Ogoni land
2 Dec
The National Congress of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has proposed at least 20 per cent of derivation from natural resource extraction for the development of the host communities. This was contained in its resolutions made available to The Guardian in Abuja. The Congress also demanded compensation for livelihood losses…
13 Jul 2024
The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to ensure environmental remediation and sustainable development in Ogoni land, and the Niger Delta region. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made this commitment during the commissioning of water facilities in Bomu and Kporghor communities, Gokana Local Government Areas. Lawal pointed out that the government is dedicated to mitigating…
22 May 2024
Niger Delta stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to reject the divestment plan and sale of onshore facilities by Shell and other International Oil Companies (IOCs) until community concerns are addressed, including environmental challenges and livelihood losses created in the region.
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Tuesday, issued a disclaimer on the allegations that the enforcement of the three-day by workers of LTV, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio was violent, maintaining that it was peacefully enforced. Lagos State Chairman of NUJ, Adeleye Ajayi, said this in a statement, refuting publication in…
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Amidst opposition from a section of Nigerians, the House of Representatives has expressed its resolve to pass the controversial tax reform Bills initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abass dropped the hint Tuesday in a welcome address to the lawmakers on resumption from the Christmas and…
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The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it had identified some criminal black spots in Abuja and commenced daily raids of the locations. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. She said the daily raids of the identified hideouts…
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The Benue State Government has taken steps to address the incessant herders/farmers clashes and other challenges associated with livestock development. Dr. Aondoakaa Asambe, Director-General (D-G), Bureau of Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases Control, said on Tuesday in Makurdi that Gov. Hyacinth Alia is determined to ensure peaceful coexistence of farmers and herders. Asamabe said…
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A b2-year-old man, John Iroegbu, on Tuesday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, on charges of damage to neighbour’s property and threat to life. Iroegbu, a resident of Shola Gbeleyi St, in the Ipaja area of Lagos, is standing trial before the Magistrate, Mr L.A Owolabi, on a four-counts charge. The charges…
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Former Senate Deputy President and APC flag bearer in the 2023 governorship election in Delta State, Ovie Omo-Agege on Tuesday, debunked reports that he plans to leave the party. Omo-Agege's spokesman, Sunny Areh, in a statement, said the story is a product of allegation journalism with no iota of truth and said it was a…
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An early morning fire, on Tuesday, gutted a building materials plaza at Ahia-Mgbede, opposite Motor Spare Parts Market,
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Nasarawa government has taken steps to entrench transparency and accountability in its budgeting system through the adoption
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Mr Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says the governor has no hand in the impeachment of the immediate past Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa. Akosile debunked rumour making the round that Sanwo-Olu was responsible for the removal of Obasa, over…
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The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has decried the resurgence of terrorists and other security threats in the Northern part of the country. The opposition party also worried about the state of the nation's economy, giving rise to a high cost of living and inflation rate. National Vice Chairman, North-West, Abba Sule Namatazu, in a…