Danger Looms Over Seimbiri Kingship In Delta As Edegbene Allegedly Rejects Boson By Ndu Samuel  Tension is gradually building in Seimbiri Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, following rising controversies surrounding the succession process to the revered stool of Ebenanaowei (Pere), with strong warnings now emanating from stakeholders in Edegbene community. An opinion leader in Edegbene, General Okunduopagha James, popularly known as Don Banky, has declared unequivocally that Mr. Joseph Edesemi Boson is not from Edegbene community, stressing that he lacks both ancestral and customary legitimacy to contest for the stool under Edegbene. Speaking on behalf of concerned sons and daughters of the community, Don Banky warned that allowing non-indigenes to infiltrate the process could destabilise the long-standing peace and traditional order within Seimbiri Kingdom. “It is on record that Joseph Edesemi Boson previously contested a kingship stool in Tuomo (TT)...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS KILLINGS IN PLATEAU AND KADUNA, ASSURES SECURITY AGENCIES WILL BRING PERPETRATORS TO JUSTICE President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the barbaric and cowardly attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district, Jos, Plateau State. He equally condemned the attacks in Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Describing the attack on the community in Jos and the killing and abduction of wedding guests in Kaduna as an affront to all that Nigeria stands for, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that the barbaric acts will not go unpunished. "Anyone who will sneak under the cover of the night and kill defenceless citizens as done in Jos and Kahir village, is a heartless coward. By attacking soft targets in Jos, their objective is not only to cause harm but also trigger a spiral of reprisal attacks and further bloodletting," he said. He has directed security agencies to intensify all efforts to pursue the perpetra...

By EgbemaVoice Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court Abuja, has restrained the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) from gaining access into the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. Justice Abdulmalik made the order while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by a group of the party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Justice Abdulmalik also ordered security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Department of State Services (DSS), among others, to give adequate protection to the PDP led by Abdulrahman Mohammed while accessing the secretariat. The judge held that the purported national convention held by the Turaki-led group on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan and the election of the party’s officials, against the valid court orders, was a nullity. She said the convention violated Section 287(3) of the Nigerian Constitution (as amended), as well as the PDP’s constitutio...

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADC WELCOMES KWANKWASO ‘THE GAME CHANGER’ TO THE PARTY - Former Kano Governor Urges all followers to join party - Party online database experiences surge in last 24 hours The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the defection of former Kano State Governor and NNPP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing him as a “game-changer” whose move signals a growing coalition for change ahead of future elections. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said Kwankwaso has directed his supporters nationwide to join the ADC, a development already reflected in a surge of registrations on the party’s online platform within 24 hours.  The full statement read: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) warmly welcomes the decision of former Governor of Kano State and Presidential Candidate of the NNPP in the 2023 General Election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to join our party ...

PRESS STATEMENT PDP LEADERSHIP TUSSLE: THE SUPREME COURT WILL HAVE THE LAST SAY With the series of disturbing activities occurring in succession within the last 48 hours, genuine members of the Peoples Democratic Party across the country have expressed their concerns and are asking what the future holds for the party and our country’s democracy, by extension. To them, and other fair-minded, democracy-loving Nigerians, we reassure that we have taken this battle to the Supreme Court for the determination of all the issues relating to the leadership of our party, particularly as it relates to what constitutes an internal affair. With this appeal and the relevant concomitant applications filed and served on all the parties involved, we are hopeful that sooner, rather than later, the apex court will, in the interest of democracy, expeditiously hear and adjudicate on this matter. For the avoidance of doubt, we state that the pre-Easter jamboree of APC sympathisers and members of “Wike’s Auto...

PRESSPOL OSOGBO Police Public Relations Office Osun State Police Command State Headquarters, Osogbo Tel: 09060052947 E-mail: osunstatepoliceng@gmail.com Our Ref: AZ: 5650/OSS/PPRD/VOL.11/177 Date: 29th March, 2026 PRESS RELEASE UPDATE ON THE ATTACK ON POLICEMEN IN ERIN-OSUN AND ILOBU COMMUNITIES AS POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS ADDITIONAL FOURTEEN (14) SUSPECTS AND RECOVERS GUN AND OTHER WEAPONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ATTACK The Osun State Police Command wishes to update the general public on the ongoing investigation into the recent attack on police officers in Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities. Following a sustained and intelligence-driven operation coordinated by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, mnips, the Command has successfully arrested an additional fourteen (14) suspects, bringing the total number of suspects arrested in connection with the incident to eighteen (18). The suspects, who went into hiding after perpetrating the criminal act, were apprehended through intelligenc...

Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed and Senator Seriake DicksonFile Photo: Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed and Senator Seriake Dickson Fresh political realignments may be underway ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly holding discussions with leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in a bid to strengthen an emerging opposition coalition. Sources within the ADC disclosed that the alliance efforts are part of a broader strategy to build a formidable political platform capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to insiders, the ADC has opened negotiations with key figures within the NDC, including former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, as well as other political leaders. One source told Sunday PUNCH that some members of the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could soon align with the NDC. The source explained that the move is aimed at revitalising the party as a strong...

