Tinubu Happy With PAP’s Scholarship Scheme, Stakeholders’ Engagement, Peacebuilding Process - Otuaro •••Says 4500 Students Deployed In Varsities In Nigeria In 2025, By EgbemaVoice  The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that President Bola Tinubu is happy with the significant achievements recorded by the agency in the Niger Delta in about two years. He spoke at the flag-off of the fourth batch of the two-day "Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Mediation Training for PAP Stakeholders" organised by the agency in collaboration with the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, on Monday. The PAP had in July and August 2025 successfully conducted a similar capacity-building workshop for three batches of its stakeholders at the same military facility. Otuaro, who said the President is delighted with the agency's expanded scholarship scheme, inclu...

Opuama Community Commissions Police Station, Concrete Jetty at 11th Oloduwa Annual Cultural Day Celebration By EgbemaVoice Opuama Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, has recorded a major developmental milestone with the commissioning of a newly constructed Police Station and a concrete jetty, alongside other completed and ongoing community projects, during the 11th Oloduwa Annual Cultural Day Celebration. The newly built Police Station, concrete jetty, completed cottage hospital, and ongoing water and electricity projects serving Opuama and Polobubo communities were single-handedly executed and donated by Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, popularly known as Alhaji, the Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom. The Police Station was formally handed over to the Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force and received on behalf of the Command by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Bassey, Sapele Area Command, alongside other senior polic...

IPF Invites Ijaw Nation to Second Media Conference By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Publishers Forum has extended an open invitation to the Ijaw Nation to participate in the second edition of the Ijaw Media Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the KFT Event Centre in Warri. Dr Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, will chair the conference. Organisers described his appointment as a reflection of the conference focus on policy, accountability and sustainable development in the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by Pastor Arex Akemotubo and Tare Magbei, chairman and secretary of the planning committee, the forum said the conference theme, “Safeguarding Niger Delta's Natural Resources for Future Generations,” speaks to the urgent need for responsible stewardship of the region’s land and waterways. The conference will feature a keynote address by Amb Dr Godknows Igali, former Nigerian ambassador to Scandinavian countries, while En...

PRESS RELEASE  Otuaro Hails Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation Boss On Conferment With Honorary Doctorate Degree By EgbemaVoice, The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has congratulated the Founder of Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation, Mrs Esther Tonlagha, on her conferment with an Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) Degree in Community Development and Empowerment by the Federal University, Otuoke. The honoree is the wife of Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, an accomplished Ijaw businessman with huge investments in oil and gas, and engineering solutions in various sectors. She was presented with the award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to community development and empowerment, during the maiden combined convocation ceremonies of the university held on 8 December, 2025 at Otuoke in Bayelsa State. Otuaro noted that the honour was a testament to Mrs Tonlagha's unwavering commitment and dedication to community development and emp...

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...

INC Raises Red Flag Over Anti–Toru-Ibe State Motion, Warns Against Rewriting Ijaw History and Destabilising Niger Delta Peace By Egbemavoice  INTRODUCTION The Ijaw National Congress (INC), Western Zone, has issued a forceful and historic condemnation of a motion sponsored by Rt. Hon. Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion on the floor of the House of Representatives, which seeks to exclude Ijaw communities in Edo State from the proposed Toru-Ibe State. In a strongly worded statement signed by Barr. Priye Noel Kuete, LLM, Chairman of the INC Western Zone (Delta, Edo and Ondo States), the congress described the motion as reckless, provocative, historically dishonest and constitutionally arrogant, warning that such actions possess the dangerous capacity to ignite avoidable ethnic tension in Edo State and across the Niger Delta. The INC did not mince words: this was not merely a disagreement over state creation, but a direct challenge to Ijaw history, indigeneity, constitutional rights and the f...

