Hardship: Shelve Proposed Nationwide Protest, Tompolo Appeals To Angry Nigerians

*** Says President Tinubu Working Hard To Revamp Economy With Well Thought Out Policies, Programmes

The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), has appealed to those behind the planned August 1st to 10th, 2024 nationwide protest to shelve it in the interest of the nation and people even as he acknowledged that there is hunger and hardship in the country.

The Tantita Boss a press statement on Friday, August 26th, 2024, while adding his voice to all-meaning Nigerians, including traditional rulers, on call to shelve the proposed hardship protest, admitted that it is true that there is hunger and hardship in the country.

But he quickly pointed out that the hunger and hardship never started today, saying that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was working hard to to revamp the economy with well thought out policies and programmes in addressing the issues of the economy and security, which are the bases of other problems in the country.

He said that; “I am aware of Mr President’s efforts to get things right in the country, and truly things are getting better. For instance, there is great improvement in the oil and gas sector in the last one year, which is still the main source of our economy.
I am aware of the right of the citizenry to protest government policies and programmes in any country. It is one sure way for the citizens to participate effectively in governance, by checking the excesses of any government”.

Tompolo added that; “However, the organizers of this proposed hardship protest must know that the timing is wrong, and the protest may cause more harm and good, as security reports have indicated that the protest will be hijacked by unscrupulous elements.
It is against this background, that I have joined other Patriotic Nigerians to appeal to prospective protesters to call off the proposed protest and engage governments at all levels to find lasting solutions to the country’s problems’.

“You must agree with me that the threat for protest only, has achieved its aim, as Mr President has said it loud and clear, that he has heard the voice of prospective protesters. Afterall, it is better to jaw jaw than to war war”, Tantita boss said.

Here is the Full Press Statement:

Proposed Hardship Protest in Nigeria
I wish to add my voice to all well-meaning Nigerians, including our revert traditional rulers, on the call to shelve the proposed hardship protest billed to start on August first, 2024. It is true that there is hunger and hardship in the country. However, it must be pointed out that the hunger and hardship did not start today. But obviously, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working hard to revamp the economy with well thought out policies and programmes in addressing the issues of the economy and security, which are the bases of other problems in the country. I am aware of Mr President’s efforts to get things right in the country, and truly things are getting better. For instance, there is great improvement in the oil and gas sector in the last one year, which is still the main source of our economy.

I am aware of the right of the citizenry to protest government policies and programmes in any country. It is one sure way for the citizens to participate effectively in governance, by checking the excesses of any government. However, the organizers of this proposed hardship protest must know that the timing is wrong, and the protest may cause more harm and good, as security reports have indicated that the protest will be hijacked by unscrupulous elements.

It is against this background, that I have joined other Patriotic Nigerians to appeal to prospective protesters to call off the proposed protest and engage governments at all levels to find lasting solutions to the country’s problems. You must agree with me that the threat for protest only, has achieved its aim, as Mr President has said it loud and clear, that he has heard the voice of prospective protesters. Afterall, it is better to jaw jaw than to war war.

Signed:

High Chief Dr Government Ekpemupolo, Alias Tompolo
The Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation
The Chairman of Tantita Security Nigeria Limited

26/07/2024

Danger: Over 800 thousand travellers to be affected in France as rail line experience organised massive sabotage

Danger as Over 800 thousand travellers to be affected in France as rail line experience organised massive sabotage in Paris just few hours to the Olympics opening ceremony.

France’s high-speed train lines were targeted by multiple “malicious” acts including arson on Friday July 26, i2024 in what has been described as “an attack on France” and “coordinated sabotage” to disrupt travel ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

According to the CNN, the French state railway company SNCF said in a post on X that “a large number of trains were diverted or canceled,” and asked “all travelers who can to postpone their trip and not go to the station.”

The operator said the Atlantic, Northern and Eastern high-speed lines were impacted, with damage caused to several of its facilities, adding that one of the acts was “foiled” in the east after SNCF agents scared off several individuals.

SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou told journalists on Friday that cables – which are there to ensure the security of train drivers – were set on fire and taken apart but that authorities “don’t know who is behind it.”

An intelligence source told CNN that French intelligence services are “fully mobilized” to find those responsible. The source added that “these methods have been used by the far-left in the past” but “there is no evidence to tie today’s actions to them.”

The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the attack and detailed four separate charges, relating to the damage of state property and taking part in organized crime. Some of the crimes listed are punishable by up to 20 years’ imprisonment and a fine of €300,000 ($325,000).

‘We didn’t need a day like this’
Travel on the affected lines is “very disrupted,” with the railway network needing to divert and cancel a large number of trains, SNCF said. Disruptions – which it estimates could impact around 250,000 travelers today – were expected throughout the weekend, affecting 800,000 passengers, as work crews oversee repairs, it added.

