Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for May 17-23, 2020
Emerging data shows important changes in the context and dynamics of the herder-farmer conflict in Delta state. Clashes between farmers and herders over access to land for farming and grazing have been recurrent in the state since 2017. Recent incidents indicate that the conflict is becoming increasingly intertwined with violent criminality including kidnapping and armed […]
Niger Delta Quarterly Conflict Tracker – Q1 2020
The Niger Delta peace and conflict landscape remained largely unchanged during the first quarter of 2020. There were no significant changes in the trends and patterns of conflict risk and violence during the period, compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. There was an increase in incidents of conflict risk and a decrease in lethal […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for May 10-16, 2020
Recent trends indicate a resurgence of kidnapping for ransom in Bayelsa state. Kidnapping is increasingly becoming frequent and geographical-ly dispersed in the state. According to data (see map below), over 70 incidents of kidnapping were reported in Bayelsa state between January 2016 and March 2020. Since January 2020, there has been an upsurge in the […]
Lafarge support Cross River State response with an Ambulance.
As Cross River state government continues to double its efforts in containing COVID 19 in the state, very few private individuals and corporate organizations have thrown in their weight to support the state government.
Edo govt extends curfew for another 14 days
The Edo State Government has extended the curfew in the state for another 14 days, as it ramps up measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Edo Govt Orders Shutdown Of Lagos Street To All Business Activities
The Edo State government has ordered the immediate shutdown of Lagos Street, an epicentre of trade and commerce in Benin City metropolis, to check the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, said the decision to shut down trading […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for May 3-9, 2020
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is increasingly becoming prevalent in Imo state. Recent trends indicate an increase in incidents of violence affecting women and girls in the state, especially domestic violence, rape, girl child abuse, child trafficking, abduction and targeted killing of women and girls for ritualistic purposes. According to data (see map below), […]
Shell donates COVID-19 testing machines to Rivers – Official
Shell Petroleum Development Company has donated coronavirus testing machines to Rivers State. The medical equipment were presented to Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, by the representatives of Shell.
Wike Declares Total Lockdown of Port Harcourt City, Obio/Akpor LG
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has announced a 24-hour lockdown on Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor Local Government Area as part of the state government’s measures to check the spread of coronavirus.
Governor Wike Declares Compulsory Use Of Face Masks In Rivers
In continuation of the fight to check the spread of coronavirus, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the compulsory use of face masks in the state.
