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Oil spills from abandoned wells ravage Ogonil amidst plans to resume production – Premium Times Special Report
“Since this spill started, we can no longer farm or fish,” a resident of the Ogoni community said.On 3 August 2025, residents of the Kpean community in the Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State woke up to an invisible warning. A sharp, suffocating hydrocarbon smell crept through the air, forcing people out of their homes and toward an oil...
Oil Resumption: FG Urged to Exonerate Saro-Wiwa, Others
Canada-based political consultant, Joe Korka-Waadah, has called on the Federal Government to formally exonerate environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders executed in 1995. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Korka-Waadah, Executive Director of the Compassionate Heart Foundation (CHF), argued that the Ogonis seek a total exoneration rather than a pardon, as they maintain the Ogoni Nine committed no crime. While Korka-Waadah...
Ogoni Clean Up: Ogonis Demand Accountability Over Alleged $300M Compensation
Ogoni Clean Up: Ogonis Demand Accountability Over Alleged $300M Compensation
MOSOP Disowns, Dissociates From Meeting With Ooni of Ife
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, has formally dissociated itself from a reported meeting with the Ooni of Ife, saying no such engagement was authorised or sanctioned by its leadership. In a statement issued on Tuesday, MOSOP President, Mr. Fegalo Nsuke, said the organisation became aware of claims that some individuals, allegedly presenting themselves as MOSOP...
Shell Challenges Court Jurisdiction to Hear Divestment Suit
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, Yenagoa in a suit challenging the divestment by Shell UK PLC from onshore and shallow water assets hitherto operated by SPDC. The plaintiffs in the suit alleged that the divestment by Shell did not follow the stipulated guidelines in the Petroleum Industry...
APC Leadership Seek Reconciliation With Wike Over Rivers Political Crisis
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that its leadership is engaging the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as part of efforts to resolve the political crisis in Rivers State. The APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on TVC News’ Beyond The Headlines, citing Wike’s strong support for the ruling party’s...
Policy failures may cost Nigeria historic energy windfall, expert warns
Nigeria risks forfeiting a once-in-a-generation opportunity in the global energy market due to policy missteps, regulatory frictions and inconsistent crude supply that have constrained operations at the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a multidimensional energy expert has warned. Executive Director of the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro), Abdulrazaq Hamzat, gave the warning in a statement on Friday, citing data from energy intelligence...
Oil exploration: Government Agency (PINL) offers to mediate between FG, Ogoni
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has disclosed plans to mediate between the Federal Government and stakeholders in Ogoniland, Rivers State, to facilitate a smooth resumption of oil exploration activities in the area. The company’s General Manager, Community and Stakeholders Relations, Dr. Akpos Mezeh, made the disclosure during PINL’s January stakeholders’ meeting with host communities, held in Port Harcourt. The proposed resumption...
Unpaid Takeoff Grant Affecting Ogoni Environmental Varsity
The management of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoniland, Rivers State, has expressed concern over the absence of any take-off allocation or grant since the institution was established in 2025. The Pioneer Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chinedu Mmom, disclosed this on Monday during a news briefing in his office, marking the lead-up to the university’s maiden matriculation ceremony. Established...
Group Condemns Assassination Attempt On Rivers Monarch
YEAC-Nigeria condemns attack on Bangha monarch, demands investigation and enhanced security for traditional institutions in Rivers State. A non-governmental organisation, Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), has condemned the assassination attempt on a traditional ruler in Ogoniland, Suanu T.Y. Baridam, describing it as a grave threat to peace and traditional authority in Rivers State. The monarch, a first-class king and traditional...