Dangote Refinery will Curb Fuel Importation by NNPCL_ PENGASSAN

Dangote Refinery will Curb Fuel Importation by NNPCL_ PENGASSAN

Abuja______ The coming onstream of Dangote Refinery in the coming days will cut importation of petroleum products by NNPC Limited and the evils of petrol subsidy.

The president, Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Festus Osifo, stated this on Thursday, at the 7th Triennial National Delegates’ Conference in Abuja.

He said with the refinery, there will be an impact on the fuel supply dynamics.

“We welcome the bold move by operators of Dangote Refinery coming on stream soon and hope that its addition will enhance local production, reduce products importation as well as end the era of uncertainties in petroleum products pricing and evils of subsidy payment,” he said.

While he commended NNPC Ltd for the rehabilitation of the refineries, especially the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, the PENGASSAN head revealed that South Korean Daewoo (the contractor) has not mobilised to Kaduna Refinery despite signing the contract early this year.

“Kaduna is yet to start and we are pushing to ensure they are completed on time,” he said, as he partly blamed the delay on the insecurity and kidnapping in Kaduna.

On tackling the lingering energy crisis, PENGASSAN tasked the incoming government on hastening the completion of the refineries’ rehabilitation.

“The incoming government must do all within its reach to see to the conclusion of the current rehabilitation effort and initiatives that are currently in place so that our nation’s refinery will come up in no distant time,” Osifo said.

He also said after nine months of battling crude oil theft along with protests by oil workers, production has moved up by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd).

Highlighting the steps PENGASSAN took, Osifo said: “Key among these was the nationwide protests against crude oil theft and presentations at the National Assembly.

These efforts had started yielding fruits as our crude oil production level which was less than a million bpd in August 2022 had risen to more than 1.5mbpd today.”

Tantita Security Nabs Crude Oil Theft with Laden Barge at Opete in Delta

Tantita Security Nabs Crude Oil Theft with Laden Barge at Opete in Delta

.....Secures crew’s arrest for security agencies

Francis Tayor

Warri ____ lnformation reaching our news desk has it that Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited which is a private security contractor engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) belonging to Tompolo has once again intercepted a barge laden with suspected stolen crude oil in Delta waters.

According to our source, the security operatives of the company intercepted 1,000 metric ton capacity barge and two storage tanks of about 45, 000 litres capacity with consignments of suspected stolen crude oil at Opete Community in Udu Local Government Area of the State.

It was further gathered that the barge has been set ablaze on Saturday, while the suspects involved in the illegality were arrested and handed over to security agencies, a eyewitness reported.

It was not clear who the true owners of the vessel are, at the time of filing this report.

However, more details shall be disclosed to the public in our subsequent publications as event unfolds.

The five Justices of Appeal Court to decide fate of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi at ongoing tribunal

The five Justices of Appeal Court to decide fate of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi at ongoing tribunal

As the hearings of presidential election petitions started on Monday, DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE examines the profiles of five justices who are members of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal

The Presidential Election Petition Court on Monday began hearing the election petitions filed by five candidates in the last presidential poll. The candidates are challenging the victory of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The five-man panel will hear the petitions and dispense justice accordingly. Meet the five Court of Appeal justices that will determine the outcome of the petitions.

 Justice Tsammani:

Haruna Tsammani, 64 was appointed a Justice of the appeal court in 2010. He was called to the bar after attending the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1983. He was appointed a high court judge in Bauchi State on September 17, 1998.

Tsammani is not new to electoral tribunal sittings. In December 2015, he was a part of the five-man panel of the appeal court which dismissed an appeal instituted by a former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja against the election of the late former governor, Abiola Ajimobi.

Similarly, in 2019, Tsammani wrote the lead judgment for an election petition submitted by Ajimobi who contested the decision of the 2019 Election Petition Tribunal, which on November 19 of that same year confirmed Kola Balogun of the Peoples Democratic Party as the winner of the senatorial election for Oyo State. Ajimobi’s petition was rejected by Tsammani, who in the lead judgment noted that the petition lacked merit.

He served as the chairman of the three-man panel that granted Obi and Atiku’s applications to serve Tinubu their petitions by substituted means. He also presided over the Value Added Tax case between the Rivers State Government and the Federal Government. He is ranked 12th on the seniority list of the Court of Appeal.

Justice Adah

Justice Stephen Jonah Adah- The 66-year-old justice from the Asaba Division of the Court of Appeal graduated from the Nigerian Law School in 1982. He hails from Kogi State. He was appointed as a judge of the Federal High Court on November 12, 1998. 

