JUST IN: SOWORE STORMS ABUJA STREETS, DEMANDS N500,000 MONTHLY SALARY FOR POLICE, WANTS FORCE REMOVED FROM CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME: Says Hungry Policeman Is A Threat To National Security! By Emem Jacob Okon Public Affairs Analyst & Security Consultant Abuja, Nigeria October 9, 2026 There was a dramatic twist in the Nation's Capital on Thursday as fearless Human Rights Crusader and former Presidential Candidate, Omoyele Sowore, led a mammoth Crowd of Pr*testers to demand total liberation and improved Welfare for Officers and Men of the Nigeria Police Force. The Peaceful but loud Pr*test, staged at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, paralyzed activities as Pr*testers in their Hundreds chanted solidarity songs and demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must pay Nigerian Police Officers a minimum of N500,000 Monthly and immediately Remove them from what they called the Oppressive Contributory Pension Scheme. According to Sowore, it is a National Disgrace that Men who put their lives...

By EgbemaVoice, The Burial Committee of the late His Eminence, Saint Archbishop Dr. Prophet Lucky Amakporowei Kerenkerenwei, the revered Ogeja King, wishes to express its profound gratitude to all individuals, groups, organisations, and well-wishers who contributed in diverse ways to ensure that our departed king received a befitting and memorable burial ceremony. Our heartfelt appreciation goes first to the father of all, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, G.O.C., popularly known as Tompolo, for his extraordinary demonstration of love, commitment, and devotion to his father, spiritual rector, and cherished friend. Your full sponsorship of the entire burial ceremony is deeply acknowledged and appreciated by the committee and the entire community. May Almighty God richly reward you in ways beyond human comprehension. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Eye of G.O.C., General Super, for his steadfastness, dedication, and commitment throughout the burial act...

BREAKING…  Bayelsa Govt Imposes Curfew On Biseni Community. By EgbemaVoice  Following the breakdown of law and order in Biseni community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has placed the community under a 24-hour curfew. The directive is with immediate effect. Governor Diri gave the order on Friday after receiving briefings from security commanders on the state of security in the community, where some unscrupulous elements had barricaded roads into and within the town making bonfires. The Bayelsa governor also directed security operatives to ensure that law and order, peace and security was restored in the community. He advised responsible members of the community to remain law-abiding as the government will continue to take measures to guarantee the safety of lives and property in Biseni. *Daniel Alabrah* *Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State* *October 9, 2026.*

Football was first played in Nigeria in Hope Waddell Training Institution Calabar on the 15th June 1904.  Thereafter, football moved to Lagos, and in the 1910s and 1920s it became prominent. By 1933, NFF was formed, and in 1949, the UK tourist team came to Nigeria and had a great match with the Nigeria's selected team with bare foot - among them were Sam Ibiam, Isaac Akioye as goalkeepers, on the defence, we had Justin Onwudiwe, Lisa Chukwura, Ahmed Tajani Ottun, Isiaku Shittu, John Dankaro, Hope Lawson, Dan Anyiam and Okoronkwo Kanu. Forward-Strickers, were Masembe Otu, Peter Anieke, Sokari Dokubo, Godwin Anosike, Teslim "Thunder" Balogun, Titus Okere, Etim Henshaw, and Edet Ben. It is also instructive to know that Chief G. J. K. Amachree became the first indigenous Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation in 1960, the same we got independence. I SAW THIS POST SOMEWHERE AND FORWARDED FOR SAKE OF OUR SOCCER LOVERS...

PENSION INJUSTICE: RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS CONGRATULATE NSA RIBADU, APPEAL TO HIM TO PREVAIL ON PRESIDENT TINUBU TO SIGN POLICE EXIT BILL FROM CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME! By Emem Jacob Okon  Abuja,Nigeria  8th October, 2026 Retired Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have Congratulated Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on his appointment as National Security Adviser (NSA) and appealed to him to use his Strategic Position to prevail on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the Bill seeking to Exit the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The Appeal was made in Abuja under the Platform of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF). CONGRATULATIONS ON A WELL-DESERVED APPOINTMENT They described the Appointment of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as well-deserved, meritorious and a clear testament to his integrity, competence and selfless Service to the Nation. He said the Forum has implicit confidence in the ability of the NSA to reposition the Nation's Security Arch...

