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Protesters are demanding jobs, and social amenities. Reuters reported on Thursday that the militants also wanted seats on the LNG board, connection of Bonny to the national electricity grid, the immediate payment of 500 million naira (US $5 million) and monthly payments of 100 million naira.
The news agency said although traditional rulers of the protesting communities agreed to lift the blockage, the militants refused.
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