One of his landmark judgments was delivered in an appeal filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in 2020 against a trial court’s decision which partially upheld the no-case submission filed by former President Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin, Robert Azibaola.

Adah led the panel that affirmed Enugu State’s Ifeanyi Ubah as a senator after he was sacked over alleged certificate forgery. He also led the panel that affirmed Valentine Ozigbo as the PDP governorship candidate for the Anambra governorship election in 2022. He is ranked 22nd on the seniority list of the Court of Appeal.

Justice Bolaji-Yusuf

Justice Misitura Bolaji-Yusuf – The only female justice in the tribunal was born on August 7, 1959. She hails from Oyo State where she started her education at Oranyan Grammar School between 1972 and 1973 before proceeding to the Breman Asikuma Secondary School, Central Region, Ghana between 1973 and 1976. She attended the Obafemi Awolowo University between 1979 and 1983 and also attended the Nigerian Law School from 1983 to 1984.

Bolaji-Yusuf was appointed as a justice in the Oyo State high court on January 30, 1997 where she delivered major judgments. She was appointed to the Court of Appeal on March 24, 2014.

One of her lead judgments was delivered during the hearing of an N5.6bn pension scam in Oyo State. The case involved the EFCC and 12 other persons in the Oyo State civil service.

She was on the panel that affirmed that the candidates of the Godwin Obaseki-faction were the authentic candidates to participate in Edo State in the 2023 elections. She is ranked 31st on the seniority list of the Court of Appeal.

Justice Ugo

Justice Boloukuoromo Moses Ugo- The Bayelsa-State-born justice is from Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state. Born in 1965, Ugo began his education at the State school, Igbedi in Bayelsa State from 1972 to 1978. He proceeded to the Government Secondary School, Asoama, Sabagreia in Bayelsa State from 1977 to 1982. He attended the University of Calabar where he studied law from 1985 to 1989. He attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1990.

Justice Ugo was appointed as a justice of the high court of Bayelsa State in March 2006. He became an appellate court justice in March 2014. He is ranked 44th on the seniority list of the Court of Appeal.

Justice Bello

Justice Mohammed Abba Bello- The 62-year-old jurist from Kano State attended the Nigerian Law School in 1985. In 2010, he was appointed to the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. He presided over the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Tribunal in 2019. David Ombugadu, the PDP candidate for governor in the general election of 2019, had filed a suit against INEC and Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressive Congress.

However, Justice Mohammed rejected the petition on the grounds that it lacked merit, noting that the petitioner’s claims of excessive voting and electoral violence could not be supported. He is ranked 71st on the seniority list of the Court of Appeal.

Appoint More Youths in Your Govt, NDYC Tells Tinubu, Warn Against Distractors

Appoint More Youths in Your Govt, NDYC Tells Tinubu, Warn Against Distractors

Warri ____ A leading group operating under the auspices of Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) on Thursday called on Bola Tinubu, President Elect, Federal Republic of Nigeria to concentrate more of his appointment on Youths of the country. 

In a statement jointly signed by the duo of Amb. Comr. Bene Youkore Mamamu, popularly known as young chief as President, Niger Delta Youth Council and Comr. Onitsha Ebikeme Shadrach,  Secretary of NDYC, earlier today in Warri.

The duo of Mamamu and Ebikeme had maintained that when inaugurated as President of Nigeria come May 29th 2023, Tinubu must adequately appoint Nigerian Youths to man juicy offices in his Government. 

They maintained that such move should be the best thing to do as the strength of the country lies in the youths. 

Nevertheless, speaking further, Bene and Shadrach had warned against anyone or group of people that will ever think of disrupting the May 29th Presidential inauguration, stressing that everyone should come out to embrace Tinubu as the President of Nigeria come May 29th 2023.

In their words "As a youth organisation in Niger Delta, we are calling on the President Elect, Bola Tinubu to consider appointing more youths into his Government starting from May 29th 2023.

"This should be so because the youths cannot continue to take the back seat after delivering before, during and after elections. 

"It is no longer a news that youths of the country occupies a major part of the country's population hence giving them a sense of belonging in the Government will make sense. We are really hoping for the best in this Government. " NDYC asserted. 

Meanwhile, the Niger Delta Youth Council had tasked President Elect, Bola Tinubu to live up to his campaign promises, adding that Nigerians need a working Government that will allay the fears of the common man.

They continued that after inauguration, Tinubu should prioritise the rapid development of the Niger Delta region.

The Rise of Controversial Singer Habeeb Olalomi aka Portable

The Rise of Controversial Singer Habeeb Olalomi aka Portable

Habeeb Olalomi oyegbile popularly known as Portable or Dr Zeh is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. 

