By EgbemaVoice Abuja, Nigeria - The Nigeria Police Force has announced the Retirement of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Frank Mba, who honourably served the Nation for 34 years. Mba, who held the pivotal position of Training and Development at Force Headquarters, has Relinquished his Duties, marking the end of a distinguished Career. A 1992 Graduate of the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano, where he Excelled as the Best Cadet in Academics, Mba has left an indelible Mark on the Force. His illustrious Career spans Multiple roles, including Force Public Relations Officer and Lagos State Police Command Spokesman. In a Valedictory Statement, Mba expressed Profound Gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian people for the Opportunity to Serve. "I am deeply honoured to have Contributed to the Nation's Security and stability," he said. Mba's Departure Comes in the Wake of recent Changes in the Nigeria Police Force Leadership, following the Retir...

POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE  PSC APPROVES MASS PROMOTION: 13 CPs ELEVATED TO AIGs, 17 DCPs TO CPs AND OTHERS, IN MERIT-BASED EXERCISE The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), following their successful performance in the recently concluded written examinations and oral interviews held at the Commission's Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The list of successful officers has been formally conveyed to the Inspector-General of Police for immediate implementation. The newly promoted AIGs are: - Emmanuel Ado Christopher (former CP, Yobe State) - Joseph Eribo (former CP, Ekiti State) - Dantawaye Miller (former CP, FCT) - Uche Ifeanyi Henry, PhD (Director, NPF-National Cyber Crime Center) - Olarenwaju Peter Ogunlowo (former CP, Ogun State) - Muhammad Dahiru (former CP, Jigawa State) - Dankombo Morris (former CP, Adamawa State) - Bello Shehu (former ...

Comr. Tamarau-emi Eko Urges Warri North Indigenes to Support Amb. Engr. Benjamin Kukuru (Ebis) for 2027 Delta Assembly By EgbemaVoice Comr. Tamarau-emi Eko has called on the people of Warri North Local Government Area to rally behind Amb. Engr Benjamin Kukuru, popularly known as Ebis, in his bid to represent the local government at the Delta State House of Assembly in the 2027 general elections. Comr. Eko made this call while addressing political Stakeholders, Community leaders, and supporters across the local government. He emphasized that Amb. Engr. Benjamin Kukuru possesses the competence, leadership capacity, and grassroots connection required to effectively represent the people and attract meaningful development to Warri North and its communities. According to him, Kukuru is widely known for his accessibility, reliability, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. He described him as a tested and trusted personality whose dedication to service and communi...

An Open Letter to the Ijaw Nation By Stakeholders at Home and in the Global Diaspora Committed to Transformational Leadership In Defense of Constitutional Integrity and Institutional Legitimacy In INC March 11, 2025 To the revered traditional rulers of the Ijaw Nation, To the elders and founding stewards of our collective struggle, To the youth, professionals, women, and patriots of the Ijaw Nation, To the leadership and membership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), We write with a profound sense of responsibility and with deep reverence for the history, dignity, and constitutional heritage of the Ijaw Nation. The moment presently confronting the Ijaw National Congress is not a routine electoral disagreement. It is a constitutional moment — one that touches the very foundations of institutional legitimacy, procedural justice, and the moral authority of the INC as the principal voice of the Ijaw people. Let us therefore be unequivocal: the issue before the Ijaw Nati...

By EgbemaVoice, The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State cannot contest the 2028 governorship election, holding that doing so would violate the constitutional limit of eight years in office. Delivering judgement, Justice Adegoke held that Aiyedatiwa, who first assumed office on 27 December 2023 following the death of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, and was later sworn in again on 24 February 2025 after winning the 16 November 2024 governorship election, cannot seek another term in 2028. The court ruled that the 1999 Constitution (as amended) does not permit a president or governor to remain in office for more than eight years, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Marwa v. Nyako to support its position. Justice Adegoke further held that the suit was neither speculative nor academic, stressing that the court has the inherent authority to interpret provisions of the Constitution and ensure strict compliance...

*NIGER DELTA PIPELINE SECURITY CONTRACT: SACRIFICING PEACE AND INCREASE IN OIL PRODUCTION AT THE ALTER OF ETHNIC AND TRIBAL POLITICS* Let it be clear that I am a none beneficiary of this Tantita contract, however,I am writing as a concern Niger Delta youth.  Ever since the signing of a forty-four billion naira annual contract to a security company, known as Tantita Security company, by the Federal Government of Nigeria. There has been a sudden disappearance of 'black suits' in the skies of the Niger Delta regions. There is also a Sharp fall in the areas of sea pirates and kidnapping. There is an increase of daily oil production which was between five hundred thousand(500,000) and nine hundred thousand(900,000) barrel per day. Now it's about  One point five million ( 1.5 million ) to one point eight million ( 1.8)  barrels production daily.  Apart from that, there's an improved standard of living among young men and women who were employed into the company . This sing...

Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom Emmanuel E. Omoko Receives Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin in Historic Visit, By EgbemaVoice A respected community leader, Emmanuel E. Omoko (popularly known as Bolowei), warmly received the renowned cleric, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, during a remarkable visit that has been widely described as joyful and spiritually uplifting. Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, who serves as the General Overseer of Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, was warmly welcomed by Omoko and members of the community in what many described as a historic and memorable gathering. The visit attracted community members, well-wishers, and followers who gathered in large numbers to witness the meeting. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and spiritual inspiration as prayers were offered and words of encouragement shared. Speaking during the visit, Omoko expressed deep appreciation to the man of God for the honour of the visit, describing it as a moment of divine signifi...

Police Intercept Suspect with 800 Rounds of AK-47 Ammunition in Zamfara By EgbemaVoice Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Mobile Police Force 42 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Gusau, have intercepted a suspected arms courier transporting a large cache of ammunition in Zamfara State. According to security sources, the incident occurred on March 10, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. at Yankara Point, a border area between Zamfara State and Katsina State. The suspect, identified as Mannir Adam, 25, a male resident of Yankuzo Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, was reportedly intercepted by a police team led by ASP Goma Ibrahim, Unit Commander of the Mine Unit stationed at the border checkpoint. Police sources disclosed that the suspect was riding a red Boxer motorcycle from Unguwar Bawa in Saminaka Local Government Area of Kaduna State, heading towards Kucheri Village in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State, when he was stopped for routine security ...

Egbema Youth Leader Blows Hot as Political Momentum Builds for Lawuru, Egbuwa, Ezekiel, Kukuru Ahead of 2027, By EgbemaVoice A prominent Niger Delta youth leader and advocate, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, has expressed strong sentiments over the growing political momentum among sons of Egbema Kingdom who have declared interest in key elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogumaka described the recent political declarations by notable Egbema leaders as a “long overdue awakening,” stating that the people of Egbema are determined to actively participate in the political process and ensure fair representation in governance. The youth leader particularly commended High Chief Promise Lawuru and Comrade Daniel Peres Ezekiel for declaring their intentions to contest for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. He also applauded Hon. Raphael Egbuwa for stepping forward to contest the Ovia South-West Local Government Area Chairmans...

By EgbemaVoice The Warri Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has passed a vote of no confidence on Mr Churchill Oyowe, Chairman of the Delta State Council of NUJ, citing breaches of the Union's Constitution ahead of the forthcoming election. The Chapel's emergency Congress expressed grave concern over Oyowe's "unconstitutional actions" and "conduct inconsistent with the provisions of the NUJ Constitution 2023 (Amended)". Members alleged Oyowe unilaterally delisted members from the voters list, contravening Article 3:3(g) of the Constitution. The Congress also noted Oyowe's disregard for democratic principles, running the administration as his "personal estate", and ignoring advice from the Acting State Secretary. The Chapel called for Oyowe's immediate resignation or impeachment, citing failure to uphold the NUJ Constitution. The National Secretariat of NUJ is urged to intervene, asking Oyowe...

By Akpokona Omafuaire, UGHELLI THE Warri Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has passed a vote of no confidence on Churchill Oyowe, Chairman, Delta State Council of NUJ over breach of the Union's Constitution during an emergency Congress to deliberate on recent developments concerning the conduct of the forthcoming election of the Chapel slated for Monday, March 16, 2026. The No Confidence Vote was contained in a Communique signed by Comrade Joe Ogbodu, Chairman, Communique Drafting Committee, Comrade Onyeka Meleuwa Secretary, Comrade Sunny Ariegwe, Comrade Victor Okpomor, Chairman, Warri Correspondents' Chapel and Comrade Edeki Igafe Secretary.  The Communique read in part, "Based on the obvious violation of the NUJ Constitution 2023 (as Amended) by the Chairman of the Delta State Council, the Chapel consequently, passed a vote of no confidence on the State Council Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe. "Warri Correspondents’ Cha...

Egbema Youth Leader Blows Hot as Political Momentum Builds for Lawuru, Egbuwa, Ezekiel, Kukuru Ahead of 2027, By EgbemaVoice A prominent Niger Delta youth leader and advocate, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, has expressed strong sentiments over the growing political momentum among sons of Egbema Kingdom who have declared interest in key elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogumaka described the recent political declarations by notable Egbema leaders as a “long overdue awakening,” stating that the people of Egbema are determined to actively participate in the political process and ensure fair representation in governance. The youth leader particularly commended High Chief Promise Lawuru and Comrade Daniel Peres Ezekiel for declaring their intentions to contest for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. He also applauded Hon. Raphael Egbuwa for stepping forward to contest the Ovia South-West Local G...

By EgbemaVoice A frontrunner for the presidency of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide, Alabo Nengi James OON, has described the cancellation of the INC election as an uncomfortable situation that has generated mixed feelings among delegates and across the entire Ijaw Nation. Addressing journalists in Yenagoa, Alabo Nengi James urged delegates who had travelled from various Ijaw-speaking states and communities to participate in the exercise not to lose faith in the process despite the development. He noted that although the cancellation was disappointing, it should not discourage members of the congress from remaining committed to the unity and progress of the Ijaw Nation, expressing optimism that all issues surrounding the election would be resolved amicably. Alabo Nengi James further encouraged stakeholders and delegates to remain calm and continue to support efforts aimed at sustaining peace and unity within the congress as he called on aggrieved parties to withd...

