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Obituary: PANDEF Mourns Chief (Amb.) Patrick Dele Cole, Declares Seven-Day Mourning Period,

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By EgbemaVoice, The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of its respected leader and elder statesman, Chief (Amb.) Patrick Dele Cole, who passed away in London on October 17, 2026, after a brief illness, weeks after celebrating his 86th birthday. Chief Cole was a distinguished educationist, journalist, diplomat, civil servant and politician who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s national development and the socio-political advancement of the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, PANDEF extended condolences to his son, Rt. Hon. Tonye Cole, the Cole family, the people of Abonnema, the Ijaw nation, Rivers State and Nigeria at large. As a mark of respect, PANDEF has declared a seven-day mourning period beginning October 18, 2026, directing all its chapters in Nigeria and the diaspora to suspend official social activities and display his image across their media pla...
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2027: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! EGBEMA KINGDOM DESERVES BETTER — VOTE OUT UNPRODUCTIVE REPRESENTATIVES

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2027: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! EGBEMA KINGDOM DESERVES BETTER — VOTE OUT UNPRODUCTIVE REPRESENTATIVES • Egbema Youths Must Rise Against Political Neglect, Demand Accountability and Embrace Inclusive Representation • No More Politics Without Tangible Development: Egbema Must Reposition for 2027 As the 2027 general elections approach, the people of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State must begin to critically examine the performance of their elected representatives and make informed decisions about their political future.  For too long, many Egbema communities have continued to express concerns over inadequate infrastructure, poor road networks, electricity challenges, youth unemployment, limited empowerment opportunities and what they perceive as insufficient political inclusion in the distribution of government projects and development initiatives. The time has come for the people to demand measurable results, transparent representation and a poli...
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IUF Congratulates Chief Promise Lawuru on Presidential Campaign Council Appointment, Expresses Confidence in His Mobilisation Capacity,

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IJAW UNITY FORUM (IUF) CONGRATULATES CHIEF PROMISE LAWURU ON PRESIDENTIAL COMPAIGN COUNCIL APPOINTMENT, EXPRESS CONFIDENCE ON HIS MOBILIZATION CAPACITY.  By EgbemaVoice, Ijaw unity forum (IUF) a social political organisation in Warri has joined millions out there to congratulates a philanthropist and chieftain of the ruling party High Chief Promise Lawuru as Member of the Youth Mobilization Directorate South South, All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Compaign Council. The Group ably lead by Gen Iyen Baidi stated that this appointment is a testament of the goodwill and progressive mindset of chief Promise Lawuru as one who shows concern for the wellbeing and progress of his Party and voters within and outside his immediate environment.  "We are certain that better appointment is on the way looking at his social economic and political antecedents ,especially touching the lives of people around him". The Leadership also thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR...
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After 20 minutes, we passed Gelegele, a village of Ejomen on the left bank

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After 20 minutes, we passed Gelegele, a village of Ejomen on the left bank This was on 22nd August 1862.
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President Tinubu Inaugurates 2027 APC Campaign Council, Vows to Renew Covenant with Nigerians

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President Tinubu Inaugurates 2027 APC Campaign Council, Vows to Renew Covenant with Nigerians By Egbemavoice  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) ahead of the 2027 general election, declaring that the ruling party is united and ready to renew its covenant with Nigerians. Tinubu inaugurated the council on Wednesday at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, where he charged members to demonstrate unity, discipline and commitment in mobilising support for his re-election while ensuring that governance remains a priority. The President, while expressing appreciation to party leaders and supporters for their contributions to the last election, stressed that the ultimate measure of their commitment would be the ability to deliver electoral victories in 2027. “As I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude and spirit full of resolve, it is my honour to inaugurate the presiden...
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EGBEMA–EBIPADE 2027: Campaign Boat Arrives as High Chief Ebipade Kari Declares Warri North Assembly Ambition, Calls for Unity

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Egbemw-Ebipade 2027, EGBEMA–EBIPADE 2027: Campaign Boat Arrives as High Chief Ebipade Kari Declares Warri North Assembly Ambition, Calls for Unity ••• Egbema Youth Leaders, Stakeholders, and Community Representatives Welcome Kari; Campaign DG Promise Lawuru Urges Political Unity for Kingdom’s Development By EgbemaVoice  WARRI NORTH, DELTA STATE — The 2027 political season has gained momentum in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, as the campaign boat of High Chief Ebipade Kari arrived to a warm reception from Egbema youths and stakeholders during an engagement meeting. High Chief Kari, a Niger Delta frontier ex-agitator, former warlord, and Chief Security Officer (CSO) to High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, formally declared his intention to contest for the Delta State House of Assembly seat representing Warri North Constituency in the 2027 general elections. The meeting brought...
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IYC REJECTS ALLEGED PLAN TO DIVERT LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY, WARNS OF POLITICAL FALLOUT,

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IYC REJECTS ALLEGED PLAN TO DIVERT LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY, WARNS OF POLITICAL FALLOUT  By EgbemaVoice  The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide on Wednesday rejected any move to divert the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from its original coastal alignment, describing suggestions to redirect the project onto the East-West Road as “insulting, provocative and unacceptable.” Addressing a press conference at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, the Dr. Doubra Okotete-led 10th National Executive Committee of the IYC said the organisation and the entire South-South region would not accept the exclusion of Edo, Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states from the highway. The group reacted to statements purportedly made by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, indicating that the flagship project of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration could be diverted from Ondo State onto the existing East-West Road due to financial constraints and difficult terrain. “We state her...
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This is Forged First and Foremost Dore betrayed Nana

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This is Forged First and Foremost Dore betrayed Nana  and took is position so both of them can never sign a treaty same time , and during that era the name was not Itsekiri … that alone means a red flag and all other neighbours shine your eyes before water pass garri…
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Okomu Forest ReserveForest reserve in Benin City, Nigeria

