OPUAMA APPEALS TO GOV. OBOREVWORI FOR EQUITY IN WARRI NORTH FISHING EMPOWERMENT, By EgbemaVoice, Amb. Endurance Ebizimoh Ugular, Secretary, APC Ward 07, Opuama, Egbema 1, has appealed to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to intervene over the exclusion of Opuama Community from the recent distribution of fishing nets, boats and Yamaha outboard engines to riverine communities in Warri North. Ebizimoh noted that Opuama is a predominantly riverine community whose people depend heavily on fishing and other water-based activities for their livelihoods. He called on the Governor to direct the relevant authorities to review the distribution and ensure that Opuama receives fair and equitable consideration. The appeal, he stressed, is a peaceful call for equity, justice, fairness and inclusion, urging government to ensure that no riverine community is left behind in empowerment programmes. “We seek justice. We seek equity. We seek ...

HAPPY 61ST BIRTHDAY TO MRS. EYESAN ORITSEMEYEWA Niger Delta Leaders, Traditional Rulers and Activists Celebrate NUPRC CCE at 61 By EgbemaVoice, Today, we celebrate our dearly beloved daughter, sister, mother, leader and distinguished public servant, Mrs. Eyesan Oritseme-Oyetewa, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on the occasion of her 61st birthday anniversary. Your exemplary leadership qualities, humility, diligence, accommodating spirit and accessibility over the past nine months of impactful service as CCE, NUPRC, have continued to demonstrate your intellectual capacity, professionalism and ability as a visionary leader. Your commitment to duty and your contributions to the development and regulation of Nigeria's upstream petroleum sector remain worthy of commendation. On this special occasion, we pray that the Almighty God grants you sound health, long life, greater wisdom and renewed strength to continue servi...

ADIEU, DADDY BAMANGA TUKUR, CON By EgbemaVoice, Today, 12th September, 2026, I joined many Nigerians to the Abuja residence of one of Nigeria’s most outstanding citizens and statesmen, His Excellency Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, CON to pay my last respects. He passed on today at the age of 90 years, just three days short of his 91st birthday which should have come up on 15th September, 2026. An accomplished public servant, diplomat, business maestro and politician, Baba was one of Nigeria’s most patriotic and dispassionate citizens ever. To him, creed, tongue and ethnicity were the least of things that mattered in human relationships. No wonder at his time at Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), all ports including Portharcourt, Calabar, Warri, Onne worked in equal standing as Apapa and Tin-can. For this, the South-South geopolitical owes him a world of gratitude.  The rest of his efforts in state building and national integration in Nigeria are fondly remembered with nostalgia a...

2027: Oborevwori Has No Challenger in Delta — APC Chieftain …Says governor’s performance has silenced critics, By EgbemaVoice  As political parties begin to activate their structures for the 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State and former Commissioner, Mr Ken Okolugbo, has made a stunning assessment of the governorship race, declaring that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has no serious challenger. Okolugbo, who spoke on Channels Television on Saturday, said while several aspirants had picked tickets to contest the governorship election, none, in his assessment, had demonstrated the political strength or pathway required to unseat the incumbent governor. His verdict came amid renewed political manoeuvring in the state, particularly within the opposition camp, as politicians reposition ahead of what promises to be a fiercely contested 2027 election. “Governor Oborevwori does not really have a contender,” Okolugbo declared. ...

AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BURIAL COMMITTEE Good afternoon,   Kings of Zion, Chiefs, Elders, esteemed sons and daughters of Zion, and all well-wishers. I bring you warm royal greetings. By the directive of Amb. Prince Inaga Ejem, Chairman of the Central Burial Committee, i am to announce that the sacred burial rites and final interment of His Eminence Dr. Prt. Archbishop Lucky Amakporo Kenrenkenrenwei (JP), Our Late King, have been rescheduled as follows:  Monday 28th Sept.-Friday 2nd Oct.,2026.Revival! Revival!! Revival!!! Morning sessions 5:00 a.m. daily. Evening Sessions 4:30 p.m.daily Friday 2nd Oct.,2026. Wake-keep/Service of Songs @ 8:00 p.m. Saturday 3rd Oct.,2029. Internment. Sunday 4th Oct.,2026. Thanksgiving Service @ the church  auditorium @ 8:00 a.m. followed by social dance @ 9:00.p.m. till dawn. Musical display by IZON-EBI ALFRED and His Because of Love Crew. May the Almighty God continue to grant the soul of our departed ...

