Nigerian Rapper Phyno Expresses Joy as He Welcomes First Child

Nigerian Rapper Phyno Expresses Joy as He Welcomes First Child

A renowned Nigerian Rapper named Chibuzor Azubuike, popularly known professionally as Phyno, has announced the birth of his first child.

The rapper made this known on his Instagram page on Monday.

Sharing a picture holding his newborn, he wrote, “I took some time off to be a Father and also work on new music / Album and it’s been a wholesome experience. Now it’s time to get back to what I do best. ❤️”

Credit: Instagram  phynofino.

Tinubu urges new NDDC board to start work on APC agenda of renewed hope

Tinubu urges new NDDC board to start work on APC agenda of renewed hope 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), urges the new board and management team to commence implementation of his renewed hope agenda for Nigerians, especially the Niger Delta people.

Inclusive of the following Board and Management team members are ;

Mr. Chiedu Ebie - Chairman - Delta

Dr. Samuel Ogbuku - Managing Director / CEO - Bayelsa 

Mr. Boma Iyaye - Executive Director (Finance and Admin) - Rivers 

Mr. Victor Antai - Executive Director (Projects) - Akwa-Ibom

Ifedayo Abegunde - Executive Director (Corporate Services) - Ondo 

Sen. Dimaro Denyanbofa - State Representative - Bayelsa 

Mr. Abasi Ndikan Nkono - State Representative - Akwa Ibom

Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya - State Representative - Delta 

Chief Tony Okocha - State Representative - Rivers 

Hon Patrick Aisowieren - State Representative - Edo 

Mr. Kyrian Uchegbu - State Representative - Imo 

Victor Kolade Akinjo - State Representative - Ondo 

Chief Dimgba Eruba - State Representative - Abia

Mr. Asu Oku Okang - State Representative - Cross River

Hon. Nick Wende - Zonal Representative - North Central 

Hon. Namdas Abdulrazak - Zonal Representative - North East

Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir - Zonal Representative - North West

According to the Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), said the President expects that the new Board and Management team will ensure a new era of successful administration in the NDDC, in line with his Renewed Hope agenda.

Delta at 32: Agediga hails past gov's, urges Deltans to support Gov. Sheriff

Delta at 32: Agediga hails past gov's, urges Deltans to support Sheriff 

 

Warri _____ Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State and immediate past Executive Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC ) on Sunday stated that Delta State is getting better.

Amb. Dr. Comr. Shedrack Agediga made the remark in Warri yesterday while reacting to Delta @ 32.

According to him, he said that no one should say that the Delta State of 32 years today is same of yesterday, stressing that while he would not want to count the military rule, the civilian Governors have all tried their bests in improving on the growth and development of the state and her citizens.

Speaking further, Agediga, a renowned Niger Delta philanthropist explained that from Chief Onanefe Ibori to Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to now Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta is no doubt moving forward as a state.

However, Agediga had called on Deltans never to renege on their support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

It would be recalled that Amb. Dr. Comr. Shedrack Agediga is the founder and chairman of the Shedrack Agediga Foundation (SAF), a Non Governmental Organisation he has used in transforming lives of many across the country.

Oil Theft: FG commends Tantita for a job well done on pipeline security

Oil Theft: FG commends Tantita for a job well done on pipeline security 

The Federal Government has expressed its appreciation to Tantita Security Services Limited for their dedicated efforts in safeguarding pipelines within the Niger Delta region. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), conveyed this commendation during a press briefing on Saturday while inspecting oil facilities in the Niger Delta.

Accompanied by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, and other government representatives, Lokpobiri emphasized the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to combat all forms of pipeline vandalism and oil theft in the nation.

Lokpobiri said, “We’re here because of the problem of pipeline vandalisation and illegal bunkering that is going on in the Niger Delta.

“I believe that it has become an existential problem and we need to fight them. We need to fight these criminals to submission.

“What is happening here is so bad that we cannot even know the implications unless maybe when people start dying in their numbers that is when people will know that a few persons were profiting from this crime are here to wipe all of them out.

“So, as a responsible government, we have decided that we are going to put a stop to it.

“We are going to work with stakeholders to ensure that we stop all this nonsense in our society. We are not going to allow them.

“I want to also use the opportunity to express our gratitude to Tantita that has been commissioned by the NNPCL to be able to do some work but we are going to do a lot more.”

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), affirmed that the Federal Government intends to maintain its collaboration with Tantita Security Services Limited to effectively address the issues of pipeline vandalism and oil theft in the Niger Delta. He also mentioned that the government is planning to implement further measures to enhance pipeline security and bring about positive changes in this regard.

Ribadu said, “We have done very well to get to where we are now. We are certainly going to take more measures. So far, things are beginning to change. Give us little time and you will see things change for the better.

Sen. Dino Melaye reveals why he park cars and bike in his living room

Sen. Dino Melaye reveals why he park cars and bike in his living room  

Dino Melaye, the candidate for the Governorship of Kogi State under the Peoples Democratic Party, has chosen to explain why he prefers to keep his cars and motorbike in a parlour rather than a traditional garage.

During an interview with "Untold Stories with Adesuwa," which was recently uploaded online, the PDP leader revealed that he keeps a car and a bike in his living room, but he frequently changes the car depending on the occasion.

Dino Melaye also mentioned that he keeps his cars and bike inside his living room as if they were pieces of furniture. He explained that he does this because he wants them to have the same access to air conditioning that he enjoys in his house

Dino Melaye stated that when he planned to construct his house, he instructed the architect to include a designated area in the living room where he could park his car. Additionally, he expressed his desire for the swimming pool to be situated on the second floor of his house, hanging or suspended

Dino Melaye recently disclosed that he occasionally keeps his luxury cars such as Rolls Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, or Maybach inside his living room.

