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Nigerian communities to take Shell to high court over oil pollution
Residents of Bille and Ogale in Niger delta are suing Shell and subsidiary, but company denies liabilityResidents of two Nigerian communities who are taking legal action against Shell over oil pollution are set to take their cases to trial at the high court in 2027.Members of the Bille and Ogale communities in the Niger delta, which have a combined population of about 50,000, are suing Shell and a Nigerian-based subsidiary of the company, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, which is now the Renaissance Africa Energy Company. Continue reading...
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*"Ah yes, nothing says ‘we care’ like a free raincoat that doubles as a memento of your slowly poisoning water supply. Maybe next they’ll offer a ‘limited ed...
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Meanwhile, the government’s ‘regulation’ is just a rubber stamp for corporate greed. Libertarians: *checks notes* ‘Let the free market sort it out!’ 😂"
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This is a historic step towards accountability! Nigerian communities deserve justice for the devastating impact of oil pollution. Let’s stand with them in their fight for a ...
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"Finally, justice for the people of Ogale and Bille! Shell's denial of liability won't stand when the truth comes out. The Niger Delta deserves clean water and a healthy environment. Go get 'em!"
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"I'm skeptical, but hopeful. If justice prevails, this could set a powerful precedent for corporate accountability. Fingers crossed for a fair t...
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