14 YEARS AFTER: MINGO KNOCKS NDDC OVER ABANDONED UDO–OFUNAMA ROAD,  EGBEMA IS PRODUCING OIL, BUT OUR PEOPLE ARE TRAPPED” — NIGER DELTA YOUTH LEADER DEMANDS URGENT FEDERAL ACTION By EgbemaVoice News The Niger Delta is producing billions of naira in oil and gas, yet communities sitting on these resources remain trapped without functional roads. Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, has condemned the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Federal Government over the alleged 14-year abandonment of the Udo–Ofunama–Ajakurama Road, describing the situation as a development crisis that can no longer be ignored. The critical road corridor, which cuts across communities in Egbema Kingdom, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State, and Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, has reportedly remained incomplete despite its strategic importance to the people and economy of the region. Mingo said the abandonment of Ph...

IN LOVING MEMORY: IBE SEKUMO FIRI KORI ABU PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE PROPHET LUCKY AMAKPOROWEI KERENKERENWEI, OGEJA KING OF AWANBA ZION, By EgbemaVoice, With profound sorrow, heavy hearts, and total submission to the will of Almighty God, we, the IBE SEKUMO FIRI KORI ABU, Ajakurama clan Edo and Delta states popularly known as the Ajakurama Forcemen and Women, has expressed our heartfelt condolences to the entire members, leadership, family, friends, and well-wishers of the Cherubim and Seraphim Healing Ministry, National Headquarters, Awanba Zion, Ajakurama clan, Egbema kingdom, Warri North local Government Area of Delta state over the sudden and painful passing of Late Saint Archbishop Prophet Lucky Amakporowei Kerenkerenwei, the Ogeja King. The news of his sudden transition to glory has left a deep vacuum in the hearts of all who knew and encountered him. His departure is not only a great loss to his immediate family and the Cherubim and Seraphim Healing Ministry, ...

PREES RELEASE  54 PAP Post-graduate Scholarship Beneficiaries Depart For UK  A batch of fifty-four offshore post-graduate scholarship beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme has departed Nigeria for the United Kingdom to resume studies in various universities. The students took off from Abuja and arrived in London on Friday. They are among the150 beneficiaries that underwent a pre-departure orientation in August following their deployment by the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro. The figure brings to 243 the total number of offshore post-graduate scholarships deployed this year by Dr Otuaro. The scholars will major in programmes such as software engineering, cyber security, global public health, oil and gas engineering, law, fintech analytics, construction engineering management, forensic audit, data science analytics, among others. Dr Otuaro had advised the students to take their studies seriously and be good ambassadors of Nigeria and the Nige...

By EgbemaVoice,  The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has announced the departure of 54 postgraduate scholarship beneficiaries to the United Kingdom to pursue higher education in various universities, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator, Mr Igoniko Oduma. Oduma said the scholars departed from Abuja and arrived in London on Friday to commence studies in fields considered critical to national and regional development. He explained that the beneficiaries were among 150 students who participated in a pre-departure orientation programme in August following their deployment by the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro. The latest deployment brings the total number of offshore postgraduate scholarship beneficiaries sponsored by the programme this year to 243. According to the statement, the students will undertake courses in software engineering, cyber security, global public health, oil and gas enginee...

By EgbemaVoice, I have received communication from the family of PANDEF founding BOT member, Chief Albert korubo Horsfall, OFR, of his passage on Wednesday, 9th September, 2026 at the age of 84 years. PANDEF is greatly shocked and saddened by this news. Chief Horsfall, an aristocrat from Buguna in kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State was a prominent national figure. He distinguished himself professionally as security icon, severally pioneering Director General of both the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA). He also founding Chairman, OMPADEC ( percusor to NDDC), pioneer Presidential Adviser on Niger Delta and also aspired for Presidency of Nigeria at a time under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).  In 2016, he was a prominent founding BOT Member of PANDEF and played several leadership roles. He held the traditional stool of Omekwe paramountcy, known as a major historic naval headship of the Kalabari people. PANDEF greatly...