He was born 12 March 1994 (age 29)

Ijesha, Osun State, Nigeria. 

Portable stumbled on fame by chance when a blogger, Don Blue, used ‘Zazu Zeh’ as a soundtrack on a post which eventually piqued the famous Nigerian singer Olamide’s interest.

Speaking in an interview with BoomPlay, on how he met Olamide, Portable said, “I met Don Blue, an online blogger. I have never seen him physically. He reposted my song, and I showed him gratitude 

“Shortly after, Don Blue called me and told me that Baddo wanted to meet me, so I rushed to Lekki to meet Baddo,” he said.

Portable, however, became a household name after he featured Nigerian dancer Poco Lee and Olamide on his street anthem, ‘Zazu Zeh’.

 During his early stage of fame, he became well known for calling out his business partners on social media for scamming him on business deals such as artist management and also on his Instagram handle where he mostly does all his controversial activities. 

The singer had a Feud with dancer Poco Lee who he accused of cheating him off $2600 

Portable also sacked  his manager, DJ and show promoter

In a surprise move, the Zah Zuh coroner had sacked his crew members, including his manager, disc jockey and show promoter.

He said they put up an attitude whenever new people want to “mingle” with him.

Speaking further, Portable accused his crew members of always holding him back from meeting new people. 

His Controversial nature caused a Canadian-based Nigerian MC, Morris, to drop him from a show. 

The MC complained that Portable had sacked two managers in less than a year, and he would no longer have him perform in his show.

He went further to say that he has written to immigration to deny his visa application.

Portable also made headlines for his series of fights with some fans.

He allegedly got into a nasty fight with some Benin fans at a show in Edo State.

Hours after the fight, Portable almost got into another fight with a DJ in a club. The singer got infuriated and irritated with how the DJ handled his song.

Shortly after that show, Portable was seen in a live recorded video challenging some police officers who attempted to arrest him.

Portable, was arrested by the Ogun State Police Command following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum given to him to turn himself in for refusing to honour police invitation over alleged assault.

In the early hours of Monday, April 3, 2023, Portable was charged in the Ifo high court in Ogun state.

He was nominated at the 

2022 Headies Award for The Headies Best Street Artist Nominated and 

The Headies Rookie of the Year. 

The controversial Singer has also released series of very controversial songs. 

Kuku Do Ritual · 2023

Expensive OG · 2022

Oro Aje · 2022

Papangolo · 2022.

Am Not a Prisoner · 2023

Ika of Africa · 2022

Money Before You Love · 2022

Zazuu (Zee!) · 2022

The Man Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, MD NDDC, his Birth, Education, Political Career

The Man Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, MD NDDC, his Birth, Education, Political Career 

Francis Tayor

Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is a passionate, focused, self-motivated political scientist and administrator knowledgeable in conflict resolution, youth leadership development, personnel management, entrepreneurship, and investment. With over twenty years of crisis management and capacity-building experience gained across diverse areas of human endeavor, he is well-placed to make a difference at the interventionist agency.

Born on August 19, 1975, he is an indigene of Ayakoro in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Dr. Ogbuku started his primary education at Christ the King School, Oromineke, D/Line in Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) in 1987. He proceeded to Government Secondary School, Borokiri, Port Harcourt, where he received the West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1993. While in Government Secondary School, his passion for transforming the Niger Delta began to form.

Hence the young Samuel Ogbuku proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt to study Political and Administrative Studies, graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science. Subsequently, he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology, Industrial Relations, and Personnel Management in 2002, a Master of Science degree in Political and Administrative Studies (Development Studies) in 2013, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Political and Administrative Studies (Development Studies) in 2021.

Dr. Ogbuku has occupied several important leadership/development and management positions in a storied career with many remarkable accomplishments. These include serving as Personal Assistant to the Special Assistant to the Minister of State, Petroleum from 2005 to 2007, as Chief of Staff, Government House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, from May 2007 to January 2012, as well as the Managing Director/CEO of Fulfilled Farms Nigeria Limited, from February 2012 to 2019.

A product of the Niger Delta struggle, a student union activist and former public relations officer of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Central Zone, Dr. Ogbuku, has always shown deep concern about the plight of the Niger Delta region. He has consistently demonstrated a zeal to positively impact the lives of his people, as shown when he served as Chief of Staff under the Chief Timipre Sylva administration in Bayelsa State between 2007 and 2012. As an entrepreneur, he takes investing in agriculture very seriously. There is growing hope that his tenure will bring the necessary investments to improve agriculture and aquaculture in the region in a way that positively impacts the people’s traditional livelihoods.