SORON IBE-IJAW KINGDOMS OF EDO STATE PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE VICIOUS ATTACK ON GELEGELEGBENE INDIGENES AT THE EDO STATE HIGH COURT PREMISES ON THE 6TH OF OCTOBER, 2026 CALL FOR URGENT INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF OTEDO YOUTH LEADERSHIP The leadership of Soron Ibe-Ijaw kingdoms of Edo State wishes to draw the attention of Edo State Governor, Security Agencies and the general public to the dastardly attack meted on Ijaw indigenes of Edo State including Archbishop Godwyns Soroaye, Mr. Edwin Ikinbor, Mr. Tena Donyegha, Friday Sode and others; who were at High Court 4 (Civil) to represent Gelegelegbene Community in a suit filed by Ughoton Community against them. The assailants numbering over 50 with insignia of OTEDO YOUTHS led by one Osaze Amas Edobor and Uwadiae Iyoha trailed the victims and their lawyers from the Court room to the Court canteen at about 10:30 am after the court sitting and made videos of the lawyers and their clients for reasons best known to ...

Asari Dokubo, Olu of Warri, Osahon Okunbo, Tantita and the N2.7 trillion pipeline security contract - The truth that I know  That Nigerians today know about pipeline security contract real sum is SOLELY because of me. I refuse to be modest about it. Nigerians including Asari Dokubo ALL believed the real amount of the pipeline contract was N48 billion. It was widely published by all the newspapers as that amount. It’s this belief that the money is just N48 billion paid in a year to Tompolo through his Tantita’s company to guide the pipeline that made Asari Dokubo not to have interest, cus he felt it was too small. He never knew the current amount and didn’t EVER know that PINL was also involved in the contract. I EXCLUSIVELY got the contract documents was signed and the full amount paid to FOUR companies, namely Tantita for the Western Corridors, Maton Engineering for the Eastern corridors and PINL for the Eastern corridors. It was the amount that shocked me which made me go public ...

PRESS RELEASE  President Tinubu Making Bold Efforts To Reduce Niger Delta’s Human Capital Development Gap- Otuaro By EgbemaVoice  The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has said that President Bola Tinubu's deliberate effort to reduce the human capital development gap in the Niger Delta is firmly on course. He stressed that this was evident in the over 9,000 scholarship beneficiaries deployed by the PAP to onshore and offshore universities for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. According to Dr Otuaro, this is part of the reason President Tinubu backed the programme’s decision to expand access to higher education for the Niger Delta youths and safeguard the region’s future. He stated this while admonishing another batch of 35 offshore post-graduate beneficiaries, who departed Nigeria for England and Scotland in the United Kingdom, on Monday, to have the future of the region and the nation at the back of ...

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE 6th October, 2026 🗣️ Olu Derimon Omaghomi  ATTACK ON Gelegele-Gbene REPRESENTATIVE AT THE HIGH COURT BENIN: OSAZE AMAS AND UWADIAE IYOHA LED OTEDO YOUTHS UNLEASHED TERROR WHILE POLICE AND EDO STATE GOVERNMENT WATCH.  The Gelegele-Gbene Community condemns in the strongest terms the unprovoked attack and molestation of our representatives at the High Court Premises, Benin City, by Otedo youths led by Osaze Amas and Uwadiae Iyoha  We had earlier raised alarm over imminent attack on our people by Otedo youths. The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, and the Edo State Government were complicit by their silence, aiding the attackers without putting any measures in place to protect our people. Today, our fears have been confirmed. Without any form of provocation, Osaze Amas led his group to attack and molest our representative who were in court for a legitimate legal matter. We wish to draw the attention of the general public, the Edo State Go...

IPF Mourns 25 Military Personnel Killed in Plane Crash By EgbemaVoice  The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has expressed profound grief over the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash that reportedly claimed the lives of 25 military personnel, describing the incident as a devastating loss to the nation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President of the Forum, Comrade Ozobo Austin, conveyed the organisation's condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Air Force, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, as well as the families of the deceased following the tragic incident on Monday, October 5, 2026. The IPF described the deaths of the military personnel as a deeply painful moment for the nation and the Nigerian Armed Forces, stressing the significant sacrifice made by the victims in service to the nation. The Forum said: "On behalf of the Ijaw Publishers' Forum and the entire Ijaw Nation, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Preside...

