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1. Some Niger Delta Residents Call for Troops Withdrawal November 18, 2009 A growing number of residents of Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta are demanding the immediate withdrawal of government troops from the region following a successful amnesty and cessation of hostilities. Troops have maintained a high-profile presence in the Niger Delta despite a halt in militant attacks on oil facilities and personnel in the past four months. Soldiers can still be seen at security checkpoints. Many residents, wary of the way the military treat civilians, would like to see the soldiers withdrawn from what they describe as regular police duties.Amnesty International, in a report... (read more)

2. Nigerian Military Pursues Oil Thieves in Niger Delta November 16, 2009 Nigeria's army says it will continue to beef up security around oil facilities in the Niger Delta to forestall illegal lifting of crude oil. Suspected oil thieves have increased attacks on oil facilities.A member of the Nigerian navy patrols an oil depot alongside pipelines damaged in an attack by Niger Delta militants, in Lagos, Nigeria (File)The special military force in the Niger Delta, known as the Joint Task Force, says its strategy of fighting a network of criminal gangs involved in crude oil theft remains unchanged, despite a recent amnesty granted to militants by the government.Milita... (read more)

3. Nigerian President Holds Talks With Rebel Group November 15, 2009 Nigeria's main militant group said on Sunday it held frank, cordial and useful discussions with President Umaru Yar'Adua about the peace process in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta had threatened to resume attacks against the nation's oil industry if substantive negotiations were not held. Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua and rebel leaders said the two-hour long meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss prospects for peace in the oil region was very successful. Wole Soyinka, Nigerian writer and Nobel Literature prize winner (Fi... (read more)

4. Niger Opposition Insists on Return to Constitutional Order before Talks November 14, 2009 Niger's opposition coalition has rejected direct talks with the government unless President Mamadou Tandja reverts to constitutional order. The group met in Abuja with former Nigerian military ruler Abdulsalami Abubakar, who is mediating a resolution to the crisis that has unfolded in Niger.Opposition leaders along with union representatives and civil society leaders held talks with the ECOWAS-appointed mediator Abdulsalami Abubakar on Thursday and Friday. They made it clear to the former Nigerian military ruler that a return to constitutional order is a pre-condition for direct talks with Pre... (read more)

5. ECOWAS Resumes Talks on Niger's Political Crisis November 13, 2009 The mediator appointed by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS has been meeting with a coalition of Niger's opposition and civil society groups in Abuja in a bid to find a solution to the West African country's constitutional crisis. A meeting involving a 41-member opposition delegation and ECOWAS-appointed mediator, former Nigerian military ruler Abdulsalam Abubakar, explored ways of narrowing differences between Niger's government and the opposition before a wider stakeholder forum at a later date.Abubakar held talks on Monday with a 22-member government delegation led by former prime mini... (read more)

6. Nigeria Says It's Ready to Contain Swine Flu November 05, 2009 Health officials in Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, have urged Nigerians not to panic following the detection of the first case of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, in the country. A nine-year old American girl in Lagos tested positive for swine flu infection. A wave of panic swept across the country over fears a swine flu pandemic may be in the offing in Nigeria. But Health Minister Babatunde Osotimehin moved quickly to assure Nigerians there are no other reported cases so far and that the government would ensure adequate protection."Diagnostic facilities have been put in ... (read more)

7. Algarve: Aluguer de Carros Recompensa? November 05, 2009 O Algarve, um sitio  deslumbrante em Portugal que vale a pena visitar e um dos destinos turísticos mais  solicitados da Europa. Se está a  delinear visitar este pequeno paraíso e está preocupado com o seu meio de transporte no Algarve, então recomendo-lhe que opte por recorrer ao aluguer de carros. Alugar um carro é a escolha mais  evidente para quem quer explorar e ficar a conhecer o Algarve. Algarve é  um distrito de Portugal com várias cidades costeiras muito  consideradas como Albufeira, Portimão, Lagos, Vilamoura, Faro, etc. É uma  óptima opção quer você queira percorrer todas as praia... (read more) Author: Jose Costa

8. Erosion Wreaks Havoc in Southeastern Nigeria October 31, 2009 Massive environmental degradation has been the subject of heightened concern across southeast Nigeria as the region continues to be plagued by an erosion crisis that has grown worse over the years. Driving around southeast Nigeria, examples of soil erosion at its worst are a common sight. Deep gullies, washed away homes, bridges and roads are hard to ignore. Anambra is easily the worst affected state in the region. The state's environment commissioner Michael Egbebike speaks to VOA."The nature of the soil we have in the state, climatic conditions make Anambra one of the worst hit areas when i... (read more)