An ally of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, working with him in many capacities, Dr. Ogbuku often says that his long years of service and tutelage have broadened his experience and deepened his understanding of what it takes to improve the living conditions of the people of the Niger Delta. With his excellent knowledge of the region, he believes that engaging youths in dialogue, valuable activities, and education will go a long way in addressing the challenge of youth restiveness.

Until he was appointed Managing Director/CEO of the NDDC, he served as Senior Special Assistant on Niger Delta Affairs to the Deputy President of the Senate, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege. He is also a Traditional Ruler (Deputy Paramount Ruler) of Ayakoro Town, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. He continues to be a bridge builder across communities in the state and the region.

Dr. Ogbuku looks forward to utilizing his vast intellectual resources to strengthen the Commission so that every employee contributes to making a difference in the Niger Delta. He has also vowed to guide the Board to study the Niger Delta Regional Development Master plan in order to avoid duplication of projects.

IYC Election: Mingo backs Atigbi for VP, demands special chapter for Egbema kingdom in Delta State

IYC Election: Mingo backs Atigbi for VP, demands special chapter for Egbema kingdom in Delta State 

Warri _____ Ahead of the Ijaw Youth council (IYC), worldwide general Election, the Egbema kingdom born young icon, Comrade Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka, National president of Izon Bibi worldwide, aka operation speak Ijaw language, a social cultural organization, that's advocating for Ijaw language must be speak by the Ijaw people all over the world, has endorsed the Former IYC Western Zone Chairman, Comr. Freedom Eojusin Atigbi, who ambition and declared to run for the National deputy President of Ijaw youth council (IYC), worldwide,

According to Mingo, the chairman of the progressive Youth leadership foundation of Niger Delta, (PYLF-ND) Edo state chapter, said:

" He is pleased with the former western zone chairman who is vying for the forthcoming IYC worldwide general Election, as National deputy President, declared on Monday 24th April 2023, at Benin City, Edo state, flag up his consultation movement to the stakeholders and chapters."

Mingo revealed that, Freedom Atigbi has a true sense of belonging in the Ijaw nation, he has an impeccable character, he fought for the survival of Ijaw nation, a critical stakeholders in Niger Delta struggle, a peace advocator in Ijaw Nation, coupled with the peace and security that has pervaded the Ijaw nation for the past years. Whereby restiveness Fulani herdsmen intruding into Ijaw Communities, killing our innocent Ijaw sons and daughters, some of the desperate efforts made by some elements to infiltrate the Ijaw Communities, and he had earlier warned that we shouldn't longer tolerate the laxity from the Ijaw youth council, which the soldiers of the Niger Delta, the defenders of Ijaw Communities, the Frontline sword of Ijaw territory, the Influx of criminal killer herdsmen and kidnappers into our Ijaw Communities and kingdoms, are no longer tolerate, if elect Freedom Atigbi, 

The Egbema Youth leader, Mingo also used this medium to urge IYC worldwide leadership Comrade Timothy Igbifa and 5th mobile parliament to urgently create a special chapter in Egbema Delta state, to Meetup the Egbema kingdom two state affiliation, in the IYC council of tiers, IYC only operate in Edo state chapter of Egbema kingdom, Whereby the Egbema kingdom Warri North local Government Area Delta state are managing gentleman rotational symmetry leadership, by sharing the Edo state, Egbema people are comfortable by sharing with the Edo state chapter as brother, one bloodline, and one kingdom, despite Egbema kingdom is makeup of a Eleven (11), clans, Ajakuram clan the traditional headquarters of Egbema kingdom, Ofunama, Opuama, Ogbudugbudu, Ogbinbiri, Bolou-Jamagie/Abadigbene, Jamagie II, Abere, Gbeoba, Polobubo and Gbolukanga Clans, five clans in Delta state, and six clans in Edo state, the special chapter will enable Egbema youths to represent the council through Delta state,

Egbema kingdom Delta state, has been neglected for the past years in IYC and INC leadership tier, by operating only Egbema kingdom Edo state, Egbema son in Warri North need a special chapter, Egbema clan is in two states, Edo and Delta states, they contesting through Edo state in the council, whereby they suppose contesting freely from the two state of the origin, politically, Egbema Kingdom Delta state has four federal words, present Warri North council chairman, Egbema kingdom born son,

IYC worldwide knows Egbema kingdom politically in two state of origin, since her foundation, whereby leadership of the organization spread across the Nigerian states where the Ijaw people resides. Hence, we are proudly founding member of IYC, the hope of Ijaw Nation, he noting that this is not divide Kingdom but how the IYC operating in council of tiers, 

“Having said that, I make bold to say that the Comrade Freedom Atigbi has total support and endorsement for his National deputy President ambition from Ijaw nation, I am sure of his capacity to deliver and protect the interest of the Ijaw youth council worldwide,

“I have endorsed him on behalf of the Egbema kingdom Comradeship community, hereby plead to all the youths and delegates to give him their maximum support by voting en-mass for him come IYC worldwide general Election, 

“There is no doubt in my mind that he will give the Ijaw Youth worldwide true and quality representation. “With his track record in Ijaw Youth council, and Egbema kingdom youth movement, he has the competence Ijaw nation needs at this point of history. 

