Sahara Energy has had a good chance of being accepted as an operator for the Ogoni oil fields. In 2019, when the news first broke out about Sahara’s interest and manoeuvres to assume the operatorship of the oilfields, IMOSOP made frantic efforts to contact Sahara for a dialogue and was turned down. The mindset suggested that the government had backed the deal between Sahara and the NNPC and any opposition against the deal would likely be crushed with the force of state. MOSOP’s eventual rejection of Sahara and their backdoor moves to usurp the benefits of the collective struggles of…
Author: Nwaorgu Faustinus
Going by the understanding of the international development institutions, such as the World Bank, African Development Bank {AfDB} and significant other global agencies, Development administration, is not only the core of any nation’s public service structure but includes other segments of productive engagements, that are private sector-driven. At least, this much was explained and given credence in an exclusive interview this reporter, had with Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, during his first-ever visit to Nigeria, in August 2023. During the said state visit by the President of the global apex bank, he placed particular emphasis on what…
A recent disruption in the Eliozu Health Programme has prompted strong condemnation from a local group regarding Mr Chijioke’s defamatory claims. The group has accused Mr Chijioke of spreading malicious slander that undermines the integrity of the health initiative. The people of Eliozu town in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, are outraged by the scurrilous allegations made by Mr Chijioke Ihunwo against the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule. In a recent interview, Ihunwo brazenly lied about Amaewhule’s involvement in disrupting a health program at the Eliozu Health Center, a claim that is utterly…
The Director General and Chief Executive of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke has underscored the importance of reducing gas flaring in Nigeria. According to him, “The persistent practice of gas flaring has marred the breathtaking landscape of Nigeria’s abundant natural resources. It serves as a symbol of the missed prospects for harnessing energy, fostering economic growth, and preserving the environment. The well-documented environmental and health ramifications of gas flaring have far-reaching effects, deteriorating air quality, and public health while also aggravating the global climate crisis. Nevertheless, amidst this seemingly insurmountable challenge lies a…
A high-level delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the World Bank Mission today briefed the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, on the benefits of the Energising Education Programme (EEP Phase II) deployed at the University of Maiduguri, to which he expressed gratitude to the top management delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the World Bank for prioritising project sites deployed to Borno State. Professor Zulum, represented by the state’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, received the delegation at Government House, Maiduguri. He emphasised the profound impact of renewable energy on citizens who…
The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People has reiterated its stands in strong terms on the conditions that can lead to the drilling of oil in Ogoni land. MOSOP made the position known during its congress and rally which was held over the weekend at the Gokana Central Field in Bera, Ogoni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, wherein the President, Mr Fegalo Nsuke noted during his oral speech that the Ogoni Bill of Rights mandates MOSOP to make “representations on behalf of the Ogoni people as long as injustices continue. The injustices which led to the struggle according to Mr.…
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has registered its displeasure against the activities of Geoplex Drillteq Limited, a company touted by select Ogoni chiefs to resume oil production in Ogoni despite overwhelming opposition from the Ogoni people. MOSOP, in a statement signed by its President, Mr Fegalo Nsuke said, “We have received very credible information of a planned meeting of this group of chiefs with representatives of Geoplex Drillteq Limited on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori, Ogoni to endorse the company (Geoplex) for the same purpose of resuming oil production…
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) says its attention has been drawn to media reports of a State House meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, between Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some persons claiming to represent the Ogoni people. The said meeting, according to a statement made available to journalists, news publishers and editors by Fegalo Nsuke, President of MOSOP was “facilitated by a key player in the oil and the gas industry in collaboration with some government-paid chiefs of Ogoni extraction is a slight on the Ogoni people in particular and a denigration…
……Release from Captivity Leaves Family in Fear, Unable to Resume Normal Life Weeks after her harrowing ordeal at the hands of her captors, Mrs. Hajara; wife of Hon. Mgbang Rex David, has broken her silence to share the ongoing trauma and fear gripping her and her family. The recent abduction, which kept her in captivity for several days, has left lasting scars, rendering her unable to resume normal life or feel safe in her own home. In an interview, Mrs Rex David recounted the terrifying experience of being forcibly taken from her home and held against her will. She described…
In a concerning turn of events, Hon. Rex David Mgbang, a prominent figure residing in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has reportedly received numerous anonymous calls and messages threatening his life. The threats appear to be linked to his involvement with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Arch. Tonye Cole in the recently concluded elections and tribunal cases. According to sources close to the young politician, the threats began surfacing shortly after the conclusion of the elections, where he is known to have played a significant role in the campaign. Despite the lack of any evidence tying him to any…