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Okomu Forest Reserve Forest reserve in Benin City, Nigeria By Egbemavoice  The Okomu Forest Reserve is an Ijaw forest block covering an area of 1081 km2 in ovia South West LGA, Edo State, about 50 km west of Benin City, Nigeria. The Okomu National Park lies within the larger reserve, maintaining a small part of the forest covering about 200 km2 and it once covered the region as the last habitat for many endangered species. Quick facts Coordinates, Area ... History The Okomu Forest Reserve was originally established by the British colonial government in 1912.[4] In 1935, additional 411 km2 (159 sq mi) were added to the north and east, bringing the total area to 777 km2 (300 sq mi). The reserve was intended to be managed as a source of lumber from the start, and its abundant mahogany stands have been exploited. The reserve has been actively engaged in systematic rotational logging and "taungya" farming since the 1940s. A section of forest is assigned to local farmers for cultiv...
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Suicide, infanticide, and self-mutilation by slaves in the United States

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Suicide, infanticide, and self-mutilation by slaves in the United States Suicide, infanticide, and self-mutilation by slaves in the United States was documented, although it remains an understudied aspect of slavery in the United States . James King (1801–1885) of Indiana [ 1 ] recounted seeing a slave trader sell an infant off its mother's breast at a steamboat woodyard "one day out from Wheeling, Virginia ", in response to which the woman threw herself into the Ohio River [ 2 ] ( Cambridge City Tribune , 1880) Suicide Overall suicide rates of black slaves in the United States are believed to have been comparatively low, in part due to cultural beliefs common to both Africa and African-American communities. [ 3 ] Africa has the lowest suicide rate of any continent, and the suicide rate of African-descended Americans is a fraction of that of European-descended Americans. [ 3 ] When an enslaved person did die by suicide, it was often due to "deterioration in thei...
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2027: Egbema Kingdom Receives NDP Warri Federal Constituency Flagbearer, Chief Dr. Sheriff Blessing Mulade, Pledges Support,

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2027: Egbema Kingdom Receives NDP Warri Federal Constituency Flagbearer, Chief Dr. Sheriff Blessing Mulade, Pledges Support •• Mulade Declares Seven-Point Agenda, Calls for Political Inclusion and an End to Marginalisation, By EgbemaVoice  SAPELE, DELTA STATE — The people of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have received their kinsman, Chief Dr. Sheriff Blessing Mulade, the National Democratic Party (NDP) flagbearer for Warri Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, at the R. A. Pablubugba Compound in Sapele. The gathering attracted community leaders, women, youths and other stakeholders from Opuama, Ogbinbiri, Ogbudugbudu, Abadigbene, Polobuboh, Asigborodor and Awanba who welcomed Mulade and his entourage in an atmosphere of celebration and solidarity. Speaking on behalf of the Egbema Kingdom, Chief Oyibo Sobo warmly welcomed Mulade, describing the gathering as an opportunity for the people to receive their son and discuss t...
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2027: Chief Mulade Sheriff Is the Best Option for Inclusive Leadership and Development in Warri Federal Constituency — Mingo

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2027: Chief Mulade Sheriff Is the Best Option for Inclusive Leadership and Development in Warri Federal Constituency — Mingo ••• Niger Delta Youth Leader Calls on Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West Voters to Support NDP Candidate, Niger Delta youth leader and human rights advocate, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, popularly known as KingdomVoice, has thrown his weight behind Comrade Chief Dr. Mulade Sheriff, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP) for Warri Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, describing him as the best option for inclusive leadership, grassroots development and sustainable peace. Comrade Mingo called on the good people of the three local government areas that make up Warri Federal Constituency to rally behind Chief Mulade Sheriff, whom he described as a trusted grassroots leader who has consistently demonstrated commitment to unity, peace, mutual understanding and development across the ...
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$1bn Azikel Refinery A Major Industrial Milestone, Says Obasanjo.

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$1bn Azikel Refinery A Major Industrial Milestone, Says Obasanjo. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the Azikel Refinery in Bayelsa State as a major milestone in Nigeria’s industrial development. The former Nigerian leader spoke on Monday while flagging off the refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) at the massive complex in Obunagha community in Yenagoa Local Government Area. While performing the symbolic erection of the CDU, which marked a significant milestone towards completion of the petroleum refining project, Chief Obasanjo commended the President of Azikel Group, Dr. Azibapu Eruani, for his extraordinary vision, entrepreneurial courage and monumental investment in the development of the $1 billion refinery. He expressed satisfaction with the transformation of the refinery site since his earlier visit eight years ago, when he laid the foundation for the industrial complex.  He also applauded Eruani’s determination and commitment to indigenous petroleum refini...
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2027: Chief Sheriff Mulade’s Candidacy — Prospects and Potential Impact if Elected__ Cletus Opukeme

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2027: Prospects of Chief Sheriff Mulade's candidacy, if elected By Cletus Opukeme, Chief Correspondent, Warri As the 2027 general election gathers momentum, one candidate, Chief Sheriff Mulade PhD, who is contesting for the National House of Representative under the political platform of a very new and unpopular political party, National Democratic party ( NDP) from the Warri Federal constituency. The news is that the NDP candidate Chief Sheriff Mulade PhD is the talk in town by every well meaning stakeholder, including youths and women. He marshalled out just 7-point agenda of quality representation, employment, empowerment, human capacity development, infrastructure development peace and unity etc His wide acceptance is the magic ward that sends fear signals in the Warri Federal constituency. His campaign team is visiting stakeholders, traditional rulers across the communities in the Warri Federal constituency. He has visited the three ethnic nationalities on consulta...
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