Ezekiel Defends Tompolo on pipeline surveillance job performance, calls for renewal of contract

Ezekiel Defends Tompolo on pipeline surveillance job performance, calls for renewal of contract by FG

In response to recent negative publications and criticisms of High Chief Government Ekemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, a Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel, has come forward to set the record straight regarding Tompolo's performance in the pipeline surveillance job.

Ezekiel expressed his disappointment at the cacophony of voices, particularly from ex-militant leaders who had once benefited from Tompolo's mentorship, but were now joining forces with outsiders to malign him. He described this act as unfortunate and ungrateful.

The activist recounted the genesis of the pipeline surveillance job, which began in 2002 when former President Olusegun Obasanjo sought to address the rampant oil theft, vandalism, and sabotage in the Niger Delta region. Obasanjo engaged in negotiations with Tompolo, leading to a groundbreaking arrangement between an individual and the government to secure pipelines.

The negotiations continued until the late President Umar Musa Yar'Adua assumed power in 2007. In 2010, the federal government awarded the first-ever pipeline surveillance job to Tompolo, who successfully delivered on the contract, receiving commendations from Nigerians across the country.

However, shortly after the job was awarded to Tompolo, influential government officials began pressuring the president to distribute the job to other interested parties. Despite being contented with his position, Tompolo agreed to include his fellow brothers from the region.

According to Ezekiel, Tompolo was the only one who fulfilled his contractual obligations, while others failed dismally in their respective areas. These same individuals, now parading themselves as ex-militant leaders, conspired with influential figures to tarnish Tompolo's reputation and poison President Buhari's mind against him.

Their scheme aimed to remove Tompolo from the job, presuming that it would be transferred to them. However, their plans were thwarted when the job was instead given to a total stranger, the late Captain Hosa, a Bini man. Under Captain Hosa's leadership, oil theft and various illegal activities plagued the oil sector, causing Nigeria's daily oil production to plummet.

Recognizing the mistake, President Buhari eventually reversed course and reawarded parts of the job to Tompolo's company, Tantita. Over the past year, Tompolo and his team have diligently tackled leakages in the oil sector, resulting in significant improvements in oil output.

Ezekiel criticized other ex-militant leaders, including Ateke Tom, Ben Ebikabowei, Asari Dokubo, Bibopere Ajube, and Ayiri Emami from Rivers and Bayelsa states, alleging that they did nothing to contribute to the job's success. Instead, they allegedly misappropriated funds intended for worker welfare for personal gain.

The activist vehemently opposed the idea of granting the pipeline surveillance job to these individuals, citing their lack of capacity and greed. He called for the renewal of Tantita's contract, highlighting the company's impressive record over the past year.

In conclusion, Ezekiel expressed his support, alongside other critical stakeholders, for the continuation of Tompolo's pipeline surveillance job, emphasizing the positive impact it has on Nigeria's oil sector

Ex-N/Delta Militant Leaders fight over N48bn Pipeline Contract Renewal

Ex-N/Delta Militant Leaders fight over N48bn Pipeline Contract Renewal

Source: Leadership

Aug 21, 2023 3:48 AM

Abuja ____ Another round of tension has gripped the oil industry in the Niger Delta over the renewal of the N48billion oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to the former leader of the dreaded Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Chief Government Ekpemukpolo, alias Tompolo.

Already, the renewal of the contract had pitched Tompolo against his colleagues involved in the struggle  in the region, particularly the leader of the defunct Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahideen Asari-Dokubo; HRM Ateke Tom; Ebikabowei Victor Ben, alias Boyloaf; Chief Bibopere Ajube, alias Shoot-at-Sight, and an ex-warlord in Imo State axis of the region, Commander Nigeria, among others, across the states of the oil-rich belt.

The multi-billion naira security job awarded to Tantita Security Services, owned by Tompolo in August 2022, is due for renewal by the end of this month, a development which has triggered intense intrigues and maneuvering by some ex-warlords to wrestle it from the former MEND commander.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the ex-militant commanders are strongly opposed to the renewal of the contract as exclusively packaged for Tompolo in 2022.

LEADERSHIP recalls that the contract covers surveillance and protection of oil pipelines, which criss-crossed various oil producing communities in Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, Ondo and Rivers States.

The award of the job to Tompolo was facilitated by former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari, in August 2022.

One year later, as Tompolo prepared to approach the management of NNPCL for the renewal of the job, his ex-colleagues were up in arms against him.

The protesting ex-militant commanders are agitating for the splitting of the contract to accommodate divergent interests. There are mounting pressures on the Presidency and NNPCL not to re-award the contract solely to Tompolo and his outfit in its present component.

They vehemently opposed an omnibus contract to be awarded to Tompolo, which would cover places  outside his areas of influence in Gbaramatu axis of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.

They insisted that his ambience of operation should be limited to his communities in Delta State, while they are allowed to also operate in their areas.

They rejected the template offered by the embattled warlord to sublet parts of the job to them in their different enclaves, insisting that the package being offered by Tompolo was at variance with his earnings from NNPCL, for the job.

Instead, LEADERSHIP learnt that they were unanimous that the contract be splitted, with its components awarded separately to individual ex-commanders to man their areas of influence.

Already, the aggrieved warlords have protested to the presidency, especially the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and Kyari, apparently to halt the moves to award the contract in bulk to their kinsman.

LEADERSHIP learnt that Kyari reportedly advised the protesters to remain calm pending the inauguration of the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, who is expected to prepare a memo on the festering issue for the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

It was gathered that Tompolo was also having a running battle with his kinsmen and some close associates of Tinubu, who were bent on punishing him for allegedly not supporting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 polls.

