PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY: Oborevwori Visits Emerhor, Rallies Massive Votes For Tinubu  ...Stresses Loyalty, Respect For Party Leadership  By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor and Coordinator of the Presidential Primary Election in the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged leaders, stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to mobilise massively and ensure overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu in the party’s Presidential Primary Election scheduled to hold nationwide, Saturday.  Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Friday during a visit to the founding leader of the APC in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, at his Evwreni country home in Ughelli North Local Government Area.  Addressing party leaders and supporters during the visit, the governor expressed confidence in the strength of the APC structure in Delta State to deliver at least 390,000 affirmation votes for President Tinubu.  He ...

By EgbemaVoice, Operatives of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Amatu Unit, under the coordination of Mr. Ejime Job, have intercepted a vessel allegedly conveying illegal crude oil along the waterways between River Dodo and River Ramos in the early hours of Monday, May 18, 2026. The vessel, identified as Augustina, was reportedly intercepted while sailing from the Pennington River axis with suspected illegally refined crude oil onboard sailing to an unknown destination for offload. According to sources within the security outfit, the operation was carried out following intelligence gathering and sustained surveillance of activities within the creeks and waterways notorious for crude oil theft and illegal bunkering. Reports indicate that the vessel had nine crew members onboard at the time of interception, as the crew members are currently being profiled as investigations continue to determine the source of the crude oil, the intended destination, and th...

EGBEMA YOUTHS CALL ON COMR. MINGO FRIDAY SAYAMI OGUMAKA TO CONTEST FOR WARRI NORTH CONSTITUENCY II ASSEMBLY SEAT, Youths of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have unanimously called on prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, to contest for the newly created Delta State House of Assembly seat for Warri North Constituency II. The call was made during an emergency meeting convened by the Egbema New Political Wave following the release of the Warri Federal Constituency delineation exercise results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The meeting, presided over by former President of the Egbema Youth Council Worldwide, Comrade Kelvin City Eferusuoa, described Comrade Mingo as a dependable, selfless, and courageous leader whose contributions to the development, unity, and recognition of Egbema Kingdom remain outstanding. Addressing members during the gathering, the group urged Comrade Mingo to h...

345,375 Delta APC Members Affirm Oborevwori As 2027 Guber Candidate ...Governor Scores APC Primary High, Says Party United By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election after 345,375 party members across all the wards in the state affirmed his candidacy during the party’s direct primary election. Governor Oborevwori, who was the sole aspirant, commended the exercise and declared that the APC remained united ahead of the polls. Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee and Returning Officer, Engr. Victor Abba, announced the result at the party secretariat in Asaba, venue of the collation centre, declared GovernorOborevwori as the Governorship candidate of the APC for the 2027 election in Delta State.  He said: "I, Engineer Sir Victor Abba, Chairman of the Delta Governorship Primary Election Committ...

By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has defended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North Senatorial primary, stating that Senator Ned Nwoko lost the contest due to weak grassroots engagement and lack of political structure within the party. Speaking on Morning Brief on Channels Television on Thursday, Aniagwu dismissed allegations of manipulation in the primary election, insisting that the process complied with party guidelines and reflected the wishes of registered APC members across Delta North Senatorial District. According to him, former Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, polled 113,309 votes across the nine local government areas in the district, while Nwoko secured 2,612 votes. Aniagwu argued that internal party elections differ significantly from general elections because party members often make decisions based on loyalty, personal relationships and grassroots co...

By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has praised the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for conducting what he described as a transparent, peaceful and credible primary elections, while commending party members across the state for their unity, discipline and commitment to democratic principles. Speaking shortly after participating in the exercise in his ward in Oha, Okpe Local Government Area, Governor Oborevwori said the direct primary model adopted by the APC reflected genuine internal democracy and grassroots participation, adding that it should serve as a reference point for political engagement and party administration across the country. The Governor stressed the need to sustain unity within the APC, noting that reconciliation mechanisms would be put in place to address grievances and strengthen party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.  According to him, peace, inclusiveness and internal har...

Breaking: INEC releases fresh ward delineation for Warri Federal Constituency, creates new federal constituency The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the long-awaited fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units for the Warri Federal Constituency, in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment. The exercise covers Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of Delta State. INEC also created a federal constituency for the Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in Warri North and Warri South-West. Revealed that the newly created federal constituency is subject to constitutional amendment by the National Assembly. According to Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, a focal person representing the Ijaws said, INEC convened an emergency meeting in Asaba where the Supervising National Commissioner and Electoral National Commissioner presented the report to representatives of the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities. Ward Breakdown below; Warri S...

