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19 Years After, Encomiums On Ibori For Legacy Projects
The President-General of Arhavbarien community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state Olorogun Nap E. Ogilo, has eulogized former Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, for building lasting infrastructure while he was governor of the oil-rich State.
This was contained in a letter dated 13 May 2024, addressed to the former governor who served under the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) between 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.
Olorogun Ogilo, with the traditional title of ‘the Emudiaga of Arhavwarien”, kingdom in a letter penned down to Ibori, expressed gratitude to his administration for building enduring legacies which have outlived his administration many years after.
The PG, revealed that till date, the road has no potholes compared to roads built by previous administrations with a lifespan of six months with huge taxpayers money awarded as cola-nut contracts to loyal boys and card carrying members of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Parts of the letter reads: “Your Excellency, you did it before as the Executive Governor of Delta State when you awarded the contract for the construction of the road to Arhavwarien in the year 2005 to HiTech Construction Company Limited.
“That road your Excellency, is still standing tall and strong with no pot holes from Ewhu to Arhavbarien River Bank to date.
“This is one of your several foot prints and legacies in Urhobo land. The people of Arhavwarien are very proud of you and ever grateful to you.
“You have again promised to do it for us and we believe and trust you that it is done because You are talk na do. God bless you”.
He expressed hope that he would meet with Chief Ibori in no distant time while thanking him for the fight to put the Urhobo Nation in the world map again.
Hear him: “Words are insufficient to express my profound gratitude for what you’ve done in the past and what you are currently doing for the Urhobo Nation especially your strong and unwavering interest and commitment to reposition the Urhobo Nation politically and economically.
“May Almighty God continue to give you excellent health wisdom, knowledge and understanding to continue the selflessness to pivot the affairs of the Urhobo Nation to greater heights in the years ahead-God being your helper”, he said.
He prayed God to strengthen Chief Ibori than ever and keep him in the path of honor, making him to surmount barriers and come out brighter for the State and the Urhobo Nation.
In another development, Comrade Austin Oyibode, a journalist renowned for his inhouse style and publisher of Emerald News, lent his voice to the work of Chief Ibori, who is fondly addressed as “The Odidigborigbo of Africa”.
According to the online media practitioner, he was shocked to see a road linking his village still intact after many years of Ibori’s government.
Said he: “Also my village road from Sanubi in Ethiope east that was constructed during Ibori’s govt is still intact. I traveled there this last weekend.
“I asked the okada man which govt did this road that is still clean like this. He told me it was Ibori’s govt”.
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NMDPRA approves F-500 Encapsulator Agent for oil depots, pipelines with strict three-year terms
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has approved the F-500 Encapsulator Agent fire suppressant for use across midstream and downstream petroleum operations, subject to strict three-year conditions and regulatory monitoring.
The fluorine-free agent is now cleared for deployment in depots, pipelines and processing facilities, the NMDPRA said in a circular dated March 12, 2026 and signed by Mustapha Lamorde, PhD, on behalf of the Authority Chief Executive.
The sector-wide approval followed a two-step process.
Okama Infinity Nigeria Limited received company-specific clearance in February 2025 after the product passed Safety Data Sheet validation and eco-toxicity tests under Nigerian conditions.
The March directive extends eligibility to all licensees, operators, and service providers.
Under the Petroleum Industry Act and 2023 environmental regulations, the NMDPRA said the approval is conditional and revocable. It runs for three years from March 12, 2026.
Operators must comply fully with existing petroleum and environmental laws. Any change to the product’s formulation without prior approval voids the clearance and triggers mandatory re-certification.
Distributors must file quarterly inventory returns showing volumes imported, distributed, and deployed. The regulator reserves the right to review, revise, or withdraw approval based on field performance or new evidence.
The F-500 Encapsulator Agent offers a non-toxic, fluorine-free alternative to older foam systems that have raised environmental concerns. Fire risk remains a major hazard in petroleum storage and transport.
The NMDPRA said the rollout will be closely monitored to ensure field performance matches technical claims. For operators, the approval adds fire response capability but also increases reporting and compliance duties.
Managing Director of Okama Infinity Nigeria Limited, Sir Oghenekaro Jockey expressed joy over the approval granted by the regulatory agency.
Jockey assured stakeholders of the company’s commitment to excellent service delivery.
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has shared details of a private conversation he had with late President Muhammadu Buhari about his political ties and disagreements involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Recall that Lawal spoke in an interview on Channels Television, where he said the conversation happened shortly before Buhari’s death.
He explained that Buhari warned him about possible political disagreements that could come up between him and Tinubu in the future.
According to him, the late president said such situations were likely but should be handled carefully.
He said Buhari advised that any clash in political views should remain focused on governance and public issues.
The former president, he added, made it clear that personal attacks should be avoided, and discussions should remain centered on national matters rather than personal matters.
Lawal said he accepted the advice and made a promise to follow it. He explained that since then, he has tried to keep his public comments about Tinubu within political issues only, without bringing in personal matters.
He added that Buhari told him he might end up in political disagreement with someone he considered a friend, but he should avoid turning it into something personal. Lawal said he agreed to that guidance at the time and has tried to respect it in his political activities.
Quoting his exchange with Buhari, Lawal said the late president told him, “You are going to fight your friend politically; please promise me you will not go personal with your fight.”
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the party can only adopt a consensus candidate where all aspirants voluntarily agree to the arrangement.
Speaking on the party’s nomination process, the chairman emphasized that consensus candidacy is not imposed but must be the product of mutual consent among all contenders seeking the ticket.
In a statement, the chairman clarified that any consensus candidate must have backing of all the contenders.
— Prof. Nentawe
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