They accused the ex-militant commander of having supported and heavily funded the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within and outside Delta State, in the just concluded elections.

Those opposing Tompolo said he didn’t reciprocate the visit of Tinubu, in company with Kyari and other top party stalwarts to his enclave on Friday November 25, 2022 and the visit of another team raised by the President and headed by Kyari, with Wale and Seyi Tinubu as members of the team, on the eve of the governorship and houses of assembly election on March 17, 2023, to garner votes and support for the governing

However, to starve off any untoward development, Tompolo’s men and foot soldiers were reported to have relocated to Abuja to intensify lobby to retain the status quo in the award of the job.

LEADERSHIP gathered that they have approached Ribadu, Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila and other influential members of the inner circles of Tinubu, including members of the president’s immediate family, for help.

But despite stiff opposition, investigation by this paper revealed that Tompolo’s bid to renew the job still enjoyed the backing and support of Sylva, who is apparently relying on the former MEND leader for support in the November 2023 gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State, Omo-Agege, who was said to have forgiven Tompolo for not supporting his gubernatorial ambition in the 2023 election and the chief executive of NNPCL.

They were reportedly touching base with powerful links within and outside the Presidency to ensure that Tompolo triumph, taunting and flaunting widely reported ex-militant and his company’s impressive records in the war against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the region, as satisfactory credentials to renew the job.

One of our sources disclosed that the trio in their alibi in favour of Tompolo expressed conviction that renewal of Tantita’s contract would help in consolidating the gains so far recorded in the war against illicit deals associated with crude oil, in the region.

The source said, “The management of NNPCL has been having difficulties in renewing the pipeline surveillance contract given to Chief Tompolo to oversee the security and protection of crude oil pipelines in the Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, Ondo and part of Rivers State in 2022 because his colleagues in the Niger Delta struggle are up in arms against him. They are opposed to an omnibus award of the same contract to him. They are saying that Tompolo cannot protect the pipelines in their areas.

Efforts by our correspondent to get reactions from Tompolo and the management of Tantita Security Services, were futile.

Tantita’s managing director, Chief Keston Pondi and  the company’s head, Operations/Intelligence, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, ignored persistent calls and messages to their cell phones, for one week, to secure their reactions to the report.

But a source in Tantita Security Services, who pleaded with this newspaper not to mention his name because he was not competent to speak neither on behalf of Tompolo nor the company, said Tompolo and his lieutenants were not leaving any stone unturned to put issues in proper perspectives.

He said, “Tompolo’s men are in Abuja already to put paid to some lies being peddled against their boss, especially as concerned about his roles in the 2023 elections. Most of what is being said about him are tissues of lies. They are making frivolous allegations about him with a view to ensuring that the contract is not renewed. Come to think of it, what does the outcome of the elections have to do with the award and discharge of a legitimate business? This is purely a business and not politics. As Mr. President said recently, the time for politics is over. It’s now time for governance.

“Tantita has performed excellently in the assignment handed over to it to the admiration of all and sundry. The records of the increase in crude oil production are there in NNPCL and the oil multinationals and we must warn that it would not be in the interest of our economy to sacrifice excellence in favour of mundane arguments.

“We are not losing any sleep in Tantita and even our principal, High Chief Government Ekpemukpolo, alias Tompolo, is not bothered about the so-called gang-up. We have done our best in Tantita in taming the hoodlums draining our economy through illicit crude oil deals and our performance chat is there for everyone to check. We have received accolades from within and outside the country for our efforts in salvaging the nation’s economy. The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that we know very well will not succumb to undue pressures of blackmailers and enemies of Nigeria.

“We have no doubt that the management of NNPCL will take the right steps by renewing the contract to enable us to strengthen and consolidate our efforts in the national interests. Those opposed to us are the oil thieves and their collaborators, whom we have blocked the sources of their ill-gotten wealth,” the Tantita source added.

The group general manager, Public Affairs, NNPCL, Mr. Garba Deen Muhammad, also declined to comment on the report. Muhammad shunned calls and messages sent to him on the subject matter.

FG Sets Up Committee for Artisanal Refinery Operation in Nigeria

FG Sets Up Committee for Artisanal Refinery Operation in Nigeria 

Abuja ____ Following the shortfall of petroleum products in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the government would commence the integration of artisanal refiners into the mainstream crude oil refining process as part of its efforts to achieve energy security in the country.

This was made available to newsmen by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Gabriel Aduda, on Wednesday in Abuja, where he inaugurated a Technical Committee charged with the responsibility of fashioning ways and means of integrating local Artisanal Oil Refiners (AOR) in the larger production ecosystem.

According to him, the move aside from providing sustainable energy sources for Nigerians, also advances responsible practices in the oil and gas sector to guard against environmental degradation.

Aduda narrated in his open remark that the persistent request by the Artisanal Oil Refiners was brought to the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who directed the Ministry to review and propose the way forward.

The permanent secretary subsequently approved the proposal to constitute a Technical Committee on subsidy removal without tears/integration of mini/Artisanal Refinery Operations into the In-Country Oil Refinery Programme.

The Committee’s Terms of Reference (TOR) are as follows: to develop materials/framework for the sensitization and integration of the mini/Artisanal Refiners into Midstream crude oil refining; to ascertain the technology, skills, safety and environmental global best practices in the petroleum industry and facilitate the mainstreaming of Artisanal refineries to boost in-country refining capacity at the required specifications; to identify the sources of fund for the integration and establishment of the Artisanal refiners into the economy and structure the refund mechanism; to facilitate the provision of crude oil for experimental and research purposes to institutions with prototype refineries for testing their equipment; and, to review and make recommendations to Mr President on ways to task our national technical institutions in building standard refineries for refining the crude in-country.

