{
  "id": 12130071,
  "title": "Asari Dokubo accuses Olu of Warri, Tompolo, others of collecting N2.7trn pipeline contract [Video]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/asari-dokubo-accuses-olu-of-warri-tompolo-others-of-collecting-n2",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:31:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/asari-dokubo-accuses-olu-of-warri-tompolo-others-of-collecting-n2-7trn-pipeline-contract-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Niger Delta activist Asari Dokubo has accused the Olu of Warri, Tompolo, and others of receiving N2.7 trillion annually in pipeline surveillance contracts. In a video, Dokubo defended former militant leader Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, and questioned the criticism faced by other individuals who allegedly received larger sums for the same services. He alleged that the Olu of Warri and Osahon Idahosa, son of Captain Osa, were collecting N2.7 trillion annually for pipeline protection. Dokubo also argued that individuals from other regions should not take over contracts meant to benefit the Niger Delta region, as they would become private wealth rather than resources for the region.",
  "summary": "Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo has questioned the alleged award of pipeline surveillance contracts to some individuals and companies, accusing the Olu of Warri and others of receiving contracts worth N2.7 trillion annually. Dokubo made the allegation in a video circulating online while defending former militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over his […] Asari…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}