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OIL HOST COMMUNITIES FELICITATE WITH ENGR. MATHEW TONLAGHA ON BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

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says he uses wealth to add value to lives of Niger Deltans | a true born leader par excellence–Fiawei Pathfinder

Thousands of Indigenes from oil host communities in the Six States of the Niger Delta region have showered encomium on the Vice Chairman of the Tantita Security Services Nigeria limited, Engr. Mathew Tonlagha on his birthday celebration.

The Youths and Elders of the Host Communities under the aegis of the Host Communities of Oil, Gas And Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria, HOSTCON, described Engr. Mathew Tonlagha as a an uncommon philanthropist, a patriot that has used his wealth to add value to the lives of Niger Deltans and Nigerians at large.

The HOSTCON YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA, under the leadership of the National President, Comrade Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder, noted that Engr. Mathew Tonlagha, who is also the Managing Director of the Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited and the Executive Director, FENOG NIGERIA LIMITED, have shown capacity as a true leader, a beacon of hope, a philanthropic and humanitarian icon and a pillar of the Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas.

According to him,” he is a peace maker and a bridge builder and a unifier who have laid down his life tirelessly to fight for the betterment of the ordinary Niger Deltans. We are highly elated to celebrate a true leader a beacon of hope, a philanthropic and humanitarian icon and a pillar of the Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas, a peace maker and a bridge builder and a unifier who have laid down his life tirelessly to fight for the betterment of the ordinary Niger Deltans and Nigerians.”

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” He has contributed to changed the ugly past of Nigerians as the narrative of many lives have dramatically changed to become a better person’s in the society irrespective of their backgrounds.”

“He is one of the finest sons of the Ijaw Nation, an outstanding philanthropist in the Niger Delta region, a generous, patriotic, and true Nigerian leader, also a man who is after God’s heart that cares about humanity, and has touched a lot of Niger Deltans and Nigerians at large.”

“Today, indeed, is a day of reflection and celebration and we see that God brought you into the world to add value to the lives of Nigerians and beyond the shores of the country.”

“He is also a trailblazer who has given life and hope to the downtrodden in the Oil and Gas Producing communities in the Niger Delta and Nigeria in general and your Foundation hasl empowered so many people in the Niger Delta and touched a lot of people’s lives in the creek and Nigeria in which today they are leaders in their own way because of your philanthropy is uncommon to none.”

“We have seen and met with personalities but your kind is difficult to find, you are overwhelmingly exceptional because your humility is iconic and heroic, and have become a strong reference point today.”

“He is also a true born leader par excellence based on your broad and amazing experience demonstrated by your unwavering commitment to national development as a peace maker and a bridge builder, you have synergized with other national leaders to galvanize the economy and ensure sustainability of national peace, especially this time that people are losing hope, and we also believe in your patriotism and commitment to ensure Nigeria’s economic growth and development is on the right path to attract investors.”

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“We have seen your humility, humbleness and kind generosity is amazing and we are proud to state categorically that your deep commitment, tireless efforts and sacrifices you have contributed so far in the war against oil theft and pipeline vandalism has led to the high production output in the nation’s oil sector, and today the negative and frustrating stories in the nation oil and gas sector have changed including host communities under development issue is now a thing of the past in the Niger Delta region.”

“We see you as a beacon of hope for the entire Oil Gas Producing communities in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria at large, you have also immensely and positively impacted the Ijaws not just in Delta State alone but the entire Ijaw nation, and today, and your amazing deeds of kindness and patriotism have transformed our youths, women and communities as a whole.”

“The HOSTCON YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA, as a reputable foremost youth organisation in Nigeria, believes strongly in your painstaking transparent leadership and labours for the nation, therefore, as you add another year to your age we are optimistic that greater impact you will make in the lives of Niger Deltans and Nigerians.”

“We say a very big and glorious happy birthday anniversary, enjoy sound health with more blessings from God to you and beyond your expectations.” host communities felicitate with Mathew Tonlagha on birthday

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Fire guts 1-storey building in Lagos

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Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that a one-storey building at Alapere area of the state was gutted by fire.

The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.

According to him, the agency received distress calls at about 8:55 a.m. regarding the incident at No. 16B, Agidi Road, Osogun Bus Stop, Alapere.

He said LASEMA activated the state’s Emergency Response Plans from its Command and Control Centre in Alausa, Ikeja.

“Upon arrival at the scene, LASEMA discovered that the upper floor of a one-storey building, comprising four self-contained apartments, had been engulfed by fire.

“Fortunately, the inferno did not spread to the ground floor of the building,” he said.

Oke-Osanyintolu said preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from one of the kitchens due to an electrical power surge, which rapidly spread to other parts of the apartment, causing significant damage.

“No casualties or fatalities were recorded in the incident.

