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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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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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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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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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JUST IN: Mama Akabai Ororomene (Nee Febebebo) Bows Out at 110 in Ekogbene Town

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JUST IN: Mama Akabai Ororomene (Nee Febebebo) Bows Out at 110 in Ekogbene Town By EgbemaVoice News The family of Mama Akabai Ororomene (Nee Febebebo) has announced the peaceful passing of their beloved matriarch at the remarkable age of 110 years. According to information made available to EgbemaVoice News, Mama Akabai Ororomene passed away today, Thursday, 23rd July 2026, in Ekogbene Town, bringing to a close a long and fulfilled life dedicated to family, community, and humanity. Speaking on behalf of the family, ASP Eric Warebura described the death of his grandmother as a deeply painful and heartbreaking loss. He noted that while the family is grateful to God for granting her an exceptionally long life, her passing has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill. He described the late centenarian as a woman of peace, wisdom, humility, and integrity whose life positively impacted generations of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, and m...
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Mulade Urges Niger Delta Governors to Act Proactively to Save Lives, Properties,

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By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta born renowned environmental rights activist and development advocate, Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has called on governors of the Niger Delta states to take pragmatic measures to mitigate the impact of the impending flooding forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), warning that failure to act proactively could result in devastating humanitarian and environmental consequences. Mulade, in a statement on Monday, expressed concern over what he described as the persistent neglect of citizens' welfare by political leaders, lamenting that many public office holders appear to prioritise personal ambitions and parochial political interests above their constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property. Mulade, who is the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), noted that the recurring flood disasters across the Niger Delta have continued to inflict severe hardship on residents, st...
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BREAKING NEWS: Protocol Officer to Delta Governor Allegedly Attacked, Injured During APC Stakeholders' Meeting,

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By EgbemaVoice, Mr. Tempo Mudi, identified as the Protocol Officer to the Delta State Governor, was allegedly attacked and seriously injured during an APC stakeholders' meeting in Delta State. According to reports and videos circulating on social media, Mr. Mudi was assaulted by some youths at the meeting. The footage appears to show a violent confrontation, with individuals allegedly smashing bottles during the attack, leaving the protocol officer with visible injuries. The circumstances that led to the incident remain unclear, and there has been no official statement from the Delta State Government, the Delta State Police Command, or the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the time of this report. EgbemaVoice News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
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Edo Ijaw Blast Gov. Monday Okpebholo, Allege Systematic Marginalisation of Ijaw, Esan and Igbanke Traditional Institutions, Call for Legal Challenge to Chieftaincy Law

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Edo Ijaw Blast Gov. Monday Okpebholo, Allege Systematic Marginalisation of Ijaw, Esan and Igbanke Traditional Institutions, Call for Legal Challenge to Chieftaincy Law, By EgbemaVoice News Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, has called on the Ijaw people of Edo State, alongside the Esan, Igbanke and other ethnic nationalities, to seek judicial interpretation of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of Bendel State, 1979, as applicable in Edo State. Ogumaka argued that the implementation of traditional institution policies in Edo State has, over the years, generated controversy regarding the recognition, powers and representation of traditional rulers from different ethnic nationalities. 51st Agadagba of Egbema kingdom, His Royal Majesty The Bini Pere IV, The Agadagba of Egbema kingdom, Before the establishment of British colonial rule, the territory now known as Nigeria consisted of numerous independent ethnic...
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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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