Ijaw nation to witness historic gathering on August 16, as lYC Spokesman, Binebai sets to launch two books titled: "Kaiama Declaration, Rising Tide

Francis Tayor

First in history in council as the Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Amb (Dr) Binebai Yerin Princewill announced Saturday 16th of August 2025 for the Launching of two Books titled "Kaiama Declaration and Rising Tide, The Ijaw Youth" Council and the Struggle for Self-determination sponsored by the office of Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide. 

Dr Binebai Yerin Princewill made the announcement on Friday at his office annex in Warri, Delta State. 

Amb. Binebai noted that he decided to embarked on the tasking project having discovered that the circumstances and sacrifices of some notable ljaw sons and daughters leading to the formation of the reverend council was not properly documented by past leaders of council in any hardcopy or visual for  reference purpose by the present generation as well as our children in the future.

He emphasized that many illustrious ljaw sons and daughters lost their lives in the process and there is need to recognize and immortalize those who have sacrificed and contributed for ljaw nation both the living and the dead.

According to him, arrangement towards launching of the two historic books is gradually kicking off as soon as  possible as his visits to Ijaw leaders will soon be seen in the public. 

While speaking on the contents of the books, Binebai noted that it is high time the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) make deliberate efforts in documenting its history and activities, adding that preserving the history of Council in written form is very important.

The Spokesman stressed that though it was not easy to work on the project of documenting the rich history of Council but noted that he is thankful to the team of academic Ijaw professors and Doctors that took out their time to craft perhaps one of the most inspiring and well written books regarding Ijaw nation and Niger Delta.

However, Amb Princewill noted that while the drama titled Kaiama Declaration deals with the events and activities leading to the Kaiama declaration which ultimately gave birth to the IYC, it also immortalises founding fathers of council and critical stakeholders within the IYC. 

On the other hand, Rising Tide, The Ijaw Youth Council and the Struggle for Self-determination deals with mind blowing contributions from different academic giants who dealt with the burning issues faced by the Ijaws in the Nigerian State. 

"This is just an advert, let us not say everything here as the coming days will be interesting with the official unveiling of the Chairman of the occasion and other dignitaries that will be gracing the occasion, stay tuned " Binebai Yerin Princewill Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council added. 

Meanwhile, Princewill noted that the historic launching of the two books will be taking place in Delta State, Warri on Saturday 16th of August 2025.

"Make plans to attend as it is going to be interesting" Dr Yerin stated.

Tompolo Foundation, Tantita Security/PEB ICT Trainees launches brand identity campaign to promote growth of small businesses in Warri

By: Thankgod Ugedi 

After three months of intensive training under the PEB ICT Services initiative, sponsored by Tompolo Foundation and Tantita Security Services, participants of the Graphic Design group showcased a powerful campaign presentation that aims to transform struggling businesses in Nigeria.

The highlights of the day was the strategic campaign launched by the Graphic Design Group, led by Team Leader ThankGod Ugedi and supervised by Major Moses. The campaign titled “How Brand Identity and Awareness Can Help Struggling Businesses in Nigeria” was presented to a captivated audience, offering practical insights and steps for small business growth.

The presentation featured six key steps to building a strong brand identity and awareness:

1. Define Your Brand Purpose

2. Know and Understand Your Target Audience

3. Create a Unique Visual Identity (Logo, Color, Font)

4. Develop a Consistent Brand Voice and Message

5. Be Present and Active on Relevant Platforms

6. Build Trust Through Quality, Engagement, and Storytelling

The Graphic Design team, trained in branding, visual storytelling, and marketing design, expressed their gratitude to Tompolo Foundation, Tantita Security Services, PEB ICT Services, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, and Major Moses for their unwavering support and mentorship throughout the training period.

According to ThankGod Ugedi, “We are not just leaving with certificates — we’re leaving with a mission. Our group is now launching a community campaign to support business owners in Warri by offering brand identity consultations and awareness strategies to help them grow their businesses.”

This initiative marks the beginning of a grassroots movement led by young creatives determined to contribute to the economic revival of local businesses through the power of design and branding.

PEBNews and Delta Event News will continue to monitor and support the progress of this promising initiative.

Niger Delta advocate group writes an open letter to President Tinubu, NSA, NNPCL to ignore campaign of calumny against Tantita, appeals to expand contract base

Francis Tayor

A Niger Delta human and environmental rights advocate group under the aegis of Niger Delta Rights Watch Group (NDRWG), has written an open letter to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser to the President, Malam Nuhu Ribadu as well as the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to ignore the false allegations and clueless campaign of calumny against Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited owned by High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo by some unscrupulous elements from the ltsekiri ethnic nationality who are addicted in oil bunkering activities in the region, stressing that Tantita Security has brought sanity and cleanliness to the once bastardized Niger Delta environment by the activities of the oil thieves over the years.

In the open letter co-signed by Jeffery Pere Oromoni, ESQ as President and Bobby Idemudia, ESQ as Publicity Secretary of the body, described the meaningless protest and petitions by the ltsekiri ethnic nationality as envy, misleading, jealous and unjustifiable, noting that the same contract was awarded to the King of Itsekiri nation and there was no time the ljaws have protested against their king.

