Author: nationalpoint

~ Commiserates With Rivers People Over Tanker Inferno The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said that discussions are advancing among the 36 State governors and strategic federal agencies in the oil and gas industry over the adoption of safer methods of transportation of petroleum products across the country. Chairman of the forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, gave the hint on Sunday in Government House, Port Harcourt, when he visited to commiserate with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people and Government of Rivers State over the Friday night’s tanker inferno which claimed the lives of five persons and razed over 120 vehicles on…

Worried over the incessant cases of pollution and the accompanying negative impact on communities in the Niger Delta, a rights advocate group, PILEX Center has embarked on a health, social and environmental impact of unchecked pollution in three communities in Rivers State. According to the coordinator of the center, Courage Nsirimovu Esq., the outcome of the investigation will serve as a “veritable tool for advocacy and litigations where necessary in view of securing justice for impacted communities and setting a new standard for future engagement” Giving rationale for the exercise, he stated: “For over 70 years, SHELL, TOTAL AGIP…

We are, by now, well aware of the loss of life, the destruction of the Urhobo community of Okuama, in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, and the resulting distress visited on the inhabitants of the area.  Now dispossessed of their lands and property, and deprived of the usual and ordinary items which aid functioning human lives, they are forced to ask why, and what follows next? They are yet to receive credible and verifiable responses to these logical and seemingly straightforward questions, as are the rest of their fellow citizens. Expectedly, to fill the vacuum, “answers” and “explanations”…

DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE LABORATORY TESTS AND INQUIRY INTO THE SUITABILITY OF THE ERISCO NAGIKO TOMATO MIX FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND VERIFICATION OF THE CLAIM OF CHIOMA OKOLI. We, ADVOCACY FOR CHANGE AND SOCIAL VALUES NETWORK (Inc.), have noted with dismay the concerted efforts by Ericso Group, working with Agents of the Nigerian Government to silence Consumers in the Country, an act which every right thinking consumer in Nigeria must challenge. We need to make it clear that we condemn every act of intentional and malicious defamation of any trade or brand. Much as we are not in a…

The continuous production of #fossilfuels results in various environmental and health issues. Air pollution leads to respiratory diseases, heart problems, lung cancer, dementia, and even premature death. Moreover, the extraction process often involves hazardous chemicals, which can contaminate water sources and harm human health. Thus, it is crucial to promote cleaner energy sources and ensure responsible practices in fossil fuel production to protect public health. On World Health Day, let us come together to celebrate the importance of our well-being and the well-being of those around us. This day serves as a reminder to prioritize our health, both physical and…

Stakeholders and civil society organisations have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to do more for women and engage more women in political leadership. The call was made at a media dialogue organised by Women Radio 91.7 FM on Saturday April 6, 2024 in commemoration of the two years landmark judgement on 35 per cent Affirmative Action. Amina Agbaje, national president of FIDA, lamented that the Tinubu-led administration appointed less women as ministers, adding that if women were considered good enough to vote and campaign during elections, they should be considered good enough to be appointed into various political positions.…

My attention has been drawn to the recent news about my marriage and name being ascribed to another, and my response is simple. I want to make it absolutely clear that I am legally married under the Act to His Eminence, King Alfred Papapereye Diete-Spiff, CFR. Therefore, any individual who falsely claims to be married to my husband should be aware that such a marriage is not only non-existent but also illegal, criminal, and void ab initio. Secondly, impersonation is a criminal offense that is severely punishable under the laws of Nigeria. Consequently, any individual impersonating me should be ready…

At about 6pm on Saturday, 23rd March, 2024, I got a telephone call from someone who identified himself as the commanding officer Nigerian Army, Division in Port Harcourt. He said that a tracker of the Nigerian Army, had tracked one Mr. Vote, the community chairman of Okuoma Community, whom the Army was looking for in respect of the killings of the 17 men of the Nigerian Army, to a house in Ughelli; and that the military men had broken into the house, ransacked it, before they were informed that the house belongs to me, that he was very sorry and…

February 21 every year is celebrated as the International Day for Mother Tongue. It is a day set aside to create global sensitization on indigenous languages in a bid to bridge the gap on language discrimination. This year, the celebration focused on education with the theme, ‘Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning’. According to the United Nations, presently, 40 per cent of global population lacks access to education in their native languages. And the figure is over 90 per cent in some regions. In Nigeria, one can point to places or regions where native languages are…

As the Nigerian economy continues to nosedive throwing citizens into unprecedented hardship and poverty, concerned citizens are proffering solutions on how to get the country out of its present quagmire but the insensitive don’t seem to see reason for change. It took the general overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church to point the way to his kindred in the Lord’s vineyard. Pastor William Kumuyi at a recent church event announced that it is time to halt the massive focus on building church auditoriums and address the crippling hunger that is ravaging the populace. He urged the church to channel…