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Nigerian Residents Sue Shell for $10 Billion Over Pollution

2/10/2025

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Ogale residents in Rivers State, Nigeria, have sued Shell Petroleum in London over oil pollution.
They seek $10 billion and £2 billion for farmland damage and health problems, including kidney failure.
Environmental Rights Action calls on the Nigerian government to mandate Shell's remediation efforts before divestment.
Shell acknowledges responsibility for the spills, attributing them to equipment failure.

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Ogale residents in Rivers State, Nigeria, have sued Shell Petroleum in London over oil pollution.
They seek $10 billion and £2 billion for farmland damage and health problems, including kidney failure.
Environmental Rights Action calls on the Nigerian government to mandate Shell's remediation efforts before divestment.
Shell acknowledges responsibility for the spills, attributing them to equipment failure.