“The LASEMA Response Team, in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, successfully contained and extinguished the fire.

“Necessary safety precautions were implemented to prevent further spread and secondary incidents, while search and rescue operations confirmed that no individuals were trapped,” he added.

He stated that while the affected apartment suffered substantial structural and material losses, the lower floor remained intact.
“The incident has been brought under control, and the inferno has finally been put off. Operation activities have been concluded,” he said. (NAN)

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Policeman goes ‘berserk’, shoots 3 in Cross River

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A police Inspector, Effiong Bassey, suspected to have gone berserk, has shot three persons in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday.

According to the Command’s spokesperson, Ugbo Irene, the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Atakpa, Calabar.

She said Bassey “returned from his night duty at Ekondo Microfinance Bank and began to exhibit abnormal behaviour.”

“Inspector Bassey refused to hand over the AK-47 rifle he was assigned and instead proceeded to block the station’s gate, preventing anyone from entering or leaving the premises. Despite attempts at peaceful dialogue to resolve the situation, the officer’s actions escalated,” the statement read.

“Subsequently, Tactical Units/Patrol teams were deployed to the scene, where Inspector Bassey, suspected to be mentally deranged, opened fire on bystanders who had been instructed to leave the area.

“Tragically, three individuals were struck by the officer’s stray bullets, including Ijeoma Wilson Obot, a 41-year-old female, who later succumbed to her injuries. The other two victims, Charles Mkpang and another individual, are currently receiving medical treatment and are in stable condition.”

The Command’s spokesperson stated that the officer was eventually subdued, disarmed, and is now in police custody, adding that he is undergoing further investigation into the incident.

Worried by the incident, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, and the Cross River State Command Management Team visited the hospital where the victims were receiving care.

At the hospital, the AIG made a donation to support the immediate treatment of the injured.

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The Command explained that police authorities were engaging with key stakeholders to ensure that the tension in the community is de-escalated.

It also called on the families of the victims and the public to remain calm as the investigation into this unfortunate incident continues.

“The Cross River State Police Command is committed to ensuring that justice, fairness, and equity prevail, and the outcome of the investigation will be made public in due course.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” the statement said.

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NNN Death toll: Tears as 108th Beneficiary dies waiting for Northern Governors payment

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Pensioners beg for money to treat another in Kaduna Hospital

The Death toll of New Nigerian Newspaper Retirees waiting for their benefits reached 108 during the weekend when Yahaya Z. Bako of Marketing Department died.

A post on the New Nigerian Newspapers’ Northern States’ Governors Forum (NSGF) Beneficiary Whatsapp platform by Alhaji Idris said “we loss another Beneficiary in Person of Yahaya Z Bako of Marketing Department he died today March 22, 2025”

12 days ago a New Nigerian Newspaper beneficiary waiting for payment Mr Zakka Bitiyong of Commercial Printing Department and Radio Room died taking the death toll to 107. His death occurred on March 11, 2025.”

The entire NNN family has being thrown into mourning as members cried uncontrollably and over 200 storm the Whatsapp platform lamenting over the death of Yahaya Bako.

Lamenting on the NNN beneficiaries platform former SWAN President Alhaji Saidu Abubakar said “We, the entire NNN family, are bereaved of a nice gentleman, harmless and always readily available to assist in his own way. Imagine losing such a caring father, brother and colleague without enjoying the fruits of his labour, after waiting all these years in vain. God will surely handle whoever has a hand in the delayed payment of the unpaid salaries, half-month salaries and 3quarters salaries Yahaya has laboured for are still yet to be paid since early 2000s. His surviving colleagues will intensify prayers for God to hold those guilty by their jugulars and soonest too”

Another member of the platform simply identified as Pastor Abuja said “Oh what a dark weekend. Oh Lord show mercy unto your servant. Mr. Y. Bako rest in the LORD. May He bless your posterity. My condolences to your wife, children, relations, friends and colleagues.”

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Meanwhile the retirees are praying to save the life of another retiree of New Nigerian Newspaper also waiting for Northern Governors’ payment, he is Ado Umar (Baba Ado)
A passionate appeal message on the platform said “Good Morning Members of this great Forum we are soliciting for prayers, one of our Former colleague Driver and also Beneficiary
in Person of Ado Umar (Baba Ado) Have been operated for Hernia treatment
at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital Tudun Wada Kaduna”

Death of Relations of NNN retirees

Last week, the death of one of NNN retirees son in the person of Kunle Sanni of the Editorial department occured. Reports indicated that several others have also lost relations.

Investigation revealed that about 29 other Beneficiaries waiting for this payment from Northern Governors are severely sick and hospitalized.

Northern Governors raked in 7 billion naira after selling New Nigerian Newspaper properties in the name of paying NNN beneficiaries but until now no penny has been paid out of the 2.5 Billion naira owed the retirees.

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