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Tension: Edo Ijaw Reject Attempts to Deny Indigenous Status, Warn Against Ethnic Provocation in Edo State,

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PRESS STATEMENT Edo Ijaw People Reject Attempts to Deny Indigenous Status, Warn Against Ethnic Provocation in Edo State. By EgbemaVoice, The Edo State Ijaw people have strongly rejected recent attempts to misrepresent their indigenous status and ancestral land rights in Edo State, describing such actions as historically false, provocative, and capable of destabilizing long-standing peaceful coexistence in the state. In a statement issued by the focus Egbema Group on behalf of Edo State Ijaw communities, clans and five kingdoms, the people reaffirmed that they are aboriginal inhabitants of significant parts of Ovia South-West, Ovia North-East, and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas within the Ovia Federal Constituency. The statement reaffirmed that the ancestral boundary between Edo Ijaw people and the Benin (Bini) people has historically been recognized along the Ovia River to the Igoriache axis, long before colonial rule and modern political arrangements, when the Benin ca...
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Celebrating Egbema Dignity: An Icon, Chief (Boan.) John Abody Ebiwei (Iyorobor-Kunu), on His Birthday

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Celebrating Egbema Dignity: An Icon, Chief (Boan.) John Abody Ebiwei (Iyorobor-Kunu), on His Birthday By EgbemaVoice, EgbemaVoice News joins family members, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating a renowned Niger Delta grassroots leader and respected Egbema icon, Chief (Boan.) John Abody Ebiwei, popularly known as Iyorobor-Kunu, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary, marked on 16th December. Chief John Abody Ebiwei is widely acknowledged for his unwavering integrity, humility, and lifelong commitment to family values and community development. His leadership and contributions over the years have continued to earn him admiration and respect across Egbema Kingdom and beyond. In a heartfelt congratulatory message, his son, Comrade Precious Ebiwei, described his father as a man of honour, truth, and strong moral principles—one who stands firmly for his family and remains a devoted lover of his community. He further extolled Chief Ebiwei as a God-fearing and truthful man...
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Oborevwori Mourns Senator Peter Nwaoboshi

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Oborevwori Mourns Senator Peter Nwaoboshi By EgbemaVoice    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, describing his death as a great loss to Delta State, the Anioma nation and Nigeria at large.   Governor Oborevwori in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said Senator Nwaoboshi was a proud son of Delta State and a courageous defender of the Anioma cause whose contributions to nation-building would remain indelible.   The Governor recalled the late senator’s impactful service at the National Assembly, where he chaired the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, noting that his voice and advocacy for the development of the Niger Delta and Delta State stood him out as a committed and passionate leader.   He said Senator Nwaoboshi’s political journey and rise to...
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The history of Egbema kingdom -A true IZON (Ijaw) kingdom

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Polobubo Community Development The History Of Egbema Kingdom – A True Izon (Ijaw) Kingdom polobubocommunity 4 years ago The ancient Kingdom of Egbema is politically split into the present day Edo and Delta States of Nigeria. Egbema Kingdom is bounded on the north by the Olodiama of Edo State and the Itsekiri of Delta State, west by the Arogbo Kingdom of Ondo State, east by Gbaramatu Kingdom and the Itsekiri of Delta State and South by the Ilaje of Ondo State and the Atlantic Ocean. The Egbema people are the most likely Ijo sub-group to which the allegation of Ijo piracy on the Benin River could have made. The only other sub-group with access to the Benin River are the Gbaramatu. Egbema traditions, in fact, give indirect evidence of their predatory activities in the region of the Benin River. While they refer to the Oba of Benin as Ugbo Pere (lord of the Lands), the priest king of Egbema was Bini Pere (lord of Waters). Apart from cultural and other relations with other Ijo grou...
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JUST IN: Court reject bid to halt David Mark _ Led ADC's convention progresses

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JUST IN: Court reject bid to halt David Mark _ Led ADC's convention progresses  By EgbemaVoice, The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday, declined an application seeking to restrain the African Democratic Congress, led by Senator David Mark, from holding conventions, congresses or meetings to elect or ratify members of its executive bodies and other party structures. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, refused the motion ex parte filed by a former Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, Nafiu-Bala Gombe, holding that granting such an application without hearing from the other parties would amount to overreaching. “I have listened to the submission of the learned counsel for the applicant and have also gone through the affidavit evidence with exhibits thereto along with the written address,” the judge said. Justice Nwite noted that the court had earlier, on September 4, 2025, ordered the defendants to show cause why an interim order restraining them from acting as leaders of the...
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PAP Scholarship Scheme: A Vehicle for a Better Future in the Niger Delta — Otuaro

