By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended hearty birthday wishes to the Dein of Agbor, HRM Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, as he marks his 48th birth anniversary.    In a goodwill message released in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor commended the monarch’s outstanding efforts in promoting peace, development, and cultural pride in Agbor Kingdom, Delta State, and beyond.   Governor Oborevwori lauded the Dein for his visionary and selfless leadership, which has brought stability and progress to his domain over the years.   He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I heartily rejoice with His Royal Majesty, Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, CON, the Dein of Agbor, as he celebrates his 48th birth anniversary today, June 29.   “Your reign has been characterized by wisdom, humility, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of your people. You have cont...

Shimite Bello Buried Shimite Bello Buried The remains of Shimite Winifred Bello were buried yesterday at Ebu, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Until her death on Monday, April 21, 2025 in a controversial circumstances, Shimite was the Special Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export. On behalf of Ebu Kingdom, Prof. Kemi Emina, the OdiEga of the Kingdom read a tribute in honour of Shimite at a night of Tributes organised by the Delta State Government at the Dome Event Center, Asaba, which we reproduce below: A Tribute to the White Eagle: Farewell to Ojorshimite Winifred Nwakalo Remains Of Shimite To Be Interred Today Aniagwu Says Oborevwori Is Prioritizing Quality, Accountability In Infrastructure Delivery  We are gathered here in this sacred Dome, beneath the watchful gaze of God, to bid farewell to a woman whose presence loomed large in the hearts and lives of all who knew her. Ojorshimite Winifred Nwakalo was no ordina...

By Egbemavoice   Delta Police Move to Enforce Indecent Dressing Ban Under VAAP Law The Delta State Police Command has announced a new campaign to enforce Section 16 of the Delta State Violence Against All Persons Prohibition (VAAP) Law 2015, which targets “indecent dressing” in public places. According to a public notice issued in Pidgin English, individuals, especially women, found wearing outfits deemed inappropriate by the state authorities could face a fine of N50,000 or be sentenced to community service.  The widely circulated poster features a cartoon image of a woman in a crop top and short skirt, with a stern warning from the Police Public Relations Department: “As you nor like wear cloth wey dey cover your body well, and you prefer dey waka go work, school or anywhere with clothes wey dey show everywhere for your body, make you hear am – Delta state government nor dey smile for that kain dressing… VAAP law don ready to punish anybody wey...

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to engaging with both Deltans and people of different ethnic nationalities resident in the state in its drive aimed at advancing sustainable development across the state. Governor Oborevwori who was speaking at the inauguration of the Executive Committee of Delta State Middle Belt Forum held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, said his administration does not believe in segregation, pointing out that everybody is one in the state.  Represented by his Special Adviser on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, High Chief Edwin Uzor, the Governor congratulated members of the newly inaugurated executive committee of the Middle Belt Forum in the state on their successful election. He said "in Delta State, we do not differentiate among ourselves because we see everyone as one. This has been our tradition where unity and inclusiveness have been long upheld. "To my p...

By EgbemaVoice, The Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has urged youths in the state to tap into the N2 million start-up grant provided by the state government under the Edo Youth Impact Forum. Idahosa, in a statement by his media aide, Friday Aghedo, on Friday, said that the grant is part of the efforts to build a secure economy through youth engagement. Idahosa, who was at the incubation class of EYIF on Friday to mentor the youths, urged them to position themselves in the entrepreneurial space to boost the local economy. While noting that EYIF was part of the government’s drive to build a new generation of entrepreneurs that would impact and shape the state’s financial economy, Idahosa encouraged the youths to put behind, their challenges and make the best of the opportunity provided by the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led government. Pass And Play: Super Eagles Stars Inspire Ajegunle Children And Youths0:00 / 0:00 Super Eagles Team At Ndidi Maracana Football Fest0:0...

