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A fresh crude oil spill has occurred in Ogale, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, yesterday, marring the excitement of signing into law the Federal University of Environmental Technology, in Ogoni, by President Bola Tinubu.
31 Jan
In its bid to boost to human capacity development in Ogoniland, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has awarded N200 million worth of scholarship grants to 300 postgraduate students. The beneficiaries, comprising 200 Master's and 100 PhD students, were said to be selected through a transparent process that began in October 2024 and each of…
28 Jan
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has issued a stern ultimatum to the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), warning that repeated snubs of its invitations will no longer be tolerated. During a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, the committee, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wadada, expressed frustration over the HYPREP Project Coordinator’s refusal to appear…
28 Jan
The Rivers State Government said plans are underway to partner with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Restoration Project (HYPREP)
20 Jan
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has embarked on an initiative to restore bloody cockles in the creeks of Ogoni. The effort, according to the HYPREP Coordination Office, is part of the Project's ongoing shoreline remediation and mangrove restoration projects aimed at restoring ecosystem goods and services. Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, Project Coordinator of HYPREP, made…
19 Jan
In a bid to enhance healthcare services in Ogoniland, the Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). The partnership, aimed at ensuring that healthcare facilities in the region provide quality services, is said to align with the goals of making healthcare accessible and affordable for…
15 Jan
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has announced plans to commission two additional water schemes in Ogoni, Rivers State, by February 2025. The development is part of HYPREP's ongoing efforts to provide potable water to impacted communities in Ogoni. According to the Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, on Wednesday, the two water schemes,…
6 Jan
Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the federal government to urgently address the underdevelopment of Ogoni, saying they have resolved to end the internal differences and forge ahead in unity and strength of the region.
2 Jan
The Project Coordination Office (PCO) of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) said it made significant strides in the Ogoni Clean-up efforts, implementing over 130 projects in 2024.
30 Dec
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) says it is collaborating with the Drosophila Institute, University of Ibadan, on the latest research that will alleviate the impact of hydrocarbon contamination on Ogoni people.
23 Dec
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) said the active participation of Ogoni stakeholders is fundamental to the project’s success.
23 Dec
In a move to boost economic activities and improve the livelihoods of communities affected by hydrocarbon pollution, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has trained 5,000 Ogonis from Khana, Gokana, Eleme, and Tai Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State.
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A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ifo, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, in a correctional facility in Ilaro.
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated the Supervisory Board of the Debt Management Office (DMO) to strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination of the Federal Government. The vice-president, while inaugurating the board at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said it was part of government’s efforts to ensure long-term debt sustainability, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s…
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving N80 billion for the reconstruction and upgrade of the collapsed Alau Dam. This is contained in a statement by Zulum’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Dauda Iliya, on Wednesday in Maiduguri. The governor described the approval as a significant step toward safeguarding lives…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra chapter, has thrown its weight behind Mr Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary and Mr Peter Mbah as leader of the South-East caucus. The chapter announced the resolution during the inauguration of some standing committees of the party in Awka on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports…