Otuaro Urges Niger Delta To Vote Massively For President Bola Tinubu As PAP Dispatches 150 Scholarship Beneficiaries To UK Varsities …Hails Tinubu For Prevailing Peace In Niger Delta By EgbemaVoice  The Presidential Amnesty Programme has dispatched 150 Niger Delta beneficiaries for postgraduate studies in universities across the United Kingdom, bringing the number of offshore scholarship deployments under its current leadership to 243 in 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Presidential Amnesty Programme on August 21, 2026, by Mr Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator. The latest beneficiaries were sent out following a pre-departure orientation held at the PAP headquarters in Abuja, where the programme’s Administrator, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, described the scholarship initiative as an investment in human capital development and the future of the Niger Delta. Otuaro urged people of the Niger Delta to support President Bola Tinubu ...

Birthday celebration  KINGS AND QUEENS DELTA STATE INTAKES – JULY 2007 BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY GALLERIES, Celebrating Our Members  Honouring Friendship • Cherishing Memories Welcome to the Kings and Queens Delta State Intakes – July 2007 Birthday Anniversary Galleries, a special collection dedicated to celebrating our members on their birthdays. Every birthday is a reminder of the journey we have shared, the friendships we have built, and the memories that continue to keep us together. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS! May your new age bring you good health, greater achievements, peace, happiness, prosperity and abundant blessings. As members of the Kings and Queens Delta State Intakes – July 2007, we celebrate each celebrant with pride and gratitude, wishing you many more fruitful years ahead. LONG LIVE KINGS AND QUEENS!  Courtesy: EgbemaVoice ...

EDO STATE IS OUR NEXT BATTLEGROUND: FOCUS EGBEMA GROUP ACCUSES GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO OF DEEPENING ETHNIC TENSIONS Calls for Equal Recognition, Protection of Ijaw Traditional Institutions and Justice for Edo State’s Indigenous Communities By EgbemaVoice, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE — The Focus Egbema Group (FEG) has raised strong concerns over what it describes as growing ethnic tension, political marginalisation and unequal treatment of indigenous ethnic groups in Edo State, particularly in the Edo South Senatorial District. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, the group accused the Edo State Government under Governor Monday Okpebholo of allowing traditional and political structures to become instruments of ethnic domination, rather than promoting equality, justice and peaceful coexistence among the various ethnic nationalities that make up the state. According to the group, Edo State is a multi-ethnic society comprising diff...

NIGER DELTA YOUTH LEADER MINGO MESHACH SAYA OGUMAKA CELEBRATES ENGR. FRANKLIN OGBUDU ON BIRTHDAY Describes Ken Tari Ken Ikiyou Ogbo Chairman as a Humble, Committed and Selfless Community Leader By EgbemaVoice, WARRI NORTH, DELTA STATE — Niger Delta youth leader and publisher, Comrade Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka, has felicitated with Engr. Franklin Ogbudu, Chairman of Ken Tari Ken Ikiyou Ogbo, popularly known as “One Voice,” on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a goodwill message, Comrade Mingo described Engr. Ogbudu as a humble, committed, selfless and people-oriented leader whose years of service have demonstrated genuine passion for the unity, progress and development of his people. Mingo particularly celebrated Engr. Ogbudu as a true son of the soil of Egbema Kingdom and, indeed, Ogbinbiri Federated Community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, commending his remarkable contributions to community development and the promotion of uni...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU VOWS TO REVIVE THE REFINERIES AFTER A RESET, WELCOMES VALIDATION OF REFORMS BY NUPENG President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said refineries will not be allowed to waste away, given the huge investments made over many years, assuring that in-depth research, restructuring, and leadership will reposition them to deliver value and profit.   President Tinubu stated this when he received the National Executive of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), led by its National President, Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, at the State House.   The President, while responding to a request by NUPENG to revive the nation's oil refineries, explained that the challenges confronting the refineries would be addressed through a systematic, evidence-based approach rather than short-term interventions. According to him, the Federal Government will encourage detailed research and technical assessments to identify the stru...

