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Encomiums On Tompolo, Others As Amaseikumor Festival 2025 Enters Day Two

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6 months ago

April 20, 2025

By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

As the Amaseikumor Festival 2025 enters its day two, attendees of the annual festival have showered encomiums on the man behind the historical event, High Chief Government Ekpempolo, alias Tompolo, and his team for the great work done particularly in the area of feeding, orderliness, amongst others despite the huge crowd in attendance.

INFO DAILY reports that the day two of the seven days festival is generally for social activities including inter-clans football matches, among others.

Medical teams from Tompolo Foundation and one other are strategically positioned to attend to the health needs of the over 10,000 population in attendance, and also in case of any emergency.

Tompolo Foundation medical stand attending to people today, April 20, 2025.

No fewer than twelve catering stands from reputation catering services are also in the town to ensure participants do not go hungry, as they serve attendees at least three times in 24 hours.

In addition, worth mentioning, is the distribution of different customised rappers, T-shirt and Polos to attendees each day of the seven days event.

Dr. Enoch of Tompolo Foundation, while stating that the pressure has been much due to the large number of people present, said “we have been able to check people’s eye condition as much as we can and gave them the appropriate eye glasses. Those we can refer for for further medical attention, we have done that.”

Also, Odigi Comfort, a health practitioner from the same foundation said: “We have been giving free healthcare to people as much as we can here. Apart from healthcare, the Tompolo Foundation, as we all know, gives scholarship to the less privileged.

Scene of the crowd at the festival.

“So far today, we have carried out malaria and typhoid tests on people, and we have been dispensing drugs to them. We also carried out eye tests on patients.”

Speaking generally about the festival, Comrade Godwin Kelvin, President, Egbema Youth Council, praised organisers of the festival for the orderliness despite the huge crowd, urging those who have not been attending the event do so.

One of the caterers food serving points on the festival ground.

He said: “This is my first time attending the festival, and I have been enjoying myself. I have been catching fun. And one thing I observed is that there is a huge crowd, yet there is absolute peace and orderliness. I have not seen anyone fighting.

“So, it is a festival to attend. I am inviting anyone who has not been attending to do so.”

Another attendee, Alex Timi from Orubiri, expressed appreciation to the organisers of the festival, saying he has been enjoying himself since he arrived at Oporoza town.

Eye test unit at the Tompolo Foundation medical care stand.

He said: “Amaseikumor festival is indeed a festival. I love it. From the foods to the ancestral dance and Ibolomobo-Ere, and the live band, were all superb.

“We from Orubiri have enjoyed ourselves so far. What about the hospitality, indeed, it is the best I have ever received.”

Tomorrow, day three of the festival is for Ogele (procession ) at Gbarun Egbesu Temple. It is expected to take place around 5:am.

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IPF Commends Tompolo’s Commitment To Security In Delta, Nigeria

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8 minutes ago

October 16, 2025

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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.

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’

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3 hours ago

October 16, 2025

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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.

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.

“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

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3 hours ago

October 16, 2025

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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.

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.