to Royal Dutch Shell as it continues its campaign against foreign oil companies.

Mend sets US oil giant ablaze

2009-06-10 10:24

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, the main rebel group in southern Nigeria, says it has set a pumping station of US oil giant Chevron on fire.

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