1. Nigerian oil rebels call ceasefire

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend), an armed group fighting for oil wealth in southern Nigeria, has declared a ceasefire.

21/09/2008

2. Nigeria rebels 'destroy oil line'

Nigeria's main militant group in the Niger Delta has said it has destroyed an oil pipeline run by Royal Dutch Shell, in the sixth such attack in the past week.

20/09/2008

3. Nigeria oil station 'destroyed'

An armed group seeking a greater share of oil wealth in Nigeria says it has destroyed part of Shell's operation in the Niger Delta.

17/09/2008

4. Nigeria rebels declare 'oil war'

Nigeria's main militant group in the Niger Delta has declared an "oil war" against forgeign-owned oil companies working in the region.

14/09/2008

5. Nigeria rebels claim deadly attacks

Nigeria's main rebel group has claimed it launched a series of attacks on the Nigerian army, killing 29 soldiers, but the military has denied there has been any fighting.

31/08/2008

6. Nigerian navy 'repels delta attack'

The Nigerian navy has killed at least 12 armed men in fighting near a natural gas plant in the oil-rich Niger delta, according to the military and security sources.

16/08/2008