Author: nationalpoint

The board, management and staff of Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development, CEHRD CONGRATULATE Prof Nenibarini Zabbey, the Ogoni born researcher, environmentalist and the Coordinator of CEHRD, on his recent appointment as the Project Coordinator of HYPREP. We also commend the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, for finding our Coordinator worthy to be entrusted with the onerous task of coordinating the HYPREP. The appointment of Prof Zabbey is well deserved and commendable. It amounts to placing a round peg in a round hole. We are overwhelmed by joy as we consider the appointment a big win for the environmental…

There is a popular aphorism which states that uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. And so there is so much expectations on the governments that will be taking over the reins of power come May 29, 2023 both at the federal and state levels. The Niger Delta more than any other geopolitical region in Nigeria deserves great attention because of its enormous contribution to the economic well-being and unity of the nation. An objective analysis of the peaceful situation in oil-rich region will return a verdict of an uneasy calm that has traversed the oil rich but highly…

Citing his concern to place the interest of Rivers State above his personal ambition, Senator Magnus Abe governorship candidate of the social democratic Party, SDP has announce the withdrawal of his suit at the Tribunal against the March 18, 2023 victory handed to Siminalayi Fubara of the People’s Democratic Party . Abe declared as reason for stepping aside, the interest of Rivers State, ‘The interest of our State has always been and will remain paramount to me. We cannot at any stage of our politics, put our own interest above the interest of those who have sacrificed so much to…

The chairman of Emohua local government area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Security Agencies of aiding oil theft and illegal oil bunkering activities in the local government area, describing the collaboration between the officials of IOCs and security operatives as a delibrate attempt to sabotage the fight against illegal oil bunkering activities otherwise refered to as Kpofire in the area. The council chairman made the accusation when he visited the scene of a fire outbreak occasioned by illegal oil bunkering activities in Rumuekpe community, Emohua LGA on Friday. The fire outbreak which claimed the lives…

Tonye Cole has deflated trending stories borne on social media, which allege that that he is willing to abandon his suit at the tribunal challenging the outcome of the 2023 governorship election, for a Ministerial position offer. Cole, candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Rivers and the party are challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declaration of Sir Siminalayi Fubara, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party as the winner of the election, which was seriously marred by violence and disenfranchisement of voters. Violent acts including the killing of 10 persons,…

As the days to his Imperial rule over oil rich Rivers State, swiftly draw to a close, Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike is in frenzied moves to secure his future, post May 29, 2023. The desperation with which he has set about this, appears to have prepared the grounds for a major confrontation between the Rivers governor known for his coarse ways, and the interest of a Rivers son, chieftain of the All Progressives Party and Boss of Belema Oil, Engr. Tein Jackrich. Very dependable sources inform National Point that the brilliant, genteel, focused oil mogul Jackrich, who is one…

Two persons lost their lives recently, when a vehicle ran into Ikpoba River, Benin City, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The tragic incident took place in the night on April 2, National Point gathered. A close source who preferred anonymity said the vehicle was heading from the Ring Road axis of the city and was at top speed when the accident happened. According to the source The source explained that the driver lost control and hit the pavement before plunging into the river. The accident led to a heavy traffic jam in the area as passengers…

President Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof. Nanibarini Zabbey as the new Project Coordinator of HYPREP. The appointment takes immediate effect.  Prof Nanibarini Zabbey is a foremost and renowned Ogoni expert on hydrobiology and has extensive experience and background on remediation related activities with bias in bio-monitoring and restoration ecology. Until his appointment, he was a senior lecturer at the Department of Fisheries Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt. He is the first African recipient of the Association of the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) 2022 Ruth Patrick Award for research and engagement with a critical impact…

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has postponed the Local Government Elections earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 6, 2023 to Saturday, September 2, 2023.  A statement released on Tuesday by the administrative secretary, EDSIEC, Sunday A. Osayande, stated, “This is to inform the general public that the Local Government Council Elections earlier fixed for Saturday 6th May 2023 will be held on Saturday 2nd September, 2023”. The shift in date has readjusted activities timelines. “The consequential effect on the scheduled activities are as follows: Thursday 1st June 2023, end of parties primaries; Friday 2nd June 2023 to…

KebetKache Women Development and Resource Centre organized the Earth Day and Women Health Tribunal on Monday, 24 April 2023 at Visa Karena Hotel in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is ‘Invest in the Planet!’  KebetKache celebration aimed to spotlight the destruction of the earth by over seven decades of fossil fuel extraction in Nigeria and the implications for women and their health. The Women’s Health Tribunal is a space to share experiences on environment, pollution, and women’s health  The conference brought together women from communities in the Niger Delta, representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations, Community…