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Niger Delta Youth Leader, Mingo, Marks Birthday with Call for Completion of Abandoned Udo-Ofunama Road, Laments Neglect of Egbema Kingdom

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Niger Delta Youth Leader, Mingo, Marks Birthday with Call for Completion of Abandoned Udo-Ofunama Road, Laments Neglect of Egbema Kingdom, By EgbemaVoice A prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Saya Ogumaka, has dedicated his birthday anniversary to drawing national attention to the long-abandoned Udo-Ofunama road project awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which has remained uncompleted for more than 14 years. Ogumaka, who hails from Egbema Kingdom, expressed deep concern over the prolonged neglect of the critical road linking communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area and Warri North Local Government Area. Speaking while reflecting on his birthday, the youth leader described the continued abandonment of the road as a painful reminder of the neglect suffered by the people of Egbema Kingdom despite their immense contributions to the Niger Delta and the Nigerian economy. According to him, the road project, which ...
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Ex-Agitator Ebiware Owolo Urges Tinubu Not to Terminate Tantita Contract, Warns Niger Delta Agitators Against Undermining Oil Security Gains,

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Ex-Agitator Ebiware Owolo Urges Tinubu to Renew Tantita Contract, Warns Niger Delta Agitators Against Undermining Oil Security Gains, By EgbemaVoice  A prominent Niger Delta ex-agitator and community leader, Chief Ebiware Owolo, aka Agbalakoko, Executive Chairman of Obotobo I Federated Community in Ogulagha Kingdom, has called on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to renew the oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited., Chief Owolo, popularly known as Agbalakoko, made the appeal while reacting to ongoing agitations and campaigns by some individuals calling for the termination of the company’s contract. According to him, the Federal Government should not be distracted by what he described as “side talks, sponsored propaganda, and unnecessary blackmail” aimed at discrediting the achievements recorded by Tantita Security Services in the protection of Nigeria’s critical oil infrastructure. The N...
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INC To Begin 2026 Nat'l Ijaw Day Celebration, Convention March 5 to 7

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INC To Begin 2026 Nat'l Ijaw Day Celebration, Convention March 5 to 7 By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has invited the public, stakeholders, and delegates to its 2026 Ijaw National Day Celebration and National Convention, scheduled to take place from March 5th to 7th, 2026, at Ijaw House. The three-day event will feature a wrestling procession, book launch, speeches, and cultural activities on March 5th, followed by a non-elective convention on March 6th. The elective convention, including accreditation, voting, and declaration of results, will take place on March 7th. The announcement, signed by INC President Prof. Benjamin Okaba, marks a significant moment for the Ijaw nation, as they come together to celebrate their heritage and chart a path forward.
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Silverbird Confers Posthumous Lifetime Award on Edwin Clark

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By EgbemaVoice, The late elder statesman and prominent Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has been honoured with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Silverbird Man of the Year (SMOTY) Awards. The event, which marked the 20th anniversary of the prestigious awards ceremony, was held on March 1, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, where several distinguished Nigerians were recognized for their enduring contributions to national development. Receiving the award on behalf of the Clark family was the Delta State Commissioner for Riverine Infrastructure, Hon. Ebikeme Clark, who expressed deep appreciation to the organizers for honouring the legacy of the late nationalist. In his remarks, Ebikeme Clark thanked Silverbird Productions, led by Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, for remembering the late elder statesman barely a year after his passing. “I want to use this opportunity to thank Silverbird Productions under the leadership of Senator Ben...
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Delta APC Congratulates Arenyeka-Led Exco, Dismisses SaharaReporters’ Crisis Report

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By EgbemaVoice, The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated its newly elected State Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, and members of the State Executive Committee following what it described as a successful and historic party congress, while also condemning a report alleging a crisis within the party. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Asaba by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Valentine Onojeghuo, the APC described as misleading and politically motivated a report by SaharaReporters claiming that the party was experiencing internal divisions after its congresses. The party said the Ward, Local Government and State Congresses conducted across Delta State were peaceful, transparent and successful, leading to the emergence of a new State Executive Committee headed by Arenyeka through a consensus arrangement widely supported by stakeholders. According to the statement, the outcome of the congresses reflected the collective will ...
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Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Tantita Strengthens National Confidence as David Osia Applauds GOC Tompolo, Kestin Pondi, and Blasts Critics,

