Ogoni
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The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has reaffirmed its longstanding demands for justice and fair treatment for the Ogoni people, rejecting any attempts to redefine them. The Forum of Kingdom Coordinators and Chapter Leaders of MOSOP also endorsed the establishment of the Ogoni Development Authority (ODA) and called for a percentage…
16 Mar
The Ogoni Dialogue Committee on oil resumption has assured the Ogoni people to expect better economic relief that will address the long-standing neglect and injustices as it concluded its grassroots consultations with communities in four Local Government Areas in Ogoniland, Rivers State. The committee, after its recent inauguration by the Federal Government, had embarked on…
10 Mar
The people of the Eleme Local Government Area in Rivers State have called for unity among the Ogonis to enable them to achieve success in the ongoing oil resumption processes. The King of Eleme Kingdom, HRM King Philip Osaro Obele, said that the Eleme Council has long suffered despite hosting several multinational companies, stressing that…
2 Mar
The Ogoni Dialogue Committee has urged communities in Ogoniland to be vocal and active in the oil resumption processes, assuring them that their concerns will be articulated and presented as a unified demand from the Ogoni people to the Federal Government. Co-Chairman of the Committee, Archbishop Ignatius Kattey (Rtd), gave the charge during a meeting…
2 Mar
Kadilo Kabari, the traditional ruler of Barako Ancient Community in Rivers State, has renewed calls for the implementation of the Ogoni Bill of Rights, stressing the need for justice and development in Ogoniland. The monarch made this demand during the Uula-Mii Giaa/Lol-Giaa Tor Festival, an annual event marking the beginning of a new planting season…
11 Feb
A renowned Ogoni leader and chairman of Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) Board of Trustees, Dr. Mike Nwielaghi has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu's commitment to develop and clean up Ogoniland. Citing the President's past experiences working alongside Ogoni leaders, Nwielaghi explained that Tinubu has an understanding of the Ogoni people's struggle. He emphasized…
8 Feb
Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed displeasure over the way the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and accused his men of setting up a mechanism aimed at resuming oil exploration in Ogoniland despite mass protest on Saturday. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, in a statement, said massive protests have disrupted its…
4 Feb
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.
3 Feb
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the bill to establish the Federal University of Environment Technology in Ogoni. The Presidency announced this via its official handle on X. Over the years, Ogoni indigenes and various groups have urged different presidents to establish this university in Ogoni. To this effect, a bill was introduced on the…
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…
21 Jan
A coalition of civil society organisations in the Niger Delta has condemned the planned resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland, Rivers State. The groups, which met at the Port Harcourt office of Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, expressed their discontent with the federal government's decision to discuss the resumption of oil production with…
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The Anglican Bishop of Eha-Amufu Diocese in Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State, Rt. Rev. Daniel Olinya, has refuted reports of mass killings and arson in the Eha-Amufu community in Enugu State. Olinya notes that many mistook Nkala-Eha community in Ebonyi State, which suffered grisly attacks in February this year, for Eha-Amufu, which shares boundaries with…
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The National Counter Terrorism Center has handed over the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Maharazu Tsiga, and 18 other rescued kidnap victims to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The handover took place in Abuja on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and insecurity in the…
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The Imo House of Assembly, on Thursday, hailed Gov. Hope Uzodimma for restoring peace and civil order in Orsu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The commendation was part of its resolutions and followed a motion moved by the member representing Orsu State Constituency, Mr Uche Agabige. In the motion, Agabige commended the governor…
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Nigeria First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday at Otuasega, Ogbia Local Government launch a Free Medical Outreach and inaugurated the renovated and upgraded Cottage Hospital and Community Secondary School in the community. The projects, built by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), according to the first…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal judgment, affirming the electoral victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo, as an affirmation of the will of Edo people. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja while congratulating Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa,…
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The Association of Labour Veterans and Trade Union Assembly, on Thursday, called on Nigerians to adopt a more constructive approach when engaging with the government, while also recognising the administration’s efforts to address economic challenges. The union urged Nigerians to distinguish between constructive criticism and outright hostility, stressing that respectful dialogue is more effective than…
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Lagosians residing outside Victoria Island to stay home and avoid adding to the already traffic gridlock caused by the closure of the Independence Bridge for repairs. Residents should reevaluate their travel plans for the coming weeks, Sanwo-Olu told reporters Thursday, following the Independence Bridge (which is headed…
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The Nigerian military says its troops deployed in different operations , killed key terrorist commanders and several of their foot soldiers in the first quarter of the year. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known while briefing newsmen on operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye said the first…
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The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Thursday apologised to Lagos residents and President Bola Tinubu for the disruption caused by the sudden closure of the Independence Bridge. Umahi made the apology when he toured the bridge in Lagos. He said that the closure of the bridge was for urgent rehabilitation of the collapsed…
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PharmAccess Foundation has joined the Federal Government’s newly inaugurated Implementation Committee on Power Solutions for the Health Sector. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday following the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja. The committee was set up to develop and implement long-term solutions to the persistent electricity problems affecting healthcare delivery in Nigeria.…