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Press Conference: SORON IBE-IJAW Condemns Alleged Attack on Gelegelegbene Indigenes at Edo High Court, Demands Urgent Investigation and Prosecution,

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SORON IBE-IJAW KINGDOMS OF EDO STATE PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE VICIOUS ATTACK ON GELEGELEGBENE INDIGENES AT THE EDO STATE HIGH COURT PREMISES ON THE 6TH OF OCTOBER, 2026 CALL FOR URGENT INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF OTEDO YOUTH LEADERSHIP The leadership of Soron Ibe-Ijaw kingdoms of Edo State wishes to draw the attention of Edo State Governor, Security Agencies and the general public to the dastardly attack meted on Ijaw indigenes of Edo State including Archbishop Godwyns Soroaye, Mr. Edwin Ikinbor, Mr. Tena Donyegha, Friday Sode and others; who were at High Court 4 (Civil) to represent Gelegelegbene Community in a suit filed by Ughoton Community against them. The assailants numbering over 50 with insignia of OTEDO YOUTHS led by one Osaze Amas Edobor and Uwadiae Iyoha trailed the victims and their lawyers from the Court room to the Court canteen at about 10:30 am after the court sitting and made videos of the lawyers and their clients for reasons best known to ...
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OGEJA KING JOURNEY HOME: MINGO APPRECIATES SNR. HIGH CHIEF KINGSLEY KUKU FOR SUPPORT,

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OGEJA KING JOURNEY HOME: MINGO APPRECIATES SNR. HIGH CHIEF KINGSLEY KUKU FOR SUPPORT By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, popularly known as KingdomVoice, has expressed profound appreciation to Snr. High Chief Dr. Kingsley K. Kuku, Esq., for his remarkable support and leadership during the burial ceremonies of the late icon, His Eminence Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, the Ogeja King. Comrade Mingo particularly acknowledged High Chief Kuku for accepting the responsibility of serving as Chairman of the funeral wake-keeping ceremony, describing his presence, time and commitment as a significant demonstration of honour and respect for the departed Ogeja King. High Chief Dr. Kingsley Kuku is a Nigerian politician and environmental rights advocate who previously served as Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Affairs and Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). According...
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HAPPENING LIVE: IJAW UNITED FORUM, OGHARA, INAUGURATES NEW EXECUTIVE,

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HAPPENING LIVE: IJAW UNITED FORUM, OGHARA, INAUGURATES NEW EXECUTIVE By EgbemaVoice, OGHARA, DELTA STATE — The Ijaw United Forum, Oghara, Delta State, is currently holding its swearing-in and inauguration ceremony for its newly elected executive members, marking a significant step towards strengthening leadership, unity, and the development of the Ijaw people in the community. The ceremony is taking place at Jamo Hotel, Sherimp Road, Ogharaefe, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, with members of the Ijaw community gathered to witness the historic occasion. The event underscores the commitment of the Ijaw people in Oghara to promoting unity, effective leadership, cultural identity, and collective development through a more coordinated and purposeful executive structure. The inauguration is also expected to provide a renewed platform for community engagement, peaceful coexistence, and the advancement of the interests and aspirations of the Ijaw people in Oghara...
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OGEJA KING JOURNEY HOME: MINGO COMMENDS BOLOWEI OF NIGER DELTA, ALHAJI OMOKO, FOR SUPPORT

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By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka aka KingdomVoice, has commended the Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom, Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, popularly known as Alhaji, the “Five Star general of Niger Delta for his support and contribution towards the burial ceremony of the late icon, His Eminence Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, the Ogeja King. Comrade Mingo described Hon. Omoko’s gesture as a demonstration of compassion, brotherhood and commitment to the people, particularly at a significant moment when the Egbema community and the Niger Delta are bidding farewell to one of their distinguished sons and spiritual leaders. According to him, the support reflects what he described as the “heart of gold” and brotherly spirit of Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, noting that his presence and contribution have further underscored the importance of unity, solidarity and collective responsibility among the people. He further acknowledged Hon. Omoko’s ...
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Ogeja King’s Journey Home: Mingo Applauds Tompolo for Support Towards Successful Burial of Late Archbishop Lucky Amakporowei

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Ogeja King’s Journey Home: Mingo Applauds Tompolo for Support Towards Successful Burial of Late Archbishop Lucky Amakporowei By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, has expressed profound appreciation to High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, GOC (JP),  for his tremendous support towards the successful burial ceremony of the late icon, His Eminence Archbishop Dr. Saint Prophet Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, the Ogeja King. Comrade Mingo, speaking on behalf of Ajakurama and its communities, as well as concerned sons and daughters of Egbema Kingdom, commended Tompolo for standing firmly with the family, Awanba community, Ajakurama Clan and Egbema Kingdom from the time of the Ogeja King’s transition until the completion of his final burial rites. According to him, Tompolo’s intervention and continuous assistance contributed significantly to giving the departed Ogeja King a befitting and dignifi...
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IPF Laments Death of 25 Military Personnel in Plane Crash,

