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Washington, DC - On the eve of the climate change summit in Copenhagen this December, momentum for action still falls far short of that needed to avert catastrophe. Africa will suffer consequences out of all proportion to its contribution to global warming, which is primarily caused by greenhouse gas emissions from wealthy countries.
In a bid to end disturbances in the Niger Delta region which has cost the country billions of dollars in lost revenue, the federal government proposed amnesty to militants in Niger Delta region, urging them to lay down their arms. By October 4, many militant leaders gave up their arms and embraced the presidential pardon, offered to end years of violence in the oil-rich region.
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On the eve of the climate change summit in Copenhagen this December, momentum for action still falls far short of that needed to avert catastrophe. Africa will suffer consequences out of all proportion to its contribution to global warming, which is primarily caused by greenhouse gas emissions from wealthy countries.
Warri - Cracks within the ranks of Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND),may have deepened, as the Warri Ijaw Peace Monitoring Group (WIPMG) has condemned the removal of Ms Annkio Briggs as a member of the Aaron team.
Sopuruchi Onwuka - Nigeria has set its sights on making multibillion-dollar oil deals with China amid peace moves with militants.
Hundreds of militants have laid down their weapons in exchange for a pardon and a job.
The declaration last Sunday by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta(MEND) of an indefinite ceasefire registers a new dawn in the ongoing efforts to enthrone peace in the region . The development is, indeed , a milestone in the battle for a new order in the area.
Lasting respite seems to have returned to the restive Niger Delta as the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has finally declared an "indefinite ceasefire" following President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua's meeting with one of its former leaders, Mr. Henry Okah.
Abuja - The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) yesterday offered to embark on an indefinite ceasefire as a result of the willingness of the Federal Government to dialogue with it.
A statement by the group's spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, said it welcomed the readiness of the government "to engage in serious and meaningful dialogue with every group or individual towards achieving a lasting peace in the Niger Delta."
The federal government yesterday said it will continue to receive repentant militants who return their arms even though the October 4, deadline set for them has expired.
Minister of Defence and chairman of the Presidential Committee on Amnesty, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Abbe (rtd) stated this in Lagos at an interactive session with newsmen.