Just weeks after complaints on an alleged brutality on Thomas Ekpemupolo, father of wanted ex-militant, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, the octogenarian has given up the ghost, Gbaramatu Voice, a community newspaper in Delta State has reported. According to the news source, the former militant’s father died at Lily Clinic, Deco Road, Warri in the early hours of... Read More

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August 11, 2016

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The 5 politicians that have been linked with Avengers – How they reacted and why

by Ezinne Ajoku The Niger-Delta Avengers are a new group of “worthy outlaws” who sprung onto the scene early this year. They have been fingered for oil pipelines busts and attacks on other economic assets in the area since the year began. They are PMB’s other major pain in the neck. Lately, a splinter group... Read More

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July 30, 2016

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Army releases 3 Tompolo associates in its custody

Three suspected associates of embattled ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, arrested about a fortnight ago in Warri, Delta State have been released by the Nigeria Army. The associates were arrested on suspicion that they had a link to the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA and know the whereabouts of the runaway ex-militant leader. Two of... Read More

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June 8, 2016

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A rare glimpse into the home of ex-militant leader, Tompolo (PHOTOS)

In search of former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo and members of the Niger Delta Avengers, the Nigerian Army hit the Oparazoa community in Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, Delta, last week. In the process, they raided Tompolo’s house and these are pictures of the home of the former militant leader, who is reported to have... Read More

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May 30, 2016

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Home of Tompolo’s father invaded by soldiers

Operatives of the Joint Task Force have reportedly invaded the home of the father of wanted ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo. Punch Newspapers reports that the incident took place in Kurutie, Warri South West local government area of Delta State in the wee hours of Monday, May 30. Briefcases containing monies and... Read More

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April 11, 2016

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Tompolo, who’s wanted for N45.9bn fraud, drags FG to court

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemulopo (Tompolo), who has been declared wanted, has challenged the N45.9bn fraud charges filed against him. In January 2016, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had charged Tompolo alongside nine others before Justice Buba for an alleged N45.9bn fraud, however, the former militant leader repeatedly ignored court summons issued... Read More

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April 3, 2015

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Read what ex-militant, Tompolo is saying about Buhari’s victory…

by Kolapo Olapoju A former Niger-Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, believes that God approved the election of Muhammadu Buhari. During the election campaign period, Tompolo and several other ex-militants, had threatened fire and brimstone if President Jonathan were to lose the election. And lose he did. But alas, neither fire nor brimstone... Read More

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January 30, 2015

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Jonathan must win this election for Nigeria to stay together – Tompolo declares

by Kolapo Olapoju Niger-Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, better known has Tompolo, has declared that President Jonathan must win his re-election bid for the country to remain undivided. His comment was a reaction to the calls for arrest of militant leaders by General Theophilus Danjuma. Former Niger-Delta militant leaders had threatened war should the president... Read More

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December 19, 2014

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House of Representatives to probe Tompolo’s warships

by Panshak Ibrahim The House of Representatives has stated that it would investigate the six warships reportedly acquired by an ex-militant leader, Mr. Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a, Tompolo. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Zakari Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, December 18. According to the House, the alleged purchase of the... Read More

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December 15, 2014

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10 things you should know about ‘Horten’ – one of Tompolo’s warships

by Kolapo Olapoju Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, has reportedly acquired 7 warships from the Norwegian government. Tompolo, who is a former leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), has reacted, saying that as opposed to media reports, it is war boats, not warships. However, we were able... Read More

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December 15, 2014

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Tompolo alleges blackmail over warship acquisition

by Iyobosa Omoregie Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, has reacted to media reports that he has acquired 7 warships from the Norwegian government. Tompolo, who is a former leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), says certain politicians are trying to dent his image as 2015 election approaches.... Read More

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December 13, 2014

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We hear Tompolo has acquired 7 warships… but for what?

by Iyobosa Omoregie Media reports have gone overdrive all day that former Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has acquired 7 warships. A Norwegian newspaper, Dagbladet, fanned the flames of the report when it disclosed that Tompolo bought “seven decommissioned Norwegian battleships”. The report stated that the Hauk-class guided missile boats had been re-armed with new... Read More

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