ENERGY
Last week, youth leaders of several ethnic groups in Nigeria converged on Abuja to pressure the authorities to take appropriate action against Shell Petroleum Development Company over alleged underhand dealings in the course of carrying out their operations in Nigeria. Emmanuel Addeh writes that it was one of the few instances that the country’s youth leaders appeared to have spoken with one voice on such a matter of national importance
The placard-wielding, tough-talking horde of youths, stormed the seat of power last Tuesday had one mission in mind: compensation for the aggrieved and sanctions for the alleged culprits.
Oil Pollution: UK Supreme Court Upholds Niger Delta Communities’ Case Against Shell Company
The court stated that the appeal was allowed, which means that the case was legal and could be resolved by a competent High Court.
by Saharareporters, New York
Mar 07, 2021
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Parliament Square in London has upheld the appeal of Okpabi and others, representatives of the Niger Delta communities in Nigeria, against the Royal Dutch Shell PLC over oil pollution and spillage in the region.
The court stated that the appeal was allowed, which means that the case was legal and could be resolved by a competent High Court.
Senior Police, Army and Naval Officers allegedly bribe their way to be posted to Ugbokodo community, one of the largest oil host areas in De.
Senior Police, Army and Naval Officers allegedly bribe their way to be posted to Ugbokodo community, one of the largest oil host areas in Delta State, South-South, Nigeria.
The allegation is according to members of Ugbokodo community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.
A petition dated 4th March 2021, addressed to the Chairman, House Committee on Public Petitions, a copy of which was obtained by newsmen in Abuja, revealed that oil bunkering and racketeering thrive among security agents and multinational oil workers.
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