Reports

The Nigerian government military Joint Task Force (JTF) continues its offensive against the Niger Delta Emancipation Movement (MEND). The Nigerian daily 'Vanguard' said that some 7,000 army soldiers are involved in the operation backed by two warships and helicopters. Many…

Military says released four more hostages - Militants say have blown up two pipelines - Rights groups say thousands displaced By Segun Owen WARRI, Nigeria, May 17 (Reuters) - The Nigerian army said on Sunday it had freed four more foreign…

Security forces rescue 13 hostages, including 9 foreigners - Destroy important militant camp in delta By Segun Owen WARRI, Nigeria, May 16 (Reuters) - Nigerian security forces said on Saturday they rescued 13 hostages kidnapped this week, including nine foreigners, and destroyed a…

May 15 (Reuters) - Nigeria's main militant group has declared an "all-out war" in the creeks of the Niger Delta after a military offensive against one of its major camps in the heart of Africa's biggest oil and gas…

Gunboats, militants clash in western delta * Military says intends to flush out criminals * Main militant group declares all-out war By Segun Owen WARRI, Nigeria, May 15 (Reuters) - Nigeria's main militant group declared "all-out war" in the heart of Africa's biggest oil and…

By James Butty Washington, DC 14 May 2009 The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Nigeria's main militant group, said Wednesday oil companies in the region have 24 hours to evacuate their staff or face attack.In a statement, the…

LAGOS, May 13, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Nigerian major militant group warned oil companies in the Niger Delta to pull their staff out, according to agencies' reports on Wednesday. "Oil companies operating in the region are advised to evacuate…

Malaria kills one million people each year, including 300,000 Nigerians - A new program will provide 60 million treated bed nets to households across Nigeria's 36 states - It would cost an estimated $3 billion per year to end malaria deaths…

PORT HARCOURT, 13 May 2009 (IRIN) - Violence and criminality undermine Niger Delta residents' access to food, health and economic safety, according to the International Crisis Group. "The violence takes a severe toll on human security," said Nnamdi Obasi, senior analyst…

ABUJA, May 6 (Reuters) - A meningitis outbreak in Nigeria is more serious than initially feared with the death toll rising more than sixfold over the past two months, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Deaths from the epidemic have…