PRESS STATEMENT FROM UNIFORM INTEL NETWORK TO: The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria The Inspector General of Police, Nigeria Police Force The Nigerian Government, Human Rights Bodies, Media Organizations, and the General Public. SUBJECT: THE CONTINUOUS HUMILIATION, ASSAULT, AND PUBLIC DISRESPECT AGAINST NIGERIAN POLICE OFFICERS BY CIVILIANS MUST STOP The UNIFORM INTEL NETWORK wishes to officially express deep concern and dissatisfaction over the increasing rate of disrespect, harassment, assault, humiliation, and public embarrassment directed at officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force by civilians across the country. This issue has gradually become a dangerous and normalized act in Nigeria, where civilians now see it as ordinary to insult officers, drag their uniforms, hold them aggressively, squeeze and tear their clothes, surround them publicly, obstruct them from carrying out lawful duties, and record them with mobile phones while deliberately provoking them for soc...

by Mohammed Bello Doka  Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is innocent until proven guilty by a court of law, but former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is guilty until proven innocent by President Bola Tinubu. This is not a slip of the pen. It is the official doctrine of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the operational manual of the anti-corruption agencies under its control. The case of Okowa is the most brazen testament to the party's selective justice system. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested him in November 2024 over the alleged diversion of a staggering N1.3 trillion in public funds from the 13 percent oil derivation allocation meant for Delta State. The EFCC is also probing the suspected misuse of state resources to acquire luxury properties in Asaba and Abuja, alongside allegations that N40 billion was diverted to purchase equity in a gas company. These are monumental, jaw-dropping figures. Yet, after Okowa defected ...

EGBEMA YOUTHS CALL ON COMR. MINGO FRIDAY SAYAMI OGUMAKA TO CONTEST FOR WARRI NORTH CONSTITUENCY II ASSEMBLY SEAT By EgbemaVoice Youths of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have unanimously called on prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, to contest for the newly created Delta State House of Assembly seat for Warri North Constituency II. The call was made during an emergency meeting convened by the Egbema New Political Wave following the release of the Warri Federal Constituency delineation exercise results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The meeting, presided over by former President of the Egbema Youth Council Worldwide, Comrade Kelvin City Eferusua, described Comrade Mingo as a dependable, selfless, and courageous leader whose contributions to the development, unity, and recognition of Egbema Kingdom remain outstanding. Addressing members during the gathering, the group urged Comrade Mingo to ...

By Egbemavoice  Leaders and stakeholders of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities from Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of Delta State have applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the release of the Warri Federal Constituency delineation exercise results. The leaders gathered at KFT Event Centre in Warri, Delta State, during a press conference held yesterday, following years of deliberations, protests and agitations surrounding the delineation process. Speaking on behalf of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities, Chief Benjamin Okumagba commended INEC for what he described as a bold and commendable step towards ensuring fair political representation in the Warri Federal Constituency. He stated that the Ijaw and Urhobo people appreciate the commission for the successful release of the delineation exercise, noting that the development would promote inclusiveness, equity and political balance ...

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has accused Senator Ned Nwoko of disconnecting from grassroots politics, insisting that this led to his defeat in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary in Delta North.  Speaking during an interview on News Central Television on Tuesday morning, Aniagwu said Nwoko relied too heavily on political influence outside the state while neglecting party structures and stakeholders at home.  The commissioner described Nwoko’s emergence as senator in 2023 as a “scholarship” allegedly facilitated by former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who he said directed his loyalists to support Nwoko at the time. According to Aniagwu, Nwoko failed to appreciate the support that brought him to office and did little to maintain relationships with party members and community leaders across Delta North.  “He did not connect with commissioners, House o...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026   PRESS STATEMENT RE: WITHDRAWAL FROM RIVERS STATE APC GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARIES Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, great people of Rivers State. I would like to address an important development regarding tomorrow’s primaries. As a committed democrat and a firm believer in the supremacy of strong institutions as the foundation for sustainable development, I have consistently advocated for dialogue, reconciliation, and unity among the various stakeholders and factions within the Rivers State chapter of our great party, the APC. In recent days, the national leadership of our party convened a critical stakeholders’ meeting during which far-reaching discussions were held on the future of the Rivers APC and the imperative of presenting a united front ahead of the primaries and the 2027 general elections. Following that meeting, and after extensive consultations with members of my political team, associates, supporters, and other key stakeholders, I hav...

APC Produces Delta Assembly Candidates Ahead of 2027 General Elections ...As Committee Commends Delta Leadership, Hails Peaceful Process By EgbemaVoice, The All Progressives Congress (APC) has held its primary elections for the Delta State House of Assembly across the 29 state constituencies, producing candidates who will fly the party’s flag in the 2027 general elections. The exercise, conducted across Delta State, saw party members elect candidates in all 29 state constituencies, was peaceful, credible and transparent. Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, emerged as the party’s candidate for Warri South-West Constituency. In Isoko North Constituency, Engr. Orobosa Ashakah secured the APC, while Mr. Lucky Idhoveh emerged as the party’s candidate in Isoko South Constituency I.  Incumbent lawmaker representing Isoko South Constituency II, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, secured the APC ticket to seek re-election. Ms Orode Uduaghan emerg...