State Police: IG Proposes 60-month Transition to Decentralise Policing, 3% Federal Allocation Nigeria  ......Recommends 60% of existing police personnel to move to state services, 40% to remain within federal structure, ......Proposes mandatory use of body-worn cameras*National police standards board to supervise federal, state police By EgbemaVoice in Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IG), Tunji Disu, has proposed a bold funding structure, a 60-month phased implementation roadmap, beginning with constitutional amendments within the first year, as well as strict anti-political abuse safeguards, as the pillars of the proposed state police, THISDAY’s investigation has revealed. THISDAY gathered that in a 75-page Framework on state police, which he submitted to the National Assembly, Disu proposed that about 60 per cent of Nigeria’s existing police personnel would move to state police. In comparison, 40 per cent would remain within the federal structure. Disu, on Thur...

BISHOPS, TRADITIONAL RULERS, NIGER DELTA LEADERS STORM HERO’S ASSEMBLY FOR ORDINATION OF ARCHBISHOP DR. GODWIN SOROAYE, By EgbemaVoice A powerful convergence of bishops, traditional rulers, eminent chiefs, and influential leaders from across the Niger Delta marked a historic spiritual milestone of 30th years anniversary and Elevation of Bishop Godwin Soroaye as Archbishop (Dr.) Godwin Soroaye (JP) was formally ordained as Archbishop. The grand ceremony, held at the Covenant Ark of Safety International Church, popularly known as Hero’s Assembly, at Uvwian town , Udu local Government Area of Delta state,  attracted dignitaries from all walks of life, reflecting the far-reaching influence and respect commanded by the cleric within the region and beyond. The newly ordained Archbishop, Dr. Godwin Soroaye, who is the Founder and General Overseer of the ministry, was described by many as one of the finest spiritual leaders to emerge from the Niger Delta...

Breaking: Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Loses Mother By EgbemaVoice, The El-Rufai family is in mourning following the death of Hajiya Safiya Ali Rufai, popularly known as Aunty Safiya, who passed away on Friday, after a brief illness. The sad news was announced by her son, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency. In a heartfelt statement, Bello described his late mother as “a fierce, disciplined, devout, and compassionate woman” and “a mother to many.” “She was an ardent disciplinarian whose presence will be sorely missed by family and friends alike,” he added. Aunty Safiya was the widow of the late Air Vice Marshal Ali Rufai, elder brother of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. She died on the day of Eid al-Fitr (Sallah), a day meant for celebration, turning it into one of grief for the extended El-Rufai family. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire family have been thrown into ...

By EgbemaVoice, The Tompolo Solidarity Forum in Edo and Delta States has unequivocally reaffirmed its steadfast support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while expressing strong confidence in his leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Forum noted in their press statement signed and copy was sent to the EgbemaVoice News with satisfaction that the current administration has demonstrated a clear commitment to promoting peace, stability, and economic revitalization in the Niger Delta region—an area that remains critical to Nigeria’s economic sustainability. According to the group, the deliberate policies and interventions of the Federal Government have begun to yield measurable improvements in security and socio-economic development across the region. In particular, the Forum commended the Federal Government’s strategic collaboration with Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, through the award of the pipeline surveillance ...

PRESS STATEMENT  *APC DISMISSES FAKE NEWS ON “PRICE OF 2027 ELECTION NOMINATION FORMS”* The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a false and misleading report circulating in sections of the media regarding a purported “price list” for expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 General Elections. The APC states categorically that the report is FAKE, and did not emanate from the Party. To be clear, no decision or announcement has been made on the sale or pricing of forms for the 2027 elections. The report is a mere figment of the writer’s mischievous imagination.  We urge Party members, the media, and the general public to disregard the report in its entirety.  Signed: *Felix Morka, CON* National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC)

"I Have No Reason to Kill Tompolo, I Once Saved His Life" Ajube *By Ogele News Correspondent* Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube says he has no reason to seek harm against Government Ekpemupolo ,and that if anything, history runs in the opposite direction. "I once saved his life," he told Ogele News. Ajube was responding to circulating allegations suggesting hostility between himself and Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, which he described as false and a deliberate distraction from the real issues facing the Niger Delta. He spoke amid growing debate over pipeline surveillance contracts, insisting that both history and those who lived through the crisis years know the truth of what passed between them. The statement comes at a time when tensions have risen in parts of the region following renewed calls for the decentralisation of pipeline surveillance operations ,a position Ajube supports alongside other stakeholders who believe the current arrangement ...

SEIMBIRI KINGDOM: Fresh Kingship Tussle Deepens as Gazette Allegedly Disregarded, Secret Coronation Looms By Egbema Voice News , Tension is once again mounting in Seimbiri Kingdom, Bayelsa State, following allegations that the Kingdom’s Traditional Council of Chiefs is moving to install a monarch in secrecy, in what many stakeholders describe as a direct violation of the established gazette governing kingship succession. According to reports from community sources, the planned installation is said to be taking place outside the legally recognized Edegbene Ruling House, a development that has sparked outrage among members of the Edegbene Federated Community. The aggrieved group has accused the Traditional Council of Chiefs of disregarding due process, dishonouring the kingdom’s gazetted provisions, and attempting to impose a king contrary to long-standing customs and legal frameworks guiding the Seimbiri stool. In a strong show of resistance, members of the Edegbene Ruling H...