By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw People’s Development Initiative, IPDI, has condemned what it described as a "provocative and barbaric" call by a so-called sponsored Niger Delta coalition demanding the sack of Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, administrator of the presidential amnesty programme, PAP. In a statement signed by its National President and made available to newsmen on Saturday, IPDI said the move is being orchestrated by "attention seekers and enemies who want to destabilize the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP."  "The attention of well-meaning stakeholders of the Niger Delta has been drawn to the recent call by a so-called 'sponsored coalition' demanding the sack of Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro from the office," the statement read. "We condemn in the strongest terms this provocative and barbaric attempt to destabilize the region and undermine the progress being made under Dr. Otuaro’s leadership." IPDI further stated that Dr. Otuaro...

Lagos state government Approves three months Free Transport Fare For Police Officers: By EgbemaVoice  The Lagos State Government has launched a free transportation scheme for 2,000 police officers serving under the Lagos State Police Command. The initiative, tagged the Sanwo-Olu Cares Initiative for Police Officers, will provide beneficiaries with unlimited free transportation for three months across the Blue Line, Red Line, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Electric Boats networks. After the three-month period, the beneficiaries will continue to enjoy a 50 per cent discount on fares across the state’s public transportation network. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport and Logistics, Hassan Adekoya, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said the initiative was introduced in recognition of the role played by security agencies in maintaining safety and security across Lagos Adekoya said the scheme also forms part of activities marking three years since the com...

Late Apl Friday Ejoor Miyenpirigha: Remains Set for Final Journey to Ogbudugbudu Egbema Kingdom Prepares for Burial as Family, Friends, Youth Leaders and Well-Wishers Gather to Honour Departed Elder By EgbemaVoice  OGBUDUGBUDU, WARRI NORTH, DELTA STATE — All roads are set to lead to Ogbudugbudu Town in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, as the remains of Late Apostle Friday Ejoor Miyenpirigha Olley father of the former President of the Egbema Youth Council, Comrade Ebidouwei M. Miyenpirigha, are set to arrive at his country home for burial. The burial ceremony is expected to attract family members, traditional leaders, community stakeholders, youth leaders, friends, associates and well-wishers from across Egbema Kingdom and beyond, as the deceased is laid to rest among his people. The homecoming marks the final journey of Late Apostle Friday Ejoor Miyenpirigha, whose remains will be received in Ogbudugbudu amid prayers, tribute...

Warri North Constituency II: High Chief Ebipade Kari Kick-Starts APC Campaign as Delta South Mega Meeting Mobilises Support for Tinubu, Oborevwori Ahead of 2027 As Campaigns Move into Warri, APC Stakeholders Reaffirm Commitment to Renewed Hope Agenda EgbemaVoice Reporting Live, High Chief Ebipade Deregbegha Kari, the APC flagbearer for Warri North Constituency II, has officially kick-started his campaign as political activities gather momentum across the Delta South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The campaign momentum coincided with a major political mobilisation in Warri, where APC stakeholders, leaders, supporters and loyalists converged for a Delta South Senatorial District Mega Meeting in support of the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the developmental agenda of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, ahead of the 2027 elections. The mega meeting provided a platform for party leaders ...

By EgbemaVoice, Amb. Tebekemi H. Alfred has called on all sons and daughters of Egbema, both at home and in the diaspora, to support Comr. Moses Ugular, the NDC candidate for the House of Assembly, Warri North Constituency 11, in the 2027 election. As the campaign for the Governorship and Houses of Assembly officially begins, Amb. Alfred urged Egbema people to use the opportunity to make a bold and informed decision about the kind of representation they want in the House of Assembly, Warri North Constituency 11. He advised voters not to be carried away by sentiments, empty promises, personal interests or political distractions, but to carefully assess the candidates, their vision, commitment, capacity and willingness to genuinely serve the people. According to Amb. Alfred, the votes of Egbema people are their voices and must be used wisely to elect a representative who will listen to their concerns, speak for their communities and champion issues that directly affect them. ...

