Ogoni Activist Urges Tinubu to Halt Oil Resumption Talks
Dr. Fabeke Douglas of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend ongoing negotiations on the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, calling for a fresh and transparent process to address the longstanding grievances of the Ogoni people. In a letter addressed to the President, Fabeke acknowledged efforts by the […]
NNPCL Confirms Oil Resumption in Ogoniland, Says Ogoni Activist
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed the commencement of oil resumption activities in Ogoniland, according to the Leader of Ogoni Liberation Initiatives, Dr. Fabeke Douglas. Douglas made the claim in a clarification issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, following his earlier statement alleging that oil activities had resumed in parts of Ogoniland. […]
GODO Demands Transparency on Ogoni Oil Resumption, Jobs and Contracts
The Greater Ogonis in Diaspora Organizations (GODO) has called for full disclosure of employment opportunities, confidence-building projects, contracts and oil-related activities linked to the proposed resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. In a statement signed by its President, Chief Ambrose Kii, the organisation said the demand followed concerns raised by some Ogoni stakeholders over the […]
OYF President Calls for Unity Among Ogoni Youths Ahead of National Congress
The President-General of the Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) Worldwide, Engr. Legborsi Yamaabana, has called on Ogoni youths, irrespective of kingdom, community, political affiliation or geographical location, to unite in purpose and action for the growth and development of Ogoniland. Yamaabana made the call in Port Harcourt on Friday, August 21, 2026, while inaugurating the Planning […]
Ogoni Youths Give 14-Day Ultimatum Over Oil Resumption Talks
The Ogoni Youths Stakeholders Forum has given the Ogoni Development Commission (ODC), National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) 14 days to address concerns surrounding the ongoing dialogue on the proposed resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. The group issued the ultimatum on Tuesday during a press briefing in […]
Tension Mounts as Ogoni Leader Accuses Environment Minister of Delaying Cleanup
The President of Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI), a civil society group, Dr. Douglas Fabeke, has accused the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, of allegedly frustrating the ongoing Ogoni environmental cleanup through delays in the payment of contractors and the alleged mismanagement of funds. Fabeke made the accusation known to our correspondent on Thursday and claimed […]
Coalition Urge FG to Suspend Yorla South Oil Project Pending Ogoni Restoration
A coalition of more than 50 national and international civil society and environmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to halt any plan to resume oil production at the Yorla South oil field in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, insisting that Ogoniland should be cleaned up before any new petroleum activities are […]
OLI President Warns Against Division in Ogoni Struggle, Urges Unity
The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI), Dr. Fabeke Douglas, has urged the Ogoni people to remain united and resist attempts to create division within the longstanding struggle for justice and environmental restoration. In a statement titled “A Note of Advice to the Ogoni People,” Douglas alleged that some individuals […]
Court Asked to Halt Release of ₦62.55bn HYPREP Project Funds
The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the release of ₦62.55 billion approved as a cost variation for projects under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1524/26, OLI argued that the projects had already been completed, making the additional funding unnecessary. The defendants […]
Police Reassure Residents Ahead of Planned Explosions in Kporghor
Approval for the safe destruction of expired explosive materials in the possession of Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited at Kporghor Community in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State has been given by the Rivers State Police Command. This is in accordance with the command, which stated that the destruction exercise would take place between […]
Ogoni Leaders Support Fresh Peace Talks
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has endorsed the ongoing dialogue process between the federal government and the Ogoni people, which aims at ending the long-standing issue of oil exploration in Ogoniland. This stance was adopted during the Ogoni National Congress held at the Peace and Freedom Centre of the MOSOP […]
Stakeholders Meet In Bori Ahead of Rivers South-East Senatorial Bye-Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday June 2 2026 convened a stakeholders’ engagement in Bori, Ogoni, as part of preparations for the forthcoming Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election. The election which is scheduled for Saturday June 20, 2026 will fill the vacancy created by the death of Senator Barry Mpigi. The INEC Rivers […]