Hossanah Thinkan Questions Oba of Benin's Historical Authority in Viral Facebook Video By EgbemaVoice  A Facebook video by Hossanah Thinkan has stirred fresh debate over traditional authority, cultural identity, and historical ownership of communities, following his strong remarks challenging the basis upon which the Oba of Benin could claim traditional authority over certain indigenous peoples. Speaking in the video, Thinkan questioned the historical legitimacy of such claims, arguing that kingship over any people should be founded on a clear understanding of their history, customs, and cultural heritage. According to him, *"How do you think you are a king to a people you don't know their culture, you never conquered in war, you don't know how they bury or mourn their dead? Does state creation give you ownership to land?"* The remarks have generated discussions on social media, particularly among followers of the long-running debates surrounding the h...

By EgbemaVoice  A prominent Ijaw leader and stakeholder in the Warri Federal Constituency, Chief Michael Johnny, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for their interventions in resolving the contentious ward delineation issues in Warri Federal Constituency. Speaking at a world press conference on Tuesday, Johnny expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for facilitating dialogue among the three major ethnic nationalities in the area, the Ijaw, Urhobo and Itsekiri and for promoting peace following the Supreme Court judgment and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delineation exercise. He also praised Governor Oborevwori for convening peace meetings aimed at fostering unity and understanding among the ethnic groups in Warri, describing the governor as a grassroots leader who appreciates the importance of peaceful coexistence for development. Johnny commended the Olu of Warri for recent efforts to s...

By EgbemaVoice  Suspected cross-border bandits have ambushed a security team led by Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, during an operation at the Old Oyo National Park, leaving several members of the squad injured in a gun battle. The attack occurred during a security mission conducted by Igboho’s private security outfit, Iru Ekun, which had entered the vast forest reserve to track down and flush out suspected kidnappers and bandits believed to be operating within the area. According to information made available after the operation, the security team deployed drones to identify criminal hideouts and gather intelligence on the movement of suspected armed groups inside the forest. However, the operation reportedly turned violent when the team encountered heavily armed men believed to be members of cross-border criminal networks. The suspected bandits allegedly opened fire on the advancing security operatives, leading to a fierce exc...

Daily Report Nigeria Unveils Broadcast Studio, Sets Sights on 20m Monthly Views By EgbemaVoice  Daily Report Nigeria has officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art broadcast studio, marking a major milestone in its transition from a digital newspaper into a full-fledged multimedia and broadcast organisation. Speaking at the grand opening ceremony held in Effurun on Thursday, the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Daily Report Nigeria, Tare Magbei, described the new facility as the beginning of "a new chapter" in the organisation's six-year journey of delivering credible journalism to Nigerians. According to him, the studio represents more than a physical expansion. It reflects the organisation's commitment to embracing emerging technologies while preserving the core principles of responsible journalism. "We are not merely unveiling a studio. We are opening a new chapter in a journey that began six years ago with a simpl...

Egbema Youth Leader Celebrates Hon. Amb. Festus Pere, Describes Him as a Dedicated Peace Ambassador and Pride of Egbema Kingdom, By EgbemaVoice, Birthday Felicitation to Hon. Amb. Festus Pere Egbema Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami, Celebrates Hon. Amb. Festus Pere on His Birthday Anniversary, Describes Him as a Bold Voice of the Niger Delta Struggle The Egbema Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Hon. Amb. Festus Pere, describing him as one of the Niger Delta's finest icons, a fearless advocate, and a respected son of Egbema Kingdom whose commitment to peace, unity, and development continues to inspire the younger generation. In his goodwill message, Comrade Mingo stated that Hon. Amb. Festus Pere, an illustrious son of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Egbema Kingdom, has distinguished himself as a courageous, vocal, and committed leader who has consistently championed the cause of the Niger Delta people t...

