Militant group threatens Operation Humble in Nigeria
The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) have threatened to target oil installations in Nigeria’s oil-producing region and complained about various political problems.
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Niger Delta Avengers to launch ‘deadly’ attacks in ‘a few days’
Nigerian militants today threatened to unleash their “most deadly” wave of attacks on oil installations.
Nigeria still a smart oil bet despite militant action, says Seplat CEO
On Valentine's Day last year Austin Avuru saw his company’s production stifled by 85% overnight.
EV Insights: Militant group in dozens of attacks on Niger Delta oil assets
A militant group emerged in 2016 calling itself the Niger Delta Avengers in the West African country.
Guards killed by gunmen at facility operated by Eni subsidiary
Four guards have been killed by gunmen at a facility operated by the Nigerian subsidiary of Eni, according to officials.
Niger Delta Avengers claim attack on Nembe pipeline
A Nigerian militant group said today that it had attacked sections of the Nembe Creek pipeline in response to the armed force’s presence in the southern Niger Delta.
Shell shuts down Escravos crude oil flow station after villager protests
Shell has shut down an Escravos crude oil flow station in Nigeria's Niger Delta after villagers demanding aid staged a protest.
Militants in further Niger Delta pipeline attack
Militants have reportedly bombed an oil pipeline in the Niger Delta region.
What we know so far: Militants end ceasefire, Niger Delta attacks resume
Militants have resumed attacks in the Niger Delta region after a brief ceasefire.
Militants attack Niger Delta pipeline
A commander of a Nigerian militant group has attacked a pipeline in the Niger Delta region, according to reports.
Militants attack pipeline day after crucial talks with Buhari
Militants in the Niger Delta have attacked another pipeline a day after regional leaders made a number of demands to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari meets with leaders and militants from Niger Delta after attacks on oil facilities
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari met with leaders from the Niger Delta and representatives of militant groups after attacks on oil facilities in the region.
Nigerian oil workers union confirms attack on pipeline
A Nigerian oil workers union has confirmed an attack on a pipeline operated by the country's state oil firm NNPC.
Militant group claim responsibility for Niger Delta attack
A Nigerian militant group has claimed responsibility for an attack on Thursday on a crude pipeline operated by state-firm NNPC in the Niger Delta.
Nigerian military makes Niger Delta arrests
Nigeria said its military has made an arrest of a suspected leader of the Niger Delta Avengers militant group.
Militants attack Niger Delta pipeline
A militant group has taken responsibility for an attack on a pipeline operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC).
Nigeria resumes paying ex-Delta militants as oil output drops
Nigeria resumed payments to former militants in the oil-rich Niger River delta and the military targeted gangs involved in sabotage of pipelines, as the government responded to sustained attacks on infrastructure that dragged crude production back to an almost 30-year low.
Avengers cripple Africa’s largest economy with pipeline sabotage
They sound like superheroes from a Marvel movie, but the Niger Delta Avengers are real and they’re crippling Africa’s largest economy.
Niger Delta Avengers: What we know so far
Militant group the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has vowed to start attacking personnel as it continues its fight for oil assets in the West African country.
Militants attack pipeline in Niger Delta Region
Militants in Nigeria have attacked a crude oil pipeline in the Niger Delta Region.
Q&A: Why Nigeria’s oil wells are being blown up again
Nigeria’s oil wells and pipelines are being blown up again. The rebel group claiming responsibility says it wants to expose corruption and earn justice for impoverished local communities in the oil-rich Niger River delta. Attacks resumed this year after Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari ended security contracts and payments that had turned earlier militants into protectors and achieved relative peace since 2010. Oil accounts for two-thirds of Nigeria’s government revenue, and almost all of its exports. Nigeria produced 1.4 million barrels a day in May, the lowest in 27 years, according to the International Energy Agency.
“Personnel are going to be our next casualties, not pipelines” says Niger Delta Avengers
The Niger Delta Avengers (BDA) have threatened to target ExxonMobil's staff if it tries to repair its Que Iboe 48-inch Crude Oil Export Pipeline in Akwa Ibom.
Militants attack Chevron oil facility
The Niger Delta Avengers have claimed responsibility for an attack on Chevron’s oil facility in Nigeria.
Brexit vote leads to Nigerian militant call for break up of country’s federation
Nigerian militants have called for a referendum on breaking up the country's federation.
Nigeria exports at steady pace despite militant attacks
Nigeria kept exporting crude oil at a largely steady pace throughout last month, despite repeated militant attacks on its infrastructure.