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Ogoni People Resolve To End Conflicts Of Over Three Decades

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9 months ago

December 5, 2024

The Ogoni people of Rivers State have resolved to permanently end conflicts of over three decades of conflicts with the government and Shell over oil production and underdevelopment.

This follows resolutions taken at an Ogoni congress held recently under the aegis of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP).

In a statement e-signed by Alex Akori, Secretary-General,
MOSOP, and made available to INFO DAILY, the Ogoni people were said to pledged commitment to support the leadership of MOSOP to achieve these goals.

Addressing the Congress, President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke, while noting that it’s time to permanently solve the Ogoni problem, urged the Ogoni people to stand up to defeat both internal and external repression.

Nuke regretted Ogoni’s inability to address its critical challenges of underdevelopment since the struggle was launched 34 years ago.

According to him, “We launched the struggle in 1990. We are thirty four years into it and the problem was that we were protesting underdevelopment. For thirty four years, we have been unable to address this problem.”

He expressed dismay over the growing number of splinter groups in Ogoni, attributing it to the commercialization of the struggle which he said had been “very costly in lives and assets invested and lost in the process.”

“The reason you see all these splinter groups is that we have left the primary goal of the struggle and have started chasing money and our pockets” he said.

He urged the Ogoni people to be ready and committed to resolve the problem permanently, noting that Tinubu, being a listening president, provides a rare opportunity to permanently resolve the Ogoni problems.

“While I am not speaking for the government, I want you to know that the current president is a listening president and offers an opportunity to resolve the problem. Let us take the advantage” He said.

Also speaking, former deputy president of MOSOP, Chief Fortune Okwa Chujor, urged the Ogoni people to support the development initiatives of Nsuke describing him as a non-commercial and non-political president of MOSOP.

A former president of the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and an elder of MOSOP, Chief Emmanuel Nkala canvassed for unity amongst Ogonis urging the people to give the MSP development initiative a chance.

Ogoni youth president, Theophilus Mbagha Esq, in his contributions urged the Nigeria authorities to dialogue with the Ogoni people to resolve the Ogoni problem.

Spokesperson for the Federation of Ogoni Women’s Association (FOWA) Lady Immaculate Kpopie assured the Congress of the support of the Ogoni women for the development drive led by Nsuke.

Congress then resolved and mandated the MOSOP President Fegalo Nsuke to initiate and conclude discussions on the issue and to win a fair share of Ogoni Ogoni resources which will be committed to Ogoni development.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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13 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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13 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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13 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.