NDYCN lambastes Imposter Becham Ufuoma, Describes Claims as False, Reaffirms Support for Dr Otuaro  By EgbemaVoice, The Niger Delta Youth Council of Nigeria (NDYCN) has distanced itself from a misleading publication made by Mr. Becham Ufuoma, who has been falsely claiming to be the President of the organization. In a statement, Amb. Blessing Adogbeji, the National President of NDYCN, described Ufuoma as an imposter who has never been elected, appointed, or endorsed by the organization. The statement emphasized that NDYCN has only one recognized National President, Amb. Blessing Adogbeji, and that Ufuoma's statements do not represent the organization. The NDYCN also reaffirmed its support for the Presidential Amnesty Programme, led by Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, describing his administration as the most peaceful, stable, and development-driven since the programme's inception. The organization warned that it will not tolerate impersonation and urged the public to disre...

TINUBU MOVES TO REWRITE NIGERIA: TO RENAME COUNTRY “UNITED STATES OF NIGERIA”, END SHARIA CRIMINAL LAW, AND TRANSFER MAJOR POWERS FROM ABUJA TO THE STATES — PRESIDENCY SOURCE ABUJA — Nigeria is on the brink of a constitutional explosion as a senior Presidency insider exclusively confirmed to Insta Bullets News that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is finalising a historic amendment that would rename the nation the United States of Nigeria (USN), abolish Sharia criminal law across the northern states, and shift core federal powers directly to state governments for the first time since 1966. The insider described the document — internally code-named Project True Federation — as the most radical redesign of Nigeria’s political structure since independence, drafted under Tinubu’s direct supervision and expected to hit the National Assembly by December 15. According to the source, Tinubu insisted that Nigeria must end the “dual-country contradiction” created by operating a secular constitution a...

RCCG YOUTH PASTOR SENTENCED TO DEATH!. A shocking case has shaken the community as a Youth Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Akolade Arowolo, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his wife, Titilayo Arowolo, a banker with Skye Bank. The Ikeja High Court, presided over by Justice Lateefat Okunu, found Arowolo guilty of the heinous crime, citing overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution. The court heard that Titilayo suffered 76 stab wounds, and a forensic report by Prof. John Oladapo Obafunwa, a pathologist, revealed that she could not have inflicted the wounds on herself. Arowolo's claims that his wife was possessed by an evil spirit and inflicted the wounds on herself were dismissed by the court. The prosecution presented testimony from family members, including Titilayo's father, George Oyakhire, and sister, Ijeh, who stated that the couple had a troubled marriage. Arowolo's co-tenant, Adewale Adeyemi, testified...

Egbema Kingdom Calls for Support as Comrade Gandi Wisdom Tanimawo Begins His Journey Into Marriage By EgbemaVoice, The leadership, stakeholders, and well-meaning sons and daughters of Egbema Kingdom are called upon to show love and support to one of our most dedicated comrades, Comrade Gandi Wisdom Tanimawo, as he prepares for his forthcoming marriage. Comrade Gandi has served Egbema Kingdom with a golden heart through years of selfless commitment as the image maker of the kingdom and General Manager of EgbemaVoice News. His tireless contributions, media strength, and unwavering dedication have amplified the voice of our kingdom in times of struggle, development, and advocacy. This is the time to appreciate him. This is the moment to stand by him—financially, morally, physically, and spiritually—in honor of all he has done for our kingdom. We therefore call on comrades, leaders, youths, elders, friends, and supporters across E...

PUBLIC ADVISORY ON INDIGENESHIP, MIGRATION, AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN THE NIGER DELTA__ MINGO  The continuous claims and counter-claims of exclusive indigeneity in major Niger Delta cities such as Sapele, Warri, Port Harcourt, and other communities across Edo, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States are unhelpful and unsustainable. These cities have evolved over centuries into multi-ethnic spaces where diverse groups now coexist, contribute, and call home. It is important to acknowledge that migration, settlement, and assimilation have shaped the Niger Delta from the pre-colonial era to the present day. Many ethnic nationalities founded ancestral settlements, while others joined later through peaceful migration and gradually became part of the socio-cultural fabric of these communities. I therefore use this medium to advise ethnic groups claiming sole ownership of these cities to approach such issues with caution, history, and dialogue. Excl...