The body exonerated the good works and successes recorded so far by Tantita Security Services in restoring clean environment in the Niger Delta region, meaningful engagement of thousands of unemployed Niger Deltans and rendering of uncountable humanitarian services to the people of Niger Delta thereby ensuring enduring peace and economic stability of the nation Nigeria.

Read in full details of the open letter below:

‎OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR

‎Reject the Smear Campaign: Support Tantita Security Services for a Peaceful, Safer and Cleaner Niger Delta.

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‎Your Excellency,

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‎We write to you on behalf of Niger Delta Rights Watch, an independent organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights, socio-economic justice, environmental sustainability, peace and stability in the Niger Delta region. 

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‎As a human and environmental rights organization, we remain committed to defending the rights of individuals and communities through advocacy, litigation, and petitions.

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‎We are compelled to address recent calls by certain Itsekiri groups for the cancellation of the Federal Government’s contract with Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd, citing alleged grievances over their operations within Itsekiri territories.

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‎We consider these calls unjustified, misleading and dangerous.

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‎Since its engagement by the Federal Government, Tantita Security Services has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the protection of the environment, the rule of law and the suppression of oil theft and illegal bunkering  activities that have long devastated the Niger Delta’s fragile ecosystem.

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‎Tantita’s efforts have not only curbed widespread oil theft but have also contributed significantly to restoring environmental health in previously polluted communities. Their impact is evident in the territories under their jurisdiction, which are now among the few areas in the Niger Delta with visibly cleaner and safer environments.

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‎We are deeply concerned that this campaign of calumny against Tantita is being spearheaded by a faction of Itsekiri elites and their associates, individuals who have historically benefitted from oil bunkering and vandalism of national assets. These elements, whose criminal operations have been dismantled by Tantita’s effective interventions, are now attempting to undermine the company’s credibility and obstruct its legitimate operations.

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‎Their goal is simple: to resume illegal activities under the guise of ethnic grievance.

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‎Let it be stated unequivocally: Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd operates strictly within the bounds of its contractual obligations and national law. It has shown professionalism, transparency and integrity in its operations. These unrelenting attacks against Tantita are nothing more than desperate attempts by criminal networks to discredit a security outfit that has disrupted their illicit operations.

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‎We therefore call on Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser and the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to ignore these false narratives and continue supporting Tantita Security Services. In fact, we urge the government to expand the company’s operational coverage to the entire Niger Delta region.

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‎Tantita Security Services deserves not vilification but commendation. Their continued presence and efforts are critical to preserving our environment, safeguarding national resources and securing the livelihoods of law-abiding citizens across the Niger Delta.

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‎Yours sincerely,

Signed:

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‎JEFFREY PERE OROMONI, ESQ.

‎President.

BOBBY IDEMUDIA, ESQ.

Publicity Secretary.

‎Niger Delta Rights Watch.

Just-ln: Tantita Security Services Builts Modern Permanent Secretariat for NUJ Warri Chapel, to be Commission on Friday June 27

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents' Chapel,  Delta State, will on Friday 27th June, 2025, inaugurate it's permanent secretariat built and tastefully furnished by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited,  a flagship private security outfit based in Warri.

This disclosure was made in a statement issued by Comrade Dele Fasan and Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire, Chairman and Secretary respectively, NUJ Warri Correspondents' Chapel 2025 Press Week Committee, as the union kicked-off it's  Press Week with theme, "Fight Against Oil Theft: "The Impact of Private Security and Role Of The Media."

The Governor of Delta State, His Excellency,  Rt.  Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will be the Special Guest of Honour and will carry out official cutting of the tape, while the Vice Chancellor,  Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Prof. Ezekiel O. Agbalagba will be the Chairman on the Occasion.

The Executive Director,  Technical/Operations, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited,  Captain Wariedi Enisuoh, will speak on the theme of the Press Week,  "Fight Against Oil Theft: "The Impact of Private Security and Role Of The Media."

The line up of activities is as follows, Thursday. 26 June, 2025, will be a sensitization campaign with theme, " NUJ SAY NO TO CRISIS IN Warri," where members of the Union will March round some major streets in the oil rich city to preach amongst residents.

June 27th, 2025 will witness Lecture/Award ceremonies which will be preceeded by the Commissioning of her Press Centre built and tastefully furnished by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), a flagship security company based in Warri. 

Members of the Warri Correspondents' Chapel expressed profound gratitude to the Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemopolo for helping the Union to have a permanent secretariat. 

They also extended their appreciation to the Managing Director, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Engr. Kestin Pondi, for his relentless efforts at ensuring that the project come to reality.

The statement added, "we are in joyous mood as history is being made in the life of NUJ not only in Delta State but the country at large. We are celebrating this year 2025 Press Week with fanfare and we are grateful to God for this wonderful progress.

"We cannot thank the Management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited for this record breaking project enough. Indeed Tantita will forever be remembered and it is because of this rare gesture that we have named the Press Centre after the Chairman of Tantita. To others who have supported the unionin one way or the other we say thank you." 

Source: PEBNEWS

Just-ln: Senator Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation presents over 14million educational support grant to 148 Bayelsa Law School Students

According to the senator representing the good people of Bayelsa West Senatorial District at the upper chambers in the National Assembly, Abuja stated as follows:

"Today, on behalf of the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation (HSDF), I presented an educational support grant to 148 Bayelsa students of the Nigeria Law School (2024 Session). The sum total of the grant is ₦14,800,000 (Fourteen Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira), at a disbursement rate of ₦100,000 per student.