PRESS STATEMENT  INDS: MULADE CONGRATULATES GBARAMATU MONARCH ON APPOINTMENT, INAUGURATION AS CO-CHAIRMAN, ADVISORY COUNCIL, INSTITUTE OF NIGER DELTA STUDIES, NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY, AMASSOMA. Chief Mulade Sheriff PhD, the Ibe Serimowei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has heartily congratulated the Pere of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (JP), Aketekpe, Agadagba, on his appointment and successful inauguration as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS), Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State. Chief Mulade, the National Democratic Party NDP-Candidate for House of Representatives, Warri Federal Constituency, described the academic appointment as a befitting recognition of the revered monarch's wisdom, intellectual disposition, exemplary leadership and sustained commitment to the advancement of Gbaramatu Kingdom and the wider Niger Delta region. According to him, the selection of His Majesty to provide leaders...

ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ALHAJI OMOKO, JUDE, SPENCER, OTHERS ARE BASELESS, UNTRUE, OPUAMA YOUTH ASSEMBLY WARRI BLAST OJUSIN GOODLUCK.  By EgbemaVoice  Foremost youth group in Opuama community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North L.G.A of Delta state, the Opuama Youth Assembly (OYAW) ably lead by Comr Ezekiel Ugulapelewei has openly countered the frivolous claims by one mr Ojusin Goodluck labelling Opuama Leaders ranging from Hon Alhaji Emmanuel Omoko, the bolouwei one 1 of Egbema Kingdom, Hon Spencer Okpoye, Commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in DESOPADEC, Amb Jude Ebitimi Ukori, former Chairman of Egbema, Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) and others of corruption and misappropriation of funds meant for the Community.  The President of OYAW during the week in warri emphatically stated that Ojusin knows nothing about Opuama and how things are done, Leadership structure is instituted and its activities are in line with the tenants of th...

CHIEF SHOLA KOROKORO REJECTS ALLEGATIONS, DEFENDS OPUAMA LEADERSHIP Rebuttal of False and Defamatory Claims: Setting the Record Straight on Statements Attributed to one Mr. Goodluck Ojusin, My attention has been drawn to statements and publications attributed to Mr. Goodluck Ojusin and circulated publicly, particularly on social media, concerning the leadership of the Opuama Bloc of Communities and my person as President of the Bloc. I wish to state categorically that the allegations, insinuations and narratives contained in the said publications are false, misleading, inflammatory and without factual basis, and should therefore be treated with caution by members of the public. As President of the Opuama Bloc of Communities, I strongly condemn what I consider to be an attempt to disparage respected community leaders and create unnecessary tension within our people. In particular, the statements directed at Hon. Alhaji Omoko, Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori and Hon. Spencer Okpoye a...

By EgbemaVoice Niger Delta media executives and practitioners participating in an international media training programme in Doha, Qatar, have commended the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, for providing them with the opportunity to acquire modern skills and techniques to advance their careers and strengthen journalism practice in the region. About 15 media executives from across the Niger Delta were reportedly deployed to the Al Jazeera Media Institute in Doha, Qatar, on Friday, September 4, 2026, for an intensive training programme focused on “Effective Communication, Persuasion and Brands Reputation Management in the Digital Age.” Speaking on behalf of the participating media executives, President of the Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, Comrade Austin Ozobo, described the initiative as a rare privilege and a significant investment in the development of the Niger Delta media industry. Ozobo said the beneficiaries were deter...

From Local Reporting to Global Exposure: AIIYC Hails Arogboibe-Voice CEO, Commends Dr. Otuaro By EgbemaVoice, The national president-elect of the Arogbo Ijaw Ibe Youth Council (AIIYC), Comr. Utanghan Ebikontei, has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of Arogboibe-Voice Reporters, Mr. Kegbe Doctor, on his ongoing professional training in Qatar, describing the opportunity as a significant milestone in his career and a recognition of his sustained commitment to journalism. Comr. Ebikontei, in a congratulatory message, also commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, for supporting the additional training, describing the initiative as a meaningful investment in human capital and professional development in the Niger Delta. He said Mr. Kegbe's journey to Qatar is particularly noteworthy given his years of resilience and commitment to journalism, especially his efforts through Arogboibe-Voice Reporters to document an...

