When others tell your story, “they define your direction -Agediga Speaks at IPF's Inauguration By EgbemaVoice, The chairman of the Inauguration ceremony of Ijaw Publishers Forum,IPF second NEC, Ambassador Shedrack Agediga who doubled as the chairman of Delta State Scholars/Busary board has emphasised the critical role of the media in the emancipation of the Ijaw and Niger Delta people, urging the Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF) to take control of their narrative. Speaking at the 2nd inauguration of IPF, Agediga stated that when others tell your story, they define your reality, stressing that the media is not just a tool, but a strategy for resistance and power. Agediga, a product of the Niger Delta struggle, highlighted the importance of practical emancipation, citing examples of Ijaw communities suffering from poverty, environmental degradation, and lack of basic amenities despite the region's rich oil resources. He emphasized that emancipation encompasses political, e...

….Ozobo, IYC, Eselemo Harp On Unity Ijaw media practitioners have been charged to be courageous enough to praise genuine leadership and bold enough to challenge failure amongst leaders in the Ijaw ethnic nationality and the Niger Delta as a whole. Chairman, Delta State Scholarship/Bursary Board, Dr. Shedrack Agediga, gave the charge in Warri at the inauguration of new executives of the Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF). Agediga, who was the Chairman at the event, said IPF is not just a social club, describing members of the IPF as not ordinary publishers but nation-builders. According to him, for a long time, Ijaw stories have been told by mainstream media and outsiders with diluted versions, just as he stressed the need to support indigenous media. He added: “The Ijaw Publishers Forum is not a social club. It is a necessity. It exists because for too long, our story has been told about us, but never by us. And when others tell your story, they decide who is villain and who is v...

Dr Dennis Otuaro Congratulates IPF New Leadership, Calls for Support   By EgbemaVoice Dr. Dennis Otuaro has congratulated the new leadership of the Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF), led by senior Comrade Ozobo Austin, charging them to have confidence in themselves as they lead the organization.  Speaking through Mr. Prebor Presley, the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Delta/Edo State office, Otuaro Commended IPF for delivering on its mandate of telling the Ijaw/Niger Delta story from a rights perspective. He said growing the indigenous media platforms such as IPF should be everyone's priority, noting that IPF has a significant importance to Ijaw nation, Niger Delta and Nigeria at large. However, the Otuaro's message was conveyed at such a critical time when the Niger Delta needed stronger voices that would sharpen advocacy for the rights and interests of the Ijaw people and the Niger Delta region. He urged the new leadership to build on the success...

Emulate Uma Ukpai, Gov Diri Urges Christian Ministers By EgbemaVoice, Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised Christian clerics to imitate the ministry of the late international evangelist, Rev. (Dr) Uma Ukpai, who took the Gospel of Christ beyond state capitals to remote communities. Governor Diri said the late Rev. Ukpai distinguished himself among preachers for propagating the Christian faith in many rural communities and outside urban areas across Nigeria. The Bayelsa governor, who paid tribute to the popular minister during a condolence visit to his family in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, said Ukpai finished his course on earth and that God called him home. He recalled the late preacher’s several visits to Bayelsa communities and how he was a blessing to the state during state programmes. He said: “Our late Papa Ukpai impacted so many lives through his evangelism and messages. He was a man who went into the interior and villages of our state to pr...

Ozobo Takes Oath of office for second term, preaches mutual respect among Ijaw youth, says Boro portrait be displayed in every home in Ijaw Nation By EgbemaVoice, The newly elected President Comrade Ozobo Austin, and his executive committee of the Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF), has taken the oath of office for a second term, pledging to uphold the organization's values and promote Ijaw Nation's development.  The inauguration ceremony, held at Chief Tunde Smooth Playground in Warri, Delta State, was attended by dignitaries, including Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, and Amb. Dr. Sheriff Mulade, National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP), the spokesman of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Amb. Princewill Binebai; Hon. Kofee Amasuomo, Others were the national chairman of the Forum of the delegates of the Third phase of the presidential amnesty programme General God...

By EgbemaVoice The Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, a critical stakeholder from Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area, has applauded the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, for what he described as massive infrastructural projects across the state. However, the youth leader lamented what he termed the persistent underdevelopment of Egbema Kingdom, urging the governor to extend the MORE Agenda of his administration to the area. In a statement made available to newsmen, Comrade Mingo expressed concern over the condition of public infrastructure in Egbema communities, noting that many primary and secondary school buildings have fallen into serious disrepair due to lack of government presence. “Our communities are gradually turning into camps. Primary and secondary school buildings are dilapidated because of government neglect. Since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office, Egbema people have no...