"As everyone knows, every year, the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation organises scholarships and grants for students of tertiary institutions, as well as scholarships for students to pursue various courses of study at the Hensard University, which is fast becoming a preferred destination for academic excellence.

"I thank the partners of the Foundation, who include corporations, individuals, and other stakeholders. We continue to solicit support to enable us to sustain our efforts in developing human potential—which, as I have repeatedly emphasised, is the most important investment anyone can make. Everyone is aware of the priority I gave to education during my tenure as Governor. Investing in education is not the responsibility of government alone; I call on individuals, corporations, and all people of goodwill to support this vital endeavour.

"This year, I will also flag off another pet project of mine, which is the provision of community health support and grants, through working in partnership with the Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS)—an initiative I established by law as Governor, and which has continued to serve the people of Bayelsa effectively. This is yet another area where I encourage our leaders and elders to assist—to support the poor and vulnerable in our society, rather than leaving the responsibility solely to government.

"I congratulate this year’s beneficiaries and urge them to view this grant as a token of my support. They should strive to excel in their studies and represent us honourably across various fields of endeavour—not only in politics and governance, but also in the private sector, particularly in the professional and corporate spheres where our people are significantly underrepresented."

Once again, "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the beneficiaries", the statement added.

Signed:

HSD

What ls All About NATO, lts Role and Global Interest Just like the UN, EU in the World?

The war in Ukraine ended a long period of peace in Europe. NATO is more important than ever. But what is NATO’s role in the world? And why is NATO important for the Netherlands? We’ll explain all of this below.

Safety and security in the Netherlands

A safer world also means a safer Netherlands. Why? Take for instance terrorism, nuclear weapons or cyberattacks. These threats have one thing in common: they don’t stop at borders. 

So our own safety and security often starts abroad. That’s why it’s important to have good relations with other countries. And to protect stability in the world together. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs works hard to do this. NATO also plays an important role. But what exactly is NATO?

What is NATO?

NATO stands for ‘North Atlantic Treaty Organization’. It is a military alliance of 30 countries in Europe and North America. Its headquarters is in Brussels. The Netherlands is a member of NATO. NATO was set up in 1949, not long after the end of the Second World War. Its aim: to protect the security and freedom of all the countries that are members (the Allies). And right now, that Alliance is perhaps more important than ever.

Worldwide Security Challenges:

The world is a less safe place than before. Even in areas near the Netherlands. Take for instance the war in Ukraine started by President Putin. Or China: a growing global economic and military power that is flexing its muscles more and more often. Technological developments also lead to new threats, like cyberattacks. Or the use of modern weapons, like drones, that can attack targets without humans having to risk their lives.

And climate change can also lead to more conflicts, or make conflicts worse. Countries need each other so they can prevent and combat these global threats.

NATO and Diplomacy:

NATO is a defensive military alliance. You might think NATO is all about military action. But there is another very important step that comes first. NATO’s main priority is diplomacy. By talking to each other and with other countries, we try to solve conflicts without using force.

Within NATO, the Allies work together and make agreements. For instance on protecting democratic values. Examples are: being able to hold free and fair elections, equal rights for everyone, and freedom of expression.

Within NATO, military and non-military experts meet to exchange information about what is happening in the world. In this way, NATO prepares itself for the challenges and threats of today and of the future. With military and diplomatic action.

NATO in the World:

NATO also helps other countries – that aren’t members of NATO – with their security. For instance by helping them train their soldiers. NATO soldiers can also be sent to deal with a crisis. This is important for the Netherlands too. Because the world is becoming more and more closely connected. And our safety and security is also connected to that of other countries.

Article 5: what happens if a NATO country is attacked?

An attack one of NATO’s member countries is an attack on all of them.

Article 5 is the most important part of the North Atlantic Treaty, the treaty on which NATO is based. If one NATO member country is attacked, all members will provide it with military support. This way, the country that has been attacked doesn't stand alone. The attack doesn't have to be with tanks and guns; it could also be a cyberattack, for instance.

So basically, NATO make us safer together. But how does a country become a member of NATO?

When can a country join NATO?

A country can’t just simply join NATO. There are certain requirements and steps that the country has to take.

Step 1: the country must meet NATO’s three basic requirements. Only European countries and countries in North America can join NATO. That was decided when NATO was first set up. The country must be democratic. And the country must contribute to security in the European-Atlantic region.

Step 2: the country must take part in the Membership Action Plan. This means the country is assessed and given help with meeting NATO’s other requirements. Those requirements have to do with freedom, human rights, democracy and the legal system. Sometimes it means that reforms are needed in the country that wants to be a member.

Step 3: the country must agree to NATO’s aims, rights and obligations. The country makes these agreements in talks with NATO members.

Step 4: all NATO member countries must agree to the country’s membership. All NATO members sign a document called the accession protocol.

Step 5: the country’s own people must agree to NATO membership. This can be decided by parliament, or by holding a referendum.

Every country is different. So some countries may take longer to become a member than others.

NATO and the Netherlands

To protect our way of life, the Netherlands works to build a strong Europe and a strong NATO. By working together with other countries and making agreements with them, we stand stronger in the world.