My Father Is Alive’ – Uduaghan’s Daughter Debunks Death Rumor By EgbemaVoice Orode Uduaghan, daughter of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that her father has passed away. In a statement shared on her Facebook page on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, Orode firmly refuted the rumor, declaring that the former governor is alive and in good health. “My Father is still Alive,” she stated. The clarification follows the circulation of unverified reports across various online platforms claiming that Dr. Uduaghan had died. Family members and associates have urged the public to disregard the false information and refrain from spreading unconfirmed reports capable of causing unnecessary panic and distress. Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015 and remains a prominent figure in the state's political landscape. Source: Orode Uduaghan's Facebook Page — EgbemaVoice

By EgbemaVoice Reporter, Ijaw and Urhobo leaders in Warri have defended the final report of the Supreme Court-ordered delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency, urging the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disregard what they described as misleading claims by some Itsekiris and Urhobos of Agbarha Kingdom. Speaking during a joint press briefing on Wednesday at Olabrakonpre Community, Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, the leaders clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu never directed INEC to alter the names of Registration Areas or Electoral Wards in Warri South Local Government Area. According to them, the President's intervention was mainly focused on power-sharing arrangements among the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities within the three Warri Local Government Areas, adding that INEC has already concluded and implemented the final delineation exercise in line with the Supreme Court judgment. The leaders commended ...

Daily Report Nigeria Announces Grand Opening of News Studio By EgbemaVoice  Daily Report Nigeria, Nigeria's fast-growing digital news platforms, is delighted to announce the grand opening of our state-of-the-art news studio as part of efforts to expand our multimedia and broadcast operations. The historic event is scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the our corporate office, 7 Thompson Ofoluwa Close, Off Airport Road, Effurun, Delta State. The new studio is expected to strengthen Daily Report Nigeria's capacity to deliver timely, accurate, informative and engaging news content across digital, television and social media platforms, while enhancing audience experience through modern broadcast technology. The ceremony will bring together government officials, media practitioners, traditional rulers, business leaders, stakeholders, partners and supporters of independent journalism to witness the unveiling of the facility. The studio launch is ...

YOUR OBA IS NOT AN OVERLORD IN EDO STATE, IT IS TIME Y'ALL TAKE YOUR OVERLOADSHIP NARRATIVES TO THE BIN.  People seem to think we are still living in 1978, when a handful of powerful individuals could manipulate the system, appoint their own judges, manufacture narratives, and expect everyone else to accept them as unquestionable truth. This is 2026. People are more educated, more informed, and far more aware of how power has often been used to deny justice rather than uphold it. Nigerians today understand that those entrusted with protecting justice have, at times, been the very ones responsible for injustice. Take the Gelegele issue, for example. How does a Benin person claim ownership of Gelegele while simultaneously insisting it is "Ughoton"? If Gelegele is truly a Benin settlement, what exactly does "Gelegele" mean in the Edo language? And let us follow this argument to its logical conclusion. The Egbema people exist on both sides of the state boundary. Sta...

A HEARTFELT APPEAL TO THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, POLICE MANAGEMENT TEAM, WOMEN LEADERS, AND ALL STAKEHOLDERS We, the affected female police officers of the Nigeria Police Force, respectfully and emotionally appeal for the reconsideration and suspension of the recent transfers that separate married women officers from their husbands and children. Our Tears Are Real Behind every female officer wearing the uniform is a wife, a mother, and a caregiver. While we proudly serve our nation, we also carry the sacred responsibility of raising children and sustaining the homes we have painstakingly built. Many of us wake up every morning looking into the innocent eyes of our children—some barely months,others three or five years old—and wonder who will care for them when we are transferred hundreds of kilometres away. Many of us cry silently at night, not because we are unwilling to serve, but because we are terrified of what may become of our homes and children in our absence. Our Husbands...

DOKUBO TO OKPEBHOLO: GIVE EDO IJAWS THEIR DUE "We have historical documents dating back to 16th something, where it clearly states that Gelegele is an Ijaw settlement." His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, Amayanabo of Torusarama-Piri, Elem Kalabari, has called on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to give urgent attention to the condition of Ijaw communities in the state, declaring that the struggle for the rights, recognition and development of Ijaw people in Edo should become a major priority. Speaking during the 2026 Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide National Electoral Committee Manifesto Presentation and Debate in Degema, Rivers State, Dokubo said the IYC was established as a platform for advocacy and the protection of Ijaw interests. GbaramatuVoice reports that the respected Ijaw leader urged the organisation to remain committed to its founding ideals and continue championing issues affecting Ijaw communities across the country. According to him, "Ou...

