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OPEN LETTER TO THE HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

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TARAKIRIVOICE IS A BLUNDER, AGENT OF DISASTER Distinguished Honourable Members, I, General Ebiae (Rtd), writing in my capacity as a representative of **The Winds of Positive Thought for All Ex-Agitators (WPTEA)**, a duly registered and peace-loving body of former agitators committed to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta, hereby bring to your kind and urgent attention a matter of grave concern. It has come to our notice that a certain group operating under the name “Tarakirivioce Newspaper” has continued to inundate the Office of the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), High Chief Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, Ph.D, as well as your distinguished Committee, with petitions and publications relating to alleged events of 2021, which occurred under previous administrations long before the current leadership assumed office. These actions, in our considered view, constitute deliberate and unwarranted distractions designed to divert the attention of the ...

A Landmark Visit: The Ministry of Regional Development Briefs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Nigeria's Unified Path to Progress

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By Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide, Abuja  On Monday, November 10, 2025, the Presidential Villa in Abuja became the epicenter of a pivotal moment in Nigeria's developmental trajectory. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu graciously received the Honourable Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar E. Momoh, alongside the Minister of State, Uba Maigari Ahmadu. Accompanying them were the chairmen and chief executives of the seven Regional Development Commissions, marking a rare convergence of leadership dedicated to bridging regional disparities and accelerating national growth. This visit, as articulated by Minister Momoh, was not merely ceremonial but a strategic briefing on ongoing programs, inherited challenges, and innovative interventions under the Renewed Hope Agenda. It underscored a collective commitment to equitable development, where Nigeria's diverse regions advance in harmony rather than isolation. The gathering at the State House symbolized t...

PUBLIC NOTICE: PAP Scholarship Is Free Dr. Otuaro PhD

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By Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide, Abuja The Presidential Amnesty Programme wishes to reiterate that its scholarship scheme is free of charge. The PAP, once again, alerts members of the public, particularly, Niger Deltans, that the scholarship application process for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes does not involve payment of money. The PAP does not accept money or encourage same in exchange for services, including the placement of successful applicants in institutions for admissions in any academic year. This clarification has, again, become necessary following complaints to the Office of the Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, that some unscrupulous PAP stakeholders and dubious individuals are allegedly collecting money from parents and guardians with all sorts of fake assurances of admissions. We have warned against this fraudulent act before now. No applicant, parent or guardian should pay money to anybody for the PAP scholarship programme. If you pay money t...

Presidential Amnesty Programme Administrator Lauds President Tinubu's Support for Deployment of 161 Niger Delta Scholars to United Kingdom Universities

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By Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide  Initiative Aligns with Renewed Hope Agenda, Addresses Regional Human Capacity Gaps; Otuaro Calls for Backing of President's 2027 Re-Election Bid  Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has conveyed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to the agency's latest milestone: the deployment of 161 beneficiaries to prestigious universities in the United Kingdom for the 2025/2026 academic year. This substantial cohort represents a significant stride in bolstering human capital development in the Niger Delta region, a longstanding priority of the PAP since its inception in 2009 under former President Umaru Yar'Adua. Otuaro emphasized that this achievement is a direct testament to the President's generosity and strategic vision, which have enabled the programme to scale its educational interventions amid persistent regional challenges. The Presidential...

Ogoni Youth Council Applauds Tinubu Administration for Renewed Commitment to Ogoni Development, Honours and Strategic Appointments

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PRESS RELEASE Date: 5th October, 2025 The Indigenous Youth Council of Ogoni People (IYCOP), a frontline advocacy group championing the rights and development of Ogoni youths, has lauded the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its bold and sustained strides in advancing environmental justice, youth development, and inclusive governance in Ogoni land. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Matthew Dighi, who also serves as the Deputy National Youth Leader of PANDEF, the Council praised the administration for demonstrating genuine interest in the socioeconomic and environmental renewal of the Ogoni region. The IYCOP leader recalled some of the gestures done to the Ogoni's by the President Tinubu since assumption of office like the reinstatement of Professor Zabby, Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), the conferment of posthumous awards on environmental icon Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Four. T...

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITIZENS DEMAND Group drags Adokiye Tombomieye, Tecnimont nig ltd to efccACCOUNTABILITY IN THE ALLEGE $1.5 BILLION CONTRACT SCAM TO REHABILITATE THE PORT-HARCOURT REFINERY: PEACEFUL PROTEST TO BE HELD in Abuja 30 September 2025 –

 Concerned citizens of under the umbrella of Citizens Transparency Watch are calling for accountability and justice over the alleged $1.5 billion contract scam linked to the tenure of former Executive Vice President (EVP) upstream NNPC  Eng Adokiye tobomieye the members of the board  (PHRC) and TECNIMONT Nig Ltd  The alleged misappropriation of public funds represents a grave injustice to the people, depriving communities of essential infrastructure, social services, and development. Citizens are united in their belief that no public official should be above the law and that stolen resources must be recovered for the benefit of all. Planned Peaceful Protest: To press for urgent action, a peaceful demonstration will be held on 7th October 2025 at EFCC headquarters Abuja beginning at 8: 00 am the protest will bring together civil society groups, youth organizations, professionals, and everyday citizens demanding:1. An independent investigation into the alleged $1.5 bil...

Late Sen Solomon Ewuga prioritize service over self - IGP Adamu rtd

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Former Inspector General of Police, Adamu Abubakar Mohammed, retired has condole the family, Nasarawa and Nigeria of the death of late Senator Solomon Ewuga. Below is his condolence: It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of His Excellency, Senator Solomon Ewuga. His death is not just a loss to his family, but a profound loss for Nasarawa State and Nigeria as a whole. Senator Ewuga was a man of impeccable character, a true example of humility, honesty, and respect for humanity.  Throughout his distinguished career as Deputy Governor, Minister of State, and Senator, he served with an unwavering commitment to the well-being of the people he represented.  He carried himself with a quiet dignity, prioritizing service over self and always seeking to build bridges rather than walls. His legacy of integrity and dedication will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.  We pray that God grants ...