By EgbemaVoice  Senior Policy Adviser to the Delta State Governor and State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon has said the appointment of Tantita Security Services Limited to protect Nigeria's critical oil assets has significantly improved the nation's economy while restoring peace across the Niger Delta. Speaking during an appearance on Beyond The Headlines on TVC, Solomon commended President Tinubu for entrusting the surveillance of the country's oil installations to Tantita Security Services Limited, led by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo. According to him, the security outfit has played a pivotal role in curbing crude oil theft, boosting oil production and increasing government revenue at the federal, state and local government levels. Solomon described Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as an illustrious son of the Niger Delta whose contributions to the region's struggle have now translated into tangible econo...

HISTORY OF IJAWS IN EDO STATE A historically rigorous account should distinguish clearly between evidence supported by archaeology, linguistics, and documentary sources and oral traditions. The following synthesis does that. The Early History of the Ijaw in Present-Day Edo State The Ijaw communities(Kingdoms) of present-day southern Edo State, particularly Olodiama (West), Egbema, Furupagha, and Okomu, form part of the wider Ijaw ethnolinguistic group that occupies much of the Niger Delta. These communities are regarded as indigenous to the region rather than later settlers. Unlike the inland kingdoms of West Africa, the early Ijaw did not organize themselves into one centralized empire. Instead, they developed independent riverine kingdoms, each governed by its own traditional ruler (Pere), council of chiefs, and age-grade institutions. This decentralized political system often leads to a misunderstanding: because there was no single "Ijaw Kingdom," some assume the Ijaw were...

ASP Usman Nuhu and four other police officers have pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against them over the alleged murder of 28-year-old musician Oghenemine Ogidi. The officers appeared before the Delta State High Court in Asaba over the April 26, 2026 incident that occurred in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. ASP Usman Nuhu is facing a murder charge, while the four other officers are charged with alleged negligent acts causing harm in connection with the incident. According to the prosecution, Oghenemine Ogidi was allegedly restrained on the ground before ASP Usman Nuhu allegedly shot him at close range in the presence of the other officers. However, all five defendants denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty. Following their plea, the court fixed July 14, 2026, for the commencement of trial, when both the prosecution and the defence are expected to begin presenting their evidence. The Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Oh...

Gov Diri Moves To End IYC Leadership Rift. Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, took steps to end the protracted factional leadership crisis in the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). At a meeting with both factions and other stakeholders at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, Governor Diri advised the factional leaders, Jonathan Lokpobiri and Dr. Theophilus Alaye, to jettison their differences and work together in the larger interest of the Ijaw nation. He also urged them to embrace peace in order to conduct a united elective convention that would produce a leader that is acceptable to the IYC and the ethnic nationality.  The Bayelsa governor enjoined the ethnic nationality’s foremost youth organisation to conduct its election in accordance with its constitution, stressing the need to elect a leader that had the interest of the Ijaw nation at heart. Senator Diri, who invited Lokpobiri and Alaye to the podium, urged the...

By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta born renowned peace and development advocate, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade, PhD, the Ibe-Sorimowei of the ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom and National Coordinator of the foremost NGO Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) has said that the emulation of the good character of others is the truest way to preserve their legacies in life. Mulade made the assertion at the 40th Remembrance Anniversary and Thanksgiving service in honour of his late father, Engr. Edward Aroh Mulade, at the Living Faith Church (Winners' Chapel) in Benikrukru Community in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West council area of Delta State, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The late Engr. Mulade, popularly called Eddy, described as a "perfect gentleman, sailor, organiser, mobiliser, and development advocate" was born on September 7, 1943 and passed away to the glory of God on June 25, 1986 after spending 44 years on the Earth. Mulade was joined...

June 27, 2026 PRESS RELEASE CALL ON GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI TO UPHOLD FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE IN WARRI NORTH LGA We respectfully urge His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, to uphold the Federal Character principle as provided under Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the administration of Warri North Local Government Area. For clarity, Section 14(3) provides:   "The composition of the Government of the Federation or any of its agencies and the conduct of its affairs shall be carried out in such a manner as to reflect the federal character of Nigeria and the need to promote national unity, and also to command loyalty, thereby ensuring that there shall be no predominance of persons from a few states or from a few ethnic or sectional groups in that Government or in any of its agencies." This constitutional principle is currently not reflected in Warri North LGA with respect to the Ijaw and Itsekiri communit...

AZAEBI FLOURISH EBIGBAGHA TAKES TO CHURCH, DEDICATED TO GOD, By Egbema Voice, It was a moment of thanksgiving, joy, and celebration as Barrister Baidi Stephen Ebigbagha, Chairman of the Egbema Youth Political Forum (EGYPF), alongside his family, formally presented his son, Azaebi Flourish Ebigbagha, before God during a child dedication service held at City of Olives Church, Osubi, Delta State. The solemn and inspiring dedication service was officiated by Pastor Thomson Ayubaemi, who offered heartfelt prayers for the child, committing his life, future, and destiny into God's hands. The minister also prayed for divine wisdom, protection, good health, and abundant blessings upon the Ebigbagha family. The ceremony attracted an impressive gathering of dignitaries, political leaders, community stakeholders, friends, associates, and well-wishers from Egbema Kingdom, Western Ijaw, Warri, and neighbouring communities, all of whom came together to celebrate with the family on the...

By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday commended the State Police Command for the arrest of two suspected electric cable vandals and the recovery of vandalised cables, describing the operation as a major step in protecting critical public infrastructure across the state. In a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori praised the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, officers and men of the command for their prompt response and sustained commitment to combating criminal activities, particularly the vandalism of government-owned facilities.  He also commended the local vigilante group for their support and corporation with security agencies in the state, adding that the arrest demonstrated the government's resolve to safeguard public assets and ensure that investments in infrastructure continue to serve the people without disruption. The Police in a statement by its Public Relations Officer...

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...