2027: Ijaw Nation Supports Tinubu, Oborevwori For Second Term

  The Ijaw nation in Delta State, Wednesday formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for re-election in 2027, in what emerged as the highpoint of a grand reception organised in honour of the governor.   The event, hosted by the Ijaw National Congress (worldwide) in Bomadi, drew prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders and members of the Ijaw nation from across Delta State and beyond.   The endorsement followed a motion moved by the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon.…

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Community Leader Drums Support, Calls For Tantita Contract Renewal Without Delay

  Former president general of Eriemu field, Comrade Ejomafuvwe Iboyi, has drummed support and called on the federal government to renew the Tantita surveillance contract awarded to High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo.     Comrade Iboyi who made this call while speaking to newsmen disclosed that those calling for the non renewal of the contact awarded to Tompolo are the enemies of the federal government.   According to him, “Tantita handling the surveillance gave employment to majority of our youths which resulted into crime reduction to a lower ebb.  …

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EX-agitators Leaders Forum Endorses Tinubu For Second Term, Backs Otuaro, Tantita Security

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Progressive Leaders Forum, has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term in office, citing his bold economic reforms and strategic policies direction as the foundation for Nigeria’s long- term economic growth and also pledging unwavering support for his administration commitment to stability and development of the region.   This landmark declaration took place in yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital, where leaders, grassroots mobilizers and coordinators gathered in a strategic meeting to endorse Mr. President.   The group said,…

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Pondi Attributes Nigeria Oil Rise To Improved Security System

Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Chief Kestin Pondi, on Tuesday told lawmakers and stakeholders that Nigeria’s gradual recovery in crude oil production is largely the result of improved security coordination and active community participation in protecting oil and gas assets. Speaking at the Joint Petroleum Parliamentary Roundtable held at the National Assembly, Pondi expressed appreciation to the Senate Joint Committees for convening the session, describing it as a critical platform to address challenges confronting the nation’s oil and gas sector. He recalled that in 2022, when Tantita…

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Ogoni-Olomu Leader Urges Tinubu to Renew Tantita Contract, Calls for Wider Community Inclusion

    The President-General of Ogoni-Olomu Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon, has appealed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu to renew the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, citing its transformative impact across the Niger Delta region. Prince Ogbon made the call in a statement issued to journalists, where he lauded the Federal Government for entrusting Tantita with the critical task of securing oil pipelines, noting that the company has significantly curtailed crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. According…

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Ex-Militant Leaders Kick Against Decentralization Of Pipeline Surveillance Contract

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     First Phase Ex-Militant Leaders, in collaboration with the Foundation for Heritage Advancement and Development in Niger Delta (FHADND), has expressed strong opposition to decentralizing the pipeline surveillance and security contract currently handled by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. In a statement in Port Harcourt, Rivers State signed by Mr. Ezekiel Akpasibewei, Coordinator, First Phase Ex-amnesty Leaders and Barr. Francis Wainwei, Executive Director, (FHADND) as well as other Ex-millitant Leaders from the nine states of Niger Delta, noted that those glamouring for decentralization of the…

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Sen Ede Celebrates Delta Speaker At 47, Commends His Commitment To Purposeful Leadership

Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone, has commended the purposeful leadership of Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor for a peaceful and  a stable Delta State.   Sen Dafinone gave the commendation in a statement to congratulate the Speaker on his 47th birthday. He said,  “I warmly felicitate with you, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, on the joyous occasion of your 47th birth anniversary. This special day offers a fitting moment to celebrate your life of service,…

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Delta Kings Back Tantita, Urge President Tinubu To Renew Surveillance Contract

EFFURUN— Traditional rulers from Ijaw, Urhobo, Isoko and Ndokwa extractions in Delta State have endorsed Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd for the pipeline surveillance contract, urging Bola Ahmed Tinubu to renew and expand its mandate. The endorsement followed an enlarged meeting of the monarchs held on Monday at the palace of HRM Dr. Emmanuel E. Sideso, OON, JP, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom. The communique issued was signed on behalf of the 50 traditional rulers present by HRM Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso Abe I, JP. OON, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom and…

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Ex-Agitator Warns Against Negative Attacks On Otuaro, Tompolo

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       Comrade Stanley Abiri, an ex-agitator and street coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has warned against spreading false narratives targeting PAP Administrator Dr. Dennis Otuaro and Tantita Security Service Limited Managing Director High Chief Oweizide Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo.   Abiri described recent attacks on the duo as ignorant and mischievous, citing positive changes in the region.   He accused some ex-agitators of fanning violence and dismissed protests as petty jealousy, saying Otuaro and Tompolo’s achievements outweigh criticisms.   He condemned protests…

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What Tantita’s Oil Pipeline Survelliance Services Mean To Nigeria- Security Expert, Demeide

  A security expert, Demeide Master Tony has said that   Nigeria’s fiscal recovery, energy security, and political stability are critically dependent on the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) contract.     According to him, in the last four years,  Tantita has reduced oil theft by nearly 80%, restored production to 1.8 million barrels per day, created over 10,000 jobs, and delivered environmental recovery. He argued that terminating the contract would dismantle deterrence, destabilize communities, and plunge Nigeria into economic and political crisis.   Demeide advocated for the retention…

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