Community Environment

Traditional Ruler Urges Faster Clearance at Collapsed Building Site

The Chairman of the Amadiama Council of Chiefs, Oliver Olunwa, has called on the Rivers State Government to accelerate debris removal at the site of the collapsed five-storey building on Odili Road, Port Harcourt. Olunwa said the slow pace of the operation had reduced the chances of rescuing anyone who might still be trapped beneath

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MOSOP: Ogoni Dialogue Focused on Development, Not Just Oil Resumption

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has said the ongoing Ogoni dialogue extends beyond the issue of oil production resumption, stressing that it is primarily focused on the overall development of Ogoniland. Speaking at the MOSOP National Congress held at the Peace and Freedom Centre in Bori, MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke,

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Ohiauga Community Protests Alleged Exclusion from PIA Benefits by TotalEnergies

Women and youths of Ohiauga Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have staged a peaceful protest, accusing TotalEnergies of excluding the community from the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) despite hosting oil facilities. The Paramount Ruler of Ohiauga Community, Eze Bright Abali, said the community has been left out while

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Odual Kingdom Demands Justice Over Killing of Two Indigenes

The Odual Kingdom in Abua/Odual Local Government Area has condemned the killing of two of its indigenes, Pastor Moses Matthew Arugu and Azubuike Monday. The victims, who were from Emirikpoko Community, were reportedly attacked and killed by unidentified assailants between May 29 and May 30, 2026. In a statement, the traditional ruler of the community,

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B-Dere Youth Council Rejects Allegations Against Leesi Maol

The President of the B-Dere Youth Council, Cletus Dumbari-Dube, has condemned allegations reportedly made by Gani Topba, leader of the Conscience of the Ogoni People, accusing philanthropist Leesi Maol of working against the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. Dumbari-Dube described the allegation as provocative and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of Maol.

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Former CDC Chairman Raises Alarm Over Insecurity in Uegwere Boue

A former Chairman of the Community Development Committee of Uegwere Boue in Khana Local Government Area, Godspower Pynen, has expressed concern over the security situation in the community, alleging persistent attacks, abductions and land-related disputes. Pynen claimed that three women were recently abducted while returning from their farms and taken to an unknown destination. He

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Teenager Drowns While Swimming in Okrika Community

A 16-year-old boy, identified as Miebaka Koko, has drowned while swimming with friends at Derock Waterside in Ogoloma Community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday when the teenager was reportedly swept away by a strong current while swimming. Witnesses said his friends raised an alarm after noticing he was

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OGONI MONARCH CALLS FOR PEACE AMID RUMOURS OF DEATH

The Gbenemene of Bua Bori Kingdom, Solomon Ndigbara, has urged Ogoni people to embrace peace, unity and political tolerance following rumours surrounding his death and political position. He said no individual can determine the political direction of Ogoni land and warned against misinformation capable of causing unrest. The monarch expressed willingness to work with relevant

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CONSUMER GROUP ACCUSES ILLEGAL TASKFORCES OF EXTORTION IN RIVERS MARKETS

A consumer rights group has urged the Rivers State Government to clamp down on illegal taskforces allegedly extorting traders under the guise of enforcing sanitation policies. The Consumers Satisfaction and Safety Initiative says some individuals still harass traders and demand money despite the cancellation of the Thursday sanitation exercise. The group said traders are often

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Woman Seeks Justice After Learner Driver Kills Three Children in Port Harcourt

A woman identified as Amarachi Promise Esomonu is seeking justice five days after a learner driver allegedly killed her three children in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred in the Ogbunabali area when a man was reportedly teaching his girlfriend how to drive. The learner driver allegedly lost control and rammed into the woman’s residence, killing

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