Having listened to his manifesto, qualifications presentation and declaration, I convinced that he is prepared for the job, and Ijaw nation, 

“At a time the Council struggle for resources control no longer looking any better, IYC needs an astute weeping comrade to navigate Ijaw nation to a global world map.

“We have such a figure Comrade Chief Chris Ikiyor, Comrade Chief Felix Teduolor, comrade Chief Asari Dokubo, Comrade Chief Kingsley Kuku, comrade late Samson Funpuwei aka Yanyanbo, and many other weeping comrades in the Creek, 

“We use this medium to appeal to our illustrious sons and daughters of Ijaw Nation to support our weeping comrade Freedom Atigbi for the position of National deputy President, we hereby endorsed our kins icon, for the forthcoming IYC worldwide general Election,

Former YPP Assembly Candidate, Tam Resigns from Party in Delta

Former YPP Assembly Candidate, Tam Resigns from Party in Delta

....... lndefinitely suspends all partisan political activities

Warri ______ Former two times House of Assembly Candidate to represent Bomadi Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly under the platforms of AAC in 2019 and YPP in 2023 general elections, Comrade Tam Oburumu has resigned from the party as well as indefinitely suspended all partisan political activities until further notice.

In a statement released over the weekend in Bomadi, the Ogbein-ama born grassroot politician, writer cum activist noted that the decision is taken based on personal ground, stressing that further attempt to come back to the movement shall be communicated to his undying fans and followers via the same medium. 

He however, thanked and appreciated the various political parties that gave him the opportunity to test his popularity over the years, adding that better days ahead in the future.

While appreciating his wife, family, children, fans, followers and supporters, Oburumu stated that the present political situation in the country, especially Bomadi, Burutu and Delta State at large is money bag politics, hence his genuine intention to provide good leadership was not welcomed by the people due to brainwashed by the present corrupt politicians.

According to him, said:"

I am Oburumu Tamaraukepreye popularly known as Tam Oburumu. An author, writer , activist and two times House of assembly candidate to represent Bomadi constituency, under the platforms of AAC in 2019 and YPP in 2023 respectively.

I am suspending partisan political activities which include being member of any political party .

This translates to my personal resignation from any political affiliation including YPP indefinitely.

I thank AAC and YPP for giving me the rare opportunities of  venturing  into politics in 2019 and 2023 respectively. I truly wanted the best for our people .

Subsequently, I am officially suspending all partisan political activities indefinitely.

I am taking this decision due to my own private conviction that the political waters around my constituency and state is of no good future rather than backstabbing, blackmailing and  completely money prompted  by even people of my political party , constituency and state.

People are brainwashed , programmed robots to PDP in Bomadi, Burutu  LGAs and in fact Delta State in general. In such situation, it will be a complete waste of time and resources for persons like me who truly have the genuine mind to change the narrative.

I have also realized that all the political patties in Nigeria are the same with people desperate for power , positions and money . people who do not believe in ideology and cash . People who campaign and vote for the highest bidder . people sell their mandates to richer oppositions . I am too decent and principled to be in such dirty and shameless grounds.

I will henceforth concentrate on my writings, activism and humanitarian activities. 

My family , I mean wife and children have paid untold sacrifices because of my zeal to give good leadership and representation to people who do not even care or appreciate. But I thank God for everything.

Any review of the above decision at any point in time  will always be communicated to my fans and followers. 

I urge everyone to respect this decision as it's constitutionally my right to do this.

Thank you .

Sign

Tam Oburumu

Author/ Activist.

Kagbala Applauds Tantita Security, Urges FG for Legal Backing

Kagbala Applauds Tantita Security, Urges FG for Legal Backing 

The Publisher and CEO of FocalPoint Reports, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala has called on the Federal Government to consider legislative backing for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited besides the funding in order to expand its frontiers not only within the Niger Delta region but across the nation.

Comrade Kagbala who stated this recently, while speaking with newsmen, note that, he was prompted to make this call after embarking on an assessment tour around the Niger Delta creeks in Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers state to ascertain the level of positive environmental input made by the surveillance company as regards implementation of its major goals, geared towards the reduction of illegal local crude oil refining.