Aduda chairs the technical committee.

Members are; Director Upstream (MPR) Kamoru Busari, Director Midstream & Downstream (MPR) Muhammed M. Abubakar; Dr Adamu Abubakar Ahmed from Petroleum Training Institute (PTI); Zuhumben Paul from Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB); Dr Isa Sambo from Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA); Basaka Hussaini Aminu from Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), John Terry Vanduhe from Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL); Satiya Mutazu Ahmed from Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget & National Planning (FMFBNP).

Other members are; Uno Ogban Uno from Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); Flight Lieutenant Terry Ajobena (rtd) from Presidential Amnesty Programme; Dr Omonigho B. Otanocha from Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE); Anthony Abiye George from Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI);

Godwin Sunday from the Domestic Refineries Owners Association of Nigeria, among others.

IYC congratulates Lokpobiri, hails Tinubu on Reinstatement of N/Delta Ministry

IYC congratulates Lokpobiri, hails Tinubu on Reinstatement of N/Delta Ministry 

Press Statement 

21/08/2023

IYC Congratulates Heineken Lokpobiri, Lauds Tinubu Over Appointment, Reinstatement Of Niger Delta Ministry 

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has congratulated Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri on his well deserved appointment as Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil) Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

IYC as critical stakeholders in the Niger Delta region and beyond, we want to specially appreciate His Excellency, Bola Tinubu, President Federal Republic of Nigeria in finding one of the best Niger Delta brains, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri for finding him worthy to be appointed as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil).

Heineken Lokpobiri as former speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, a two term Senator that represented Bayelsa West Senatorial District, former minister for State, agriculture, Federal Republic of Nigeria, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) and a renowned leader in the Niger Delta region who has contributed towards the growth and development of the Niger Delta over the years is no doubt a perfect man for the job and a round peg in a round hole. 

Considering the political pedigree and leadership role Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has been playing over the years in the region, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide is optimistic that he will perform his duty as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) to the admiration of all as a product of the Niger Delta struggle who is well abreast with the multifaceted issues bedeviling the region. His appointment comes with so much happiness across the Niger Delta region. 

We want to at this point appreciate His Excellency, Bola Tinubu, President Federal Republic of Nigeria for listening to the voice of Niger Deltans, particularly to the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide and others who appealed to Mr. President over the rumoured scrapping of the Niger Delta Ministry. 

The swift response to our appeal shows that President Bola Tinubu is indeed a listening President, we are grateful for the redeployment of Abubakar Momoh to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. This to us is a welcome development. 

IYC is using this medium to congratulate other Ministers from the Niger Delta region which is our primary constituency and all Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that has been inaugurated. It is our call that all Ministers including President Bola Tinubu should prioritise the rapid development of the Niger Delta region, particularly the Ijaw areas as council will be ready to engage with them on the way forward as partners of progress in the Niger Delta.

Finally, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide will continue to engage with critical stakeholders for the growth and development of Ijaw nation. Council will collaborate with Government agencies that are willing to partner with us for the development of our areas where necessary. 

Signed:

Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri 

President Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide. 

Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill 

Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council (IYC ) Worldwide.

Mulade Commends Delta Govt for flood control measures, calls for lDP camps set up

Mulade Commends Delta Govt for flood control measures, calls for lDP camps set up

Abuja ______ A renowned Niger Delta born human rights and environmental justice advocate, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff has charged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to proactively put measures in place in other to curb flooding in Delta communities following the recent heavy rains and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) prediction for August, 2023.

Comrade Mulade, who is the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, gave the charge on Friday 18th August, 2023 in Abuja while speaking on the impact of flooding in the country, particularly Niger-Delta region, at a conference organized by environmental experts, towards addressing the various environmental challenges associated with flooding in Nigeria. 

The conference which drew environmental experts from around the world, featured presentations on policies and methods of curbing and managing flood in Nigeria. For his part, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, charged the Federal and state governments, specifically the Delta State Governor, to proactively put measures and strategies in place to curb flooding in Delta state. 

He said, according to the prediction of NEMA, about nineteen (19) states would experience flooding in August, 2023 and Delta State is one of them; adding that, based on the prediction, fifty-six (56) communities might be submerged, and communities likely to experience heavy flooding are those situated in low lands and riverine areas of Delta State. 

In the early quarters of 2023, CEPEJ under the directive of its National Coordinator, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, embarked on community sensitization on flood control, what to do before, during and after flood, and provided safety tips on flood, and ways to stay safe in flood-prone communities in Delta, Bayelsa and other Niger Delta States, to create awareness in traditional rulers, chiefs, women, youths, and community leaders on how to protect the lives and property of their people during flood as predicted by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NHSA, on February 17, 2023, annual flood outlook in Nigeria. In line with that simple but proactive measure, Comrade Sheriff Mulade urged the Delta state government to adopt pragmatic approach and act fast by provide the needed assistance and save the lives and property of Deltans living in such a disadvantaged region of the State before it is too late.  

Comrade Mulade further urged the state government to set up a committee of environmental experts both in the Ministry and non-governmental organizations, NGO etc, to work directly with government environmental agencies to urgently constructing flood Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, relocating individuals and communities to higher lands, providing relief materials and medicines for victims.

" I want to sincerely commend the Delta State Government led by Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for clearing and evacuating debris from blocked drains and opening up water channels across measure cities in Delta State as part of efforts to nip and control the imminent flood in the State and i urge residents of the State to obey government instructions and directives".

