Year: 2024

CAPPA, HOMEF condemn planned exit of Shell without cleanup… reject divesting by shell

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Mandy Park Civil society organizations, specifically, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) have condemned the latest move by oil giant, Shell to exit the country and at the same time planning to divest its operation without cleaning up the Niger Delta environment and paying relevant compensations. The groups said they would stop at nothing to ensure that Shell and other oil companies including Chevron are made to pay for all the environmental damages done to the oil communities as well as health…

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It’s wrong to deny diaspora Nigerians right to vote–Dr. Anthony Ubani… urges stakeholders to raise voice in advocacy

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.Mandy Park Executive Director, FixPolitics, Dr Anthony Ubani has said that denying Nigerians living outside the country the right to vote and have a say in the governance of their country is inconsistent with democratic ethos and universal trends in the global community of nations. He charged Nigerians to raise their voices in advocacy, as majority of African countries have already instituted Diaspora voting. Ubani was speaking at a media chat with select journalists in Lagos on Sunday, calling on all stakeholders – civil society organizations, lawmakers, politicians, political parties…

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Niger Delta Youths Counsel Wike, Fubara To Embrace Peace

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Mandy Park Politicians in Rivers State were enjoined to “sheathe their swords” and avert escalation of the ongoing political crisis in state. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and leaders of the youths in the Niger Delta region, made this call on Friday in a jointly signed communique issued after a one-day peace and security summit organised by the group, aimed at uniting all youths in the Niger Delta region. The summit was organised on to commemorate the 56th year remembrance of late Major Adaka Boro, usually celebrated by the ijaw…

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Prince Bola Afonja is dead

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A former Nigerian Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Bola Afonja, has died Afonja served under the interim administration of the late Chief ERnest Shonekan. Afonja, NPO Reports learnt died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan the Oyo state capital. at the age of 82. He was said to have been involved in a lone accident in Ilora, a part of Oyo state and from there was rushed to the UCH.Afonja who is the chairman of integrated Dimensional System, IDS, and others company died Sunday night at the University College Hospital,…

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GOV OTTI COMMISERATES WITH ARMY OVER DEATH OF SOLDIER IN ABA, URGES RESIDENTS TO REMAIN CALM

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Mandy Park The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has been made aware of an incident that occurred at the Milverton area of Aba, on Friday evening, involving men of the Nigeria Army and some criminal elements. The incident, according to the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Homeland Security, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, left a soldier dead and another wounded, and currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The Governor wishes to commiserate with the Nigeria Army over this unfortunate occurrence and commends the officers and…

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Nigeria’s First GreyDots AI Solution debuts…Scheduled for launch 5th June

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Mandy Park An exciting ground-breaking development in Nigerian technology feat is set to take the stage as GreyDots AI announces the launch of the first-ever AI solution developed entirely in and for Nigeria. This innovative AI is not just a product, it’s a promise of transformation, designed to address local needs with global technology standards. “The introduction of this AI marks a significant milestone in our nation’s technological evolution,” said CEO/Co-founder, Arnold Agure-Dam, of GreyDots A.I. “It’s crafted to revolutionise industries, enhance daily living and position Nigeria as a hub…

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CAPPA Cautions FG on adverse impacts of Lithium mining to environment, livelihood

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Mandy Park The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has cautioned the federal government to approach its pursuit of industrial-scale lithium mining with a deep sense of environmental accountability and the protection of local livelihoods. The nonprofit organisation’s advice comes in the wake of the Nigerian government’s commissioning of its first and largest lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State. During a recent meeting with Chinese investors who built the plant, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was quoted as commending their efforts and investments and urging them to take advantage of…

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CHSR raises alarm over poor execution of dredging, water transportation projects in Lagos State

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Mandy Park Rights group, Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) has raised alarm over the poor execution of dredging and water transportation projects in Lagos State. This is as the group called on Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to immediately take appraisal of the on-going projects, so as to correct anomalies. CHSR said the call has become necessary as the hope of waterways transportation for improved accessibility and movements across the state may not materialise soonest in spite of promises by the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu to deliver on…

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Gov Otti pays condolence visit to late Ogbonnaya Onu’s family in Abuja

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Mandy Park Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of the State, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu. Onu, the first civilian governor of Abia State (January 1992 – November 1993), and erstwhile Minister of Science and Technology, died on April 11, 2024, at a hospital in Abuja. A press statement by Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor noted that the governor had immediately after the death was announced commiserated with the family through a statement issued by…

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