Breaking: Bad Governance, hardship in Nigeria caused more by governors says – APC Chieftain Alancha

By: Celestine Ukah

A Chieftain of the APC, Dominic Alancha has accused the 36 states governors in Nigeria for being the major cause of bad governance and hardship in the country.

Mr. Alancha made this allegations Friday July 26 on AIT the Kakaaki program on the topic #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria# also as it relates to why Government is appealing to protesters to shelve the planned action.

He called on Nigerians to focus on the governors as they have been receiving triple allocations from FAAC after the removal of fuel subsidy by President Tinubu since May 29, 2023 when he assumed Office.

The APC faithful also urged President Tinubu and the National Assembly to investigate the allegations brought forward by Aliko Dangote over Non functioning of the refinery , owning of Refinery in Malta by some NNPC management officials in order to sanitise the oil and gas industry.

Free Medical Mission: Osammor Foundation in Ogwashi-Uku, to render Free Outreach, December 2024

By: AreaNews

A Foundation – Cyril Osammor Foundation has slated to hold a free medical outreach for the people of Idumu Ogwude Quarters at Umudei in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South local government area of Delta State in December 2024, as a mark of honour to the late legendary Cyril Osammor.

The late Cyril Osammor’s daughter and United States of America resident, Chief Miriam Osammor has planned the project in memory of her dearly beloved father.

The facilitators of the free medical project is the renowned Anioma Medical Professionals Forum, who has already assembled a team of volunteering physicians to prosecute the assignment.

According to the Chairman of the Medical Team, Dr Awunor Alexander Chidubem, the two-day medical mission promises to be one of the single largest medical programmes to capture patients in their hundreds with adequate provisions made for their treatments.

He said, “This free medical outreach is a comprehensive healthcare package that features Health and Nutritional Talks, Consultations, Counselling, Basic Laboratory Tests (Malaria, Blood Sugar, Urinalysis), Eye Screening, Dispensing of Eye Lenses, Drug Dispensing and Referrals”.

However, medically challenged persons within Ogwashi-Uku and environs have been called upon to take advantage of the free medical services coming their way in December.

He commended the sponsors of the programme while urging well meaning people of Anioma to leverage on opportunities such as this to give back to their people, especially as it pertains to their health needs.

Chinye Inaugurates Aniocha North Council Supervisors Amidst accolades

The Executive Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government, Hon. Emma Bazim Chinye has inaugurated the newly appointed Supervisory Councillors in a well attended ceremony at the Council Secretariat in Issele-uku, the administrative headquarters of Aniocha North Local Government Area on Wednesday 24th July, 2024.

Chinye who started his speech by congratulating the Supervisors after taking their oath of office and oath of allegiance, eulogized them for being chosen among the lots to serve the people of Aniocha North.

According to him, “You must know for a fact that you were appointed to contribute in strengthening good governance in Aniocha North. Your appointment is a call to service and nothing more.

“This is why we have not only identified our mission and vision, but we went a step further to encapsulate it in our GAINS Agenda, which is a vision to rebuild Aniocha North. You must pursue this vision vigorously, so that in the end, the people of Aniocha North would know that we didn’t come to play but to work”, Emma Chinye stated.

However, the portfolios of the offices of the Supervisors were immediately announced by the Chairman in the following order; Mr. Ikechukwu Onwuemene, Supervisor for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Williams Chuks Ugboh, Supervisor for Works and Housing, Pastor Louis Obi Ebegbuna, Supervisor for Finance, Mr. Frank Isiekwenemgbu Nwanji, Supervisor for Education, Youth and Sports and of course, Lady Queen Ukamaka Ndubuokwu, Supervisor for Environment and Health.

In their acceptance speech, delivered by Lady Queen Ukamaka Ndubuokwu, she conveyed the unalloyed appreciation and gratitude of the Supervisors to the Chairman and the party – the PDP.

She vehemently acknowledged that their appointment has nothing to do with political frivolity, but a call to serve the good people of Aniocha North in line with the GAINS Agenda of Mr. Chairman.

Her words, “We are delighted to be chosen among the hardworking and intelligent people of Aniocha North. This singular confidence reposed in us has conferred a huge responsibility on us not to fail.

“On behalf of the rest of us, I assure you Mr. Chairman of our dear Local Government and the Chairman of our party, the PDP, that we will not disappoint you. We will work diligently to make the difference in grassroots governance as envisaged by our Chairman in his vision of rebuilding Aniocha North”, Ndubuokwu responded.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Vice Chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Clara Nneka Dibia, the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Mr. Raphael Uzor, his Deputy, Mr. Uzoma Frank Iweka, the Secretary designate to the Local Government, Mr. Kennedy Okoh, the Chairman of Aniocha North PDP, Dr Charles Ochei, the Management and staff of Aniocha North Council, former Councillors, wives of the Supervisors, party faithful, friends and family members to mention but a few.