This is why the Ministry of Foreign Affairs works to make sure there is close cooperation in NATO. And also in the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN). The Netherlands also believes it’s important for NATO and the EU to work together closely. So that we can spot any risks to our security as soon as possible. Together we can find solutions to global challenges. That is the best way to defend the Netherlands’ freedom and security.

Israel and Iran trade deadly strikes for second week as Russia President Putin reveals plans, warns US, EU to be careful in their operations in the Middle East

Russian President, Vladimir Putin just revealed that in case W0rld Wãr 3 finally brêaks out, all European countries are completely defënseless, and vulnerable agaînst Russian Nūclêar W£ap0ns.

And Russia also has more Nūclêar W£ap0ns than America and Europe combined. 

Putin says he prays God doesn't let it get to a W0rld Wãr but America and Europe should be careful their opérations in the Middle East don't affect Russia ot it'll be Wãr. 

He explained that Russia and America have Early Nūclêar W£ap0n wãrnîng systems that can detect and st0p a lauched Nūke but no European country has that. 

Also, Russia's Nūclêar W£ap0ns are 10x more powerful than the ones Americans dr0pped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki so if Russia should get pushed to the extent of using a Nūke, they might ann!hilate some countries from the face of the Earth. 

As it stands, Russia and America are the only countries equipped with enough technology to Att£mpt to st0p a launched Nūclêar W£ap0n from D£t0natîng.

Towards the Demarketing of Tompolo and Otuaro_ A Must Read Captivating Article By: Enewaridideke Ekanpou

Occasional Christmas is everyman's entitlement however the period of waiting. The peak of 'ayebeism' (foolishness) is to laze away and wait for one's occasional Christmas in life because life's occasional Christmas does not come without hardwork. When Christmas is eagerly awaited without hardwork, it becomes the drama of waiting for Godot who is still being awaited.

Once in life every man is blessed with a noised celebration and thereafter he lives in silence towards the equitably apportioned graveyard silence.The man who wants more than the equitably apportioned occasional flare of noised celebration in life ends up being a monster of disasters or a perpetrator of atrocities against fellow beings on earth.The man who obstructively dances towards another man in his occasional moment of  noised celebration is a preternaturally evil man unworthy of companionship. For such lazy waiters the dramatist, Samuel Beckett, should be tasked to awaken them to the folly of waiting for occasional Christmas without hardwork as the foundational honey and invitation.

Currently, at me a theological vein tugs without stop. The theological vein tugging at me reveals that sin came into this wide world through one man; salvation also came into this wide world through one man. Similarly, my tugging historical vein tells me the Amnesty in the Niger Delta over which some persons have either turned the civet cat up the raffia palm tree or have turned denigratory professional dancers with a specialisation in propaganda and minimisation, came through Tompolo in 2009. Then High Chief Dr Tompolo, Chief Dr  Dennis Otuaro, Chief Kestin Pondi, Dr Paul Bebenimibo and notable other agitators were in the forest exposed to the unsolicited communication from mosquitoes. President Musa Yar Adua  breathed a sigh of relief only after Tompolo had claimed the Amnesty extended to him. Tompolo only opted for Amnesty after pressures mounted on him by virtually all the Ijaws.

We  know from available statistics that the real sea pirates terrorising the Niger Delta at that time who hurried to take Amnesty as an opportunity to part way with their notorious maritime brigandage.  When the main agitators were yet to decide on what to do, pondering on the likely implications on the Niger Delta struggle, the notorious sea pirates were hurriedly all over the place like bees expelled from their abode. Some of those sea pirates are today the ones parading themselves as emperors, creating teleguided negative narratives on Tompolo, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and PAP office. They are the inheritors of the property of that biblical woman before King Solomon whose baby had died but who wanted the living baby of her neighbour torn into two because she no longer had anything to hold unto as hers.

The man from whom PAP came into existence  was Tompolo. It was Tompolo's single-minded visionary freedom struggles that opened the gate to Amnesty waters to flow. Such freedom legend in the Niger Delta agitation deserves respect from all the beneficiaries of PAP. Though existing historical facts point to Tompolo as the origination point of PAP, he has never been deservedly treated in corresponding reflection of this reality. 

Right from its beginning, PAP had often been run mostly by persons who had little or no roots in the Niger Delta struggle. They often ran PAP without a thought on the man from whom PAP came into this world. They ran the office according to their own whims and caprices, away from the core values that are supposed to drive the programme towards total disarmament, rehabilitation, reintegration and empowerment. Tompolo was not even bothered when everybody knew he was not fully integrated into the activities of PAP  by past administrators. He did not begrudge those privileged to run PAP at that time because he believed there was time for everything on earth.

People must not be in a hurry to forget that while  Tompolo's time had not come in fullness like full moon as regards PAP and how they ran the office, he did not launch a verbal war against anyone, neither did the likes of Bebenimibo, Pondi and Otuaro. They all respectfully kept their distance and watched the activities without verbal exertions through either instigation or masterminded blackmail and propaganda targeted to eject the occupant of the PAP office from his designated seat. Tompolo, Otuaro and others only maintained a dignified silence while others manned the office because they knew everything on earth was time by time, as Barrister Soja Smooth has always lyrically stressed in his musically channelled philosophical thoughts.