IYC kicks Against Scraping of N/Delta Ministry, Vows to Resist FG with Any Legal Means

IYC kicks Against Scraping of N/Delta Ministry, Vows to Resist FG with Any Legal Means 

...... As Amb. Binebai calls on FG, IOCs to prioritize N'Delta Development for equity, fairness, justice and peace to reign in the country 

Francis Tayor

Warri _______ The ljaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, the umbrella body accomodating ljaw youths spread all over the world, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government of Nigeria to prioritize the speedy development of the Niger Delta ljaw region as well as the Multi-national oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to as a matter of urgency relocate its operational headquarters to the region for the sake of equity, fairness, justice and peace to reign in the country.

The ljaw Youth Council in a Press Briefing held in Warri on Friday 18th August, 2023, organized by the National Spokesman of Council, Amb. Princewill Yerin Binebai in company with the Speaker of IYC Mobile Parliament, Rt. Hon. Bob Collins lgetei and the various Clan Chairmen of IYC Western Zone also called on the Nigerian government for justice over the recent gruesome murder of prospective ljaw son, Mr. Peterside Alafuro by a trigger happy Nigeria police officer in Rivers State.

Amb. Binebai bitterly cautioned Nigerian military against the unprofessional, reckless and unlawful incessant invasion of ljaw communities at every slightest opportunity, noting that Ijaw youths will henceforth use any means justifiable by law to stiffly resist any further attempt by the Nigerian government to maltreat ljaw people in the country.

He warned that any attempt by the Tinubu led federal government to scrap any ministry or commission that has to do with the Niger Delta would be strongly resisted with the last drop of their blood, stressing that ljaw youths mean what they are saying if the reverse is the case of the rumor flying on air.

Amb. Binebai further urged president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release reasonable funds for the smooth operation of the all important Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) Okerenkoko in Delta State, and to quickly collaborate with the National Assembly to facilitate the speedy passage of the bill establishing the higher institution into law.

Finally, Binebai reiterated that ljaw Youth Council will embrace friends of ljaw people in the Nigerian State and as well strongly resist foes of ljaw nation by any means justifiable by the law of the land whenever the need arises.

However, read below full details of the Press Statement.

A Press Briefing Held On This 18th Day Of August 2023 At Warri By The Spokesman Of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill  On The  Worrisome State Of Things In The Nigerian State.

1. I bring greetings from the National President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri and members of the 9th NEC. 

2. This press briefing is holding today to address key issues bedeviling the Ijaw nation in the Nigerian state as well as informing our dear and respectable leaders on the path Council will be towing in the next three years. 

3. As we are aware of, the entire Ijaw Youths across Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Ondo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Imo States, Lagos and Abuja chapters, together with other leaders of Ijaw nation  gathered at the Gabriel Okara cultural centre in Yenagoa on Saturday the 22nd of July 2023 to produce the 9th leadership of council.

4. It is on this premise that the 9th NEC led by Jonathan Lokpobiri have specially taken interest on the unity of Ijaw Nation. Council as a revolutionary body established to advance the interest and progress of Ijaw nation,  we will continue to be apolitical and will never be seen as a political appendage to a group or persons in line with the ideals of the founding fathers of council. 

5. Council is well aware that the Ijaw people in the Niger Delta region, despite contributing towards the economic and political well-being of the country, the Ijaw people have  not truly been given their fair share in the resources that are produced from their communities. 

6. IYC will continue to prioritise the unity of Ijaw nation for in unity lies our strength hence Prof. Dime, pioneer President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC ) had posited in 1992 at Arogbo in Ondo state that "If Spiders Web Can Unite, They Can Tie Up A Lion " . The unity of Ijaw is important and our march for a better Ijaw nation. 

7. While our thank you cum familiarisation visits to critical stakeholders across Ijaw nation will continue, we want to use this opportunity to thank our leaders and fathers who have opened their doors for us and have given us their blessings to succeed. The 9th NEC have come to add value and will never compromise the Ijaw struggle for anything. 

8. Today, the issues of resource control and self determination which the Kaiama declaration stands for, a declaration that gave birth to the IYC is a matter that Council will continue to pursue, we want to heavily participate in the resources that are extracted from our lands. Never will the Ijaw people beg to get peanuts from their own wealth. 

9. While the Ijaw people will continue to be peaceful and will always embrace one Nigeria, we must sound it clearly that our continued guarantee of peace in Nigeria should be laced with justice, fairness,  equity and political inclusion. It is very sad to note that almost everything that has come to the Niger Delta, particularly to the Ijaw people are all products of agitation and struggle. Nothing has ever been given to the Ijaw people freely. 

10. Henceforth, council will not tolerate and accept the incessant Invasion of Ijaw communities at every slightest opportunity by the Nigerian military. The Ijaw people should not be treated as strangers in this country, people must learn to respect them as critical stakeholders in this country. 

11. Council will not rest until justice is done for the gruesome murder of Peterside Alafuro, an Ijaw from Rivers state that was murdered by a trigger happy police officer in Rivers State, we are calling for justice, we will not allow this evil to be swept under the carpet.

12. Going forward, the Ijaw Youth Council will embrace friends of the Ijaw people in the Nigerian state and will also resist foes of our region and the Ijaw people in particular. Our development and progress will be at the front burner as we engage with critical stakeholders in Nigeria to negotiate a better deal for our people. Never will the Ijaws take the back seat.

13. We are calling on the multinational oil companies to prepare towards relocating their headquarters back to the Niger Delta region that the oil and gas is being milked from. You cannot be drilling and exporting oil from our soil and paying royalty to other state (s). 

14. Any attempt to scrap any ministry or commission that has to do with the Niger Delta will be resisted with the last drop of our blood. This is not a threat but a statement that will become a reality should the reverse becomes the case. 

15. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) is stating that the bill for the establishment of our precious Nigeria Maritime University, (NMU) Okerenkoko in Delta State has suffered too much legislative hiccups, never have we seen anywhere in the world how a school of such will struggle so hard for survival, the Federal Government of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu must quickly in collaboration with the National Assembly see to the passage of the bill. 

16. The floating dock originally designed for Okerenkoko as a complementary gesture for the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko must without delay be relocated back to Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. 

17. The PIA provides for 30% from NNPCL profit for oil exploration in frontier basin which are within states in the northern region. While it makes provision for only a paltry 3% operational expenditure for the development of Niger Delta oil bearing communities. This is a monumental imbalance that has given some form of legitimacy by the government of Nigeria to a people that are contributing nothing compared to those that the resources are coming from. On this note, the IYC will constitute a legal team that will critically look at the rationale behind this ugly trend before seeking a proper means of redress through the options available to us as Niger Delta people

18. Finally, we will continue to remain humble and indebted to the Ijaw people. Council will be resolute in pursuing a better and progressive Ijaw nation.

Long Live IYC !

Long live Ijaw Nation !!

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria !!!.

Yerin and Joy Set to Exchange Marital Vow on August 12, in Warri

Yerin and Joy Set to Exchange Marital Vow on August 12, in Warri 

...... Invite friends and well wishers as Gen. Best May Jfred sets to perform at the reception 

Warri ____ Preparation is on top gear as Mr. Brifinikeyerin Joel Angodideke, popularly known as 'General'  warm up to perform marital obligation in accordance to the ljaw tradition and culture to his Ofunama born heartbeat of Egbema kingdom, Miss Joy Debor on the 12th August, 2023 in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.

According to the marriage invitation card details, said:  

" The families of Late Mr. Lawrence Elijah Debor of Aghoro Quarters, Ofunama Community in Ovia South West LGA of Edo State, and Late Michael S. Angodideke of Ombutua-Owei Quarters of Ayakoromo Community in Burutu LGA, both of Delta State cordially request your presence to the Traditional Marriage Ceremony of their children, Miss Joy Debor and Mr. Yerin Joel Angodideke on Saturday 12th August, 2023.

Venue of dowry payment is at No, 6 Origbo Drive Kotokoto Layout, Udu LGA, Delta State.

Time:  9:AM Prompt.

Reception follows immediately at Yins Hotel, Apala Road, Warri South LGA, Delta State.

Music to be supplied by Gen. Best May Jfred and his Giant Star Band of Africa."

Meanwhile, it will interest you to note that the Groom, Mr. Yerin Angodideke was former Special Assistant (SA) on Political Matters to the immediate past governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa. He is currently a private intelligence security guard to former member Delta State House of Assembly Burutu North Constituency, Hon. Chief. Dan Yingi.

However, the couple used this medium to specially invite their loved ones, friends, well wishers and the general public to join them celebrate on their day of joy, stressing that there is variety of foods and assorted drinks for  merriment, the statement added.

Ijaw Reps in DESOPADEC meets Ijaw Traditional Rulers, calls for Synergy

Ijaw Reps in DESOPADEC meets Ijaw Traditional Rulers, calls for Synergy 

Warri _____ Following the inauguration of the new Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, the Executive Director of Social Services, Chief Favour Izoukumor and Commissioner representing Ijaw Nationality, Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye, have paid a familiarization visited to the Ijaw Traditional Rulers' Council in Warri on the 8th August, 2023.

According to the board members, the visit was to familiarize with the Ijaw Traditional Rulers' Council led by His Royal Majesty, Elder Capt. Joseph I. Timiyan, the Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom.

However, the board conveyed its heartfelt appreciation to Ijaw Forum of Traditional Rulers for its unalloyed support towards the electoral victory of the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2023 governorship election.

The executive director, Izoukumor and the Ijaw commissioner, Okpoye seek for unity and working collaboration of stakeholders for effective performance of the commission.

The executive director of social services, chief Izoukumor while responding to questions on payment of contractors of the commission stated, "Of course all of us know that paucity of fund is not only synonymous to DESOPADEC interventionist agency and that is why we are praying that Delta State should have more 13 percent derivation and that can only be possible with unhindered productions of crude oil from various oil producing communities. 

He said, "To my best of knowledge the commission has tried, though am aware that it is not enough, not that the commission is not paying contractors at all. Our approach by God grace, we will try our best to see that payment of contractors will be prioritised because if contractors are not encouraged by payment, the execution of contract  which is the primary mandate of the commission will be defeated. So we will do everything to see that once funds are available we will prioritise payment of contractors".

The Ijaw representatives in the DESOPADEC board,  Izoukumor and Okpoye commended the Royal Fathers for their immense contributions toward the development of Ijaw Nation in Delta, adding that their contributions birthed interventionist agencies like DESOPADEC, NDDC and others at the regional level.

In the address of the ED – Social Services DESOPADEC and Commissioner, Ijaw Nationality had pledged their loyalty and readiness to work in synergy with the traditional rulers and others with  laudable ideas that would help build capacity in the commission.

The board further seek royal blessings and advice to help them discharge their duties effectively while in office.

In response,  the Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum chaired by HRM Elder Capt. Joseph I. Timiyan, The Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom, HRM ST Luke – Kalanama Viii, The Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, Vice Chairman, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum and other traditional rulers also commended the Ijaw representatives for the timely visit.

The traditional rulers urged the Ijaw representatives to go round in consultation with leaders of mandate areas on the kind of infrastructures the people may need before awarding projects that may not most crucial to such communities.

Meanwhile, the royal fathers stressed on the need for awarding contracts to capable contractors and proper monitoring of projects to the stage of completion.