Oborevwori’s Commitment to Riverine Devt Irrevocable — Clark  The Commissioner in charge of the Directorate for Riverine Infrastructure Development, Chief Ebikeme Clark, has affirmed that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, remains firmly and irrevocably committed to the development of riverine communities.  Chief Clark made the assertion during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Warri North and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, reaffirming that the Oborevwori administration remains determined to deliver meaningful infrastructure to riverine areas under the MORE Agenda.  The projects inspected include the 3.1-kilometre road linking Kolokolo and Tisun communities in Warri North LGA and the Oporoza Model Secondary School in Warri South-West LGA.  The commissioner was accompanied by engineers from the directorate, representatives of Ocean Explorers Nigeria Limited the construction firm handling the road project as well as leaders...

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, A Blessing To Nigerians - Oborevwori  By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday said Nigerians are blessed to have a humble and compassionate First Lady who genuinely cares for the poor and vulnerable in our communities". The governor made the assertion on Thursday at the grand homecoming reception held in honour of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the palace of the Olu of Warri. Addressing a jubilant crowd that thronged the palace grounds as early as 7 a.m., Oborevwori praised Senator Tinubu’s impactful tenure in the Senate, noting that she consistently stood tall in the Red Chambers and invested her time and energy in policy advocacy that positively affected Nigerians. He joined the Olu of Warri, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III, in celebrating the First Lady, whom he described as a worthy daughter of the Itsekiri nation...

WARRI KINGDOM CONFERS UTUKPA-ORITSE TITLE ON OLUREMI TINUBU, By EgbemaVoice, The Warri Kingdom has marked a historic milestone as His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, conferred the revered chieftaincy title of Utukpa-Oritse on Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The colourful investiture ceremony symbolized a heartfelt homecoming for the First Lady, who proudly traces her maternal heritage to the Itsekiri people. In addition to the prestigious title, she was inducted into the Royal Order of Iwere (ROI)—one of the kingdom’s highest honours reserved for distinguished sons, daughters, and allies of Iwere land. The grand ceremony attracted an array of eminent personalities, including the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori; the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; and the Dein of Agbor, Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi I, alongside other royal fathers, political leaders, and dignitaries from across the country. The event not only celebrated Warri...

By EgbemaVoice, The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has congratulated the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her visit to Warri in Delta State, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. In a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, PAP, Otuaro described the First Lady's one-day visit as a significant and welcome development for the government and good people of Delta State. The Administrator expressed the confidence of PAP stakeholders and beneficiaries that Senator Tinubu's visit to Warri would serve as an impetus to the Programme's drive for sustainable peace, security and development in the Niger Delta. Dr Otuaro described the First Lady as a symbol of national peace and unity, which are cardinal pillars of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. He highlighted the fact that Her Excellency is a compassionate leader, who has demonstrat...

By EgbemaVoice  Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, whose regime was characterised with ripples, is said to be in murky waters and may drown. Impeccable sources at the Force Headquarters (FHQ) and at the Presidency Abuja, hinted The SUPREME this morning that, there are several petitions of corruption against Kayode Egbetokun. A source that refused to give details hinted that, there is a security item Egbetokun went abroad to purchase since last year (2025), “but l doubt if it has arrived Nigeria.” Our source alleged that, “he (Egbetokun) claimed that the item has been paid for it since last year but surprisingly, the company (abroad) kept requesting for more money and he has been sending money (foreign currency) to the company.” We further learnt that the Presidency had been uncomfortable with his constant request for foreign currency for the same item he claimed has been paid for. “I don’t know what he was telling the Presidency that funds were still being released for t...

2008:I Told GEJ Of The Militants' Message,Service Chiefs Shouted "No,The VP Won't Go There" —Orubebe Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, has recounted a tense episode in 2008 involving then Vice President Goodluck Jonathan and efforts to engage Niger Delta militants, highlighting the resistance he faced from top military officials. In a report published by The Sun on Friday, February 20, 2026, Orubebe described leading a government delegation to the creeks to meet with militant leaders, who had been involved in violent agitation over oil resource control and environmental degradation. According to him, the militants explicitly requested that Vice President Jonathan visit them personally, without security personnel or armed guards, to discuss terms of potential amnesty. Orubebe said he returned to Abuja and briefed President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Jonathan on the militants’ demands during a high-level meeting with the service chiefs and governors ...