EGBEMA KINGDOM APPRECIATES GBARAMATU LEADERS, DEBUNKED EZEKIEL DANIEL'S FALSE CLAIMS AGAINST TOMPOLO AND OTHERS _____ HON. EBENEZER BIGHA  BY gandi wisdom   The Councillor representing Ogbinbiri Ward 17, Egbema Kingdom at the Warri North Legislative Arm, Hon Ebenezer Ebikabowei Bigha has called on the general public to disregard the falsehoods leveled against a foremost Leader of the Niger Delta High Chief Dr Government Oweizide Ekpempolo Popularly known as Tompolo by one Mr Ezekiel Daniel and his cohorts on social media handles.  Hon Ebenezer stated emphatically during the week in Warri that Ezekiel Daniel knows nothing about GOC, he is a migrant from the West, born and brought up in Ibadan Oyo State. He has no clue neither did he took part in the Niger Delta Liberation struggle, he was not even an Ex militants who contributed to the process that birthed the Presidential Amnesty Program. he is only an opportunist being used by mischief makers who a...

Burutu Ex-Aspirants Knock, Trash Vote of Confidence on Takeme, Demand Probe of ₦23.7bn Council Money By EgbemaVoice  The Genuine Forum of Former Chairmanship Aspirants in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has dissociated itself from a purported vote of confidence issued in support of the council chairman, Mr Julius Takeme, describing the publication as misleading and insisting that those behind it do not represent the genuine members of the forum but political appointees and people of poor pedigree. In a statement signed by seven members of the genuine forum, including Hon. Jude Angodideke, Hon. Paul Oruma, Hon. Duncan Tamaradoubra Forcados, Hon. Chief Godspower Tomone, Hon. Chief Lucky Feizy Oweimieotu, Hon. Stephen Eniekezimene and Hon. Comrade Ozobo Austin, the forum said its members remained the genuine members and committed to transparency, accountability and prudent management of public resources. The genuine former aspirants alleged that individuals who...

General Siemens Nisor Bekes Cautions Daniel Ezekiel Against Insults on Tompolo, Gbaramatu Leaders,  By EgbemaVoice  The Niger Delta former warlord and Edo State General, Chief Siemens Nisor Bekes, has cautioned Egbema youths and other Niger Delta youths against insulting High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, the GOC and Ibidouwei of Ijaw-Ibe, as well as other prominent Gbaramatu leaders. General Siemens Nisor Bekes specifically condemned the use of harsh language, social media attacks, and the circulation of videos or other materials on Facebook pages and groups aimed at insulting or disparaging Tompolo and other Gbaramatu leaders, including Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, High Chief Kestin Pondi, Engr. Mathew Tonlagha, and others. According to him, it is not advisable for any son or daughter of the Niger Delta to insult Tompolo, considering the sacrifices he has made and continues to make for the development, peace and interests of...

Comprehensive List of Disciplinary Offences in the Nigeria Police Force Principal Legal Sources Disciplinary offences are found principally in: - Nigeria Police Act, 2020 - Police Regulations (made under the Police Act) - Code of Conduct for Police Officers - Force Orders and Administrative Instructions - Public Service Rules (as applicable to police personnel) - Relevant criminal laws where the conduct also constitutes a crime. An act may amount to both a disciplinary offence and a criminal offence. --- A. OFFENCES RELATING TO OBEDIENCE, DISCIPLINE AND COMMAND 1. Disobedience to lawful order. 2. Wilful refusal to obey superior officer. 3. Insubordination. 4. Disrespect to superior officer. 5. Insolence to superior officer. 6. Use of abusive or insulting language to superior. 7. Contemptuous conduct toward superior. 8. Failure to carry out lawful instruction. 9. Delay in executing lawful order. 10. Neglect of command responsibility. 11. Failure to supervise subordinates pro...

Amb. Gen. Silas Tamarau-Emi Toruwei ADR, JP, LL _Peace Advocate | Conflict Resolution Expert. My attention has been drawn to a publication by Comr. Freedom Abraye, National Coordinator, Niger Delta Advocate For Peace Development And Economic Justice (NDAPDEJ) titled: “EXPOSING THE EGBEMA LEADERS SPONSORING DANIEL PERELA EZEKIEL In the publication, it was stated that: “The Silence And Inaction Of The Egbema Leaders In Calling Daniel Perela Ezekiel To Order, Has Clearly Shown To All That They Are The Ones Sponsoring Him To Abuse, Blackmail And Fabricate False Allegations Against Tompolo, Matthew Tonlagha, Kestin Pondi, Dennis Otuaro, Godfrey Pondi And Other Gbaramatu Leaders.” Amb Gen Silas further stated that _“Hon Alhaji E Omoko (The Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom) and others you’re referring should be distance from what Hon Ezekiel commands online to leadership.” In the interest of peace, unity and truth in Ijaw Nation, I hereby respond. 1. ON COLLECTIVE BLAME AND UNPROVEN ALLE...

