When President Muhammadu Buhari hosted the National Assembly to a dinner to mark the 2016 Democracy Day, the Brigade of Guards band was on hand to entertain.
Thursday, 9 June 2016
If you have been asking about what the Niger Delta Avengers are fighting for, here it is.
The militant group have just articulated their grouse in this freshly released statement.
ENOUGH OF THIS INJUSTICE.
Since the day crude oil was discovered in commercial quantity and quality in Oloibiri, present day Bayelsa state, what we have been asking from successive governments in Nigeria is portable drinking water in the midst of plenty of water mass, electricity, roads, employment, quality education/educational facilities, resource control, participation in the oil business and inclusive governance that will engender substantial freedom.
The reverse has been the case, from Oloibiri, Brass LNLG and export terminals in Bayelsa; Bonny LNLG and export terminals in River state; ExxonMobil in Akwa Ibom; Escravos EGTL/ Tankfarm and export terminals; Forcados Tankfarm and export terminals in Delta state operated respectively by Anglo-Dutch Shell, Chevron/Texaco Over seas, Agip ENI, ExxonMobil. The history of the communal lives is terror of poverty, inhumanity and desolate living conditions. But when you move into these facilities operated by the Multinational Oil Corporations, they are living like Kings and Presidents.
For over five decades, we have given Multinational Oil Corporations and their collaborator the Nigerian State peace, cooperation and love for the crude oil to flow unhindered from our land. The continuous tranquility is only manifesting in the development of mountains, rock, valleys, deserts and lagoon but the Niger Delta territory continually alienated from all types of development and all essence of quality human life.
Meanwhile all successive governments worship the crude oil taken from the region. Our communities and the people are only good at securing the pipelines, oil and gas facilities. What a tragedy?
We are calling on the international community especially Britain, France, the United State of America, Russia, China and European Union to speak up against this ongoing terror and come to the aid of the Niger Delta, as witnesses to this grave inhumanity and history of terror perpetuated against the people of the Niger Delta daily. This history of terror, we the Niger Delta Avengers will resist and correct with every means necessary. We have nothing to loose in the battles ahead; justice they say is only found within the structure of a nation state, rather than provide this justice the Nigerian government has decided to mobilise her military might to intimidate, torture, maim, victimise and bombard a section of the nation state and her citizenry to allow the free flow of our oil.
Some persons, groups, and commentators may ask, what do the people of Niger delta want? We are not like some of these personalities who run champagne parties or turn Rivers State Government House into a house patrimony of god-sons and prebendalism. They says the progress and success of a nation state is the reflection of her constitution that is not manufactured to favour some section and excludes the yearning and aspirations of others; but the indwelling spiritual and historical development of its people.
Since the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914 to date, our resources have been used to sustain the political administrative live wire of Nigeria to the exclusion of the Niger delta.
Finally, we are calling on the international community, to come and support the restoration of our right to peaceful self-determination from this tragedy of 1914 that has expired since 2014. We want our resources back to restore the essence of human life in our region for generations to come because Nigeria has failed to do that. The world should not wait until we go the Sudan ways. Enough is enough
God Bless Niger Delta People.
Brig. Gen Mudoch Agbinibo
Spokesperson.
The United Kingdom has denied media reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is in London to hold talks with former president Goodluck Jonathan and Niger Delta militants.
This position was contained in a statement signed by the press officer of the British High Commission in Abuja, Joe Abuku.
“Media reports suggesting that the British government has set up a meeting with President Buhari, former President Jonathan and representatives of Niger Delta groups to discuss a solution to recent violence in the Niger Delta region are incorrect
“We are aware that President Buhari is currently in London seeking medical attention. We are not aware of any meetings on the Niger Delta while he is there,” the statement said.
The British government was alleged to be facilitating peace talks between both parties.
Buhari had left Abuja on Monday June 6 on a 10-day medical vacation in London.
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Ben Akabueze, former Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning, the new Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation.
Until his appointment, Akabueze was the Special Adviser to the President on Budget Matters.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina said that the appointment is part of an ongoing exercise to further reposition the office to effectively deliver on its core mandate.
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded a list of 47 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
While presenting the list during plenary, Senate President, Bukola Saraki said that Buhari requested expeditious confirmation of the nominees. .
“I have the honour to forward the attached list of 47 career foreign service officers as ambassador designates for consideration and confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Copies of their Curriculum Vitae are attached. It is my hope that this will receive the usual prompt attention of the distinguished members of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
See the list of strictly career diplomats.
Obinna Chukwuemeka, Salisu Umoru, Iyang Udoh, Okeke Vivian, Liman Munir, Edem Jane, Mohammed Hassan, Martin Cobham, Janet Molegbo, Itegbuoye Sunday, Olatunde Adesesan, Lilian Onu, Manaja Isa, Ngozi Ukeje, Bello Husseini, Enoch Ducci, Garba Baba, Usman Aliyu, Umar Salisu, Momoh Omeiza, Kadiri Audu, Balogun Hakeem, Nosa Ahmed, Ibrahim Isa, Bankole Adeoye, Ibidapo Obe., Ogundaro Sakirat, Eric Belgam, Ateru Haliru, Ramota Bulima, Musa Mamman, Kabiru Bala, Adamu Shuaibu, D. A. Agiv, T.K. Gonglong, Ibrahim Hamza, K.C. Nwachukwu, Q.R. Wolu, E.K. Oguntuwase, A.I. Paragauda, L.A. Gasharga, Olufemi Abikoye, Abubakar Ibrahim, Rabiu Kawu, Janet Bisong and Adekunbi Habeebat.
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
on Wednesday lamented the passing away of former Super Eagles captain and coach, Stephen Keshi.
The Vice President in a statement said that the news of the sudden demise of Stephen Keshi has saddened the nation.
Osinbajo said that as captain and coach of the Super Eagles, Keshi's service, dedication and achievements, including lifting the African Nations Cup both as player and coach, remained a great testament to the value of hard work.
“His personal triumphs and pursuits as a world-class professional footballer inspired many young talented sportsmen and women around Africa to strive for excellence.
“His great work with our youth and senior national teams unified our country and brought joy to many compatriots. His feats within and outside the country, are a rich legacy, which will continue to live on in our hearts.
“On behalf of the people and Government of Nigeria, I commiserate with the family of Mr. Stephen Keshi on this tragic loss. Our thoughts are with his children at this time of sadness especially so soon after the loss of their mother.
“We send our deepest condolences to them and also to the countless friends he made in a lifetime of service.
We pray that God grants the family the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.
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