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As debate on the on-going UNEP Clean-Up in Ogoni continues, a group comprising of Ogoni women leaders from oil pollution impacted communities and some civil society representatives have called for the enactment of the HYPREP Act to safeguard the future of the clean-up from being truncated before the process is completed.The demand is part of the outcomes of recommendations for successful clean-up of Ogoni land by participants at a training on Key Performance Indicators  for Success, KPIS on the Ogoni Clean-Up organized by Kebetkache on Monday, October 28, 2019 in Port Harcourt.The group noted that the Ogoni Clean-Up exercise will…

Some coastal communities in Akwa Ibom have become trapped as the Atlantic Ocean continues to surge in response to rise in water volume.An SOS sent to this medium by a concerned citizen Evangelist Glory Alexander alerted that the ocean surge is flooding communities in Ibeno Local Government Area. Some of the seriously affected communities in Ibeno which need urgent intervention are, Akata, Iwoukpoul Opolum, Itag-Abasi and Ntafre.The people’s misery has further been compounded by the fact that the flood has cut them off from neighbouring communities, thus denying them access to supply of needed stuff for their existence even as…

By Clifford SolomonA delegation of the human rights community recently thrown into mourning with the death September 21, of Comrade Patrick Naagbaton, paid a condolence visit to the family in his Port Harcourt resident Saturday.Speaking on behalf of the group, representing activists within and outside the country on the death which came as a surprise and rude shock to all, Comrade Celestine Akpobari, coordinator Ogoni Solidarity Forum, OSF, said the late Patrick Naagbanton lived for the people and was trusted because of the way he lived his life.He said, “When the human right community got wind of the accident people…

To help stem the wave of youth engagement in negative activities like restiveness, crimes, kidnapping, cultism, cyber fraud, violence, among others, arising mainly from idleness and unemployment, a non-governmental organization, Youth Advancement Scheme recently organized the third edition of The Nigeria Youth Talent Hunt (Ambassador for Humanity Award).The event was hosted on October 1, 2019, Nigeria’s 59th Independence Day Anniversary.According to the organizer and initiator of the talent hunt, Mrs Mercy Elemchukwu, the hunt is an annual event aimed at helping youths discover their gifts and curbing youth challenges like engagement in cultism, robbery, violence, kidnapping, cyber-crimes and other vices.The…

Former Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi inked a five-year deal with Everton on transfer deadline day, a move which has left WilfriedZaha devastated after his deadline-day hopes of leaving Crystal Palace to join the Toffees were dashed.Everton made several bids for the Eagles’ star forward the last of which was reported to be a £55 million cash deal plus striker CenkTosun but Palace refused to sanction the move, even after the Ivorian submitted a transfer request.Everton swiftly moved for Alex Iwobi instead with an improved bid of £35million landing the Goodison Park landlords the Nigeria playmaker.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has disclosed that the technical crew are keeping a close tab on Queens Park Rangers (QPR) midfielder, EbereEze and will soon extend an invitation to him to the Super Eagles.Eze, who has been the cynosure of all eyes in England Championship due to his sublime skills and pace for his club in recent games, was at his best in QPR’s 2-2 draw against Reading last weekend.There are growing fears that the NFF may lose the England youth international to the Three Lions of England just like Chelsea duo of Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori if…

Morgan Schneiderlin scored one goal for Manchester United before moving on to Everton in January 2017Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin says he jumped out of the Manchester United “boat” too quickly.Schneiderlin played 47 times for United after joining from Southampton for £25m in 2015.He left Old Trafford 18 months later after failing to impress new manager Jose Mourinho, who replaced Louis van Gaal in the summer of 2016.Schneiderlin says he does not regret joining Everton but on reflection feels he was too hasty in quitting United.“I wanted to do more and I had the capacity to do more,” he told BBC…

Oleksandr Zinchenko has featured in seven of Manchester City’s nine Premier League matches this seasonManchester City duo Oleksandr Zinchenko and Rodri are set to miss up to six weeks with injuries.Left-back Zinchenko has had surgery on a knee problem and midfielder Rodri – who has been deputising at centre-back – has suffered a hamstring injury.Both players look set to miss a trip to title rivals Liverpool on 10 November, and the visits of Aston Villa and Southampton.“I’m a little bit concerned,” manager Pep Guardiola said.“In a few positions we don’t have enough players,” he added.But Guardiola does not expect to…

Andy Murray said he would reassess his goals after a “surprise” win at the European Open, and joked that he needed to get back on tour to stop his family growing too large.The Scot, 32, had hip surgery in January and won his first title in two years in Antwerp on Sunday.He is now likely to take a break until next month’s Davis Cup finals while he waits for the birth of his third child.“I need to now start talking more about my future,” he said.“I am certainly a lot more optimistic.”The three-time Grand Slam champion beat Stan Wawrinka 3-6 6-4 6-4…

Rodwell has been capped three times by EnglandFormer England midfielder Jack Rodwell is in Italy over a potential move to Serie A side Roma.No deal has been agreed but there is interest in the 28-year-old, who is a free agent after leaving Championship side Blackburn Rovers in the summer.His move to Blackburn came after the cancellation of his £43,000-a-week contract by Sunderland following their relegation to League One in June 2018.Rodwell had joined Sunderland for £10m in August 2014 from Manchester City.Capped three times by England, he signed for City from boyhood club Everton for a reported £15m in August…