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Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Tantita Strengthens National Confidence as David Osia Applauds GOC Tompolo, Kestin Pondi, and Blasts Critics By EgbemaVoice The Niger Delta youth leader, Hon. David Osia, has issued a powerful rebuke of sustained media campaigns and coordinated attacks against Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, describing them as “deliberate acts of economic sabotage and anti-development propaganda targeted at destabilising one of Nigeria’s most successful indigenous security interventions in the oil and gas sector.” Speaking during a media interaction with EgbemaVoice news, Osia stated that Tantita’s emergence has fundamentally transformed pipeline surveillance and asset protection in Nigeria, restoring both national confidence and international credibility in the country’s energy security architecture. He praised the visionary leadership of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (GOC Tompolo, PhD), describing him as “a strategic natio...
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Aniagwu Attributes Peaceful Delta APC Congress to Oborevwori’s Inclusive Leadership

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By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has attributed the peaceful conduct of the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) congress in the state to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s inclusive leadership style and extensive consultations with party stakeholders. Aniagwu stated this on Wednesday while speaking on Focus Nigeria, a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), where he explained that the process leading to the emergence of the new state executive committee of the APC was built on consensus and wide consultations across the state. According to him, the process was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive that party members across the country should be carried along ahead of the party’s national convention. He said that following the President’s call for inclusiveness within the party, states began consultations to ensure unity, noting that Delta State adopted a particularly broad and par...
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Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comr. Mingo Meshach Friday Sayami Ogumaka, Celebrates Birthday,

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Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comr. Mingo Meshach Friday Sayami Ogumaka, Celebrates Birthday,  By EgbemaVoice, Thanks God for New Age A prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Friday Sayami Ogumaka, widely known as the Son of the Struggle, has expressed deep gratitude to God as he marks his birthday on March 7. Comr. Sayami, who has remained an active voice in youth leadership and advocacy within the Niger Delta region, described the occasion as a moment of reflection, thanksgiving, and renewed commitment to the service of his people and humanity. Speaking while celebrating the new milestone, the youth leader thanked God for the gift of life, protection, and the strength to continue contributing to the development of society. He noted that the journey so far has been one of dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance in the struggle for the progress and unity of the Niger Delta. According to him, the support and encouragement from friends, associates, and memb...
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Ajakurama Celebrates Her Illustrious Son, Hon. Tob Loko, on His Birthday Anniversary,___ ADI,

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Ajakurama Celebrates Her Illustrious Son, Hon. Tob Loko, on His Birthday Anniversary By EgbemaVoice, The people of Ajakurama, under the auspices of the Ajakurama Development Initiative (ADI), have warmly celebrated their illustrious son, Hon. Dr. Tob Loko, Commissioner for Environment, Ondo State, on the joyous occasion of his birthday anniversary on March 3. In a congratulatory message issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Initiative, Comrade Engr. Michael Ejemi, Hon. Tob Loko was described as a “blessed son of Ajakurama,” whose life and service continue to bring pride and honour to Ajakurama Clan, Egbema Kingdom, and the Arogbo Ijaw Ibe. Comrade Ejemi noted that Hon. Loko has distinguished himself through dedicated public service, integrity, and unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and community development in Ondo State. According to him, the Commissioner’s leadership has not only elevated the image of Ajakurama but has also strengthened the voic...
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“When Others Tell Your Story, They Define Your Direction” – Agediga Speaks at IPF Inauguration

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When others tell your story, “they define your direction -Agediga Speaks at IPF's Inauguration By EgbemaVoice, The chairman of the Inauguration ceremony of Ijaw Publishers Forum,IPF second NEC, Ambassador Shedrack Agediga who doubled as the chairman of Delta State Scholars/Busary board has emphasised the critical role of the media in the emancipation of the Ijaw and Niger Delta people, urging the Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF) to take control of their narrative. Speaking at the 2nd inauguration of IPF, Agediga stated that when others tell your story, they define your reality, stressing that the media is not just a tool, but a strategy for resistance and power. Agediga, a product of the Niger Delta struggle, highlighted the importance of practical emancipation, citing examples of Ijaw communities suffering from poverty, environmental degradation, and lack of basic amenities despite the region's rich oil resources. He emphasized that emancipation encompasses political, e...
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