Top Ladies of Ogbinbiri Hold Special Thanksgiving Service, Celebrate Marriage Anniversary of Archbishop Dr. Godwyns Soroaye, JP By EgbemaVoice Reporting The Top Ladies of Ogbinbiri joined family members, friends, associates, and well-wishers in a special Thanksgiving Service and Marriage Anniversary Celebration in honour of Archbishop Dr. Godwyns Soroaye, JP. The colourful event was held at CASIHA Heroes City, Ovwian Town, Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, and was marked by heartfelt praise, worship, thanksgiving, and prayers in appreciation of God's faithfulness, grace, and blessings upon the organisation and the celebrant's family over the years. The gathering attracted dignitaries from various walks of life, including traditional rulers, political leaders, religious leaders, community stakeholders, and other distinguished guests who came to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Archbishop Dr. Godwyns Soroaye, JP. Speakers at the event commended his contr...

TOP LADIES OF OGBINBIRI HOLD SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE, CELEBRATE MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY OF ARCHBISHOP DR. GODWYNS SOROAYE, JP — EgbemaVoice Reporting

The issue of Gelegele and the Ijaws in present-day Edo State is often misunderstood. Historically, the Ijaw people did not migrate into Edo State after the state was created.  Rather, the creation of modern states and boundaries divided already existing Ijaw communities, leaving some within what is now Edo State. Here's the historical explanation in simple terms: The Ijaw people are one of the oldest indigenous groups in the Niger Delta, occupying territories stretching across present-day Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Ondo, Akwa Ibom and parts of Edo State. Long before Nigeria was divided into regions and states, Ijaw communities already existed around the Benin River, Gelegele, and adjoining riverine areas. During colonial administration, these areas were administered together under different provinces without regard to ethnic boundaries. When the Mid-Western Region was created in 1963, and later Bendel State in 1976, Ijaw communities in the Benin River axis became part of those adminis...

TO WHOM MUCH IS EXPECTED, MUCH IS GIVEN-Barr. Bei-Ugha Kurumah. The time honoured proverb that we all grew up to know is: 'To whom much is given, much is expected.' However, permit me to speak in the converse that 'To whom much is expected, much is given'. With all sense of humility to my beloved people of Egbema Kingdom (otherwise now proudly known, addressed and called Warri-North Constituency 2), my  revered chiefs, respected elders, leaders of thought, my very dear brothers and sisters, esteemed leaders of our great party, the APC, women, youths and, all stakeholders, ladies and gentlemen. I want to give God Almighty the glory today that we are now free from the political subjugation of the Itsekiri People,  and we now have an opportunity to send someone to the Delta State House of Assembly for the first time since the creation of Warri-North as a Local Government Area and since the creation of Delta as a state.  Those years are some of the darkest years...

PRESS RELEASE GALLERY SECURITY SERVICES RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIM, ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS IN ONDO STATE Agadagba-Obon, Ondo State | June 20, 2026 Gallery Security Services Limited (GSSL) has successfully rescued a kidnap victim and arrested two suspected kidnappers following a coordinated rescue operation in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victim, Mrs. Morenike Falona, a 37-year-old trader and resident of Ode-Irele, was reportedly abducted at about 10:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026, at Orelopo Street, off Ebute Road, Irele Town, in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. Acting on credible intelligence, Gallery Security Services deployed a 20-member rescue team that conducted an intensive search operation, leading to the successful rescue of the victim at about 6:30 p.m. on June 19, 2026, at a palm plantation in Iju-Osun community, Irele Local Government Area. The victim was rescued unharmed. During the operation, the rescue team apprehended two suspected kidnappers identified as...

Oborevwori: Celebrating 63 Years of Statesmanship By Charles Aniagwu As Governor Sheriff Oborevwori marks his 63rd birth anniversary on June 19, 2026, Deltans have every reason to celebrate a leader whose public service journey has been defined by humility, resilience, inclusiveness, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. For more than three decades in public life, and particularly in the last three years as Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has demonstrated that leadership is not merely about occupying office but about inspiring confidence, building consensus, and delivering tangible results that improve the lives of citizens. His rise from grassroots politics to the highest office in the state is a testament to perseverance, dedication, and an uncommon understanding of the aspirations of ordinary people. It is a journey that reflects the enduring values of hard work, loyalty, and service that have become synonymous with his name. At 63, Governor...