The new acting Inspector General of @PoliceNG, Tunji Disu, was born on April 13, 1966. That means he is 59 years old. That is just 48 days before attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. This is added to the fact that he was until his recent appointment an Assistant Inspector General(AIG). Meanwhile, the same NPF has other fine younger officers and even senior to him in rank. Example is Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Frank Mba. He is 52 years and senior in rank. Mba still have 8 years in service but with the current situation he and others will retire by force. Now, imagine picking a man who has 48 days, over a man who has 8 years. Imagine all the investments made on all the officers going on early retirements. The reason here is not because he is better, but because he is from Lagos (Yoruba) and someone like DIG Mba is from Enugu (Igbo). And this has been the way our country's resources spent on the training of these senior officers are wasted over the ye...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, BAYELSA STATE Bayelsa Chief Judge Swears In New Deputy Gov *Commissioner, 18 Perm Secs Also Take Oath *Gov Diri Charges Akpe, New Appointees To Serve With Integrity The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, on Wednesday, swore in Dr. Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of the state. The ceremony took place inside the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Yenagoa. Dr. Akpe, until his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and subsequent clearance by the state House of Assembly, was the Chief of Staff, Government House. He becomes Bayelsa’s sixth deputy governor under the democratic dispensation from 1999, following the sudden demise of his predecessor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on December 11, 2025. While administering the oath of office and the oath of allegiance, Justice Ayemieye urged the new deputy governor to ensure that his words and actions serve as a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in him by th...

29 Senior Police Chiefs Face Compulsory Retirement As Tinubu Moves To Restructure Force After Egbetokun’s Removal* A major shake-up is imminent within the Nigeria Police Force as no fewer than 29 senior officers are reportedly set to be relieved of their duties following the removal of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Many senior security sources confirmed that the sweeping changes will affect high-ranking officers, including several Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs), in what insiders describe as a “comprehensive restructuring” of the police hierarchy. The development comes after President Bola Tinubu reportedly ordered Egbetokun to prepare his handover notes, signaling the end of his controversial tenure. An official announcement on the leadership transition is expected imminently. Disu Tipped As Successor Sources within the police establishment indicate that Tunji Disu, currently serving as Assistant Inspector-General o...

PROFILE OF THE BRAND NEW ACTING INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE - OLATUNJI RIDWAN DISU Place Of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria. LGA: Lagos Island. State Of Origin: Lagos State. Date Of Appointment: 18th May 1992. Appointed As: Assistant Superintendent of Police. EXPERIENCE:  • Assistant Inspector-General of police (AIG) In charge of Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. February 2026 till date  • Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja - March 2025 – February 2026 • FCT Police Command, October 2024 – March 2025 • Commissioner of Police (CP), Rivers State Police Command, November 2023 - October 2024. • Commissioner of Police, Admin and Intelligence, Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) March 2023 – June 2023 • Deputy Commissioner of Police Head, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), August 2021 – March 2023 • Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Admin Operations, Force Headquarters, 2021...

CEPEJ-Africa launches multi-stakeholder peacebuilding dialogue to de-escalate recurring tensions among ethnic groups in Warri, Delta State  Mulade call for peaceful coexistence among Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobos in Warri federal constituency. By EgbemaVoice, A popular Human Rights and advocacy organization in the Niger Delta region, The Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) on Tuesday launched a high-level multi-stakeholder roundtable dialogue among the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State with a view to de-escalating the recurring tensions among these ethnic groups and strengthen bonds of peaceful coexistence among the people. In attendance at the peacebuilding dialogue held at King George Hall, Warri South Local Government Area was a wide spectrum of stakeholders, comprising community leaders, security agencies, market traders, civil society organizations and representatives of the various ethnic nationalities resident across Warri...

NPF: N100m paid into Egbetokun’s son account in error — it was returned The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that a N100 million transfer to the personal account of Victor Egbetokun, son of Kayode Egbetokun, the outgoing inspector-general of police (IGP), was made in error. The clarification followed an online report alleging that Victor received N100 million from the Anambra state government’s (ANSG) security vote account. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Monday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the force spokesperson, said Victor reported the incident to the police, adding that the funds were reversed immediately. He said the statement of account of the former IGP’s son was printed and confirmed that the N100 million had been reversed. “You could remember when he (Omoyele Sowore) said N100 million was paid into the account of the son of the IGP. I called the son of the IGP immediately to know what was going on, and he explained,” Hundeyin said. “He said he s...