9. Nigerian Workers Stage Protest Rally Against Oil Sector Deregulation October 30, 2009 Thousands of protesters have marched through the streets of Abuja to protest against key policies, including privatization of refineries. Nigerian unions have fiercely opposed the planned deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil industry. They argue that the planned withdrawal of subsidies on petroleum products would lead to higher prices and inflict more hardship on Nigerians, especially the poor.Nigeria's umbrella labor union, the Nigeria Labor Congress, led a protest Thursday that culminated in a huge rally in central Abuja. Nigeria Labor Congress President Abdulwaheed Omar told the... (read more)

10. Usar um Credito Pessoal Deste Modo? November 01, 2009 O Eduardo vai fazer um crédito pessoal. Andou  observando um plasma, estudou varias análises que encontrou na internet, leu revistas da especialidade e decidiu comprar um topo de gama de uma marca conceituada reputada. O plasma traz tudo o que é tecnologia de ponta, e servirá para impressionar quem se abeirar da porta de entrada de sua casa. Um plasma deste género não é  acessível e o Eduardo sabe disso, pois nem sequer conhece ninguém que tenha comprado um plasma com um preço  comparável Mas, o Eduard... (read more) Author: Jose Costa

11. African Leaders Study Plans to Solve Darfur's Troubles October 29, 2009 African Union Commission President Jean Ping (L) speaks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi during an African Union summit in Abuja, Nigeria, 29 Oct 2009The African Union panel charged with recommending ways to end the six-year conflict in Sudan's Darfur region says a special court to try those charged with atrocities in Darfur is a priority. The high-level panel on Sudan, led by Thabo Mbeki, delivered its report to African leaders at a meeting in Abuja. Briefing the Abuja meeting, which was chaired by Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua, former South African president Thabo Mbeki said... (read more)

12. Nigerian Rebels Declare Indefinite Ceasefire October 25, 2009 Nigeria's most prominent armed group has declared an indefinite ceasefire to allow for peace talks with government.  Nigerian soldiers stand guard over weapons collected from Niger Delta militants as part of a government amnesty program, in Yenagoa, Nigeria (File)The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, says the government has committed itself to what it called "a serious and meaningful dialogue" with the group to address its concerns.MEND emerged in early 2006, knocking out nearly a quarter of Nigeria's oil output within weeks, the start of what it called a fight for ... (read more)

13. West African Leaders Schedule Talks Over Guinea, Niger October 13, 2009 The Economic Community of West African States has denounced the worsening political situation in Guinea and has scheduled a summit of heads of state this week. The meeting will also look at the crisis in Niger. Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua, who holds the rotating chairmanship of the Economic Community of West Africa States, has criticized Guinea's military leaders. He says events in Guinea undermined democracy and peace, and could destabilize the region.Captain Moussa Camara seized power in Guinea in December, after the death of president Lansana Conte... (read more)

14. More Nigerian Militants Give Up Arms Ahead of Amnesty Deadline October 04, 2009 Thousands of rebels in Nigeria's volatile Niger Delta are surrendering their weapons and accepting a government amnesty, which expires Sunday. From the Nigerian capital, Abuja, Gilbert da Costa reports all key militant commanders have now embraced the amnesty.Policemen display weapons collected from Niger delta militants as part of a government amnesty program, in Yenagoa, Nigeria (File)Key rebel leaders in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta have succumbed to government pressure to disarm along with thousands of their fighters under a government amnesty.Tom Polo is one of three top leaders of... (read more)

15. Nigerian Rebels Face Pressure to Embrace Amnesty October 02, 2009 Ateke Tom (File)A key field commander from the oil-rich Niger Delta, Ateke Tom, has accepted an amnesty offer, handing the government a huge boost ahead of the October 4 deadline for militants to embrace peace.The government says it expects the two remaining key rebel commanders, Farah Dagogo and Tom Polo, to disarm before Sunday's deadline for militants to hand over their weapons and renounce violence.Officials say militants who give up their weapons would benefit from a rehabilitation program, including educational and training opportunities. Up to 10,000 militants in the troubled Niger Delt... (read more)

16. Spate of Robberies Rock Southeast Nigeria September 30, 2009 Hundreds of extra policemen have been sent to southeastern Nigeria following growing insecurity driven by criminality and violence from the proliferation of armed groups. Armed gangs have been on the rampage across southeastern Nigeria, near the troubled Niger Delta, killing several people and carrying out brazen raids on homes, currency exchanges and banks during the past few months.Young men armed with grenade launchers, sophisticated rifles and machine guns have acted with impunity, encountering little resistance from the security forces. Public outrage has finally stirred the police into ... (read more)

17. Nigerian Rebel Group Appoints Mediators September 29, 2009 A fighter of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) holds his weapons at the militia's creek camp in the Niger Delta, 17 Sep 2008The main militant group in Nigeria's oil-producing south on Tuesday named a team of mediators to negotiate with government, days before an amnesty and disarmament offer is to expire. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, the group responsible for the loss of production of about one million barrels of oil a day in Nigeria, said in an e-mail statement that the team would negotiate with the government on its behalf.Nigerian Nobel lau... (read more)