By EgbemaVoice  Many people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident, reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, throwing the coastal community into panic. While details of the incident remain sketchy as at the time of filing this report, sources within the community confirmed the incident to Sahara Reporters. They said that efforts were underway to access the crash site and determine the extent of casualties and circumstances that led to the crash. However, the police is yet to confirm the incident. More details later Many people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. https://nporeports.com/just-in-many-feared-dead-as-helicopter-crashes-in-ondo-community/

By EgbemaVoice Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, popularly known as KingdomVoice, Ajakurama national executive secretary general, has commended Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube, popularly known as “General Shoot-at-Sight,” for his support and solidarity towards the final journey home of the late icon, His Eminence Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, the Ogeja King. Comrade Mingo described High Chief Bibopere Ajube as a prominent Niger Delta figure whose journey from the struggle for self-determination to community leadership, philanthropy and security entrepreneurship has earned him recognition in the region. He expressed appreciation for Ajube’s support during the funeral activities, noting that his presence and contribution demonstrated respect for the late Ogeja King and solidarity with the bereaved family, Awanba Ajakurama Clan and the wider Egbema Kingdom. According to Comrade Mingo, the passing of His Eminence Archbish...

OGEJA KING JOURNEY HOME: MINGO APPRECIATES SNR. HIGH CHIEF KINGSLEY KUKU FOR SUPPORT By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, popularly known as KingdomVoice, has expressed profound appreciation to Snr. High Chief Dr. Kingsley K. Kuku, Esq., for his remarkable support and leadership during the burial ceremonies of the late icon, His Eminence Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, the Ogeja King. Comrade Mingo particularly acknowledged High Chief Kuku for accepting the responsibility of serving as Chairman of the funeral wake-keeping ceremony, describing his presence, time and commitment as a significant demonstration of honour and respect for the departed Ogeja King. High Chief Dr. Kingsley Kuku is a Nigerian politician and environmental rights advocate who previously served as Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Affairs and Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). According...

OGEJA KING JOURNEY HOME: MINGO APPRECIATES HIGH CHIEF EBIPADE KARI FOR SUPPORT By EgbemaVoice Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka of KingdomVoice, has expressed appreciation to High Chief Ebipade Kari for his support, presence and solidarity throughout the burial ceremonies of the late icon, His Eminence Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, the Ogeja King. Comrade Mingo particularly acknowledged High Chief Ebipade Kari for standing with the bereaved family, the Awanba community Ajakurama Clan and the wider Egbema community during the funeral activities. He also recognised Kari’s representation of Niger Delta leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo, popularly known as Tompolo GOC, throughout the burial ceremony, describing the gesture as a demonstration of solidarity and respect for the late Ogeja King. According to Comrade Mingo, High Chief Ebipade Kari has continued to demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility towar...

By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka aka KingdomVoice, has commended the Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom, Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, popularly known as Alhaji, the “Five Star general of Niger Delta for his support and contribution towards the burial ceremony of the late icon, His Eminence Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, the Ogeja King. Comrade Mingo described Hon. Omoko’s gesture as a demonstration of compassion, brotherhood and commitment to the people, particularly at a significant moment when the Egbema community and the Niger Delta are bidding farewell to one of their distinguished sons and spiritual leaders. According to him, the support reflects what he described as the “heart of gold” and brotherly spirit of Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, noting that his presence and contribution have further underscored the importance of unity, solidarity and collective responsibility among the people. He further acknowledged Hon. Omoko’s ...

By EgbemaVoice Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, on his second coronation anniversary on the throne. Governor Oborevwori, in a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday, described the anniversary as an auspicious occasion to celebrate the Asagba’s contributions to peace, unity and development in Asaba Kingdom. The governor joined the people of Asaba, the Asagba-in-Council, traditional rulers, government, corporate organisations, friends and well-wishers of the kingdom in celebrating the monarch, who ascended the throne two years ago. Oborevwori said the Asagba’s background as a distinguished Professor of Law, jurist and administrator had brought valuable experience to the leadership of the kingdom. According to the governor, the monarch’s reign has continued to inspire hope, progress and a renewed sense of p...

