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Daily Champion (Lagos)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.
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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.
This Day (Lagos)
Niger Delta militants embracing the government's amnesty programme (file photo). (Photo Courtesy Vanguard)
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.
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.
Leadership (Abuja)New York/Abuja - There are strong indications that the United Nations is disappointed over its non-inclusion in the amnesty deal by the Federal Government of Nigeria with Niger Delta militants. Sources within the organisation cautioned that such sidelining could be counter-productive for the country.
Leadership (Abuja)
New York/Abuja - There are strong indications that the United Nations is disappointed over its non-inclusion in the amnesty deal by the Federal Government of Nigeria with Niger Delta militants. Sources within the organisation cautioned that such sidelining could be counter-productive for the country.
Daily Trust (Abuja)Lagos - The Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC) has commenced the repairs of the affected part of the Atlas Cove that was vandalised by militants in Lagos three months ago, the spokesman of PPMC said.
Ralph Ugwu told our correspondent in Lagos that the pipelines would be repaired on time.He said the company's engineers have gained access to the damaged lines and has carried out preliminary inspections to ascertain the extent of damage.