Yesterday, just yesterday,  as it was decreed by God, Tompolo was contractually engaged to stop crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta. Again, not too long, Dr Dennis Otuaro was appointed the Administrator of PAP. Right from the contractual engagement of Tompolo on whose behalf TANTITA now does the job excellently, and the appointment of Otuaro as PAP boss, both in the maritime sector and the PAP office job performance has changed dramatically in positive dimensions to the discomfort of those reactionary forces habitually conditioned to suffocate progress spotted anywhere on earth. Because Tompolo and Otuaro are involved, propagandist moves and dances are everywhere to distort the true identities of Tompolo and Otuaro in their various national assignments so that Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Tinubu could authorise that the ejection injection be given to them for space evacuation in preparation for space-filling by the vendors of image-pulverisation.

It is known to everyone that before TANTITA came into the scene of  oil theft and pipeline vandalism, there were envious moves  by the self-styled emperors of Amnesty shamelessly enacted to stop the contractual and appointive engagement of Tompolo and Otuaro but it fizzled out like a fire drenched and defeated by heavy downpour at night - in fact caught bedraggled like JP Clark's bats in his poem 'Night rain', unable fly at dawn. Now there are teleguided moves to demarket Tompolo and Otuaro so they could be relieved of their present national  engagements. Why have you forgotten that Tompolo and Otuaro maintained dignified distance and silence while others were charged with their present engagements? Could this be envy ? Could this be signs of people suddenly gripped by either madness or stupidity?

Those who are masters of blackmail and propaganda can do anything they like  but Tompolo and Otuaro will always remain who they are: committed to the pursuit of their vision for a better Nigeria in their various engagements. Oil theft and pipeline vandalism will be totally eradicated in no distant time and that PAP will always abide by its core values by which all the components of PAP  are progressively driven.

It must now be loudly drummed verbally here that however the envy-tainted moves of the masters of blackmail and propaganda, Tompolo and Otuaro are key to peace and security in the Niger Delta because they always engage the core stakeholders to achieve the much desired results.Tompolo and Otuaro are very much on the right path in their various engagements and therefore, far away, federally instigated EJECTION injections will elude Tompolo and Otuaro. Ejection is only possible in JP Clark's AMERICA THEIR AMERICA, not in the Niger Delta where Niger Delta is indeed our Niger Delta attuned to the attainment of the core values of maritime security and borderless development- rather than NIGER DELTA THEIR NIGER DELTA which is the prized creation pursued by the detractors of Tompolo and Otuaro because it is rooted in EJECTIONS from occupied spaces.

The ripples from enemies targeted to displace Tompolo and Otuaro will not work because ripples of blackmail and propaganda are not different from wakes in a river. Wakes are incapable of causing shipwreck. Tompolo and Otuaro will not be caught in the nets thrown on their paths because they  have not sinned in any way to warrant being netted and ejected. The targeted ripples will only turn against the detractors and mischief-makers like undertows in their return journey from the shoreline when the shoreline furiously  rains blows on the undertows and gets them broken  into pieces like broken pots.

Ekanpou writes from.Akparemogbene, Delta State.

FLOODING: Mulade calls for judicious use of Ecological Funds, blames governors on persistent floods, profers solution to tackle the menace

Renowned Niger-Delta born environmental and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has re-emphasized the need for the state government to judiciously apply the ecological funds to address and tackle the perennial flooding and erosion in the region.

According to the environmental advocate, while the federal government has spent over N600 billion to various States in the country for ecological funding and erosion control, he lamented that though the Niger Delta governors received a larger chunk of the funds, no significant impact has been made over the last 10 years.

"We commend the federal government for the support towards reducing ecological impact in the various flood prone states with erosion issues. 

"For the Niger Delta States, there has been no improvement in the past 10 years. Despite the huge amount received, the Niger Delta States still experience perennial flooding, loss of lives, destruction of livelihood, and shortage of food as well as increase in unemployment due to washing away of farmland and crops," he lamented.

The development advocate took a swipe at the Niger Delta governors for turning the ecological fund into a looting jamboree through the setting up of what he described as "political Flood Management Committee" that are used to siphon away funds meant to address the perennial flood issue.

"It is imperative to State that failure of government at all levels is one of the greatest reason for the occurrence of the continuous flooding, loss of lives and destruction of properties in the Niger Delta States. Despite the huge investment of ecological funds in the region, the funds are diverted and swallowed up by political elites or gladiators of the region

 

"Political overbearing coupled with corruption have made the Niger Delta governors not to properly put in place measures to tackle and address this critical issues. 

"Rather, in order to cover their failure and mismanagement of the funds, they set up a political Flood Management Committee in some state to oversee the impact of the flood with the means to siphon millions of naira at the erection of temporal IDP Camps without regard for modern facilities, portable water, sanitation and hygienic environmental measures. There is no proper drainage system, natural waterways were blocked by building houses on water courses and deforestation by community members," he added.

Mulade therefore called on the Niger Delta States to instead establish an agency that will tasked with oversight functions on the issue of perennial flooding in the region.

"The Niger Delta States need to create agencies saddled with specific responsibility to manage the funds, and respond to the construction of storm water dam systems, open existing drainage systems, and natural waterways," he proffered.

