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 […]
Ogoni Community Praises HYPREP’s Cleanup Efforts, Calls for Increased Support
Some Ogoni indigenes have commended the cleanup process of the Area by the hydrocarbon pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP and have called for support to speed up the process. At a stakeholders forum, the people of Ogoni, including the Member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dumnamene Dekor, who said he came up with a […]
Tinubu’s Pardon of Ken Saro-Wiwa a Step in the Right Direction, But Ogoni Calls for More
A former chairman of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People MOSOP’s Transition Council, Chief Keeper Gbaranor, has described the state pardon granted to the late Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis as a step in the right direction and a justification of the Ogonis’ struggle for justice and equity. Chief Gbaranor, who spoke […]
Groups Slam FG Over Oil Remarks, Warn of Return to 1993 Tensions
Tensions are rising in Ogoniland as two prominent advocacy groups — the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the Ogoni Liberation Initiative — have accused the federal government of provoking unrest with recent comments made by National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, regarding the resumption of oil production in the region. […]
HYPREP’s Mangrove Restoration Reaches 91% Completion — Prof. Zabbey
The Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, has announced that the agency’s ongoing mangrove restoration effort in Ogoniland has reached 91% completion. Prof. Zabbey made the disclosure while receiving members of the Ogoni Mothers’ Union during a solidarity visit to HYPREP’s office in Port Harcourt. He emphasized that the […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Ogoni Healthcare, Inaugurates Committee for Specialist Hospital
The Federal Government (FG) has restated its commitment to improving public health in Ogoniland with the inauguration of a 14-member Technical Planning Committee (TPC) for the 100-bed Ogoni Specialist Hospital. The initiative, spearheaded by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), is a key component of the government’s response to health challenges in the region, as […]
31 Years After Ogoni Four’s Killing, Youth Leader Calls for Unity
Thirty-one years after the killing of four prominent Ogoni leaders, which led to the arrest of the late Ken Saro-Wiwa, a youth leader, Mr. Matthew Dighi has warned against wiping up unnecessary sentiments about the killings, in order not to polarize the people. Speaking with our correspondent, Mr. Dighi, who is the Deputy National Youth […]
Kebetkache Backs Ogoni Community Against Firm as Oil Spill Displaces Families
Disturbed by the neglect of B-Dere Community in Ogoniland, Rivers State, days after a devastating oil spill incident, Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, has called on the oil company, Renaissance Africa Energy, the government, and regulatory agencies to halt the oil flow, carry out a full cleanup, and compensate families, especially women for the […]
Over 5,000 Ogoni People to Benefit from Financial Empowerment by Dr. Fabeke
In a bold move to uplift and economically empower the Ogoni people, Dr. Douglas Fabeke, President of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative, has embarked on a significant financial empowerment initiative aimed at benefiting over 5000 thousands individuals across Ogoni communities in Rivers State. The empowerment programme, which targeted men, women, and youths, is part of Dr. […]
Ogoni’s Education Crisis: Activists Demand Intervention
Dr. Lenu Goodluck Wege, a senior lecturer at Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic in Bori, has passionately called on the Sole Administrator of Rivers State to declare a state of emergency in the education sector, particularly in Ogoni, where the damaged infrastructure has left students vulnerable to the Addressing a group of selected journalists in Bori, […]
Trans-Pipeline Explosion: Remain Vigilant, Ogoni Youth Leader Tells Youths
The President General of the Ogoni Youth Federation, Legborsi Yamaabana, has charged the youths of the community to remain watchful against evildoers who want to destroy the image of the community. This was contained in a statement signed by Hycienth Ana, the SSA Media and Publicity, on Tuesday, following the Trans-Niger pipeline explosion that occurred […]
Peterside Frowns Over Plans to Resume Oil Exploration in Ogoni
The former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (DG-NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, has frowned upon the idea of resuming oil exploration in Ogoni, Rivers State. This assertion follows a closed-door meeting held two weeks ago between President Bola Tinubu, Minister Wike, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and Ogoni leaders regarding the resumption of oil […]