To this, he however commended the Federal Government for awarding the pipeline surveillance contract to High Chief Ekpemupolo's company to track down on the massive oil theft in the region, adding that, so far, so well, the Tantita and it's team have done well by involving and engaging the services of the media and stakeholders.

"He furthermore applauded, through his media firm, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Engr. Kestin Pondi for massively employing the services of stakeholders as earlier stated, whom they have empowered across Niger Delta.

According to him, illegal oil refining operations, pipeline vandalism and theft have posed a severe threat and concern in the Niger Delta region due to its hazardous effect on the ecosystem and others inclusive.

"Emissions of dark smoke into the atmosphere as a result of bush burning and gas flaring including other harmful activities that has led to destruction of coastal lines.

"Crude oil fire, pouring its contents into the creeks has compounded our environmental woes, as many kilometers of our coastal areas has been condemned including our farmlands as tidal waves washing it's polluted content along the coast thereby resulting to different forms of ailments".

He posited that, the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita has yielded great results, as pollution and cases of vandalism of oil facilities have reduced to its barest minimum noting that, small scale fish farmers in affected communities are recording progressive gains currently.

"Presently, there are also improved ocean-based commercial activities indicating that, there is an unexpected fast recovery of our damaged environment and ecosystem. These are enough proof that, Tantita Security is not out to ruin the people's businesses but to create a better marine base business through security and preservative approach to the environment.

"It is worthy to note that, Tantita Security outfit had been able to combat and effect necessary decisive measures to achieve it's objectives and gradually restore the bastardized coastal areas and should be applauded for their brevity of daring those who would rather adopt the illegal way at the expense of the people's well-being".

"I strongly advocate and further enjoined the youths, traditional rulers and community leaders to pledge their support and embrace the new opportunities put in place by Tantita Security project".

Just-ln: HINREC Names Timipre Sylva as Hero of ljaw Nation

Just-ln: HINREC Names Timipre Sylva as Hero of ljaw Nation

Yenagoa__ Governorship Candidate of the APC in Bayelsa and former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, H.E Chief Timipre Sylva was on Monday dubbed a Hero of The Ijaw Nation by the Heroes of Ijaw Nation Research Centre. 

The Author of the book Heroes of Ijaw Nation, and Group President HINREC (Heroes of Ijaw Nation Research Centre), Gesikeme Akparakata presented to His Excellency Chief ( Dr) Timipre Sylva the Historic King Frederick William Koko War boat, fortifying him for the political battle ahead. In his words, the prolific author Gesikeme Akparakata described the former minister as 'the future of Bayelsa state and one of the Ijaw Nation's finest politicians...'

'Honestly we need him to save Bayelsa State, we  need him to bring his expertise as former Minister to transform the State from the forest as being described by one of our former Governors' 

The Center commended Sylva for the noble roles he has played over the years in improving and promoting the Ijaw nation, especially in protection of heritage and deepening of the intellectual pool of the Ijaw nation. 

An elated but somewhat emotional Sylva talked about his first run as Governor of Bayelsa State and lectured the center on how he conceptualised the amnesty program, which, ultimately settled restiveness in the Niger Delta region in a screeching stop. 

Sylva declared the passage of the PIA ACT 2021 as the highlight of his time as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources.

The once knotty PIB had defied passage for more than two decades and three presidencies. 

In his acceptance, Sylva thanked the HINREC for the commendable job they have been doing and posited that it was about time Ijaw Heroes were celebrated. 

Sylva extolled some Ijaw leaders of blessed memories whose strides helped shape and preserved the Ijaw nation of today. 

'During my time as governor, Boro Day was a state event, it was celebrated both in London and in Yenagoa, but today our youths go cap in hand seeking for funds for Boro day. That is not fair at all' 

Sylva also mentioned the late Nationalist Ernest Sissei Ikoli who was the pioneer editor of Daily Times and later became a parliamentarian in Lagos. 

'Ijaw nation is blessed with ready examples of virtue for the upcoming generations to follow. We have an enviable pantheon of great men and women in our history and it is time to celebrate and honour them because it is they who have set the pace for us' 

'I thank the HINREC for this honour, this will spur me to do even more and I am certain, as an Ijaw man, I will live up to the trajectories you have graciously set for me'

JULIUS BOKORU 

Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to H.E Chief Timipre Sylva.

IYC Writes OKowa, Accuses Jite of Aladja Plot to Attack Ogbe-ljoh

IYC Writes OKowa, Accuses Jite of Aladja Plot to Attack Ogbe-ljoh

The people of Ogbe-Ijoh community in Warri South-West Local Government Council of Delta State, have raised an alarm over a looming fresh inter-communal clash between the kingdom and neighbouring Aladja community, an Urhobo ethnic group in Udu Local Government Area of the state.