Opinion: QUI Approbat Non Reprobat: The Story of the Anti-Development Tendencies of the Itsekiri Nation_By Kasongo

The state was set for creation, it was a hysterical moment for the southern Bendelites. Expectations were rife that Warri would become the capital city of the proposed state. The economic status of the city coupled with its historic prestige made it the most ideal location for siting the capital city. Then came the discordant cries from the Itsekiris outrightly rejecting the proposal of Warri as the capital of the proposed state. Their response brewed tensions in the city as the original owners of the land - the Ijaws and the Urhobos expressed their support for the initial proposal. The dissenting voices threatened the entire proposal and the Grand Commander moved the capital city to the hometown of his dear wife. Today, Deltans are left with a life time reality of sharing a larger chunk of the state’s dividends with citizens of their neighbouring state who have taken undue advantage of the proximity to the detriment of Deltans. Ironically, the Itsekiri nation is the first and only ethnicity amongst the ethnic groups in Warri to have produced the governor of the state which creation they almost scuttled whilst rejecting the proposed location of the capital city.

The underdevelopment of the Niger Delta Region and the failure of the Nigerian government to implement the report of the Henry Willink’s Commission of 1957 ignited agitations majorly from the Ijaw people. Their demands in clear and unambiguous language was the development of the Niger Delta region, the economically fertile wife of the nation that is daily exploited and bruised by her husband without sufficient consideration. At the brink of birthing the NDDC, a commission with the statutory mandate of developing the Niger Delta region, the Itsekiris came out and announced that they are not in support of the proposed NDDC. They vehemently boycotted themselves from all stages that led to the establishment of the NDDC. Today, there are more Itsekiri Directors in NDDC than any other tribe in the Niger Delta. They are now eating from the pot of soup that they neither contributed in the provision of its ingredients nor participated in the cooking process.

The cumulative failures of the NDDC and the gross negligence of the Nigerian government sparked some nationalist from the Ijaw ethnicity to take up arms against the government targeting critical oil infrastructures. While other neighbouring ethnic groups expressed support or stood indifferent towards this trend, the Itsekiris demonstrated hostility towards the Ijaw nationalists. Their apex pressure group, Itsekiri Leaders of Thought made daily press statements condemning the actions of the Ijaw nationalists and urged the Nigerian government to crush the Ijaw people. Even in the state of genocidal attacks against harmless ijaw communities, they praised the Nigerian Military and expressed their support for the government’s attacks on Ijaw settlements. 

In a twist of events, the Nigerian government offered an olive branch by way of declaration of presidential amnesty to the Ijaw nationalists. This decision was condemned by the Itsekiris who labeled the Ijaw nationalists as common criminals and advised the government to treat them as such. The nationalists who had previously risked their lives in the struggle, surrendered their arms and lives to the Nigerian government without any assurance of the sincerity of the government. Few years after the grant of amnesty to the Ijaw nationalists, the Itsekiris shamelessly opted to be incorporated into the amnesty programme. Instead of burying their heads in shame, they forwarded a petition before the National Assembly demanding for amnesty slots for a movement they openly opposed, condemned and dissociated themselves from. Out of sheer pity, the compassionate erstwhile President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan made an executive order that 500 youths from Itsekiri be offered with the socio-economic benefits to which the Ijaw nationalists are entitled to even though the Itsekiris never participated in the events that led to the amnesty offer. How best can you describe this other than an illustration of a people blowing hot and cold at the same time.

Less than a month ago, the current Governor of Delta State, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori made a shocking revelation of how he approached the Olu of Itsekiri for a piece of land to enable him construct an ultra modern stadium but was informed by the Olu outrightly that there was no land available for such within Warri. While I shall dwell on the powers of the Governor under Section 1 of the Land Use Act, 1978 in another article, I put it to all Itsekiris including the Olu that they are nothing short of  a crop of anti-development elements who can go any length to frustrate the realization of any development in Warri and Niger Delta but would be the first to whimsically churn out for inclusion and benefits from the same development they fought against. It is high time we estop them from benefiting from their own wrongs.

— KASONGO

lNEC Ward Delineation Uproar: Hon Felix Ycom lauds AIG Zone 5 drastic approach to quench brewing crisis among the three ethnic groups in Warri

Francis Tayor

Following the stern warning and drastic resolutions reached at the end of the critical stakeholders meeting of the three major tribes of the ljaws, ltsekiris and Urhobos in Warri Federal Constituency with the Assistant lnspector General of Police Zone 5 Headquarters Benin City, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba,  a peace ambassador and immediate past Councillor in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Company Yerinbowei Felix, popularly known as 'Ycom D Endless Ocean' has commended the quick intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government of Nigeria through the lnspector General of Police to quench the brewing tension in Warri as a result of the recent proposed INEC Ward Delineation Exercise Report.

The Ogbe-ljoh born peace maker who doubles as the National Coordinator of the popular Delta State social political movement known as Independent Grassroot Liberators (IGL) made the commendation over the weekend in Warri, stated that the decision of AIG Garba to caution the three ethnic groups in Warri not to refer to one another as a "Customary Tenants" is a welcome development and timely to curb breakdown of law and order in the state.

He noted that Warri is still crippling with infrastructural deficit after the bitter experience of 1996, 2003/2004 tribal war, stressing that ethnic tolerance and peaceful coexistence is key to fastract meaningful infrastructural and economic development in Delta State.

He charged the youths of the various ethnic groups in Warri to wise up and resist any attempt by their tribal war merchant selfish leaders to push them into regrettable action, noting that they have a brighter future to live rather than to die like a coward in the name of ethnic war.

