Category: Niger Delta

Tompolo Calls For Calm Amid Warri Delineation Crisis, Calls For Mutual Understanding

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  Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw Nation, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has appealed for calm following the ongoing occupation of oil and gas installations in the Escravos and Warri River areas by protesting women and youths over the ward delineation controversy in the Warri Federal Constituency. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tompolo described the protesters as peaceful and urged all stakeholders to embrace dialogue in order to prevent the situation from escalating into violence. The mass action,…

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Senator Ede Dafinone’s Stewardship And The Case For Continuity In Delta Central

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By Fegor Ogene, JP     In politics, promises are easy, but performance is what truly matters. Over the past two years, Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone has steadily built a reputation for delivering results and giving Delta Central a voice that resonates both at home and in Abuja. From education to infrastructure, his footprints are visible across the district. ICT centres, support for schools, and the ongoing hostel project at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), reflect a commitment to preparing young people for the future. Beyond classrooms,…

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Warri Ward Delineation Crisis: Protesters Shut 13 Oil Flow Stations, Halt 400,000bpd Output

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  Nigeria’s crude oil production has suffered a major disruption following the shutdown of 13 oil flow stations in Delta State by protesting youths and women from oil-bearing communities in Warri Federal Constituency. The affected facilities, operated by major oil firms including Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), and Nestoil/Neconde, collectively account for an estimated 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd), raising fresh concerns over the impact on the nation’s economy and oil revenue. The flow stations affected by the action include Odidi 1 and…

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Day Ibori Stormed Asaba For Oborevwori’s Third Anniversary

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By Nelson Egware     The atmosphere at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, on May 29, 2026, was charged with celebration, gratitude and political symbolism. While the official occasion was the 2026 Delta State Thanksgiving and Praise Day, marking the third anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, one development captured the attention of political observers and stakeholders alike, the unexpected but significant appearance of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori. For many, Ibori’s presence at the event was more than a mere attendance at a state function. It…

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CALL FOR URGENT INTERVENTION IN UWHERU COMMUNITY AS UGHELLI NORTH CHAIRMAN INTERFERANCE IN THE LEADERSHIP IS CAUSING SECURITY THREAT AND BREACH OF PEACE 

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Press Statement 28th May 2026 For Immediate Release This call is to express deep concerns over the forceful imposition of expelled President General, intimidation and increasing security tension in Uwheru, a community in Ughelli North Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. The latest conspiracy against the Youth President and his executive is unacceptable and could escalate into full community crisis if the council boss is not call to order over his nefarious activities in Uwheru Kingdom. The actions and wicked activities carried out by the former President General, Chief…

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Activist Faults Claims Over Decentralization Of Pipeline Contract

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Chairman of Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and Street Coordinator for Peace across the Niger Delta, Comrade Stanley Abiri, alias Faceless’ has faulted the comments made by one Jude Gbaboyor and his cohorts l over the pipeline surveillance contract awarded by the Federal government to the Tantita Security Services Limited. Reacting to the recent calculated media attacks on the personality of High Chief Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and the Tantita Security Services Ltd, a statement made available to…

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Akpodiete Senatorial Aspiration Gets Boost As Sen Dickson Commend His Doggedness

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  Prof. Alexander Akpodiete’s aspiration for the Delta central senatorial seat on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has continued to gain momentum following a high-level meeting with the leadership of the party in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections.   Akpodiete, a legal practitioner of over three decades of experience met with key figures of the NDC, and the party national Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, where discussions reportedly centred on party consolidation, grassroots mobilisation, and the future of constitutional politics.   The Abuja meeting formed part…

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Enhwe Community Protests Continued Dredging, Demands Compensation, Release of Arrested Prince, Others

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        Residents of Enhwe community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday staged a protest over the continued dredging activities in the area, accusing operators of carrying out the exercise without adequate compensation to affected landowners and residents.   The protesters, made up of youths, women and community leaders, also demanded the immediate release of the community prince, Larry Eduvie Efekodha and four others who werep allegedly arrested in connection with the agitation against the dredging operations.   Carrying placards with inscriptions such…

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BYERA Details Framework To Attract Investment, Protect Consumers In Electricity Market

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The Director General of the Bayelsa Electricity Regulatory Agency, Dr. Rosalyn Dressman, said the BYERA (Licensing and Market Entry) Regulations 2026 is designed to attract investment, protect consumers, and establish a credible state electricity market under the Bayelsa State Electricity Law 2025. Speaking at the stakeholder review forum in Yenagoa, Dr. Dressman explained that the regulations go beyond administrative procedure. “These regulations are a fundamental tool for attracting investment,” she said. “They also protect consumers, regularize the participation of existing operators, and create…

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Bayelsa Assembly Aspirant Dimaro Submits Nomination Forms, Pledges Unique Representation

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  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     An aspirant for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly seat for Ekeremor Constituency II, Dr. Felix Dimaro has formally submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms, describing the process as effective and smooth.   Dimaro, who obtained and completed the forms with all required nominations signed, was accompanied by party supporters to the submission venue in Yenagoa.   Speaking after the submission, the aspirant said his leadership would bring a distinct approach to representation, anchored on advocacy and service to the people.…

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