Ogoni: MOSOP, 31 groups demand justice for Saro-Wiwa
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, and 31 groups on Monday staged a peaceful demonstration in Ogoni land, demanding justice for Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni 8, who were executed in 1995 for advocating environmental stewardship.
Reps conclude probe of Ogoni oil spill
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt The House of Representatives in response to last year’s petition by some oil spill devastated communities in Ogoni, Rivers State, has completed a fact-finding mission to some of the affected sites with a view to ascertaining the extent of damages to water bodies and farmlands. Chairman, House Committee on […]
Physician, heal thyself!
Our super-chatty Governor, Nyesom Wike, attended this year’s event two weeks ago and seized this opportunity to tell today’s Ogoni leaders off for being disunited, selling out, blaming others for our collective misfortunes and not being focused on problem-solving.
Wike to Ogoni people: Stop blaming others for your self-destruction
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike on Tuesday chided Ogoni people of Rivers state for being their own worst enemies, yet keep blaming others for their misfortunes. Wike at the 30th Ogoni Day event on the theme “Leaving no one behind”, held in Bori, Khana Local Government Area, doubted whether Ogoni leaders […]
PANDEF to Buhari: Exonerate Saro-Wiwa, others, not pardon
Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has reiterated calls for the exoneration of late renowned playwright and environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and eight other Ogoni leaders, killed by the Abacha regime, 26 years ago.
Police recover remains of Ogoni chief kidnapped 2 years ago
— Operatives of the Nigeria Police have recovered the decomposed remains of the 61-year-old traditional ruler of Luwa Community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Cheif Robert Loolo.
