By EgbemaVoice, The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned youths in the state against attacking innocent members of the non-indigenous community in the state following the killings of 16 Kano bound Hausa travelers in Uromi, Edo State. Sanusi spoke on Sunday, after leading the Eid-el-fitr prayer at the Kofar Mata Eid ground in the state. His words, “We got information yesterday (Saturday evening) that youths in some areas are planning to launch reprisal attacks on non-indigenes after the Eid prayers. We are instructing them not to carry out such attacks. “We appeal to them not to take laws into their hands. They should avoid a breakdown of law and order. We call on all traditional leaders to be vigilant. “Similarly, we appeal to the relevant authorities to ensure justice for the victims. They should investigate and prosecute persons behind the barbaric act,” he said. Sanusi also called on Muslim faithful to sustain the lessons learned from the Ramadan fasting...

  By EgbemaVoice, President of Ijaw National Congress, INC, professor Benjamin Okaba, Professor Benedict Binebai, Chief Mulade Sheriff and others have joined together to promote Ijaw course by giving their full support to Ijaw media organizations.. According to them, the current stage of the Niger Delta agitation is no longer bow and arrows, but the articulate media reportage of the under development of the Ijaw region to the wider society as voice of the under privileged people.  Ijaw leaders gave their full support to Ijaw community journalism at the official launch of Iduwini Voice at the weekend in Warri. In their various speeches, Professor Benjamin Okaba, President of Ijaw National Congress (INC), Professor Benedict Binebai, Chief Mulade Sheriff and Chief (Dr) Julius Takeme, chairman Burutu LGA have recognized the role and power of media in Ijaw communities.  In his key note address, Chief Sheriff Mulade, chairman of the occasion commended the Iduwini ...

By Cletus Opukeme  Journalism has its different phases from its origin. From the tabloid to magazines and newspaper to digital journalism which gave birth to an Avant Garde journalism in the Ijaw riverine oppressed communities in Niger Delta region    An Ijaw erudite scholar, Professor Benedict Ebimotimi Benebai, a professor of Theater Art at the prestigious Niger Delta University during a lecture at the weekend in the newspaper launching ceremony '' Iduwini Voice'' a community based newspaper in Warri, Delta state has propounded the concept of AVARDE GARDE journalism that is peculiar and practiced within the very Ijaw oppressed people in Niger Delta region which helps that to tell their own story in a way best suited to them, instead of waiting strangers to tell their story distorted and skewed to suit their conscience and paid masters for economic and political reasons.  The erudite professor Binebai has tagged the Ijaw news reporters and publi...

*Amb. Engr. Benjamin Kukuru CEO/MD Ebis Hotel and Suites Congratulates Arotu B Pere on the attainment of a new rank of Commissioner of Police (CP)* Amb. Engr Benjamin Kukuru has congratulated CP Arotu B Pere, an Egbema indigene on his promotion to the rank of Commissioner of Police. I am delighted to felicitate with you on your promotion to the enviable rank of Commissioner of Police by the Police Service Commission. This elevation is a testament to your diligence, dedication, hard work and commitment to serve Nigeria, our fatherland. I am aware of the numerous challenges faced by officers and men of the nation’s security system, particularly the Nigeria Police Force, NPF. In the face of all these challenges, you excelled and got to the elite corp of the Force. That you have been found worthy for this promotion by the relevant authorities despite all odds, is highly commendable and your new rank well deserved. Permit me to say that by your achievements as a Police Officer s...

Ethiope East PDP Mega Empowerment holds Monday March 31 ...Akpowowo, Tonukari, Edewor, Emeyese, Onoriode, Ogedegbe, Eboyitete, Omeru, Omovie, Oghenesivbe, others storms LGA Secretariat Hall By EgbemaVoice, In line with the MORE Agenda of the governor of Delta State, Dr (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, all elected representatives and political appointees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ethiope East Local Government Area, are set to empower their constituents in what has been described as the "Mother of All Empowerments" in recent time. A statement on Saturday by the Publicity Secretary of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, said the empowerment which cut across the entire eleven wards in Ethiope East LGA, is designed to say "thank you" to party faithfuls and supporters, a deliberate effort to contribute to their well-being and provide financial support to boost their businessees. Dr Oghenesivbe disclosed t...

Onyeme: Celebrating 60 Years Of Grandiose Service____  FIDELIS EGUGBO "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" - 2 Corinthians 9:15 By EgbemaVoice, That was the Biblical verse that came to mind when I was searching for how to start writing about a man who has seen the ups and downs of life before emerging as the number two citizen of one of the richest states in Nigeria, Delta. He is Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, the Deputy Governor of Delta State. Sir Onyeme will, on Sunday, March 30th 2025, clock six decades on Earth and this calls for celebration. If he had remained as a civil servant, Sunday would have marked his day of retirement from the service, but his case is unique because he served for several years as a civil servant before joining active politics in 2015. Clocking 60 Gregorian signifies a new dawn in the life of every human; for him, it calls for reflection not only by him but for all of us who have personally come across him physicall...

28th March, 2025. AN OPEN LETTER TO MY DEAR BROTHER, BARR. GEORGE ALABH TURNAH, MON ON THE NEED TO BE CIRCUMSPECT TO AVOID THE WRATH OF THE IJAW NATION My dear brother,  I hope and pray this letter meets you well in sound health of mind and body.  Several persons including notable leaders have called my attention to some worrisome developments which before now were seen and even dismissed as usual internal party squabble and supremacy tussle.  However, recent happenings particularly the widespread publicity about the rumoured Mega Rally under the platform of New Associates, Bayelsa State Chapter has become a great thing of concern to me and I believe strongly that same applies to most of your genuine supporters and admirers.  As you read this letter, you can attest to the fact that you have in me not just an elder brother that genuinely love you, but one that will always stand by you to the end no matter the issue, circumstance or consequences. In the same vein, you ...

By EgbemaVoice, The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Robinson Ewor responded to allegations made by former Head of Service (HoS), Dr. George Nwaeke, saying he has been “highly compromised” and a “serial betrayer” who has become a tool for Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to spread false information against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his team. Speaking during a press conference in response to an interview granted by Dr. George Nwaeke on Friday, March 28, 2025, in which he made allegations against Governor Fubara. Ewor claimed that Nwaeke’s allegations were part of a scripted campaign to discredit the governor, undermine the president’s confidence in him, and tarnish his reputation before the public. He emphasised that Nwaeke’s actions were not taken under duress but rather a deliberate attempt to deceive the public. The PDP chairman also addressed specific allegations made by Nwaeke, including claims that Gove...

By EgbemaVoice, The Egbema Focus Group (EFG), a unifying body representing the sons and daughters of Egbema across Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Imo States, has extended its warmest congratulations to one of its distinguished kinsmen, CP Arotu Bubougbene Pere, on his well-deserved promotion to the esteemed rank of Commissioner of Police by the Police Service Commission. In their congratulatory message, signed by comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka coordinator, the EFG described CP Arotu as a shining beacon of excellence and an exemplary leader whose contributions to the Nigerian Police Force have been marked by professionalism, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to justice and peace. His promotion is seen as a testament to his tireless efforts, integrity, and the high standards he upholds in his duties, qualities that have earned him the admiration and respect of his peers and the nation at large. Known affectionately as the "Abuja Ijaw Atoru" of the Ija...

In 1998 Guardian Newspaper reported Tinubu as being 52 years .  Which makes him 79 this year,  However, he is celebrating his 73rd birthday' today?  Wonders shall never cease 🙆‍♂️

Ajakurama National Executive Celebrates CP Arotu Bubougbene Pere on His Promotion to Commissioner of Police, By EgbemaVoice, The Ajakurama National Executive, the apex body overseeing all Ajakurama communities across Edo and Delta States, joyfully celebrates the well-deserved promotion of CP Arotu Bubougbene Pere to the esteemed rank of Commissioner of Police in the Nigeria Police Force. On behalf of the entire Ajakurama Clan, the National Executive President, Hon. Miyen Inos, extends heartfelt congratulations to CP Arotu B. Pere for achieving this significant milestone in his distinguished career. His rise to the rank of Commissioner of Police is a testament to his dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to upholding law and order in Nigeria. CP Arotu B. Pere, a proud son of the Ajakurama Clan, has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service throughout his career in the Nigeria Police Force. His promotion is not only a personal achievement but ...

