Tompolo

February 15, 2016

Why the search for Tompolo by the Nigerian Police may end in futility

The Nigerian Police Force has begun the search for a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The arrest of Tompolo has been twice ordered by Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, over his failure to show up before the court and answer to 40 counts of fraud. The... Read More

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February 13, 2016

‘We’re looking for Tompolo… we’ll soon arrest him’ – IG of Police

The Nigerian Police has began the search for former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, who has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. A bench warrant has twice, been issued for his arrest by a Federal High Court, over allegation of diversion of public funds. Tompolo is expected to answer a... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Ex-militant leader, Tompolo declared wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared wanted, a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The EFCC on Thursday, in an advertorial signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, made the declaration. The anti-graft agency said Tompolo was declared wanted as a result of the two bench warrants... Read More

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February 8, 2016

Tompolo’s arrest warrant renewed

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos has renewed an arrest warrant order issued in respect to former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo. Judge Ibrahim Buba on Monday, said the application by Ekpemupolo’s lawyer, Tayo Oyetibo, urging the court to set aside an order of substituted service was ‘misconceived, misplaced, and mis-applicable’. “Up till... Read More

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January 28, 2016

I will appear in court… but only at the appropriate time – Tompolo

Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) Government Ekpumupolo, better known as Tompolo, has made up his mind to appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The court had issued a bench warrant for his arrest on January 14, but thus far, security agencies have failed to... Read More

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January 27, 2016

Tompolo behind bombing of oil, gas pipelines – MEND

The frontline members of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has criticised the decision by some former militant leaders from the region to exonerate High Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, over the recent bomb attacks on oil and gas pipelines in the Gbaramatu, Delta State. The leader of the group,... Read More

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January 26, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Kachikwu to be quizzed | ‘PDP defectors are betrayers’ | Akpobolokemi arraigned, again | More stories

Okada, Keke still banned in Abuja – Perm secretary. Leadership We have no regrets probing Jonathan’s govt — Oyegun. Vanguard I have nothing to do with $2.1 billion #DasukiGate- Okonjo-Iweala replies Falana. Leadership 500 workers sanctioned for supporting APC during Bayelsa rerun. Punch Nnamdi Kanu’s bail ruling fixed for Friday. Leadership Petitions to stop Yahaya... Read More

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January 26, 2016

Ijaw elders to FG: ‘It is difficult for us to produce Tompolo… we are not security agents’

Ijaw elders in Delta state simply can’t fathom why the federal government has said they should hand over former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, to security agencies. The elders said they do have no clue on the location of Tompolo neither do they possess any inkling as to whether he’s involved in the three-day... Read More

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January 25, 2016

Why we’ve not yet arrested Tompolo – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has stated that it is yet to receive a bench warrant for the arrest of former Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, issued a bench warrant on January 14, for the arrest of Tompolo but as at Monday, January 25,... Read More

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January 25, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Tinubu speaks on PDP defectors | Anti-corruption war is top priority | Biafra protesters not arraigned half-naked | More stories

Ijaw Youths beg President Buhari not to scrap Maritime University. Leadership FG urges Ijaw communities to hand over suspects in pipeline bombing. Vanguard Rivers’ Police deny arraigning Biafra protesters half-naked. Vanguard Past contracts on power privatisation would continue – Fashola. Leadership APC will not be destabilized by defectors – Tinubu. Nation Tompolo slammed with 22... Read More

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January 22, 2016

‘Tompolo is a civilised Nigerian’ | Edwin Clark writes Buhari over pipelines’ attacks (READ)

Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to look into the ‘humiliation and harassment’ of Niger Deltans, especially former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo. Tompolo had been accused of being behind the recent destruction of oil and gas pipelines by militants in the Niger Delta. Many suggested that the... Read More

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January 21, 2016

Niger Delta group to FG: ‘Stop harassing Tompolo’

The Niger Delta Patriotic Alliance, NPDA has rallied behind Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo in the face of his invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, over fraudulent practices. The group has urged the Federal Government to desist from harassing Tompolo while stating that ‘the All Progressives Congress, APC, led administration must realize... Read More

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January 16, 2016

‘I’m not responsible for the gas pipeline attack’ – Tompolo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo, has denied being responsible for the attack on oil installations in some parts of Delta state. In the wee hours of Friday, January 15, a gas pipeline supplying gas from Escravos-Warri to Lagos and Abuja, was blown up by suspected militants. Speaking through his... Read More

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January 14, 2016

Court orders arrest of ex-militant leader, Tompolo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, failed to show up for a court summon on Thursday morning. Tompolo was summoned to appear before the Federal High court to answer to answer a 40-count of alleged N13bn fraud levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Owing to his failure to appear... Read More

