Militants Set October 1 Deadline to Declare Niger Delta Republic

A coalition of Niger Delta militant groups has expressed readiness to fight for a Niger Delta Republic if the government fails to embrace devolution of power and fiscal federalism. The militants say the call for the division of the country has become necessary in order to avert the possibility of violent agitations.

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