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 […]
Elder Statesman Calls for Peace in Ogoni
Worried by negative comments of some senior citizens of Ogoni on the activities of the Dialogue committee on oil resumption and other issues in the area, an elder statesman, Professor Olu-Andah Wai-Ogosu, has urged the people to be calm and wait for the outcome of the committee’s report. Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, Professor […]
Ogoni Youths Demand Exit of Fulani Herdsmen After Attacks
Youths from Ogoniland have called for the immediate and unconditional departure of Fulani herdsmen from their communities following a string of deadly attacks allegedly perpetrated by the herders in parts of Rivers State. The demand was made during a peaceful protest held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The demonstrators, under the banner […]
HYPREP Marks International Polychaete Day with Benthic Study in Bomu Creek
To mark International Polychaete Day, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) conducted a benthic monitoring exercise in Bomu Creek, Gokana Local Government Area (LGA), aimed at assessing biodiversity recovery as part of its ongoing shoreline and mangrove restoration efforts. Observed annually on 1 July, the day celebrates polychaetes—marine worms vital to marine ecosystems—and honours the […]
Protest In Rivers Over Herdsmen Attack In Ogoniland
Youths from various local government areas of Ogoni in Rivers State are demanding an immediate end to the violence and insecurity ravaging communities in Ogoniland. They are also asking for immediate action to stop Fulani herdsmen attacks in Eleme, Gokana, Khana, and Tai LGAs. The youths also want increased security measures to protect lives and […]
MOSOP Condemns Fulani Herdsmen Attack in Ogoni, Urges Vigilance, Dialogue
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has strongly condemned the recent invasion of Ueken community in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State by suspected Fulani herdsmen, which led to the killing of a young resident, Goodluck Dimkpa. Speaking with our correspondent, MOSOP President Fegalo Nsuke described the incident as very […]