Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation, Family Reject Shell Talks, Demand Ogoni Autonomy
The Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation and the family of late Ogoni environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, have firmly denied claims of any reconciliation with Shell Petroleum Development Company, now operating under the name Renaissance. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Dr. Owens Wiwa described recent reports suggesting renewed collaboration as fake news, insisting that no discussions […]
Ogoni Youths Faults Naming Of New University
Ogoni youths, under the aegis of the Ogoni Youths Development Initiative (OYDI), have rejected the naming of the newly established Federal University of Environment Technology as “Saakpenwa/Koroma,” describing it as confusing, improper, and politically motivated. Reacting on it, the President-General, and National President of the South-South Youths Initiative, Comrade Imeabe Saviour Oscar, insisted that the institution […]
OYF Raises Alarm Over Vandalism of Ogoni Water Projects, Vows to Expose Perpetrators
The Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as politically motivated acts of sabotage targeting federally funded water infrastructure projects in Ogoniland, warning that those responsible will be exposed and prosecuted. The youth body, in a statement signed by its President-General, Engr. Legborsi Yamaabana, expressed deep disappointment at the recent […]
Ogoni Four: Gokana Clan Reiterates Plea for Return of Victims’ Remains After 31 Years
Thirty-one years after the controversial execution of prominent environmental advocate Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight associates, the people of Ogoniland held solemn gatherings to honour their memory and reiterate the enduring call for justice. However, this year’s commemoration extended beyond the “Ogoni Nine” to specifically focus on the “Ogoni Four”—Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, Samuel Orage, and […]
Ogoni Youths Issue Ultimatum for Release of Ken Saro-Wiwa Memorial Bus After 10 Years
Thirty years after the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders, the Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) has issued a final ultimatum to the Nigerian government, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Memorial Bus. According to the signed statement shared to TCPN dated Monday, November 10, it was indicated that […]
Ogoni Liberation Initiative Halts Events Over Insecurity
The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI), Dr. Fabeke Douglas, has announced the suspension of all public activities by the organisation following what he described as unresolved security concerns surrounding a planned attack on his office. Dr. Douglas made this known in a statement issued in remembrance of November 10, […]
HYPREP Reaffirms Quality Assurance in Ogoni Water Projects
Following the collapse of the overhead tank at Gwara Water Station in Khana Local Government Area (LGA), the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to quality and accountability in ongoing Ogoni water projects. Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, said a high-level committee had been set up to investigate the incident and determine […]
MOSOP Urges FG to Prioritize Action Over Rhetoric in Ogoni Clean-Up
President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Fegalo Nsuke, has called on the Federal Government to match words with action in the implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recommendations on the Ogoni clean-up project. Nsuke made the call while reacting to a recent statement by the Minister of […]
FG’s Ogoni Cleanup Driving Social, Economic Transformation — Zabbey
The Federal Government’s (FG) ongoing Ogoni Cleanup Programme is delivering far-reaching social and economic benefits to communities in Ogoniland, beyond its core environmental restoration goals, the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, has said. Prof. Zabbey stated this while speaking at a two-day capacity-building workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution […]
Ogoni Activist Commends HYPREP for Improving Livelihoods
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, has been commended for carrying out human-oriented projects geared towards enhancing the livelihood of Ogoni people. An Ogoni activist, Mr. Christian Lekia, who made this statement in an interview with our correspondent, attributed the achievements made so far by HYPREP to the inclusive approach of the remediation agency’s management. […]
HYPREP Advances Ogoni Cleanup with New Hospitals, Water and Power Projects
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) says it is fast-tracking the Ogoni Cleanup Programme with massive infrastructure development, including the construction of new hospitals, potable water schemes, and a community power project designed to improve living standards across Ogoniland. Project Coordinator, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, made this known during HYPREP’s appearance before the House of Representatives […]
Shadows of Justice: The Ogoni Nine’s Pardon and Nigeria’s Reckoning
The hangings on November 10, 1995, cast a long shadow over Nigeria’s conscience. Ken Saro-Wiwa, the eloquent voice of the Ogoni people, and eight fellow activists from the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People swung from gallows in Port Harcourt, their necks snapped in a spectacle of state terror. These men, farmers, teachers, […]