The Ogbe-Ijoh wing of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC in a letter, addressed to the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on May 2, 2023 accused the Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Jite Brown  planning to attack Ogbe-Ijoh Community, headquarters of Warri South West Local Government council.

In an open letter entitled, "On the plan attack by the people of Aladja community", and signed by the Chairman of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, Amb. Victor E. Akemotubo said, "Aladja people have dugged the only major access road leading to Ogbe-Ijoh, so as to prevent the military and other passerby to access Ogbe-Ijoh community when there is any attack from Aladja".

Below is the Letter from Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom...

AN OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY SENATOR ARTHUR IFEANYI OKOWA: ON THE PLAN ATTACK BY THE PEOPLE OF ALADJA COMMUNITY

The leadership of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Ogbe-Ijoh Warri kingdom write to inform the general public and the Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa that the leadership of Aladja community, through their son Jite Brown who failed his house of assembly election during the last election has concluded plans to attack Ogbe-Ijoh Community,  headquarters of Warri South West

It has come to our notice that  Aladja people have dugged the only major access road leading to Ogbe-Ijoh, so as to prevent the military and other passerby to access Ogbe-Ijoh community when there is any attack from Aladja.

It is on note that the Aladja community has toll gate at the extreme end of Aladja community leading to Ogbe-Ijoh for easy access to attack the innocent people of Ogbe-Ijoh, and they have concluded plans to destroy the buildings on Ogbe-Ijoh GRA which they always do over time, unnecessary and senseless firing of guns at their convenient time, causing of havoc on Aladja Ogbe-Ijoh road, And threats to life of innocent road users.

As a peace loving people, we call on the entire Urhobo  nation to note that Ogbe-Ijoh Warri kingdom voted massively for their son. Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP, despite Okowa's inability to settle  Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh crisis for the past seven years, the Aladja people deliberately wants to bring disunity among the Ijaws and the Urhobos

We call on Rt Hon. Sheriff  Oborevwori to take note of this, as he will assume office as Governor of the state in less than 26 days from now. We also call on the Executive governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to note and correct the deviance of Jite Brown chairman of Udu local government council who claimed to be the adopted son of the out-going Governor, Senator Okowa to stop his planned last attack as he promised.

The Urhobo nation should be aware and hold Jite Brown responsible for break down of law and order of this two communities, and that Ogbe-Ijoh community do not have any fight with the entire Urhobo nation, it is Jite Brown who is using the council money meant to develop Udu local government to buy arms and animations for Aladja people to attack Ogbe-Ijoh over time.

For the past one week the Aladja people have been coming to Ogbe-Ijoh end to shoot indiscriminately at Ogbe-Ijoh at their will, which the DSS, the Nigeria army, the police and other security agencies are aware of.

To this end, Governor Okowa should call on his adopted political son Jite Brown to order.

Signed for: Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)

Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom.

Amb. Victor E. Akemotubo

Chairman

Delta Policeman seeks help to free daughter in detainment

Delta Policeman seeks help to free daughter in detainment

A policeman has called on the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Delta State, DSP Bright Edafe to help free his daughter from police detainment.

Edafe made this known in his Twitter page on Monday morning, 1st May.

According to him, the distressed police officer kept persuading him to help his daughter despite his initial declines. He said the policeman had told him that he is his only hope.

Edafe later said to him before agreeing to help: “Now you see how people feel when you lock them up for days. They have families and loved ones too”

The post has sparked several reactions on the media.

Ndiomu laments with Ex-agitators for delay in April stipends

Ndiomu laments with Ex-agitators for delay in April stipends

......... Appreciates beneficiaries for their patience and understanding 

 

Port Harcourt—The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has expressed regret in the delay in payment of stipends of ex-agitators for April 2023.

The Amnesty office which made this known in a statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the Interim Administrator, Freston Akpor, on Sunday, said the development is due to the delay in funding from the federation account.

The statement partly reads, “The PAP is mindful of its commitment and has always prioritized payment on the 26th of every month.

“Accordingly, the Interim Administrator hereby assures beneficiaries that payment for April will be effected immediately after allocation is received from the federation account.”

“While this delay is regretted, the PAP wishes to express appreciation to all beneficiaries for their patience and understand.

How Tompolo Tantita Security Company Boost Oil Production for FG

How Tompolo Tantita Security Company Boost Oil Production for FG

By Kagbala Ezekiel 

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd is currently the reference point to boost Nigeria's oil economy.The company's recent activities have resulted in increased volume of crude oil production and biggest gain for the Federal and States Government of Nigeria.