Reads Press Statement PAP Dismisses Video Containing False Allegations Against Otuaro  The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has dismissed as baseless and malicious the recent allegations made by Mr Jude Gbaboyor against the Administrator of the Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro. In a video circulating on Facebook, which he purportedly recorded in the United States, Gbaboyor levelled grave and unfounded accusations against Dr Otuaro, including claims of murder, ritualism, and kidnapping. However, the PAP in a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, Mr Igoniko Oduma, on Monday, stated that the video in which he called for the Administrator's removal, represents yet another desperate attempt by Gbaboyor to defame Otuaro's character and undermine the credible work of the Programme. The statement added that Gbaboyor now a fugitive committed the crimes of cyberstalking among others and decided to flee the country to evade arrest and prosecu...

8th December, 2025 WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE  PRESS STATEMENT IJAW PUBLISHERS' FORUM (IPF) On the Threat by the House of Representatives Against the PAP Administrator, Chief Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro (PhD.) The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) expresses deep concern over the 72-hour ultimatum issued by the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, alongside threats of issuing a warrant for his arrest. While Sections 88, 89, and 128 of the 1999 Constitution empower the National Assembly to conduct oversight functions, we strongly appeal for caution in applying these powers to a programme as delicate as the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). It is necessary to state clearly that the news and allegations being referenced by the Committee relate to an Amnesty Audit Report of 2021, a period long before Chief Dr. Otuaro assumed office. Chief Otuaro was appointed in 2024, and therefore should not be associated with issues ar...

Quick Response Squad Warri Holds Life-Touching End-of-Year Party, Officers’ Families Receive Cash Gifts and School Fees Support By EgbemaVoice, Warri, Delta State — The Quick Response Squad (QRS) of the Delta State Police Command hosted its annual end-of-year party at the MOPOL Base along Ogunu Road, Warri, marking a colourful and emotionally uplifting celebration for police officers, their wives, and children. The event brought together dignitaries and families who gathered to appreciate God’s protection over officers throughout 2025. The atmosphere was filled with joy, gratitude, and renewed hope. The Commander of the Quick Response Squad, SP Achem Arrey Collins, who chief hosted the event, touched the hearts of many by distributing bags of rice to officers’ families and paying the 2026 three terms school fees for several police children. Many parents expressed emotional gratitude, noting that such welfare gestures are rare in the police system, where officers often spend...

.,....Polobubo Community Urges Gov. Oborevwori to Fast-Track Tsekelewu Hospital Rehabilitation, By EgbemaVoice, The Polobubo (Tsekelewu) Community in Warri North, Delta State, has applauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for directing the rehabilitation, staffing, and upgrade of the Tsekelewu Cottage Hospital to a General Hospital. However, community leaders expressed concern over the slow pace of implementation despite three official assessment visits between May and July 2025. They noted that since the withdrawal of staff by the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme in July, the hospital has remained unmanned and vulnerable to vandalism, worsening the community’s healthcare crisis. The community, led by President-General Dr. Bright Abulu and Secretary-General Rev. Clement Tiemo, appealed to the governor to urgently intervene and ensure full takeover, renovation, staffing, and equipping of the facility to save lives and deliver the promised healthcare improvements under the ...

EGBEMA YOUTH POLITICAL FORUM DECLARES DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SEAT FOR EGBEMA – WARRI NORTH, By EgbemaVoice, The Egbema Youth Political Forum, at its end-of-year meeting held at Elko Hotel, Warri, Delta State, gathered youths from across the Egbema Kingdom in Edo and Delta States to unanimously declare that the Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) seat for Warri North should be occupied by an Egbema son or daughter. Presiding over the meeting, the Chairman of the Forum, Barrister Stephen Ebigbagha Baidi, urged all Egbema indigenes of Warri North LGA to boldly contest for the position. He encouraged the youths of Egbema Kingdom to fully participate in political activities, register with political parties, and prepare for the 2026 political season ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting also provided an open platform for youths to express their concerns and discuss the future of political participation within the kingdom. Barr. Baidi charged the Egbema people o...