Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The Niger Delta crisis in Nigeria has been a contentious issue, with the Federal Government implementing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trans-Human Movement Law. Nigeria's past leadership has been criticised for their incompetence and deceitfulness in handling the Boko Haram insurgency and Niger Delta militancy. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to lead a delegation to Bayelsa State to restore peace in the region. The Nigerian Oil and Gas Landlords' Association of Nigeria (OMPALAN) has urged the Presidency to seek wider consultation with oil and gas stakeholders to address the crisis. The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) is not keen on meeting with security agents representing the Federal Government at proposed peace talks. The Federal Government has been advised to embrace dialogue rather than resort to war to resolve the crisis. The Federal Government has returned to the negotiation table with ex-warlords from the Niger Delta in a fresh initiative to restore peace.