Niger delta news today vanguard

Here are some recent news articles from Vanguard Newspaper related to the Niger Delta region:

Latest News

  1. Niger Delta Avengers Threaten to Resume Attacks (February 22, 2023) The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has threatened to resume attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta region if the Federal Government fails to address the region's grievances. The group accused the government of reneging on its promises to develop the region.
  2. Niger Delta Militants Demand N100bn Compensation (February 15, 2023) Militants in the Niger Delta region have demanded N100 billion in compensation from the Federal Government for the destruction of their communities and livelihoods during the military operations in the region.
  3. Niger Delta Governors Seek FG's Intervention on Security (February 8, 2023) Governors of the Niger Delta states have appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the security challenges facing the region, which they said was affecting the economy and livelihoods of the people.

Recent Developments

  1. Niger Delta University Gets New Vice-Chancellor (February 22, 2023) The Niger Delta University (NDU) has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samuel Edoho, who takes over from Professor Humphrey Ogon.
  2. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Approves N1.5bn for Projects (February 15, 2023) The NDDC has approved N1.5 billion for various projects in the Niger Delta region, including the construction of roads, bridges, and healthcare facilities.
  3. Niger Delta Militants Protest Against Oil Firms (February 8, 2023) Militants in the Niger Delta region have protested against oil firms operating in the region, accusing them of not providing adequate compensation to host communities.

Opinion Pieces

  1. The Niger Delta Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action (February 22, 2023) An opinion piece by a Vanguard columnist, calling for urgent action to address the Niger Delta crisis, which he said was threatening the stability of the country.
  2. Niger Delta: A Region in Crisis (February 15, 2023) An opinion piece by another Vanguard columnist, highlighting the challenges facing the Niger Delta region, including environmental degradation, poverty, and insecurity.

Please note that these are just a few examples of recent news articles from Vanguard Newspaper related to the Niger Delta region. The articles may not be exhaustive, and the information provided is subject to change.