EGBEMA YOUTH LEADER CAUTIONS YEMI OTUEDON, URGES ITSEKIRI LEADERS TO CALL HIM TO ORDER Fred Waresah Demands Public Apology to Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom, Warns Against Further Social Media Attacks By EgbemaVoice  Comrade Fred Waresah, Youth Leader of Egbema Kingdom, has strongly cautioned Yemi Otuedon over what he described as alleged disrespectful and unacceptable comments directed at the Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom, Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, popularly known as Alhaji. In a strongly worded reaction, Comrade Waresah urged Yemi Otuedon to immediately desist from making statements on social media that Emmanuel Omoko stop company to pay community in Warri North local Government Area, that could be perceived as insulting or disparaging to the leadership of Egbema Kingdom. Noting that Bolowei of Egbema kingdom with his influence and leadership of peace have created coastal community development and other oil and gas bodies to bring development to the riverine communities,  Acco...

EGBEMA YOUTH COUNCIL WOMEN LEADER MOURNS ARCHBISHOP LUCKY KERENKERENWEI By EgbemaVoice  Comrade Mrs. Bunajitei Ebiyekese Osagiede Describes the Exit of the Ogeja King as a Painful and Irreplaceable Loss The Women Leader of the Egbema Youth Council, Comrade Mrs. Bunajitei Ebiyekese Osagiede, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing unto Glory of His Eminence Archbishop Prophet Dr. Lucky Amakporowei Kerenkerenwei, the Ogeja King, describing his departure at this time as a profound and irreplaceable loss to Egbema Kingdom, the Niger Delta and humanity at large. In a condolence message, Comrade Mrs. Osagiede said the news of the transition of the revered spiritual father came as a painful shock, particularly at a time when his wisdom, prayers, guidance and fatherly presence were still greatly needed by the people. She described the late Archbishop as a great servant of God, spiritual father, mentor, community icon and an uncommon personality whose life touched many people...

DESOPADEC COMMISSIONER, HON. SPENCER OKUBO OKPEYE, MOURNS ARCHBISHOP LUCKY KERENKERENWEI Describes the Passing of the Ogeja King as a Profound Loss to the Ijaw Nation, Egbema Kingdom and Niger Delta, By EgbemaVoice  Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpeye, Commissioner representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality on the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the family of His Eminence Archbishop Prophet Dr. Lucky Amakporowei Kerenkerenwei, the Ogeja King, following his passing unto Glory. In a condolence message, Hon. Okubo Okpeye described the late Archbishop as a revered spiritual father, distinguished servant of God, community icon and a man whose influence extended far beyond the pulpit. He said the departure of the Ogeja King represents a painful and irreplaceable loss to his immediate family, the Cherubim and Seraphim Healing Ministries, Awanba Community, Egbema Kingdom, the Ijaw people, the Niger ...

THE BOLOWEI OF EGBEMA KINGDOM MOURNS: ARCHBISHOP LUCKY KERENKERENWEI’S  ....Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, AKA Alhaji, Pays Emotional Tribute to Departed Spiritual Icon, Says His Legacy Will Endure for Generations By EgbemaVoice  The Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom, Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, popularly known as Alhaji, has expressed profound grief over the passing unto Glory of His Eminence Archbishop Prophet Dr. Lucky Amakporowei Kerenkerenwei MBE MDDEZ Okirigbongbontiti Udenbini Ukulaweiduwei, the Ogeja King, describing his departure as a monumental and irreplaceable loss to Egbema Kingdom, the Niger Delta and the Christian community. Archbishop Prophet Dr. Lucky Kerenkerenwei passed on to Glory on 2nd September 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of spiritual leadership, service to humanity, community development and unwavering commitment to the advancement of his people. In a condolence message, Hon. Emmanuel Omoko described the late spiritual leader as a great father, an uncom...