Rep. Ekon urges Nigerian govt. to absorb Akwa Ibom repentant militants.

Israel's military says its aircraft bombed militant targets in Gaza and the Palestinian Health Ministry said at least 25 people were wounded in the strikes, including six children.

Niger Delta security - Military commended for neutralising militant leader.

The continued onslaught on oil and gas infrastructure by militant groups in the Niger Delta is affecting the Nigerian economy at a time when the government is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.

Militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers, has rebuffed efforts by the Nigerian government to talk about their grievances. On its twitter handle on Wednesday, the group said it is not negotiating with any committee.