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Niger Delta Group Alleges Plot to Undermine Tompolo and Tantita Through Pipeline Attacks
By: Divine Perezide
The Ijaw People’s Development Initiative (IPDI) has raised concerns over an alleged plan by certain individuals from the itsekiri ethnic group to sabotage pipelines in Warri South West and Warri North local government areas. According to the group, this is a calculated attempt to Undermine High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, Popularly known as Tompolo, and force the federal government to revoke the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited.
This allegations was made public in a statement by the IPDI ‘s national president, Comrade Ozobo Austin, which was shared with the press in Warri, Delta State, on Sunday.
The statement claims:
“Our attention has drawn to move by suspected Itsekiri miscreants sponsored by the highly placed leaders to vandalize pipelines in Warri South West and Warri North to incite the Federal Government to terminate the surveillance contract from TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited.”
It further reads:
“The plot to incite the Federal Government against Tompolo and Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited to terminate the contract. That is a misguided conspiracy of suspected Itsekiri miscreants.”
The (IPDI) urged security agencies and the and the federal government to take the warning seriously and monitor the situation closely.
” The security agent s and the federal government should take notice of this report and hold accountable Itsekiri leadership for any attack on oil facilities in Delta State,” the group stated.
The organization also accused Itsekiri elements of deliberately sabotaging anti-oil theft operations led by Tantita.
“It is obvious that Tantita’s efforts to get rid of the oil theft in Niger Delta have been thwarted severally by the Itsekiris. Itsekiris we’re still harboring and promoting oil theft under covers of ethnicity, threats and campaign of calumny against Tantita, the Navy and JTF have discovered many of such nefarious activities in the Itsekiri territory in Delta State . They are creating territories in Delta State. They are creating bad impressions about Tompolo Tantita operations.”
Comrade Ozobo strongly defended Tompolo’s record in protecting oil infrastructure, warning that any attempt to derail his work would be against national interest
“I want to State inequity that there is nobody that can do the pipeline security job as Tompolo does. Those plotting evils are enemies of the Nigerian government. The Government should not allow enemies of the current government to deceive them.”
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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