Oborevwori Tasks Public Servants On Integrity, Diligence In Service  ...As HoS, Bayoko Bows Out By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, tasked public servants to render service with integrity, diligence, and a deep commitment to the betterment of the state and country.  Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the retirement thanksgiving of the retired Delta State Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, held at the Grace and Progress Family Church, Asaba.  While congratulating the outgone Head of Service for his services to the state, the Governor lauded Bayoko for remaining steadfast through trials and triumphs and thanked God for sustaining him throughout his remarkable and illustrious career in service  Governor Oborevwori who was accompanied by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and top government functionaries, said; "we are here gathered in gra...

A Special Tribute to an Icon: Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, CFR An Elder Statesman! Our Grandfather! A Great Father of Our Dear Ijaw Nation, the Niger Delta, and Nigeria at Large! With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and leader, Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. He was a mighty man of valor, a fearless advocate, and a symbol of strength and resilience. Known lovingly as “Daddy G.O.”, Pa Clark embodied wisdom, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice. He was a grandfather stronger than twenty thousand youths of this present generation—a lion among men, a fearless warrior for justice. As a former Senator in Nigeria’s First Republic during his youthful days, Chief Clark demonstrated extraordinary leadership and served as a great activist for the rights of the oppressed. He earned the title of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria not for legal practice but for his relentless pursuit of equity and justice for the ...

PAP Boss, Otuaro, Salutes President Tinubu at 73 •••Calls on the People of Niger Delta to Support His Administration  By EgbemaVoice, The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has felicitated President Bola Tinubu as he clocks 73. Otuaro described the President as a national treasure who has made invaluable contributions to the growth of democratic governance in the country. He said that it is a beautiful thing that the President, a patriot with sterling democratic credentials, is at the helm of affairs, providing quality and historic leadership at this critical moment in the nation’s democratic journey. He said that the President came with a clear vision of what he wanted for Nigerians and has made unrelenting efforts to make the country a better place since he became President in 2023. He commended the President for taking the decisive step to remove the fuel subsidy which had become a heavy burden to Nigerians and the country. The Am...

By EgbemaVoice, He also alleged that Governor Fubara masterminded the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex in a bid to prevent his impeachment. Former Head of Service in Rivers State, George Nwaeke, has accused the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara, of sponsoring the recent explosions that occurred at several oil facilities in the state.  He also alleged that Governor Fubara masterminded the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex in a bid to prevent his impeachment. Nwaeke made these claims during a press briefing in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, following his resignation from office under the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibom Ete Ibas (retd.).   Despite expressing gratitude to Fubara for appointing him, he stated that his aim was to clarify records and counter false narratives circulating on social media. “With loads of misinformation on print and electronic media, I have chosen ...

By EgbemaVoice, Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has honoured a Niger Delta ex-agitator General Chief Benjamin Ekeremor alias the double Ogungbenowei of Niger Delta for his selfless role and humanitarian services in the Ijaw and Niger Delta region with a Certificate of appreciation on Friday. The National President of IPF Comrade Ozobo Austin on behalf of the Ijaw apex media council gave the certificate to the Ijaw ex-agitator and philanthropist Gen. Chief Benjamin Ekeremor during the Benja Light Academy inter-house sports competition in the Okosuama community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Ozobo said that '' Gen. Benjamin Ekeremor deserved more than just an award following his Sterling track record as a key player in Niger Delta emancipation struggle and humanitarian services'' Responding, Gen. Chief Ekeremor expressed his gratitude to the Ijaw Publishers' Forum for recognizing his little role in the betterment of Niger Delt...

29/03/2025, *PRESS STATEMENT* *AJAKURAMA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CONGRATULATES CP AROTU B. PERE ON HIS PROMOTION TO COMMISSIONER OF POLICE* The Ajakurama Development Initiative (ADI) proudly congratulates Commissioner of Police (CP) Arotu B. Pere on his well-deserved promotion to the esteemed rank of Commissioner of Police (CP). Speaking to newsmen, the National President of ADI, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami, expressed his heartfelt congratulations to CP Pere, acknowledging his exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to peace, and immense contributions to the development and security of the Egbema Kingdom and beyond. Comrade Sayami described CP Pere as a visionary leader, a critical stakeholder in the affairs of Egbema Kingdom, and the first Commissioner of Police from the Kingdom. He lauded CP Pere’s humility, dedication to service, and remarkable ability to foster peace and unity in communities under his jurisdiction. According to him, “This promotion was most expect...