By EgbemaVoice, Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori from Borno State, has been sworn in as the new acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),following the resignation of former national chairman Alhaji Umaru Ganduje yesterday (Friday).  Dalori, until his new appointment, was the National Vice Chairman of the party in charge of Northeast zone the comprising Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States. He would remain as acting national chairman until a new substantive leader is elected at the party’s national convention slated for December, 2025. Our correspondent gathered that the former chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje’s resignation was a fallout of the FCT Area Council elections primaries for APC. It was learnt that the resignation followed intense pressure from stakeholders within the APC, especially from the North Central zone, who have repeatedly called for the chairmanship position to return to their region. Ganduje’s resignati...

By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta Youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Army and the families of the 17 soldiers killed during a clash with suspected bandits in Bangi community, Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State. In a statement released on Saturday, Comrade Mingo commended the Nigerian military for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security despite the daunting challenges they face. He urged all security agencies and citizens to collaborate in addressing the country’s persistent security concerns. He called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to critically reassess and elevate the welfare of Nigeria’s security personnel. He emphasized the need to remove the Nigeria Police Force from the contributory pension scheme, citing concerns over the scheme’s inadequacies and its impact on the morale and effectiveness of police officers. "Internal security remains a si...

TOMPOLO FOUNDATION, TANTITA SECURITY & PEB ICT TRAINEES UNVEIL BRANDING CAMPAIGN TO EMPOWER WARRI BUSINESSES By EgbemaVoice, In a groundbreaking move to boost local entrepreneurship, beneficiaries of the Tompolo Foundation and Tantita Security Services—trained by PEB ICT Services—have officially launched a branding awareness campaign aimed at transforming small businesses in Warri. This initiative follows the successful completion of a three-month intensive training in Graphic Design, where participants were equipped with essential skills in branding, visual communication, and marketing design. Culminating in a high-impact presentation, the campaign is themed: “Building Strong Brand Identity for Small Business Growth.” The campaign emphasizes six strategic pillars for business branding success: Defining brand purpose Understanding the target audience Creating a unique visual identity Developing a consistent brand voice Maintaining a strong digital presence B...

  By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is fostering unity and strengthening social cohesion across the state through inclusive governance, prudent resource management, and people-centered development initiatives.   The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this during an interview with TVC in Abuja on Friday.    Aniagwu stated that Governor Oborevwori’s leadership style anchored on transparency, equity, and justice, is building trust among Deltans and bridging longstanding divides across ethnic and political lines.   “Governor Oborevwori is not just building roads and bridges; he is building trust and uniting the people of Delta State through purposeful governance,” Aniagwu said. “From Warri to Agbor, from Asaba to Oleh, every zone is feeling the impact of government.”   He explained that under the MORE Agenda, the administration has executed impactful infr...

Egbema Kingdom Political Space: Leadership Misunderstanding Contributes to Underdevelopment in Edo and Delta States By Egbemavoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, has exposed the root causes behind the underdevelopment of Egbema Kingdom, which straddles Edo and Delta states. He pointed to persistent leadership misunderstandings and the lingering effects of colonial-era divide-and-rule tactics. Comrade Mingo described Egbema as the most populous and one of the oldest Ijaw kingdoms in southern Nigeria—yet it has suffered decades of underdevelopment, neglect, deprivation, marginalization, and oppression by both the Edo and Delta state governments. He traced this back to tribal sentiments and biases harbored by successive state administrations. Egbema Kingdom’s plight began during the days of Bendel State, before its division into Edo and Delta states. The kingdom spans both states but is united under one traditional throne, with its headquarter...

By EgbemaVoice, The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Delta State, will on Friday 27th June, 2025, inaugurate it’s permanent secretariat built and tastefully furnished by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a flagship private security outfit based in Warri. This disclosure was made in a statement issued by Comrade Dele Fasan and Comrade Akpokona Omafuaire, Chairman and Secretary respectively, NUJ Warri Correspondents’ Chapel 2025 Press Week Committee, as the union kicked-off it’s Press Week with theme, “Fight Against Oil Theft: “The Impact of Private Security and Role Of The Media.” The Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will be the Special Guest of Honour and will carry out official cutting of the tape, while the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Prof. Ezekiel O. Agbalagba will be the Chairman on the Occasion.  Technical/Operations, Tantita Security Ser...