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Some Niger Delta Residents Call for Troops Withdrawal(0)
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.
Nigerian Military Pursues Oil Thieves in Niger Delta
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.
Nigerian President Declares Niger Delta Stable
Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua has declared the conflict that plagued the oil producing Niger Delta has ended after a recent amnesty for rebels in the region that he called successful.
Nigerian Government Plans Permanent Military Bases in Niger Delta
The Nigerian government plans to establish a permanent security presence in the Niger Delta region. President Umaru Yar’dua talked to lawmakers in Abuja about the new Maritime Security Agency, which he said will protect ships, ports and oil facilities from militant attacks.