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January 14, 2016

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Rivers Government dragged to court by permanent secretaries. Premium Times APC says Fayose is punishing pensioners. Leadership Tompolo, Akpobolokemi, others to be arraigned today. This Day FG approves $200 million World Bank loan for Lagos. Leadership 12 die in suicide bomber attack in Cameroon mosque. This Day Niger Delta group, MOSOP join MASSOB. YNaija Why Ngige... Read More

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January 13, 2016

EFCC charges Tompolo and ex-NIMASA boss, Akpobolokemi on a 40-count charge

by Emeka Nwankwo A federal High court sitting in Lagos has ordered for the immediate arrest of former militant, Government ‘Tompolo” Ekpemupolo. The arrest warrant which was issued on Wednesday, was in relation to a multi-billion naira scam contract for the building of the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU). Tompolo was charged alongside a former head... Read More

December 29, 2015

Niger Delta militants to Buhari: ‘We want EFCC to leave Tompolo alone’

Former Niger Delta militants, have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop harassing ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, and follow the rule of law while dealing with him. Speaking at a meeting held in Warri, the Transformed Niger Delta Ex-militants Forum, said the President should urgently... Read More

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December 23, 2015

Criminal charges filed against Tompolo after shunning EFCC invitation

A 40-count criminal charge of unlawful conversion has been filed against a former Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo), and a former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, filed the charges at the Federal High Court in Lagos. According to the anti-graft agency, Tompolo and Akpobolokemi converted the sums of $108.7m and N2.1billion,... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Why Tompolo may not heed EFCC’s invitation

It is unlikely that former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, will honour the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Tompolo was initially invited him to appear at the Lagos office of the EFCC on November 25, but he responded through his solicitors, saying he was already in court with the agency.... Read More

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December 15, 2015

How Jonathan’s government ‘purchased’ Tompolo’s Diving School for N11bn

The administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, allegedly approved the payment of N11 billion to ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The money was meant to serve as payment for the purchase of the buildings and other facilities at the International Diving School built by Tompolo. Tompolo has collected about 90 per cent of the N11 billion paid... Read More

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December 12, 2015

The government is after me because I refused to join APC – Tompolo

Commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Government Ekpemupolo known as Tompolo, says he’s being harassed by the federal government over his refusal to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tompolo said on Saturday, that the EFCC gave a misleading information that he is evading summon. The former militant leader said he’s taken... Read More

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December 11, 2015

Tompolo to be declared wanted by the EFCC, if…

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, has been given one week to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Tompolo is being investigated by the EFCC over his involvement in the fraudulent sale of land worth N13 billion to the government. Head of Operations at the EFCC, Iliasu Kwabai, had invited... Read More

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September 22, 2015

Has Jonathan switched his support from Dickson to Alaibe?

Nothing is beyond Nigerian politicians, so we’ll hardly be surprised if this turns out to be true. Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and wife, Patience, only recently endorsed the re-election of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But Daily Sun reports that Jonathan may have withdrawn his support from Dickson,... Read More

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September 6, 2015

Accounts of Jonathan’s associates reportedly frozen by FG

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has supposedly frozen the bank accounts of associates of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Punch Newspapers reports that the embargo is meant to block the transfer of looted funds from these accounts. A member of the transition committee of the All Progressives Congress, revealed to Punch that it was imperative to make the... Read More

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Tompolo’s meeting with MEND members stopped as soldiers seal off meeting venue

The proposed MEND meeting which was called by the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo ans was scheduled to hold on Saturday did not hold as soldiers reportedly sealed off the Ijaw House, venue of the proposed meeting on the orders of the state governor, Dickson... Read More

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Presidency says it won’t distrupt MEND ex-leaders meeting

The Presidency has said it has no plan to disrupt the meeting of top MEND ex-Niger Delta militants scheduled to hold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state on Saturday. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed this on Friday in an interview. One of the top ex-militants in the Niger Delta, Government Ekpemupolo... Read More

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What militant leaders will discuss during Saturday’s emergency meeting in Bayelsa

Former militant leaders have been summoned for an emergency meeting on Saturday, July 25. Leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, on Thursday, July 23, sent a memo to the commanders and leaders of the various wings of the militant group to attend an emergency meeting. Tompolo said the meeting,... Read More

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Tompolo summons MEND leaders for a regroup in Bayelsa

Leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo has summoned commanders and leaders of the various wings of the militant group to an emergency meeting,on Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Tompolo did not state agenda of the meeting, but he said the meeting, which will... Read More

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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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