However, Hon. Company has use this medium to call on the Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to be up and doing to ensure safety of lives and properties of all Deltans across the state, adding that there is no government without the people.

Call your Youth to Order, there is no Customary Tenants in Warri, IGP Warns ljaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo Ethnic Group Leaders Drumming for War

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, has banned stakeholders from Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri, Delta State from referring to each other ethnic group as customary tenants.

The AIG gave the warning at a stakeholders security meeting over the ‘cool war’ brewing mainly between Itsekiri and Ijaw following INEC proposed ward delineation exercise.

The security meeting held at the office of the AIG Zone 5 Benin on 19th June, 2025, was part of efforts to prevent any breakdown of law and order as a result of the INEC ward delineation exercise in Warri and the need to enhance peace, safety and security in Warri, Delta State.

In attendance were the AIG Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, Asaba, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, the Area Commander Warri, the Local Government Chairmen, Warri South West, Warri North and Warri South, the spokesperson and representative of Gbaramatu Kingdom, the representative from the Palace of the Olu of Warri, representatives of Isaba kingdom, representatives of Itsekiri, representatives of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom, representatives of the Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh kingdom, representatives of Agbarha Warri Kingdom, amongst other highly placed figures.

In a statement on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tijani Momoh, AIG Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin, quoted the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda as saying during the meeting that “since the delineation exercise carried out by INEC in Warri, there has been problems among the three ethnic groups in the area and he has therefore sought the help of the AIG Zone 5 Benin to step in to avoid further escalation and break down of law and order.

“The AIG zone 5 Benin explained that he conveyed the meeting at the Instance of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and noted that there is no difference between the Ijaws, Itsekiris and the Urhobos and warned them all to avoid any issues that will cause a repeat of the 2003/2004 crisis.

“The AIG further appealed to the stakeholders on the need for them to control their youths, and refrain them from making inciting and inflammatory statements, especially on the social media. He reiterated that when a life is lost, nobody can bring it back”.

“Amongst the speakers were the representative of the Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom, the Rep of Okere Urhobo Kingdom, the rep of Isaba Kingdom, the rep of Agbarha Warri Kingdom, the rep of Gbaramatu kingdom, the three local government chairmen and all speakers all sued for peace and noted that they do not want a crisis in Warri.

“They also noted that the delineation exercise carried out by INEC has not been finalised and that INEC has asked all aggrieved parties to study the draft and bring up their complaints, observations and contributions.

“The AIG, in conclusion, warned that any further breakdown of law and order will not be tolerated, and the trend of name-calling and social media protest will not be tolerated henceforth, stressing that anyone caught will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

“He also warned that no ethnic group should refer to another ethnic group as CUSTOMARY TENANTS.

“In conclusion, all parties agreed to work towards the peace and security of Warri kingdom, they pledged to call their youths to order and work towards maintaining the existing peace in order to bring back economic prosperity in Warri, Delta State”.

Israel, a Small Nation of Miracles with Unique Strength and Divine Blessing that Surprises the World_By: lmam Hassen Chalghoumi

I, a son of Ishmael, an imam, a Muslim, a man of peace, hereby present my sincere testimony about this extraordinary people:

I must admit, I believe in religions and miracles. But there is something about this people — the people of Israel — that feels like a living miracle.

A people the Pharaohs tried to erase 3,000 years ago… and failed.

A people the Babylonians tried to annihilate 2,500 years ago… and failed.

A people the Romans tried to wipe out 2,000 years ago… and failed.

A people the Nazis tried to exterminate 80 years ago… and failed to erase.

A people the Arabs fought in five wars to wipe off the map… and failed.

This is a small nation in number, but with a unique strength — a divine blessing. Wherever it lays its hand, it succeeds: in finance, commerce, science, philosophy, literature… A desert land turned into a paradise, without oil or gas, but with liberty, democracy, intelligence, and determination.

This is a people who gave the world Einstein, Newton, Kafka, Karl Marx, Nietzsche, Spinoza, Freud… and many others who left a mark on humanity.

There are realities that neither reason nor logic can explain.

There is only one word for it: miracle.

For two and a half years now, this people has been fighting on five fronts. They said it was tired, that it was about to collapse… and yet, it surprises the world by opening a new front against the Iranian enemy — one that frightens even Arab regimes.

This people, though small in number, possesses the courage of nobles, the wisdom of prophets, the patience of the righteous, and the determination of survivors. How could it be otherwise, when it is known they are the descendants of Abraham, Solomon, David, Moses, Jacob, Joseph… and 1,523 prophets and emissaries from their lineage?

This is a people who brought monotheism and faith in one God to the world. A people driven by a thirst for life, for work, for innovation, and for continuity — a drive that has lasted more than 4,000 years.

Truly, I find no other word to describe them but: a nation of miracles.

If the Arabs had clear vision, they would choose to unite with this people, to learn from them, to cooperate with them… perhaps they would absorb some of their knowledge, wisdom, and dignity.

Hassen Chalghoumi

Imam..

Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko Appoints Prof. Tubolayefa Oluwafemi, First Indigene as New Vice Chancellor

A new Vice-Chancellor has been appointed for the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. She is Professor Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefa (Nee Ubebe), the first female professor who hailed from Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Professor Tobolayefa succeeds Professor Emmanuel Adigio whose tenure expired this month. Her appointment was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mr. Abdullahi Bardi, during a briefing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Professor Oluwafemi’s appointment came after a thorough selection process that began in March 2025 with a nationwide call for applications. Out of 12 applications received, six candidates were shortlisted and interviewed on June 17, 2025. The rigorous screening, according to an official of the University. The interview process was conducted by a six-member selection committee formed during the Governing Council’s emergency meeting on June 3.

Mr. Bardi highlighted that Professor Tobolayefa emerged as the leading candidate, scoring an impressive 78.4% based on merit. He emphasized that her appointment strictly followed the recommendations of the Selection Committee and adhered to all statutory requirements for federal university appointments.

The new Vice-Chancellor brings a wealth of experience and a strong academic background to her new role. She is a seasoned microbiologist and an accomplished academic, with a proven track record of academic excellence and leadership.

Her previous roles include serving as the Foundation Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the Nigerian Maritime University, and as a former Head of Department at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. She holds the distinction of being the first female professor from the Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Acknowledgments and Future Outlook:

The Governing Council expressed its gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support of higher education and maritime institutions in Nigeria. They also commended the Minister of Education for guidance, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for its strategic partnership, and the National Assembly for its ongoing legislative support to the university.

“This appointment reflects the integrity of the process and our collective resolve to position the Nigeria Maritime University as a center of excellence in maritime education, research, and national development,” Bardi stated.

The Council urged all stakeholders, including staff, students, and community leaders, to support Professor Oluwafemi as she leads the institution into its next phase of growth.

Untold Story About Itsekiri's Fight Against Pipeline Surveillance Contract Awarded to Tompolo A call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Stand Firm Against the Itsekiri's Demands to Cancel Tompolo's Pipeline Surveillance Contract

A call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Stand Firm Against the Itsekiri's Demands to Cancel Tompolo's Pipeline Surveillance Contract

By Ezekiel Kagbala 

Recently, tensions have flared between the Itsekiri and Ijaws particularly the Ward delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State. Perhaps some Itsekiri's felt that the exercise has exposed their long-hidden secret used to manipulate voting capacity and dominate their neighbors.

They resorted to using the strategy of trying to eliminate anything beneficial to Ijaws, Urhobo, and other ethnic nationalities in Delta State by petitioning the presidency to stop Tompolo's Pipeline surveillance contract. Ijaws and Urhobo indeed have a heartless neighbor who wants to snatch what is beneficial to everyone by exploiting their closeness to the presidency.

Privileged information has surfaced indicating that some Itsekiri individuals are lobbying in Abuja for the presidency to cancel the oil facility surveillance contract being handled by High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

Their devilish moves have continued to raise questions about the motivations behind such actions and the broader implications for the region's development.

Itsekiri and Ijaw communities have historically coexisted, but competition for resources and political power has often led to friction. The recent actions of some Itsekiri individuals against Tompolo's contract can be seen as a manifestation of this rivalry.

While some may view the Itsekiri's lobbying efforts as a legitimate pursuit of their interests, it is essential to recognize that such actions can be detrimental to the collective progress of the Niger Delta. 

The region's interest should not be sacrificed at the altar of ethnic rivalry. Instead, the focus should be on collaboration and unity. The recent calls from the Itsekiri groups and the petition to cancel Tompolo's contract are not only misguided but also detrimental to the broader interests of Nigeria's oil economy, peace, and security in the region.

Tompolo, a figure often misunderstood and misrepresented, has emerged as a beacon of hope for the Niger Delta. His commitment to peace and development is evident in his efforts to engage the youth of the region, providing them with employment opportunities and a stake in the nation’s economic future. Unlike the Itsekiri's demands, which seem to stem from a place of self-interest and division, Tompolo's initiatives are rooted in a vision of unity and progress for all Nigerians.

Itsekiri's opposition to Tompolo's contract, therefore, raises questions about their vision for the Niger Delta. Are they seeking to elevate their community at the expense of others, or do they genuinely believe that their actions will lead to better outcomes for the region as a whole? The latter seems increasingly unlikely.

The Itsekiri's call to cancel Tompolo's contract is not merely a local grievance; it is a dangerous precedent that threatens to undermine the fragile peace in the Niger Delta. By attempting to dismantle a contract that has the potential to foster stability and economic growth, they risk igniting tensions that could lead to further unrest in a region that has already borne the brunt of conflict and neglect. The youth of the Niger Delta, who have long been marginalized, are now finding purpose and direction through the opportunities created by Tompolo's initiatives. To strip them of this chance is to condemn them to a cycle of poverty and despair.

Moreover, the economic implications of canceling Tompolo's contract cannot be overstated. The oil sector is the lifeblood of Nigeria's economy, and any disruption in its operations can have far-reaching consequences. By supporting Tompolo, President Tinubu would be making a strategic decision to bolster the nation's oil production and security, ensuring that Nigeria remains competitive in the global market. The Itsekiri's demands, on the other hand, threaten to destabilize an already precarious situation, potentially leading to a decline in oil output and revenue.

Unlike the Itsekiri's, Tompolo is a man of peace who wants the best always for the nation and the people, but is being fought by unpatriotic elements in the country who are bent on crippling the nation’s economy through the stealing of crude oil.