By EgbemaVoice, Comrade Ebiware Owolo (Agbalakoko), Chairman of Obotobo I Federated Community, has condemned agitations against Tantita Security Services, urging Niger Delta stakeholders to avoid actions that promote disunity. He aligned with High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo, describing the calls for contract termination as “pull-down syndrome” capable of harming the Ijaw nation’s progress. Owolo also called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore such demands, stressing the need for unity and sustained peace in the Niger Delta partly Read...... PRESS STATEMENT PIPELINE SURVEILLANCE CONTRACT: COMRADE EBIWARE OWOLO BACKS TOMPolo, WARNS AGAINST DIVISIVE AGITATIONS IN IJAW NATION The attention of Chief Ebiware Owolo, popularly known as Agbalakoko, Executive Chairman of Obotobo I Federated Community in Ogulagha Kingdom, has been drawn to ongoing agitations and campaigns by certain individuals and groups calling for the termination and decentralization of the pipeline ...

Niger Delta Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Mingo Urges Unity, Cautions Against Division By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, popularly known as the White Eagle of the Niger Delta, has strongly reacted to the ongoing debate surrounding the pipeline surveillance contract in the region. Mingo called on regional leaders to remember the sacrifices and blood of Niger Delta sons and daughters who paid the supreme price in the struggle for justice, equity, and development. Speaking on the latest developments, he addressed the surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, owned by Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), a former Niger Delta agitator. He noted that the award has generated controversy, with some ex-agitators demanding decentralization of the contract across the nine oil-producing states, while others are calling for its termination or redistribution. Mingo recalled that pipeline surveillance contracts...

The Gains Of APC’s South-South Congress And The Road To 2027 By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. In a carefully choreographed display of unity and political intent, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone has redrawn its internal map, electing a new Zonal Executive Committee, positioning the region as a national political powerhouse, and reinforcing its relevance in national electoral politics. The congress, held in Asaba, was less a contest of ballots and more a performance of consensus. With governors, lawmakers, and party heavyweights in attendance, the process unfolded with striking unanimity, motions were moved, seconded, and adopted without resistance, dissolving the old order and ushering in new leadership in one seamless, purposeful, and peaceful political gathering. At the center of this recalibration is Chief Victor Giadom, who retains his seat as National Vice Chairman (South-South), flanked by a team tasked with deepening th...

CEPEJ Inaugurates Warri Peace Committee, Unveils Grassroots Programmes to Tackle Ethnic Tensions, By EgbemaVoice The Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) on Thursday took a bold step towards restoring harmony in Warri with the inauguration of the Warri Indigene and Residents Peacebuilding Committee, alongside the rollout of strategic engagement programmes aimed at strengthening unity among the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities. The initiative which brought together a broad coalition of stakeholders, including community leaders, government representatives, market unions, civil society groups, security agencies, and non-indigenous residents took place at its maiden peace-building meeting, thus signaling a united front to prevent future conflicts and rebuild trust across the oil-rich city. The National Coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, while speaking at the event stressed that "lasting peace in Warri is achie...

By Egbemavoice, Gbolukanga Community in Egbema Kingdom, Ofunama Ward 9, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State, has issued a passionate and urgent appeal to government authorities over the alarming collapse of its only primary school, describing the situation as a total failure of public education infrastructure. The community lamented that Gbolukanga Primary School has deteriorated into a dangerous and uninhabitable structure, unfit for teaching and learning. Cracked walls, weakened foundations, and a near-total structural breakdown have reduced the school to what residents described as “a complete write-off and a disaster waiting to happen.” According to Egbema youth leaders comrade Mingo sayami ogumaka said, the only visible repair—roof renovation—was carried out through self-help efforts by concerned indigenes, highlighting years of government neglect and abandonment. The  Niger Delta youth Mingo joined the good people of Gbolukanga community to calling ...

PAP: IPDI exonerates Dr Otuaro, says stipends increment sole decision of president, finance ministry  By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw People's Development Initiative (IPDI) has faulted people ignorantly blaming Dr Dennis Otuaro, administrator of the presidential amnesty programme for not increasing stipends of delegates of the presidential amnesty programme, citing that increment of stipends is a sole decision of the president of the Nigeria federation, accountant general of the federation, budget office of the federation and office of national planning, ministry of finance, federation accounts allocation committee (FAAC), federal inland revenue services (FIRS) and National Assembly's appropriation committee which Dr Otuaro has no role to play, rather than proposing and appealing. According to IPDI, the monthly stipend of the amnesty delegates is tied to the government budget allocations and cannot be unilaterally approved or implemented by Dr Otuaro. The organization emph...