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Pipeline Chaos Looms as Stakeholder Alleges Dirty Plot by Powerful Saboteurs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to urgently wade into what a concerned stakeholder described as a “growing but misguided plot” allegedly being orchestrated by shadowy figures operating within the corridors of power, in a bid to sabotage the ongoing Pipeline Security Contract.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to ”NIVONEWS”, a stakeholder, Pastor (Dr.) Philip Yerinmene Gbasin, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in what he described as a “thickening but ill-advised plot” allegedly being orchestrated by faceless individuals within the corridors of power to sabotage the pipeline protection contract currently being executed by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo).
In an open letter to the President titled “The Thickening but Ill-Advised Plot Against High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo): Matters Arising,” Dr. Gbasin—who is a Doctoral Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of Contract, Projects and Facilities Management and the Nigerian Institute of Oil and Gas Research and Hydrocarbon Studies—warned that economic saboteurs were working behind the scenes to derail the progress made under the current security arrangement.
Gbasin, also a Senior Citizen and former Executive Director of Projects at DESOPADEC, referenced recent developments and media reports suggesting attempts to undermine the contract. He noted that such efforts could reverse the gains recorded since the award of the contract to Tompolo’s TANTITA Security Services.
“When the pipeline surveillance contract was awarded to Tompolo, national crude oil output stood at roughly 600,000 barrels per day due to rampant pipeline vandalism and oil theft. But within a few months of TANTITA’s operation, output surged to over 1.6 million barrels daily,” Gbasin stated.
He emphasized the unprecedented nature of this achievement, highlighting that no such progress was recorded in nearly two decades of previous contracts managed by others.
“What about the thousands of youths, men, and women across the Niger Delta who are employed under TANTITA? The ripple effect on families and communities is immeasurable,” he added.
Gbasin also reminded the President of Tompolo’s history of patriotic interventions in the oil sector, particularly during the militant crisis under the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. At the time, he recalled, national oil production plummeted to 700,000 barrels per day due to violent disruptions, forcing major companies to shut down operations and declare force majeure.
“Chevron Nigeria Ltd was the only company that continued uninterrupted operations across the region, thanks to Tompolo’s influence and leadership. He shielded billions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure from destruction without charging the company a kobo,” Gbasin noted.
He further cited Tompolo’s role in preventing sabotage of Chevron’s facilities during the Warri ethnic crisis, despite provocation from some factions. According to him, Tompolo’s commitment to national economic stability has been consistent, selfless, and effective.
“If other government agencies had delivered results like Tompolo has, Nigeria would be on its way to becoming a lender nation,” Gbasin declared.
He warned that those attempting to malign Tompolo and reverse his gains should be seen as true enemies of the Nigerian economy.
“In other countries, individuals like Tompolo would be decorated with national honours for their service to economic recovery and national security. It is not too late for Nigeria to do the same,” Gbasin concluded.
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Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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