Ijaw Group Hails Otuaro Over Deployment Of 150 Niger Delta Students for Post Graduate Studies in UK Varsities  •••Praises Tinubu For Steadfast Support for PAP By EgbemaVoice The Ijaw Youth Network (IYN) has commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, for deploying 150 Niger Delta youths to universities across the United Kingdom for postgraduate studies. The Ijaw youths body described the move as a demonstration of visionary leadership. The group, in a statement on Sunday by its President, Frank Ebikabo, and Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, also praised President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast support of the PAP, noting that the president’s backing has been historic and remains the driving force behind the programme’s unprecedented achievements under the current administration. According to the IYN, it was reassuring to know that the latest batch of 150 beneficiaries participated in a pre-departure briefing led by Otuaro ...

Ogeja King’s Journey Home: Mingo Applauds Tompolo for Support Towards Successful Burial of Late Archbishop Lucky Amakporowei By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, has expressed profound appreciation to High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, GOC (JP),  for his tremendous support towards the successful burial ceremony of the late icon, His Eminence Archbishop Dr. Saint Prophet Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, the Ogeja King. Comrade Mingo, speaking on behalf of Ajakurama and its communities, as well as concerned sons and daughters of Egbema Kingdom, commended Tompolo for standing firmly with the family, Awanba community, Ajakurama Clan and Egbema Kingdom from the time of the Ogeja King’s transition until the completion of his final burial rites. According to him, Tompolo’s intervention and continuous assistance contributed significantly to giving the departed Ogeja King a befitting and dignifi...

.... Calls for thorough investigation of one Ms. Umolo Oghenerioke false claims of kiagbodo, Burutu Indegeneship By EgbemaVoice  Following the desperate moves and falsification of identity by one Ms. Umolo Oghenerioke who hailed from Ovwodokpokpo Community in Olomu kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state to become the next Head of Personnel Management (HPM) in Burutu Local Government Council by November 2026, the Concerned Indigenes of Burutu Local Government Area has called on the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori to immediately intervene and call to order the Chairman of the Delta State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Dcn. Joseph Otirhue to stop his secret plans to impose non indigene on Burutu LGA quota. The call was made in a petition served to the honourable Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, and the Chairman of the De...

EgbemaVoice celebrates the Founder of Glory of God Bible Church, Pastor Shedrach  Ebiyekese Sayami, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary, celebrated on October 3. On this special occasion, EgbemaVoice proudly honours and celebrates a distinguished man of God, Pastor Shedrach Ebiyekese Sayami, a devoted servant of God and Founder of the Glory of God Bible Church, for his commitment to the Christian faith and his passion for righteous living. Pastor Shedrach  Ebiyekese Sayami is widely regarded as a lover of holiness, truth, righteousness and the heavenly race. His life and ministry continue to reflect a deep commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ, while his dedication to the work of God remains an inspiration to believers and the wider community. Born in Ajakurama Clan, Egbema Kingdom, with his roots firmly connected to the people of the Niger Delta, Pastor Shedrach represents the growing influence of indigenous sons and daughters who are contributing me...

NIGERIA AT 66. 🇳🇬 66 PEOPLE & THINGS THAT EMBODY NIGERIA Nigeria at 66 — From Independence to Global Influence, 1960–2026 Not a ranking.  Not a list of “the greatest”.  A portrait of a nation. Nigeria turns 66 on 1 October 2026. From independence in 1960, Nigerians have built institutions, challenged governments, created businesses, produced world-changing literature, conquered sporting arenas, transformed music and film, pioneered science and carried Nigerian identity into virtually every corner of the globe.  These 66 people, achievements, symbols, resources and institutions offer only a glimpse of a country whose greatest asset may ultimately be its people. --- The President of Nigeria HE, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  🇳🇬 THE PEOPLE 1. Nnamdi Azikiwe — Zik of Africa A principal architect of Nigerian nationalism, journalist and pan-Africanist, Azikiwe became Nigeria's first Governor-General and, from 1963, its first President. His political career...