Clamour for equity and justice In Nigeria!
By Braeyi Ekiye A few weeks ago, Elder Statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) had cause to castigate his political associate and longstanding friend, former president Olusegun Obasanjo over the latter’s views at a public conference in Abuja that the crude oil in the Niger Delta belonged to Nigeria […]
FG to set up police special unit for Niger Delta soon — Akpabio
By Chris Ochayi – Abuja As part of measures to support the security infrastructure to sustain peace and socio-economic development within the region, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has unveiled plans to establish “Special Operation Unit” of the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, for the region. Senator Akpabio, who made the disclosure […]
Secession Threat: Niger Delta is not Biafra, UNDEDSS warns
The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, on Tuesday, warned that it should not be dragged into any secession plan saying “when necessary, the Niger Delta will be free to decide if it wants to continue to be a part of Nigeria or not.”
Why we are promoting modular refineries, new vision for Niger Delta – Osinbajo
How to turn artisanal refiners into strategic partners in the oil-producing areas, VP Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says the integration of artisanal and modular refinery operators into mainstream oil and gas sector will promote the inclusion of more local content in the industry and advance the use of home-grown technology in the refining of […]
Clark to N’Delta Govs: Ignore Akpabio’s outburst, meet Buhari to inaugurate NDDC board
FORMER Federal Commissioner of Information and elder statesman, Senator Edwin Clark, yesterday, asked Governors of Niger-Delta states to disregard the tantrum of Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, MNDA, Senator Godswill Akpabio, but rather see President Muhammadu Buhari face to face in Aso Villa and explain why he should quickly inaugurate the Governing Board of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
UK’s Supreme Court allows Niger Delta spill claims against Shell
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled on Friday that more than 40,000 people in the Niger Delta region can make pollution claims against Anglo-Dutch energy giant, Shell, in English courts. The ruling overturned a 2017 decision against the Ogale and Bille communities, who brought legal claims for clean-up and compensation following decades of repeated spills in the […]
