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Egbesu worshippers, what is Asawana

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izonbibiworldwide.wordpress.com WHAT IS ASAWANA?* Ijaw Religious and Cultural Studies *By Apostle Bodmas P. Kemepadei, Son of God* This is associated to " *Egbesu Worship*", although, the word itself, is a corrupted version of the root word " *Ossain/Assain Weni-gha?*", which prompts a response of " *Weni-ghe!*" meaning, *it will move and go with us or be potent*. *Assain*, also *Ossain* means, *Oracle, Amulet or Cosmic Energy related to a supernatural entity or deity*. Today, the word *Ossain* or *Assain-wenigha* has been degenerated into " *Asawana*", a new word entirely, created from the existing old one. The word is a very powerful chant that invokes the divine forces (supernatural presence, light or powers) of " *Egbesu*", as cosmic energy or light of the spiritual nature which helps one to express his/her higher consciousness, thereby liberating the mind from negative thinking; as it instills in the adherents, courage, deter...
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Just In: Egbema Youth Political Forum (EGYPY), Egbema Youth Council (EYC), IYC Egbema Clan, INC Edo State Chapter, and Egbema Political Leaders Endorse Hon. Ayedi Sunny Ikiyokepere as sole candidate for the Edo State House Assembly Race

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Egbema Youth Political Forum (EGYPY), Egbema Youth Council (EYC), IYC Egbema Clan, INC Edo State Chapter, and Egbema Political Leaders Endorse Hon. Ayedi Sunny Ikiyokepere as sole candidate for the Edo State  House Assembly Race By EgbemaVoice News In a significant move aimed at strengthening Ijaw political unity ahead of the 2027 Edo State House of Assembly election, the Egbema Youth Political Forum (EGYPF), in collaboration with the Egbema Youth Council (EYC) Worldwide, Egbema Clan Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Edo State Chapter, and other prominent Ijaw political stakeholders, convened a strategic joint meeting to deliberate on the political future of the Ovia South-West Local Government Area Constituency. The meeting focused on the need for greater unity among Ijaw political leaders and stakeholders to improve the chances of producing an Ijaw representative in the Edo State House of Assembly. During the deliberations, participants expr...
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NIGER DELTA YOUTH LEADER, MINGO CONGRATULATES PROF. E. V CLARK ON APPOINTMENT AS ACTING VICE-CHANCELLOR OF EDWIN CLARK UNIVERSITY

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NIGER DELTA YOUTH LEADER, COMRADE MINGO MESHACH SAYAMI OGUMAKA (KINGDOMVOICE), CONGRATULATES PROF. ESEKUMEMU VICTOR CLARK ON APPOINTMENT AS ACTING VICE-CHANCELLOR OF EDWIN CLARK UNIVERSITY By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Publisher of EgbemaVoice News, and postgraduate student of the Department of Political Science, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka (KingdomVoice), has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his lecturer and academic supervisor, Professor Esekumemu Victor Clark, on his official appointment as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Edwin Clark University (ECUK), Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State. In his congratulatory message, Comrade Mingo described the appointment as well-deserved, noting that Professor Clark has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence, integrity, and an commitment to the growth and development of the university. According to him, Professor Clark is a highly dedicated and disciplined lec...
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Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Sayami Ogumaka, Salutes Comrade Tony Kabaka for Speaking the Truth on Edo Ijaw Marginalisation,

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By EgbemaVoice News A prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Sayami Ogumaka, has commended Edo-born youth leader Comrade Tony Kabaka for what he described as his courage in speaking the truth regarding the growing concerns over the alleged marginalisation of the Ijaw people in Edo State. In a statement made available to EgbemaVoice News, Comrade Mingo stated that the intervention of Tony Kabaka on issues affecting the Ijaw people has brought renewed attention to decades of alleged political, traditional and developmental injustice suffered by the indigenous Ijaw communities in Edo State. According to him, the five Ijaw kingdoms in Edo State Egbema, Olodiama, Gbaran, Furupagha and Okomu—have consistently complained of exclusion, intimidation, oppression and neglect by successive administrations in the state. He alleged that despite the significant contributions of the Ijaw people to the economy and development of Edo State, especially through their oil-producing c...
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Chief (Dr.) Pedro Tuwayerin Bekenawei Champions Education, Donates Learning Materials to Iwere College, Koko

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CHIEF (DR.) PEDRO TUWAYERIN BEKENAWEI CHAMPIONS EDUCATION, DONATES LEARNING MATERIALS TO IWERE COLLEGE, KOKO By EgbemaVoice, Koko, Warri North LGA, Delta State – In a demonstration of his commitment to educational development and youth empowerment, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House of Representatives, Warri Federal Constituency, Chief (Dr.) Pedro Tuwayerin Bekenawei, has donated exercise books and other essential writing materials to students of Iwere College, Koko, in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking during the presentation, the NDC representative for Warri Federal Constituency, Hon. Dennis Soroaye, said the donation reflects Chief Bekenawei's unwavering belief that education remains the foundation for sustainable development and national progress. According to Chief Bekenawei, the initiative is aimed at supporting learning, easing the burden on parents, and encouraging pupils and students to pursue acad...
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Niger Delta Coalition Alleges ₦3.16bn PAP 'Ghost-Name' Fraud, Backs Otuaro's Reforms, Demands Security Crackdown,

