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Dickson, Wike’s Impasse: ‘You Are Inciting Hatred, Discord Among Ijaw’, Dickson Tells Wike

Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, has accused his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike , of perpetrating “a clandestine ethnic supremacist agenda ” to undermine the interest of Ijaw people in Rivers State politics.
Dickson said part of Wike’s political plot was to fan the embers of hatred between the Ijaw people in Rivers and their kinsmen in Bayelsa State with a view to stoking the fire of disharmony in Ijaw land.
He was responding to recent reports credited to Wike in which he (Wike) accused Dickson of sneaking into Rivers State and paying a visit to the monarch of Kalabari Kingdom without recourse to protocol .
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In a live media chat in Yenagoa on Saturday night, the Bayelsa State Governor criticised Wike for using the disputed Soku oil wells between the two states as a mere subterfuge to achieve his interest.
“And I want it recorded that Governor Wike is deliberately inciting disunity in Ijaw land because of his ethnic supremacist political agenda which he knows that Bayelsa, particularly Governor Dickson and my agenda, will not support. That’ s what he’s doing”, he added.
He, however, described Wike’s comments as “reckless, childish and uncivilised”, stressing that the Rivers governor should have known that the dispute over the Soku oil wells predated his (Wike’s ) administration .
Further dismissing Wike’s claim that Bayelsa State was laying ownership claim to Soku, Dickson explained that while Soku was a Kalabari – Ijaw community in Rivers State, the disputed oil wells were located in Oluasiri in the Nembe Local Government of Bayelsa State .
He noted that Wike was playing up the Soku oil wells dispute as a ploy to create disunity among the Ijaw ethnic nationality and also cover up “ the deliberate underdevelopment of Rivers Ijaw communities ” by pretending to be their champion .
Reports had that Wike accused Dickson of creating tension in Rivers State by embarking on the trip without seeking “clearance from appropriate authorities ” under the guise of “ coming to see Ijaw people.”
He said Dickson was pretentiously “professing love for Ijaw people in Rivers but yet busy working to take the state’s oil resources in Soku and Kula .”
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Wike said if not for self -restraint, he would have dethroned the Amanyanabo of Kalabari Kingdom, Theophilus Princewill, a traditional ruler because of Dickson’s visit to his palace .
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IPF Commends Tompolo’s Commitment To Security In Delta, Nigeria
Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF) has commended High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his remarkable commitment to improving security in Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.
In a press statement by its national president, Comrade Ozobo Austin, the IPF described Tompolo’s gesture towards Delta Security Trust Fund as a demonstration of his firm commitment to promoting peace, security, and progress in the atate, Niger Delta and Nigeria.
The group’s leadership lauded Tompolo’s philanthropic efforts, which according to them, portrayed his dedication to the well-being and prosperity of the country.
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Recall that Tompolo promised continued support for the Delta State Security Trust Fund after making a handsome donation at the event held at the government house yesterday.
“The unprecedented donation and firm commitment to peace and security in the country by High Chief Tompolo are shining examples of his leadership and dedication to the development of Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.
“We commend him for his vision and generosity, and we urge others to follow his footsteps in supporting initiatives that promote peace and security in Delta State and Niger Delta region.
“High Chief Tompolo’s support will go a long way in enhancing security measures in Delta state and contributing meaningfully to the overall development of the country,” the statement reads.
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University Suspends Students’ Union Over Controversial ‘Gender Swap Day’
The management of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has suspended the Students’ Union Government (SUG) indefinitely following allegations of misconduct during the recently concluded 2025 Students’ Week celebration.
The decision came after photos and videos from the event’s controversial “Gender Swap Day” surfaced online, sparking outrage from members of the university community and the general public. The university said the activities violated its values, dress code, and moral standards.
In a statement signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the management described the incident as “regrettable and disappointing,” noting that some students’ actions were inconsistent with the institution’s core principles.
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An emergency management meeting held on Monday, October 13 reviewed the incidents and blamed poor supervision and coordination by the current SUG leadership for the disorder that occurred during the week-long celebration.
As part of the resolutions reached, the SUG has been suspended indefinitely to pave the way for a complete restructuring of student leadership and representation. The university also announced plans to introduce a new framework promoting accountability, discipline, and inclusiveness among student leaders.
“Students who were involved in actions that misrepresented the university’s image will face disciplinary action,” the statement read.
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“Those whose behavior involved criminal acts have been arrested and will be handed over to law enforcement for further investigation.”
In response, the SUG led by Victor Mishak Abednego, tendered an official apology to the university management, expressing regret over the embarrassment caused by the event and promising stricter adherence to university rules in future activities.
The university reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and moral integrity, warning that such conduct will not be tolerated in any future student-organized events.
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Fire Ravages Residential Building In Oyo
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident that ravaged a residential building in Oyo, Oyo State.
The incident occurred at Aladota, Oke-Olola Area in Oyo around 9 am on Wednesday.
The chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident.
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In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday, Akinwande said that officers of the agency were immediately mobilised to the scene once they were informed.
“The fire incident was as a result of a spark from electricity which ignited combustible materials and set the room ablaze. No casualty was recorded. The agency was able to save properties worth millions of naira,” he said.
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