Fubara Hails Tinubu for Posthumous Pardon of Ogoni 9, National Honours for Ogoni 4
The Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting a posthumous pardon to the Ogoni nine and conferring national honours on the Ogoni four. Fubara gave this commendation when he spoke on Friday, October 10, 2025, from Government House, Port Harcourt, where he described the decision as a historic […]
Ogoni Nine Execution Deemed Unjust – Falana
On October 10, 2025, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) condemned the 1995 execution of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) leaders, calling it a deliberate act by General Sani Abacha’s regime to silence their campaign against oil exploitation in Ogoniland. Speaking at the Ken […]
Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon to Herbert Macaulay, 174 Others
On October 9, 2025, the Council of State, convened at the State House in Abuja, authorized President Bola Tinubu to exercise his prerogative of mercy, benefiting 175 individuals. The decision stemmed from a detailed submission by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy. […]
FUET’s New Era of Collaboration With Ogoni Kingdom
Amidst the Ogoni ongoing crisis and demands for recognition, relevance, and restitution, the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) management’s visit to the King is a significant gesture towards fostering collaboration with the host community. By acknowledging the King’s authority, the university boosts the community’s sense of significance and importance. This is a beacon […]
Rivers: FUET Seeks Royal Blessings from Gbenemene of Bangha Kingdom in Ogoniland
The management of the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Koroma/Saakpenwa, Rivers State, on Friday, October 4, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Gbenemene of Bangha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, King (Dr.) Baridam Suanu Timothy Yormaadam, in Ogoniland.The delegation, led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom, said the visit was to honour the […]
Environmental Activist Escapes Assassination Attempt in Rivers
The Leader of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative, Dr. Douglas Fabeke, has alleged an attempt on his life on Saturday, September 27, 2025, during his organization’s monthly prayer meeting in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Fabeke said the incident occurred while he was holding the end-of-month fasting and prayer session, a routine programme […]
Police Disrupt Peaceful Protest Against Oil Resumption in Ogoni
Police operatives, allegedly acting on the orders of Khana Local Government Chairman, Thomas Bariere, on Saturday, September 27, disrupted a peaceful demonstration against the planned resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni, Rivers State. The protest, which was organized by coalition of civil rights activists drew over 4,000 participants, to express opposition to the Federal Government’s […]
Ogoni Four Honored: Tinubu Receives Dialogue Report
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser, NSA Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to immediately engage the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Ogoni people, and other relevant stakeholders with a view to finalising the modalities for the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. President Tinubu issued the directive after the Presidential Committee […]
Experts Begin Genetic Damage Assessment in Ogoni Over Oil Pollution
A genotoxicological assessment has commenced in Ogoni land to determine the level of genetic damage caused by decades of oil pollution to residents and other inhabitants of the Niger Delta. The study, facilitated by the Lekeh Development Foundation and supported by Culturally Rooted Reformation (USA), is being conducted by researchers from the Department of Environmental […]
Man Shot Kinsman Dead At a Burial In Ogoni
One Akerebari Imeah of Uegwure Boue Community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State has been shot dead at a wake keep by one Ideemua popularly called Brostone. It was gathered that trouble started when the victim’s land was forcefully collected by the suspect which the latter was using to do his business. It […]
Prof Mmom Resumes as Pioneer Vice Chancellor FUET
The Pioneer Vice Chancellor Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, resumed duties on Thursday, 7th August 2025. The Vice Chancellor, who was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Godspower, set the ground running by attending to key issues in a bid to ensure the resumption of academic activities in […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Ogoni Demands Before Oil Exploration Resumes
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to implementing the conditions presented by the Ogoni people of Rivers State as part of ongoing dialogue aimed at paving the way for the resumption of oil exploration in the area. Director General of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Ojukaye Flag-Amachree, gave the […]