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADC: Ambassador Posting Another Tinubu Blunder * Another Evidence of Incompetence The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Tinubu administration’s announcement of ambassadorial postings, describing it as a diplomatic blunder and a confirmation of the government’s storied incompetence. In a statement by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, the party said that publicly announcing the postings before securing the required agrément from host countries, as stipulated under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, exposes Nigeria to diplomatic embarrassment. ADC also questioned why only 65 ambassadors were announced for Nigeria’s approximately 109 diplomatic missions, while the government remains silent about the other 44 missions without envoys. The full statement read: After nearly three years in office, and three months after the Senate confirmation of the ambassadors, today’s announcement by the Stat...

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Site of the Missile Hit in Beit Shemesh: "This is the third day of Operation Roaring Lion, the operation the Israeli army and the State of Israel set out, with our great friends in the United States of America and President Trump, to thwart existential threats to Israel, and great threats to America and the entire world.  When I stand here in a place that was bombarded by the terrorists in Tehran against innocent civilians, you see the difference. The tyrants of Tehran target civilians. We target the tyrants of Tehran to protect civilians.  I've said for many years that they threaten not only Israel and not only America. They chant, “Death to Israel, death to America.” That's their ultimate target. But I said that they would also target those in between, that they would target Europe. They did. And if this regime, this terrorist regime of the kind we've never seen in the world, if they get nuclear weapons and the means to deliv...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA POLICE COUNCIL ENDORSES APPOINTMENT OF TUNJI DISU AS INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, SWEARING-IN ON WEDNESDAY   The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.   The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for the same day.   The Council’s meeting, which took place at the State House, was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and had in attendance Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in accordance with the constitution.   Others in attendance were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of Police Affairs, ...

IPF Urges Aggrieved INC Members to Resolve Disputes Out of Court By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF), the intellectual arm of the Ijaw struggle has called on aggrieved members and aspirants of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) 2026 elective convention to resolve their differences internally and avoid litigation, stressing that the collective interest of the Ijaw nation must remain paramount. In a statement issued on Monday in Warri, Delta State, and signed by the IPF President, Senior Comrade Ozobo Austin, the forum expressed concern over the growing resort to court actions within the apex Ijaw socio-cultural body. The group noted that frequent litigations involving the INC portray the organisation in a negative light, particularly for a body expected to promote unity, provide leadership directives and selfless service among the Ijaw people. The IPF’s reaction follows a recent ruling by the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, which halted the s...

IGP APPOINTS DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID AS FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER    By EgbemaVoice, The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).   DCP Placid, psc (+), mni, is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.   Born on 2 December 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he hails from Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (M.A.L.D) from the University of Jos and studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria forstudied Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).   He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Po...

By EgbemaVoice President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an increase in salaries for the military, including arrears and improved retirement benefits. According to the Ministry of Defence: • Serving personnel will receive three months’ salary arrears. • Funds have been released to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements for retired military personnel. • At a recent Armed Forces event, the President was thanked for approving upward reviews of salaries and allowances. Meanwhile, our Nigeria Police Force is still left behind. Serving and retired officers continue to struggle with poor pay, lack of welfare, and a burdensome contributory pension scheme. Now, new pension packages are being added for the military, making their retirement more favourable, while retired police officers are dying every day due to neglect. It’s time for the government to fight for fairness, respect, and proper welfare for all police officers, who risk their lives daily to protect Nigerians....

Ex-Agitator Ebiware Owolo Urges Tinubu to Renew Tantita Contract, Warns Niger Delta Agitators Against Undermining Oil Security Gains, By EgbemaVoice  A prominent Niger Delta ex-agitator and community leader, Chief Ebiware Owolo, aka Agbalakoko, Executive Chairman of Obotobo I Federated Community in Ogulagha Kingdom, has called on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to renew the oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited., Chief Owolo, popularly known as Agbalakoko, made the appeal while reacting to ongoing agitations and campaigns by some individuals calling for the termination of the company’s contract. According to him, the Federal Government should not be distracted by what he described as “side talks, sponsored propaganda, and unnecessary blackmail” aimed at discrediting the achievements recorded by Tantita Security Services in the protection of Nigeria’s critical oil infrastructure. The N...

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. In politics, performance remains the most persuasive campaign message. Long after campaign slogans fade and political rhetoric subsides, the true measure of leadership lies in the visible transformation of society, roads built, institutions strengthened, livelihoods improved, and hope restored. In Delta State, the unfolding narrative since May 29, 2023 has increasingly been framed around this principle of performance-driven governance. Nearly three years into the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the state’s development trajectory is being shaped by a deliberate strategy focused on infrastructure expansion, fiscal responsibility, and social investment. Across the three senatorial districts, the imprint of government projects is gradually redefining the physical and economic landscape. Major road constructions, flyover bridges, institutional infrastructure, and community connectivity projects have begun to alter long-standing d...