The Federal Government, Nigeria Navy and Tompolo’s company Tantita security service Nigeria Ltd deserve unreserved accolades for taking the bull by the horns and answering the clarion call to tackle offshore oil theft, thus saving the environment from further pollution and degradation.

Successes recorded in the crude oil production is sequel to the signing of the pipeline surveillance contract with Tantita. This has continued to  promote the development of both human capital and infrastructure of this country.

Initially, Oil companies have complained about spending so much money to fix pipelines when they are vandalized, this has added to the cost of production and reduces what gets to the Federal Government for development.

Currently oil companies are enjoying increased and improved oil production and related services with support from communities who are now beneficiaries of the security job across the Niger Delta region.

Sustained Security of Oil Facilities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria through Tantita is the only productive means of ensuring improvement in the nation’s capacity to earn income to fund development, and reducing borrowing, in all our oil wealth should be harnessed to uplift the nation and unite the people.

The government should as a matter of utmost importance set-up a legislative instruments and policies that will sustain the gains recorded so far.

Tantita security beyond supporting the nation’s capacity to earn income to funding development,  Nigerians, fishermen, women farmers in the Niger Delta can now enjoy a remediated environment with oil pollution being reduced to the barest minimum. 

Chairman of Tantita Security Service Nigeria Ltd, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Limited, Chief Kestin Pondi, deserve a national award for galvanizing the security contract to benefit and empower youths, women, civil society, communities, media organisations, traditional rulers and stakeholders in the Niger Delta.

For the first time in Nigeria history, all Niger Delta people are ready to support the protection of oil installations in the Niger Delta.

23-Yr- Old Lady Dies, 4 Days after Hip Surgery in Lagos

23-Yr- Old Lady Dies, 4 Days after Hip Surgery in Lagos

Lagos _____ A 23-years old girl, Destiny Benjamin, has been reported dead four days after a botched hip surgery popularly known as Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL, at Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Lagos.

Various social media platforms have been awash with the viral video of the unsuccessful surgery procedure since her death.

Confirming the development, the owner of the Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr Ogbe Omoruyi, where the surgery took place, denied the allegation that the lady died in the hospital during the surgery.

Omoruyi, who spoke to Vanguard, explained that the deceased underwent the surgery on 8th, March 2023, and had complained of difficulty in breathing before she was referred to the Genesis Specialists hospital, Ikeja GRA, Lagos State, where she gave up the ghost.

Omoruyi who is also a Plastic surgeon and owner of the facility further told Vanguard that the deceased was 23 years old and not 20 years.

He said: “She is a 23-years old girl according to what she wrote on the document. She had a surgery and after that, she was fine, her surgery went well. I can show you in our case note to show that everything was fine, however, after days, she was having difficulty breathing. We placed her on oxygen and she was stabilised before we referred her to an Intensive care unit, which is 10 minutes away from our facility.

“Unfortunately as we all know, surgery has its own risk, and if you ask any professional doctor or surgeon who knows about life consumptions and tractions, it is very easy to think that she could have fat embolism or clot embolism, but she has difficulty breathing.

“A very important investigation was done, and that was how the investigation was called CT pulmonary angiogram this can detect any clot that is present within the pulmonary system unfortunately, she suffered this condition but she was not pulmonary assort and that makes us begin to wonder what it could have been, because from the findings of the investigation, a different diagnosis was raised after the embolism, and the results came out based after she did the test.

“The test was done in the facility where she was referred to, when she got there and went for the test, the investigation was done and the report, I didn’t even get to know about the report. It was done at a different facility, however, we maintained a relationship with the facility and when I was informed and showed the results, it was said that she didn’t have an embolism.

“Her cousin, Sunset, was with her after her surgery.

They went around because they were together. She came here to see her and they took pictures together, moving around the clinic compound two days later. This is to let you know that she was fine after the surgery.

“ Unfortunately, an autopsy hasn’t been done; I don’t know if the family is going to consent to that, I mean the autopsy to see the exact cause of her death.”

Contrary to social media reports that the medical clinic recorded five deaths in a year, Ogbe said only two deaths have been recorded in the clinic, noting that it happened in the year 2018 and 2021.

He said: “This can be verified under the Local Government because all Local governments have Primary Health centres where practitioners give reports on the death toll. So, we have only two recorded deaths.”

When the Lagos State spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin was contacted, he said: “To the best of my knowledge, I am not aware of the incident, the families of the bereaved have neither reported to the police authority.”

However, efforts to contact the Genesis Specialist Hospital, proved abortive as the person who answered Vanguard’s call at press time said he did not know what happened.