BREAKING: INEC Releases Final Ward Delineation for Warri Federal Constituency, Creates 2 Additional Constituencies By EgbemaVoice  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final outcome of its ward delineation and constituency sharing exercise for the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State, creating 20 wards and restructuring six state constituencies. According to the result published, the exercise produced nine wards for the Urhobo ethnic group, eight for the Itsekiri, and three for the Ijaw in Warri South. The new structure is expected to take effect ahead of future elections in the area. The delineation also formalized six state constituencies within the federal constituency: Warri North 1, Warri North 2, Warri South 1, Warri South 2, Warri South-West 1, and Warri South-West 2. INEC said the exercise was carried out to ensure fair representation and equitable distribution of political wards in line with the 1999 Constitution and the El...

By EgbemaVoice,  The Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, has congratulated Dr. Shedrack Agediga, Chairman of the Delta State Scholarship/Bursary Board, on his birthday, describing him as a peace ambassador and transformational leader. In a statement by its president Hon. Comrade Ozobo Austin, IPF said Agediga has distinguished himself through philanthropy and charismatic leadership, empowering many young people across the Niger Delta through education and mentorship.[date] The forum noted his consistent advocacy for justice and equity in oil governance, saying his voice has continued to push for fairness in the management of resources from the region. IPF added that Agediga’s commitment to service has earned him recognition within and outside the Niger Delta, and urged him to sustain his efforts in promoting unity and development. The group prayed for his continued good health, wisdom, and strength as he advances the cause of education, peace, and social justice in Delta State ...

*Title: Retired Police Officer? Your NHF Money Is Waiting. Here’s How to Collect It* For 30 years, 2.5% of your basic salary was deducted every month.   It was labeled “NHF” on your payslip. Most officers retire and never ask about it.   But that money didn’t disappear. It’s sitting with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), and you can claim it with interest. Here’s how: 1. This Money Is Yours by Law The National Housing Fund Act says every public servant contributes 2.5% of basic salary.   When you retire, resign, or turn 50, you’re entitled to a refund of all contributions + 2% interest per year. It’s not a loan. It’s your savings.   But FMBN won’t pay you automatically. You have to apply. 2. Check If You Have Contributions First Before applying, confirm FMBN has your records. *Do this:* - Go to the nearest FMBN office with your ID and service number. - Ask for your “NHF Statement of Account”.  - Or try the FMBN portal at http://fmb...

By EgbemaVoice  Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Primaries Appeal Committee for Delta State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam, on Tuesday disclosed that the committee has received five petitions arising from the party’s recently concluded National Assembly primaries in the state. Dr. Ujam, who spoke with journalists at the APC secretariat in Asaba, said the committee was already reviewing petitions submitted by aggrieved party members and stakeholders over the conduct of the exercises. He explained that the five-member panel was in Delta State in line with the provisions guiding the conduct of the APC primary elections. According to him, the committee first arrived in the state on Sunday shortly after the House of Representatives primaries and later reconvened following the senatorial district primaries to continue its assignment. “We have been receiving petitions and we will prepare our reports later. The process is still ongoing because the day is...

By EgbemaVoice  Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has congratulated the winners of the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Delta State, describing the exercise as the best conducted by the party in the state since its inception. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Keyamo congratulated Ifeanyi Okowa, who emerged victorious in Delta North Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone of Delta Central, and Joel-Onowakpo Thomas of Delta South, for what he described as their “resounding victories” at the primaries. According to him, the victories of the three candidates were fully deserved, noting that the primaries witnessed a massive turnout of “truly organic voters and members” of the APC across the various wards in Delta State. The minister, who described himself as a foundation member and leader of the APC in Delta State, said the conduct of the exercise reflected genuine internal democracy within the par...

_PRESS STATEMENT_   May 18, 2026  Mandate Secured: Victory Claimed in Delta Central APC Primary – Focus Turns to the General Election I extend my deepest gratitude to the leaders, delegates, and members of the All Progressives Congress in Delta Central Senatorial District for your resolute support and historic turnout in today’s Senate Primary Election. Based on collated results from all 85 wards across our 8 Local Government Areas, we have won decisively. Across the senatorial district, long open secret balloting queues stood in my favour, reflecting your overwhelming mandate and commitment to our shared vision for Delta Central and the APC. This outcome is a clear endorsement of our mission to strengthen the party and deliver stronger representation at the national level. I am humbled by the trust you have placed in me, and inspired by the unity, discipline, and order displayed at every ward voting center. With the primary concluded, our focus no...