‘Niger Delta militants ’ll take up arms again’ – Daily Trust
November 2, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Nigeria’s main rebel group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend), is threatening to call off its ceasefire with the government if foreign oil companies do not leave their land.
MEND hails President, Okah parley – The Guardian
October 21, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has endorsed the meeting between President Umaru Yar’Adua and one of its leaders, Henry Okah.
The group said it was a welcome development as it could lead to the attainment of genuine and lasting peace and justice in the region.
Niger Delta: MEND sings new song – Tribune
July 20, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
One week after reciprocating the release of Henry Okah with a 60-day ceasefire, main militant group in the Niger Delta, Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), says the release of its leader, Okah, and the N50 billion amnesty package, are not indicators of a peaceful Niger Delta in the future.
FG Accepts MEND’s Truce, Rejects Ultimatum – Daily Independent
July 16, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Insurgents announced a temporary,, ceasefire on Wednesday to allow for a peaceful negotiation,, with Abuja, now that Henry Okah, leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), has been released from detention.
Okah too sick to meet Yar’Adua – The Guardian
July 15, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Contrary to expectations, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and freed leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Mr. Henry Okah, are yet to meet.
According to Mr. Wilson Ajuwa, one of the militant’s lawyers, Okah is resting in Abuja because of his weak state of health.
Okah free, may meet Yar’Adua – The Guardian
July 14, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Another chapter in the Federal Government’s rapprochement with insurgents fighting for resource control and greater autonomy in Nigeria’s oil producing areas was opened yesterday with the discharge of the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Mr. Henry Okah, by the Federal High Court sitting in Jos.
FG, Okah’s Lawyers Meet Over Release – Daily Independent
July 13, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
An Abuja delegation on Sunday met with lawyers, among them Femi Falana, lead counsel to the detained leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND), Henry Okah, to prepare ground for his release.