The statement reads, "this appeal is as a result of the too many abandoned projects in the oil producing communities with reasons not too far from negligence on the part of the commission in questioning and monitoring of contractors or issues of funding.

The Ijaw traditional rulers called for regular interface as to build confidence and address salient issues of the development of Ijaw Nation, regarding the oil producing communities in Delta State.

The Ijaw nationality commissioner Okpoye who gave vote of thanks, pledged to provide the best services to the mandate areas and stakeholders, leaders and traditional rulers.

The traditional rulers who were present at the visit were, HRM, Elder (Capt.) Joseph Timiyan , PhD.

The Ebenana-owei of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chiarman, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum, HRM. Pere S.P Luke Kalanama VIII – The Pere of Akugbene Mein- Kingdom – 1st Vice Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council,  HRM – Pere Charles Ayemibotu – OFR – Paramount Ruler and Pere, Seimbiri Kingdom, HRM Couple Oromoni Mobene II – Pere Amakoso of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, HRM Johnbull Polokowei, Ongolo 1st – Pere of Ogbolubiri Kingdom.

Others were, HRM , Jackson Foubiriowei Angalabiri Egbain II – The Ebenana-owei of Kunbowei Kingdom, HRM, Dr. Ekioemi Oweiagbe – The Ebenana-owei of Oporomo Kingdom, HRM , Pere (Amb) Meshack E.A Ubabiri – The Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom, Bini Pere IV, HRM. Dr. Danladi Owuopere, Agulu 1st

Ebenana-owei of Tariki Kingdom and HRM (Barr). Erebulu Aduo III – The Pere of Kabowei Kingdom – Secretary, Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum and other leaders and traditional chiefs too numerous to mention.

Jonathan condoles with family of former Bayelsa chief judge, late Abiri

Jonathan condoles with family of former Bayelsa chief judge, late Abiri

Yenagoa _____ Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR has commiserated with the family of the immediate-past Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Kate Abiri, who passed away at the age of 65, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, after a brief illness.

The former president of Nigeria who was at the residence of the late Chief Judge on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Yenagoa, the state capital, showered praises on the deceased for her stance in upholding justice without compromising ethical standards of her profession.

Ex-President Jonathan, who made a post of his visit to the bereaved family of the deceased on his official social media handles, noted that the death of the deceased is a big loss to the family, to Bayelsa State, and to her legal profession. 

Part of his condolence message reads: "Justice Abiri was a jurist with an enviable track record of honesty, integrity and steadfastness in the pursuit of truth and justice.

"She was an incorruptible judge, a symbol of courage, hope and inspiration to many across the country.

"As a member of the bench, she was a dedicated servant in the temple of justice, known for her piety and total commitment to upholding the rule of law.

"Her death is a big loss to  her family, Bayelsa and members of the legal profession. I urge them to find solace in her notable strides and the fulling life that she lived.

"She will be missed by many Nigerians across the country; I pray that God grants all the bereaved the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss," GEJ prayed.

The late CJ Abiri, who was the first female chief judge in Nigeria’s history to swear-in the highest number of state chief executives even beyond her state, was appointed chief judge by former Governor Timipre Sylva in 2008 after a protracted battle, led by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa branch, and retired from the state judiciary on 13 January, 2023, after serving as chief judge for 15 years and clocking the mandatory retirement age of 65.

Tantita Releases Press Statement on MT PRAISEL Vessel lntercepted

Tantita Releases Press Statement on MT PRAISEL Vessel lntercepted 

 

PRESS RELEASE BY TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED:

On the 3rd of August 2023, news of a vessel the MT PRAISEL intercepted by Tantita broke on a news channel, while investigation were still ongoing, contrary to our corporate practices as would be noted, no official statement from Tantita or any of her directors or top management accompanied the

news story.

While Tantita was investigating the source of the news, on the 4th of August 2023, Naval Headquarters issued a press statement.

We at Tantita have continued our investigation undeterred by press reports, careful not to jeopardize our investigations while conscious of our responsibilities to the public.

The fight against oil theft has been grueling but successful in the last one year and the biggest secret of that success is the extent of collaboration between the community based private surveillance companies particularly, TANTITA and the Government Security Agencies.

Therefore, this is to affirm the partnership with hundreds and thousands of Government Security Agents, officers and men of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps as well as the intelligence agencies who have put their lives at risk in the service of the nation.

For example, barely three weeks ago there was an ambush by oil thieves along the Ahoada axis of

Rivers State where private surveillance personnel and GSAs came under deadly fire and a Nigerian

Army soldier paid the ultimate price, amidst frantic efforts by our private security operations to rush him to medical care. This goes to show the close working relationship between private surveillance operatives and the security agencies.

However on the 1st of August 2023, Tantita received credible intelligence that a vessel which had obtained NMDPRA approval to deliver HPFO from Koko to LAGOS OFFSHORE would be proceeding in the opposite direction. On the 2nd of August 2023 Tantita operatives approached the MT PRAISEL as it made its way through a creek in Delta State off Benin River. On board the vessel were naval personnel, while the Tantita inspection crew included officers and men from the Operation Delta Safe (the inter service task force for fighting crude oil theft, amongst other things in the Niger delta).

The intelligence suggested that the vessel ought to be sailing to Lagos, but the Master of the vessel indicated he was sailing to Bonny.

Tantita requested for the naval clearance and the documentation showed by the Master of the vessel indicated Koko as port of discharge for storage only, there was nothing indicating Bonny as port of discharge in that document. In line with standard procedure, Tantita requested for further clarification from the crew as to the discrepancy between NMDPRA

permit and the naval clearance and permission to take samples of cargo on board. Understandably,

this infuriated the naval personnel on board who requested Tantita personnel to immediately disembark from the vessel. Tantita had no option but to escalate the issue to higher authorities who mandated that the vessel be anchored off Escravos roads for further investigation.