Trump’s Revisitionist Foreign Policy. Its Consequences for International Relations. The reemergence of Mr. Trump in Washington, D.C sent shock waves across the comity of nations. In the next four years international politics could be uncertain as President Trump asserts and pursues his brinkmanship policy agenda around the world. However, it might trigger-off future wider confrontation with other actors in the international system. His foreign policy goal is America first. Trump’s foreign policy agenda drives will come head-on with other state’s national interests. It could lead to a chain of reactions from those states Trump aggressively wants to undermine or encroach on in his revisionist foreign policy formulations. Those states will resist or fight back when it concerns issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity. For instance, in Panama where the Panama Canal is situated, Trump told the world that he would take the Canal by force. The brinkmanship policy of Washington...

IDUWINIVOICE SET TO BE LAUNCHED IN EFFURUN, MARCH 29, 2025. The highly anticipated launch of IduwiniVoice is finally here! It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11 am. This groundbreaking event promises to be an unforgettable experience. The launch will be held at the prestigious MBB Event Centre, conveniently located by Class Motors, along Refinery Road, Effurun. IduwiniVoice is poised to be amongst the leading platforms for news, information, and entertainment, catering to the diverse needs of the broader society. The launch event will offer a sneak peek into the exciting features of the IduwiniVoice brand with a mind blowing Keynote Address from Professor Benedict Binebai. Save the date: Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11 am. Join us at the MBB Event Centre, by Class Motors, Refinery Road, Effurun, as we officially unveil IduwiniVoice to the world! For more information, promotion, and sponsorship, please contact us directly on 08039146673, or visit o...

ASHIMA PRESENTS 2025 BUDGET OF ECONOMIC RENEWAL AND GROWTH PLAN .  The Chairman Warri North LGA, Hon. Festus Ani Ashima presented a draft estimate budget proposal of (33,880,242,992,28) for the year 2025/2026. He christened the budget, "Budget of Renewal and Economic Growth for Warri North..  According to him, "this budget estimate will address the pressing needs of Warri North people to drive economic growth and development, consolidate on the democratic gains that our administration has achieved this far. Hon. Ashima who made the presentation at the Council's Legislative Chamber said, the budget will compliment the M,O,R,E AGENDA of the Workerholic Governor of Delta State by aggressively tackling infrastructural challenges across various sector of the government.  While appreciating the Legislative leader, and Hon. members, for their support and synergy, Hon. Ashima assured the lawmakers of his unwavering commitment and resilient in bringing govern...

By EgbemaVoice, Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has raised the alarm about a plot to breach the peace of the state. Governor Diri, who warned that the state government would not condone any act that would disrupt the peace of the state, advised security commanders, youths, elders and traditional rulers to be on the alert. The Bayelsa governor spoke on the issue on Thursday at separate meetings with the Bayelsa Elders Council and at the 37th session of the state security council. He warned that a planned mega rally and inauguration of a group loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was capable of igniting avoidable crisis in the state.  Diri noted that a suspended member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turner, had been enlisted to create factions in the party in the state. The governor also stated that holding such event at a time the political crisis in Rivers State had heightened ethnic tensions could degenerate into c...

DISCLAIMER. …Izon-Ebi Disassociates Himself From This Event. It has come to the notice of Dr. Alfred Izon-Ebi and his because of love crew about a flyer making rounds on social media, stating that he will be performing on stage in an event tagged “New Associate Bayelsa Chapter Inauguration Mega Rally” on Saturday 12th April, 2025. For clarity, I am not aware of such a program, and no one has even contacted me for agreement about this, even if I am contacted, I will not and never have accepted to perform in such an event that has to do with Wike that openly insulted the sensibilities of the existence of the entire Ijaw nation. As a musician, I was supposed to honor anyone that demanded for my services, but in this case i prioritize my ethnicity above personal gain, thus i am fully with Ijaw nation as a bonafide son. Whoever that added my name in that so called flyer should remove it with immediate effect. Conclusively, the general public should disregard the information of m...