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Niger Delta Coalition Alleges ₦3.16bn PAP 'Ghost-Name' Fraud, Backs Otuaro's Reforms, Demands Security Crackdown, By EgbemaVoice News A coalition of Niger Delta peace advocates and development stakeholders has issued a strongly worded communiqué expressing support for the ongoing reforms in the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) under its Administrator, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, while making a series of allegations against some individuals over the administration of the programme. Addressing journalists at the Arogbo Civil Centre in Arogbo, Ondo State, the coalition described recent protests over stipend payments as attempts to undermine peace and the reform agenda of the PAP. It maintained that the monthly ₦65,000 stipend was designed as a temporary reintegration allowance rather than a permanent entitlement, and rejected calls for any upward review. The coalition commended Dr. Otuaro for prioritizing education and human capital develop...
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PANDEF Loses Pioneer Board of Trustees Member and Former Minister, Prof. Turner T. Isoun, at 87

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OBITUARY , PANDEF GRIEVES THE LOSS OF ITS PRIMARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER AND FORMER MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, PROF. TURNER T. ISOUN AT 87 The Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) with shock and grief, mourn the passing into glory of Nigeria’s former Minister of Science and Technology, globally renown scholar and one of its core founding members of the Board of Trustees, Professor Turner T Isoun. According to the family, Prof. Isoun died in Abuja on Wednesday 15th July, 2026 at the age of 87 years. He lived a greatly successful life of outstanding scientific scholarship in research and teaching all around the world and public service.  Among other things, he had served in Rivers State as Special Adviser to Governor on Science and Technology and pioneer Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University of Science and Technology which is now renamed Rivers State University, Portharcourt. During his time as Ministe...
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EDO IJAWS ARE INDIGENOUS, NOT SETTLERS - IYC PRESIDENT ORDERS 30-DAY FACT-FINDING MISSION,

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EDO IJAWS ARE INDIGENOUS, NOT SETTLERS - IYC PRESIDENT ORDERS 30-DAY FACT-FINDING MISSION By EgbemaVoice  The newly inaugurated President of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, has declared that the Ijaw people of Edo State are aboriginal inhabitants and indigenous owners of their ancestral lands, insisting that they must never be regarded as settlers. Okotete made the declaration in his inaugural address, a copy of which was obtained by GbaramatuVoice. He also ordered a fact-finding mission to Edo State and placed all organs, affiliates and structures of the Council on alert to defend the political, economic, social and traditional rights of Ijaw communities in the state. “We reaffirm unequivocally that the Ijaws of Edo State are not settlers. They are aboriginal inhabitants and indigenous owners of their ancestral lands. “This administration stands firmly with the concerns raised by our foremost leader, HRM King Alhaji Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, r...
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Warri Federal Constituency NDC Candidate, Chief (Dr.) Pedro Tuwayerin Bekenawei, Distributes School Materials at Uwangue College,

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CHIEF (DR.) PEDRO TUWAYERIN BEKENAWEI, NDC CANDIDATE FOR WARRI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, PROMOTES EDUCATION, DISTRIBUTES SCHOOL MATERIALS AT UWANGUE COLLEGE By EgbemaVoice, Uwangue, Warri South LGA, Delta State, In a continued demonstration of his commitment to educational development and youth empowerment, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Warri Federal Constituency, Chief (Dr.) Pedro Tuwayerin Bekenawei, has donated exercise books and other essential learning materials to pupils and students of Uwangue College and other schools in Uwangue Town, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The educational support initiative forms part of the candidate's broader vision to improve access to quality education and provide practical assistance to students across the Warri Federal Constituency. Representing the candidate at the presentation ceremony, Hon. Dennis Soroaye, the NDC representative for Warri Federal Constituency, said the donation reflects ...
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Ajakurama Mourns As Mrs. Umutor Agbomu Passes On at 61,

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Mrs. Umutor Agbomu Passes On at 61, Ajakurama Mourns By EgbemaVoice  The Ajakurama Development Initiative (ADI), Ajakurama Clan, Edo and Delta States, has announced with deep sorrow and total submission to the will of Almighty God the passing of Mrs. Umutor Agbomu (Nee Arubere). According to the Ajakurama Development Initiative, the bereaved family announced her passing to the Ajakurama community on Friday, 17th July 2026. She peacefully departed this life in Benin City, Edo State, at the age of 61 years. Late Mrs. Agbomu was a devoted Christian, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and a respected daughter of Ajakurama Community. She will be fondly remembered for her humility, kindness, unwavering faith, and selfless service to her family, church, and community. The Ajakurama Development Initiative extends its heartfelt condolences to the Agbomu family and prays that Almighty God grants them the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss. May her g...
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