Tantita dispatched her personnel to collect samples from the vessel on the 3rd of August 2023.

Those present at the Dme of collection on the 3rd of August 2023 were the Nigerian Navy, Tantita and the NSCDC. Tantita personnel were still on board the vessel collecting samples when the news broke in the media.

The following day Tantita woke up to the Naval Headquarters’ press statement which appears to indicate that the NMDPRA gave approval to the MT PRAISEL to proceed to Bonny for discharge. We are yet to see that documentation, and as we noted above the Nigerian Navy clearance we saw did not also state Bonny as port of discharge. There are many vessels plying this area but Tantita does not board them, intelligence has to be credible.

In the circumstances, there were reasonable grounds to be suspicious of the movement of MT PRAISEL in the opposite direction from the NMDPRA clearance seen. Contrary to the Naval Headquarters’ press release on the issue of who was present on Thursday the 3rd of August 2023, it was on Friday the 4th of August 2023 that a staff of NMDPRA first came on board to take samples from the cargo holds for laboratory analysis.

While it is our honest belief that the Naval Headquarters’ press statement was actuated by the best moves, clearly there are questions which beg for answers. For example, why is NMDPRA approved port of discharge (Lagos Offshore) different from the Navy clearance (Koko as storage) and why are both different from the port of discharge indicated in the Naval press statement (Bonny)?

In the course of several joint meetngs we have consistently asked for a single clearing house for all approvals so that each agency of government can see what the other is approving/has approved.

We are all aware that unscrupulous elements can take advantage of existng gaps in procedures to clandestinely transport and sell stolen crude and illegally refined products. For example, a truck can load legitimate products at a licensed depot and pass on its papers and license plates to another truck carrying illegal products at a side road and if we rely on the papers alone the illegal cargo with the legitimate papers would beat the system. Same for motor tanker vessels.

At Tantita, it is our resolve that we will not allow a situation where the small fish is chased out of the illegal business only for the big fish to remain in business. A single 10 tonner vessel will do more damage to our economy in a single voyage than 1000 dugout canoes carrying jerrycans. And while the illegality with the dugout canoe is a crime of need, the illegality with the 10 tonner vessel is a crime of greed. Please find attached,

(1) NMDPRA Approval

(2) Naval Clearance.

SIGNED MANAGEMENT

TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED

Hon. Godwin celebrates Omo-Agege at 60, calls him a leader per excellence

Hon. Godwin celebrates Omo-Agege at 60, calls him a leader per excellence

According to the Tunteri-owei elect of Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom, Burutu LGA Delta State, Hon. Chief. Godwin Masah said:

" His Excellency,  Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is an embodiment of the sum total of the wishes and aspirations of Deltans as regards leadership and good governance.

The Orogun born politician cum legal icon is the Future Deltans await.

The Renewed Hope of a forlorn Delta State. He is the bridge between the old and the new era.

The Mentorship tactician of the New political era of Delta State. He is indeed the new tsunamic wave of the APC sweeping through Delta State.

Because of his performance as a Senator, his capacity and political sagacity APC today has become the political bride in Delta State.

A leader per excellence and a promise keeper. He is the Recipe for the politically oppressed in Delta State.

Your Excellency, Sen. Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege sir, I add my voice to so many others and to join the host of Heaven to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate you for your infallible imprint in the annals of history with your selfless services to mankind and for the many lives you have impacted and raised positively.

Today I’m highly honoured and privileged to be a part of your history as you clock 60 and to also congratulate you in advance for you are the Man destined to give Deltans a Néw lease of Life and the stolen Mandate will surely Return. Happy birthday sir.

Signed:

Hon. Godwin Masah,

Chairman Ijaw National Congress (INC) Ngbilebiri Mein Clan/ The Pere Tunteriowei-Elect of

Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom.

Just-ln: Tantita security intercepts vessel with suspected stolen crude in Delta

Just-ln: Tantita security intercepts vessel with suspected stolen crude in Delta 

      

Warri _____ Operatives of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has intercepted a vessel carrying suspected stolen crude in the waters of Delta State.

The interception happened on Wednesday while the 1, 117 tons vessel carrying about 8,100 barrels of crude, was being escorted by some naval officers.

Tanita Security outfit is a private security company owned by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly called Tompolo, an ex-Niger Delta agitator who recently got a contract from the Federal Government to protect oil pipelines.

Operatives of the Tanita Security say the vessel, tagged MT Praisel, was flying a Togolese flag and was being escorted by a Navy boat led by a senior naval commander.

The Tanita operatives said they were met with resistance from the navy boat escorting the vessel and that the naval commander threatened to deal decisively with them. But the private operatives said they refused to back down.

But they eventually contacted the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla who authorised them to inspect the vessel.

Upon entrance into the ship, the security company says they noticed that the vessel was authorised to carry products by the navy but did not have any approvals from Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the authority responsible for the regulation of the midstream and downstream petroleum operations in Nigeria, for this said voyage.

The incident comes on the heels of the outcry by the Federal Government that the illegal trade of stolen crude oil inflicts significant economic losses on Nigeria to the tune of N2.3 trillion in 12 months.

It is a loss experts say could impact up to 25% of the nation’s crude oil production. The recent removal of the petrol subsidy has caused nationwide demonstrations by workers’ unions.

Recently, another ex-Niger Delta agitator Asari Dokubo told journalists at the State House after meeting with President Bola Tinubu that some corrupt military officers are involved in the stealing of Nigeria’s crude.