By EgbemaVoice, President Bola Tinubu has removed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun from office amid jubilation at the Police Headquarters. Egbetokun, who had been facing criticism for his handling of security issues and allegations of corruption, is to be replaced by Tunji Disu, the Assistant Inspector General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. The move has been welcomed by some police officers, who reportedly celebrated the news of Egbetokun's removal. Sources indicate that Egbetokun's tenure was marked by controversy, including allegations of undermining the police recruitment process and using his position to silence critics. Egbetokun's removal comes after months of calls for his dismissal, with critics arguing that his continued stay in office was a setback for Nigeria's security efforts. The Police Service Commission (PSC) had urged President Tinubu to sack Egbe...

Congratulations to Gov Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on the Celebration of One Impactful Year in Office By EgbemaVoice, Your Excellency, on the occasion of your remarkable first anniversary in office, we proudly celebrate a year marked by purposeful leadership, resilience and an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of the people of Ondo State. Your proactive approach to environmental governance has truly distinguished your leadership. From the effective resolution of complex environmental challenges through constructive dialogue to the sustainable stewardship of our ecosystem, your leadership has inspired confidence and rekindled hope. Your clear focus on improving public hygiene and sanitation, while ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment across the state reflects a profound understanding that environmental sustainability is fundamental to public health and economic growth. The consistent clearing and maintenance of landscapes, beautification initiatives, proactive fl...

Delta state Marks One-Year Anniversary of Confidence Sisters with Grand Charity Outreach By EgbemaVoice, Agbarah Town in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State came alive as the Confidence Sisters celebrated their one-year anniversary with a remarkable display of love, unity, and humanitarian service. The anniversary celebration was marked by heart-touching charity activities aimed at uplifting the less privileged and vulnerable members of society. The group organized street feeding across parts of the community, distributed food items including bags of rice and wrappers to elderly women, and visited an orphanage home with essential supplies. Cooked meals and drinks were shared generously, while members also paid visits to hospital patients to render assistance and offer comfort to those in pain. At the heart of the impactful initiative is the President and CEO, Rita Aluya, fondly described by many as “a woman with a heart of gold.” Her passion for helping both those near a...

Dr. Dennis Otuaro to Serve as Special Guest of Honour at IPF's New Leadership Inauguration By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has stated that Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), will serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the inauguration of its new leadership on February 26, 2026. The event, taking place at Chief Tunde Smooth Playground, NPA, Warri, Delta State, will mark a significant milestone for the Forum as it prepares for its second National Executive Council Inauguration. Dr. Otuaro's presence is expected to underscore his commitment to the Niger Delta region's development and peace initiatives.  The IPF has lauded Dr. Otuaro's transformative reforms at PAP, including reinstating suspended programmes like foreign scholarships, marine training, leadership training, vocational training and stakeholders' engagement. However, Otuaro's leadership has been praised for prioriti...

AROGBO KINGDOM HONOURS MAMA KEKETOBOU JANE KUKU WITH FUNERAL AND THANKSGIVING CEREMONIES Arogbo Kingdom in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State is today, Saturday, 21st February 2026, hosting Day Three of the funeral ceremonies of Mama Keketobou Jane Kuku (née Gbamila), a devoted Christian and matriarch whose life spanned 90 remarkable years. The day’s programme features a Funeral Service at 10:00am, followed by interment and a reception at Covenant Place, Tolukiribou Egbesubiri Quarters, Arogbo. Family members, traditional rulers, political leaders, associates, and well-wishers are gathering to celebrate a life of faith, humility, and devotion to family and community. Mama Keketobou Jane Kuku passed on the 14th of October, 2026. She is remembered as a woman of unwavering faith, compassion, and service to humanity. Her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, among whom is Hon. Dr. Kingsley Kemebradigha Kuku, who warmly welcomes a...

Arogbo Kingdom Bids Farewell to Mama Keketobou Jane Kuku with Grand Funeral, Thanksgiving Ceremonies By EgbemaVoice, Arogbo Kingdom in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday, February 21, 2026, held the funeral service and interment of Mama Keketobou Jane Kuku (née Gbamila), who passed on at the age of 90. The ceremony, attended by family members, traditional rulers, political leaders, and well-wishers, featured a funeral service, interment, and reception at Covenant Place, Tolukiribou Egbesubiri Quarters, Arogbo. Among dignitaries present was Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri. Mama Kuku is remembered for her strong Christian faith, humility, and dedication to family and community. The ceremonies will conclude on Sunday with a Thanksgiving and Outing Service, alongside the dedication of Covenant Place. READS FULL STATEMENT,....... AROGBO KINGDOM HONOURS MAMA KEKETOB...