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IPF Mourns 25 Military Personnel Killed in Plane Crash By EgbemaVoice  The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has expressed profound grief over the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash that reportedly claimed the lives of 25 military personnel, describing the incident as a devastating loss to the nation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President of the Forum, Comrade Ozobo Austin, conveyed the organisation's condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Air Force, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, as well as the families of the deceased following the tragic incident on Monday, October 5, 2026. The IPF described the deaths of the military personnel as a deeply painful moment for the nation and the Nigerian Armed Forces, stressing the significant sacrifice made by the victims in service to the nation. The Forum said: "On behalf of the Ijaw Publishers' Forum and the entire Ijaw Nation, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Preside...
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OGEJA KING’S JOURNEY HOME: FUNERAL SERVICE BLINKS AS NIGER DELTA DIGNITARIES GATHER IN AWANBA— Egbema Kingdom Bids Final Farewell to Late Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei Ogeja King

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OGEJA KING’S JOURNEY HOME: FUNERAL SERVICE BLINKS AS NIGER DELTA DIGNITARIES GATHER IN AWANBA — Egbema Kingdom Bids Final Farewell to Late Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei Ogeja King By EgbemaVoice  AWANBA, EGBEMA KINGDOM, DELTA STATE — Awanba Community in Ajakurama Clan, Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, was filled with grief, tributes and a strong display of solidarity as family members, traditional leaders, community stakeholders and dignitaries from across the Niger Delta gathered for the funeral service of the late Archbishop Dr. Saint Lucky Amakporowei Kenrenkenrenwei, popularly known as Ogeja King. The funeral service marked a significant moment in the final journey home of the respected Egbema son, whose passing has attracted condolences and tributes from communities and personalities across the Niger Delta. Dignitaries arrived in their numbers at Awanba to honour the memory of the deceased and st...
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Idegabagbene CMC Member Raises Alarm, Demands Probe Into Alleged Ghost NDDC Solar Lights Project

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Idegabagbene CMC Member Raises Alarm, Demands Probe Into Alleged Ghost NDDC Solar Lights Project By EgbemaVoice  A Management Committee Member representing Idegabagbene community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, *Comr. Okiki Kelvin Torwei*, has called on leaders of the community to explain the whereabouts of a solar street lights project allegedly executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Comr. Torwei raised the alarm after signboards were sighted in the community indicating "Emergency Installation of Solar Street Lights at Idegabagbene by Sunny Zion, a project purportedly executed under the NDDC. According to him, despite the signboards mounted in strategic locations, no single solar street light was installed in the community, "I am a Management Committee Member representing Idegabagbene community. I am seeking an explanation from my leaders over a project done by NDDC and signed boards that show emergency installation of sol...
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Ijaw Group Hails Otuaro Over Deployment of 150 Niger Delta Students for Postgraduate Studies in UK Varsities, Praises Tinubu for Support to PAP

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Ijaw Group Hails Otuaro Over Deployment Of 150 Niger Delta Students for Post Graduate Studies in UK Varsities  •••Praises Tinubu For Steadfast Support for PAP By EgbemaVoice The Ijaw Youth Network (IYN) has commended the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, for deploying 150 Niger Delta youths to universities across the United Kingdom for postgraduate studies. The Ijaw youths body described the move as a demonstration of visionary leadership. The group, in a statement on Sunday by its President, Frank Ebikabo, and Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, also praised President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast support of the PAP, noting that the president’s backing has been historic and remains the driving force behind the programme’s unprecedented achievements under the current administration. According to the IYN, it was reassuring to know that the latest batch of 150 beneficiaries participated in a pre-departure briefing led by Otuaro ...
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40% pay rise: Crisis looms in varsities over exclusion of workers

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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja There are indications that unions in the university may rise up against the Federal Government over the alleged exclusion of their members in the 40 per cent pay rise for peculiar allowance and arrears. The Federal Government has recently commenced payment of the approved 40 percent increase for civil servants in the federal ministries, agencies and departments under the Consolidated Public Salary Structure. But workers in the university sector have kicked against their exclusion, describing the action of the government as a recipe for crisis. But the Federal Government has said that there is no cause for alarm as the university workers are captured in the pay rise. The government also said that it was waiting for the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU to conclude its negotiation on the Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA, on the condition of service with its employer, the Ministry of Education so that it would be transmitted to the National Salar...
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