Topic: Bayelsa State
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Energy Voices Nigeria oil production slides amid unrest
Nigeria relies almost exclusively on its energy sector for export earnings and 75 percent of federal government revenue, Graeber writes, but a long record of corruption, militancy and banditry has clouded Nigeria's oil prospects.
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Africa Monitor Nigeria: is the recent oil violence connected to upcoming elections?
Group known for bombing oil pipelines has allegedly returned to the Niger Delta, just in time for Saturday's gubernatorial elections in President Goodluck Jonathan's home state.
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With oil pipeline attack, Niger Delta rebels announce return
After a year long truce, Niger Delta rebel group MEND launched an attack on an oil pipeline. MEND's attacks come as Nigeria's military is struggling with the Islamist Boko Haram movement in the north.
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Africa Monitor In final stage of election, Nigerians elect state governors
For many Nigerians, their state governors matter more to their daily life than the president or parliamentarians.
04/26/2011 02:29 pm -
Nigerians brace for more violence as voters choose state governors
Stakes in Tuesday's state governors races are high, both for incumbents who want to hold onto their lucrative seats and for opposition challengers.
04/26/2011 09:32 am -
Violence mars Goodluck Jonathan's win in Nigeria vote
Rioting broke out Monday after it became clear that Goodluck Jonathan had won the presidency, underscoring a deep regional divide between northern Muslim voters and southern Christians.
04/18/2011 04:42 pm -
Africa Monitor In Nigeria, political excitement comes long before the general election
Although Nigeria's general election isn't until April, gubernatorial elections and an upcoming presidential primary are generating early excitement and sometimes tension.
01/10/2011 03:24 pm -
Nigeria President Yar'Adua: His return sparks unease
Nigeria President Umaru Yar'Adua returned to his country after nearly three months of medical treatment in Saudi Arabia, but he is not yet well enough to lead. Vice President Goodluck Jonathan is still in charge – for now.
02/24/2010 10:44 am -
Niger Delta militants vow more attacks
Chevron has evacuated hundreds of employees from the oil-rich region of Nigeria after a string of attacks on oil pipelines.
06/21/2009 01:00 am -
In Nigeria 'oil war,' militants step up attacks
MEND militants have united against foreign oil interests in the wake of a military crackdown.
09/18/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Nigeria deploys troops in oil-rich Bayelsa
The deployment follows annulled election results and reports of a rise in pirate attacks in the Niger Delta region.
04/17/2008 01:00 am
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