18. Nigeria Ex-Rebels Protest over Allowances September 26, 2009 Nigeria's latest plan to end militant attacks in the volatile Niger Delta appears to be in trouble as repentant militants protest non-payment of promised allowances for the third time since the 60-day amnesty program began. Hundreds of militants in Bayelsa's state capital Yenegoa took to the streets on Friday, during which they blockaded roads and disrupted commerce, over the government's failure to pay them for handing over their weapons.The former rebels have threatened to return to the creeks and resume attacks against the oil industry if they are not paid. An ex-militant, Tom Brown, tells ... (read more)

19. Police Implicated in Nigeria Kidnapping September 24, 2009 The past three years have seen an upsurge in violence perpetrated by armed groups in Nigeria's volatile Niger Delta. And while attacks targeting the oil industry have been halted for now, kidnapping is on the rise. Police in oil-rich Niger Delta are struggling to contain a surge in gang-related kidnappings in a region where the vast majority of the population is young and unemployed.The involvement of some members of the security forces in a recent abduction, involving the mother of a senior state official in Bayelsa state, has provoked a lot of concern in the region. Bayelsa state police c... (read more)

20. Nigerian Oil Activist Campaign for Legal Option over Armed Struggle September 19, 2009 A Nigerian separatist militant levels his machine gun at reporters from his war boat on the Escravos River in southern Nigeria (File)A leading Nigerian lawyer and Niger Delta activist has appealed to militants to lay down their arm and pursue a legal option. The militants have waged violent attacks on Nigeria's multi-billion-dollar oil and gas industry in a quest for a fairer share of the country's oil wealth. The past three years have seen an upsurge in militant activities in the region with frequent attacks on oil companies and a wave of kidnappings of their employees.Niger Delta activist J... (read more)

21. Nigerian Military Steps up Security in Niger Delta September 15, 2009 The Nigerian army has reinforced security presence in the oil-producing Niger Delta, after the region's leading militant group declared it may resume attacks on the oil industry when a 60-day cease-fire expires on Tuesday.  A fighter of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) holds his heavy machine-gun at the militia's creek camp in the Niger Delta (file photo)The rebel Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta's threat to resume acts of sabotage against the oil industry has prompted deep concerns in the restive region. Residents believe that a military backlas... (read more)

22. Nigeria's Ex-Militants Criticize Amnesty Implementation September 13, 2009 Hundreds of Nigerian oil militants have turned in weapons in the creeks of the Niger Delta, three weeks before a 60-day amnesty period is due to expire. But many ex-militants say they are unhappy with the way they have been treated so far. Nigerian soldiers stand guard over weapons collected from Niger Delta militants as part of a government amnesty program, in Yenagoa, Nigeria, 22 Aug 2009The Nigerian government had promised to give cash, job training and pardons to militants who turn in weapons, starting August 6. Each militant who agrees to disarm is to receive an allowance of around $135 ... (read more)

23. Nigeria in Fresh Bid to Improve Power Output September 10, 2009 Nigeria expects to generate 6,000 megawatts of electricity by December in a bid to improve power supply in Africa's most populous nation of 140 million people. Nigeria's economic growth has been hampered by a chronic scarcity of electricity. Stability in the oil-producing Niger Delta is vital to electricity supply in Nigeria.Residents of Shomolu district in Lagos protest with signs against the erratic power supply in their locality (File)President Umaru Yar'Adua promised to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector when he came to power in 2007, but he has yet to do it and Nigeria's ... (read more)

24. Nigerian Amnesty Plan Facing Critical Challenges August 31, 2009 Niger Delta in NigeriaHundreds of Nigerian militants from the oil rich Niger Delta are turning in their weapons nearly four weeks after a 60-day amnesty period began.  But as our correspondent reports from Abuja, the plan to end militant attacks in the volatile delta appears to be in danger of falling apart.The government says the amnesty program is on course and that several rebel commanders have chosen to disarm.  The main militants group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, has criticized the offer as a sham and vowed to resume attacks when a 60-day cease-fire ex... (read more)

25. Nigeria Bank Crisis Prompts Reforms August 29, 2009 Nigerian investigators have vowed to probe the debt crisis which forced the sacking of executives of five banks and the injection of $2.6 billion into the institutions two weeks ago. The central bank says the banking sector is stronger now after the bailout. The anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has so far detained dozens of bankers and debtors over massive debts owed to ailing banks in a scandal that has shocked Nigeria's financial industry.EFCC spokesman Femi Babafemi says investigations have focused on fraud and corruption, but other infractions may be uncover... (read more)

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