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The Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, (middle front row) with participants during the opening ceremony for the fifth batch of the two-day "Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training for PAP Stakeholders" organised by the PAP in collaboration with the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) at the Nigerian Army War College, Abuja, on Thursday, 18 December, 2025. READS FULL PRESS RELEASE PAP Scholarship Scheme Vehicle For Better Future For Niger Delta- Otuaro The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has described the programme's scholarship scheme as a major vehicle towards ensuring a better future for the Niger Delta. He spoke at the opening ceremony for the fifth batch of the two-day "Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Mediation Training for PAP Stakeholders" organised by the Office in collaboration with the Alumni Association of t...
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IPF Applauds Ijaw Nation, Invited Guests for the Outstanding Success of 2025 Media Conference,

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IPF APPRECIATES IJAW NATION, INVITED GUESTS FOR SUPPORT AND IMPRESSIVE SUCCESS FOR THIS YEAR'S MEDIA CONFERENCE  By EgbemaVoice, We express our heartfelt appreciation to the Ijaw nation for its support for the impressive and flawless hosting of the 2nd annual Ijaw media conference 2025, at KFT event centre, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Again, we give all glory, honour, and thanksgiving to God Almighty for His grace, wisdom, guidance and provisions for making this year's conference impactful, peaceful, impeccable and highly rewarding. We sincerely appreciate all the distinguished personalities and dignitaries for their presence, support, and invaluable contributions, which collectively ensured the success of this year's historic gathering. We express our deep gratitude to Ambassador Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali, President of PANDEF and Keynote Speaker, whose far-reaching intellectual depth and visionary engagement on the Theme: "Safeguarding Niger Delta’s Natu...
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IPF Conference: Igali Seeks Approval for Locals to Operate Modular Refineries

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IPF's Conference: Igali seeks approval of license for locals to operate modular refinery By EgbemaVoice  The National Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum,( PANDEF) Amb. Dr. Godknows Boladei lgali, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve license for Niger Delta sons and daughters who have the requirements to operate modular refineries and pay tax to the federal government as it is done in the US and the Western world. Dr. Igali who was the keynote speaker made the call on Wednesday December 17, in Warri during the second edition of the ljaw Publishers Forum (IPF), Ijaw Media Conference held at the KFT Event Centre, Effurun, stated that the operation of modular refineries was for the best interest of increasing the growth of the nation’s economy as well as to create a sense of belonging to the people that own the crude oil and gas. He said that it is important for the people to properly manage their God given resources towards the welfare of humanity rather t...
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IPF Hosts 2nd Annual Media Conference in Delta, Calls for Protection of Niger Delta Resources____ President Ozobo

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IPF Hosts 2nd Annual Media Conference in Delta, Advocates for Safeguarding N'Delta Resources  By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has held its 2nd annual media conference in Warri, Delta State, with the theme "Safeguarding the Niger Delta Natural Resources for Future Generations". In his welcome address, Comrade Ozobo Austin, National President of IPF, emphasised the importance of protecting the Niger Delta's natural resources and environment for future generations. He highlighted the devastating impact of oil theft, environmental pollution, exploitation by oil companies, federal government and deforestation on the region, and called on oil exploration companies to prioritize the well-being of the people and the environment. Comrade Austin also provided a brief history of the IPF, which was formed in October 2023 to promote the Ijaw struggle and its identity. He noted that the IPF has made significant strides in telling the Ijaw story and ...
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Re: Edo Federal Lawmakers’ Opposition to the Proposed Toru-Ibe State on Account of Ceding Edo Lands

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Re: Edo Federal Lawmakers’ Opposition to the Proposed Toru-Ibe State on Account of Ceding Edo Lands By Egbemavoice, Murphy Osaro Omoruyi and Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion Have Lost Touch With History The debate on the proposed Toru-Ibe State took an unfortunate turn yesterday when Mr. Murphy Osaro Omoruyi and Miss Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion offered submissions that were completely detached from historical reality. Their comments reflect a longstanding pattern of misrepresentation often used to diminish the rightful place of the Ijaw people in Edo State. Once again, some Bini political actors have resorted to their familiar tactics of distortion and calumny simply because the Toru-Ibe State agitation has gained national attention. Listening to both lawmakers struggle to establish coherent arguments on the floor of the House was a painful reminder of how far some individuals are willing to go to sustain a false narrative. Frankly, there is nothing new in their approach. Deni...
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