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By Kelechi Nwaucha For over 50 years of oil exploration in Nigeria, more than 1.5 million tons of crude oil were spilled in the Niger Delta, leading to biodiversity loss, health crisis among the region’s over 30 million inhabitants, socio-economic tensions and an environment severely damaged. Of note, however, is the growing threat in the mining sector, and it’s likely impact on mining host communities. Following an over 30% spike in mining activities, in Nigeria’s quest to diversify revenue earnings from oil, host communities in the mining sector and their environment have began to show early signs of repeating the…

By Kelechi Nwaucha By Kelechi Nwaucha Despite the devastation brought on the Niger Delta environment by decades of oil exploration activities, mangroves remain effective natural defense against climate change manifestations in the region. According to research findings, mangroves, indigenous to the Niger Delta, “are one of nature’s most effective tools in the fight against climate change,” and contribute to the promotion of a sustainable ecosystem. Against this backdrop, non-governmental organisation, Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, with support from Both ENDS, recently embarked on the regeneration of 5,000 propagules (mangrove seedlings) in five riverine communities. The project, which began with…

By our Reporter The saying that a golden fish has no hiding place played out recently as Engr Adokiye Tombomieye was honored with an award for his meritorious service to the nation and humanity by the umbrella media body in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Media Forum (NDMF). According to president of the NDMF, Prince Gbasam, Engr Tombomieye was honored in recognition for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the development to the oil and gas industry as well as support to the less privileged in the society through several empowerment and employment opportunities which have improved the economic…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt As several individuals and organisations in and outside Ogoniland continue to call for the resumption of crude oil production in the area, the United States of America branch of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP-USA) has given conditions for it to support any such resumption. The group listed 4 conditions, which they said are not arbitrary but crucial prerequisites that must be met before such operations commence. The conditions are: Grant Ogoni a state In Nigeria (Political Autonomous State); Cleanup Ogoni Environment; Exonerate and Immortalise the Ogoni 9 and Rehabilitation and Payment…

By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Sen. Magnus Abe, the senator who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial district in the 9th National Assembly, on Wednesday appealed to his teeming supporters to trust his recent reconciliation with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and return to the All Progressives Congress, APC. He made the appeal at a meeting with leaders and grassroots coordinators of his political support groups, and other supporters, where he officially informed them of the decision to return to the APC. Abe, who defected to the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and flew the party’s governorship flag in the 2023…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The chairman of the Ekeremor Rural Development Authority, ERDA, Deme Debra Pamosoo Esq on Monday met with stakeholders from the council over the threat posed by the ravaging flood in the area. The meeting, which had in attendance, Leader of the 7th Ekeremor Legislative Arm /Councillor Ward 8, Rt. Hon. Benin Benni N Sylvester, Hon. Pius Jonah, Elder Kekamor Ebimiekumor, Barr. O D Olorogun, Mr. Ransome Umokoro, Hon. Ebi Afesuku, Hon. Esonmor Desegha. Mr. Daniel Ebimoghan, Hon Ebikebena Okorotie and Mrs. Taaimi Owobiri deliberated on the threat posed by the flood and threat to many basic…

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Multiple loud explosions were on Tuesday reported at the gas processing plant operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) at Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa, raising concerns of gas export disruptions. The gas plant feeds the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) export terminal at Bonny Island, Rivers State. A community source who spoke via telephone on Tuesday said that the explosion occurred on a pipeline feeding the gas plant. Jessie David, a resident, said the explosion was traced to a pipeline attacked by suspected vandals which led to explosions and eruption of…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Arewa Journalists Forum (AJF) has honoured Sen. Seriake Dickson for his “sterling contributions to democracy, good governance, and service to humanity.” According to a statement issued by AJF and made available to newsmen in Yenagoa at the weekend, the honour was bestowed on the former governor of Bayelsa State recently in Abuja. AJF, while bestowing the award on the senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial district, said he was singled out for the honour due to his sincere contributions on national issues, adding that the honour was done to spur him to promote sustainable democracy, good…

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Mr. Chiedu Ugbo on Tuesday gave the assurance that the Gbarain Power Plant will soon become operational. Addressing members of the House of Representatives Committee on Power who were on an oversight visit to the plant, that cash flow constraint was the major issue that delayed the resuscitation of the Power Control Module which got burnt. According to him, when he came on board in 2016, Gbarain Power Plant was still a construction site. “We had to put a unit to the grid and unfortunately the…

Join us as we celebrate a woman of honour and excellence. A woman humble, deserving of honour and “diligent in her ways.”As we celebrate the Vice Chairman/ Supervisor For Health, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, Rivers State, Hon. (Dr.) Amb. Angela Anthony Oju-Kienmie, FEPHM, we wish her Grace and more honour.May the lines fall unto you in pleasant places.