EGBEMAVOICE HAILS ELDER EDMOND TIEMO, ELOT CHAIRMAN, ON BIRTHDAY, CELEBRATES HIS LEGACY OF INTEGRITY, UNITY AND SERVICE By EgbemaVoice, EGBEMA KINGDOM — The Management and Crew of EgbemaVoice News have felicitated with the Chairman of the Egbema Leaders of Thought (ELOT), Elder Edmond Tiemo, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a humble, principled and committed leader whose contributions have continued to strengthen the leadership structure and unity of Egbema Kingdom. In a goodwill message, the Publisher of EgbemaVoice News, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, also known as KingdomVoice, commended Elder Edmond Tiemo for his years of dedicated service, fairness, integrity and commitment to the development and advancement of Egbema Kingdom. The EgbemaVoice Publisher described the celebrant as a man of integrity, an open-minded leader and a bridge-builder, whose leadership has been guided by fairness, consultation and the collective interest of the kingdom. Ac...

EGBEMA — A prominent peace advocate and leader in Egbema Kingdom, Amb. Gen. Silas Tamarau-Emi Toruwei AASL, ADR, JP, LL, has called on youths of Niger Delta and stakeholders to desist from raining insults on High Chief Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Ph.D on social media, insisting that the Ijaw leader is “on the right track” in his current national assignment. Amb. Toruwei, who is also a Conflict Resolution Expert, made the call in a statement issued on Monday , August 10, 2026, while reacting to the growing wave of criticisms and attacks targeted at Dr. Otuaro across various social media platforms. According to him, the mandate entrusted to High Chief Otuaro requires patience, unity, and strategic support rather than distractions and abuses online. “The process of peace building, empowerment, and development in the Niger Delta is not an overnight task. It requires wisdom, diplomacy, and cooperation from all of us,” Toruwei stated. “From all indications and my interactions, High Chief ...

IGP Sacks SIX MOPOL Commanders Over ₦70,000 Monthly Extortion Scheme in Port Harcourt! Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has axed six Commanding Officers of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) attached to TotalEnergies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after a police investigative panel uncovered an organised extortion racket!  After TotalEnergies approved a pay raise for officers on special duty, bumping their allowance to ₦220,000 monthly, their commanding officers allegedly turned around and demanded ₦70,000 back from each officer as mandatory monthly kickbacks!  Officers who refused to pay were threatened with removal from the lucrative deployment!  Many officers were initially afraid to speak up during the panel's visit, but after the team returned to Abuja, documentary evidence was quietly submitted, sealing the commanders' fate!  All six have been relieved of their command. Officers who collected the money on their behalf have also been recomme...

POLICE HIGH COMMAND ORDERS ARRESTED MOPOL PERSONNEL PRODUCED BEFORE INSPECTOR-GENERAL • Three NCOs allegedly linked to illegal escort operation • Two initially escaped after scuffle, later arrested • Police probe uniform controversy, alleged unauthorised deployment By EgbemaVoice  The Police authorities have ordered that three personnel of the Nigeria Police Force allegedly involved in an unauthorised escort operation be produced before the Inspector-General of Police for further investigation and necessary disciplinary action. According to a disturbing signal circulated within the Force, the incident came to the attention of the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, at about 1830hrs following the arrest of Force No. 530219, Corporal Dambaki Abreme, reportedly attached to MOPOL 20, Ikeja. The corporal was allegedly intercepted at Ore while purportedly engaged in an illegal escort operation. He was reportedly accompanied by Corporal Abdullahi, attached to MOP...

The official approved procurement and audit documents for the Benin-Udo-Ofunama-Ajakurama road reveal that the project has been bogged down by severe procedural violations, unvouched expenses, and shifting contract variations.Because the project spans multiple jurisdictions—originally captured under the Federal Government via the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and later flagged for intervention by the Edo State Government—the critical details of the approved contract documents are structured into distinct phases and audit findings:1. The Core Procurement & Contract Document DetailsOriginal Award Date: The federal contract for the Udo–Ofunama road was officially approved and awarded on April 20, 2012.Timeline Constraint: The document stipulated a strict completion timeline of 86 weeks from the date the initial mobilization fee was disbursed.Financial Value: According to parliamentary testimonies and agency records, the total contract value at the time of its i...