OLU OF ITSEKIRI: the truth you need to know Late Justice Author Prest; the weeping soul crying for second chance  The Olu of Warri title breeding unrest in Warri over decades is the regrettable mistake of Late Justice Arthur Prest, a former Federal Minister of Communication in the first Republic and champion of Itsekiri Tradition and protector of Itsekiri Rights who was confidant of Olu of Itsekiri.  From beginning it's called Olu of Itsekiri and not Olu of Warri  Late Justice Arthur Prest who was a principal party to the change of the tittle Olu of Itsekiri to Olu of Warri in 1952 realised later in his lifetime that it was a very wrong decision. This error did he wail until his death and still weeping. Before his death he warned the Itsekiri people that unless the Ijaws and Urhobos of Warri are recognized by the Itsekiri as indigenes, there will be no peace. Late Arthur said this at the meeting of the Warri aborigines unity organization held in Warri in Septe...

By EgbemaVoice  President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared that he changed the nation’s service chiefs as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. News In Naija reports that President Tinubu made the revelation in a statement shared via his 𝕏 account. In his submission, Tinubu appreciated the outgoing service chiefs for their years of service and dedicated leadership and urged the newly appointed service chiefs to discharge their duties professionally and ensure the Armed Forces serve Nigeria with honour. He affirmed the appointment of General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu as the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff, while Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his role as Chief of Defence Intelligence. “I have approved changes in the hierarchy of our Armed Forces to further strengthen Nigeria’s national security...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CHANGES SERVICE CHIEFS   President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture.    The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff.  Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position.    The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expresses most profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, and dedicated leadership.   The President charges the newly appointed Service Chiefs to j...

Some Persons Are Born to Face Government Sowore’s Enduring Struggle Against Nigerian Authorities By EgbemaVoice News Editorial Board In every generation, there are those seemingly destined to challenge power — not for fame or fortune, but for conviction. Omoyele Sowore is unmistakably one of them. For over three decades, he has waged a tireless and often perilous battle against successive Nigerian governments, confronting authority with an audacity that both unsettles and inspires. His story is not merely about activism — it is about endurance. From the lecture halls of the University of Lagos to the global stage of journalism and politics, Sowore’s life reads like a chronicle of resistance. Where others compromise, he confronts. Where others retreat, he rises. A Timeline of Defiance 1992: Expelled from the University of Lagos by the Babangida regime for leading student protests. 1993: Arrested by the Abacha dictatorship during Nigeria’s darkest military years. 1998: Detain...

  By EgbemaVoice, Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, in his capacity as Visitor to the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, has approved the immediate suspension of the institution’s Rector and Bursar for a period of six months.  He also upheld the earlier suspension of the Registrar by the Polytechnic’s Governing Council.   A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, explained that the suspension of the principal officers is to allow for a thorough and unbiased investigation into allegations of administrative misconduct and financial breaches levelled against them by the Governing Council.   The statement further directed that the Deputy Rector shall act as Rector during the six-month suspension period, while the most senior accountant in the Bursary Department will serve as Acting Bursar for the same duration.

 Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami, Felicitates Evangelist, Prophetess Mrs. Seigha K. I. Ayedi (Zionangel) on Her Birthday By EgbemaVoice, In a heartfelt message, the Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami, has extended his warmest congratulations to Evangelist, Prophetess Mrs. Seigha Isaac Ayedi, popularly known as Zionangel, on the joyous occasion of her birthday anniversary, October 24th. Comrade Sayami described the celebrant as a quintessential queen, a divinely anointed daughter of the Lord, and a true blessing to humanity, endowed with multiple spiritual gifts, divine wisdom, and uncommon grace. He further acknowledged Prophetess Seigha as a devoted lover of her people and her kingdom, Egbema, whose passion for service and deep faith continue to inspire many across the Niger Delta and beyond. On this blessed occasion of your birthday, I join the Flourishing of Heaven and the good people of E...

A MEMORANDUM BY IJAW STAKEHOLDERS: Exposing The Fallacy Of Itsekiri Ownership Claims And INEC’s Refusal To Publish The Warri Federal Constituency Final Delineation Result MEMORANDUM From: Concerned Ijaw Stakeholders of Warri Federal Constituency Date: [23/9/2025] Subject: Exposing the Fallacy of Itsekiri Ownership Claims and INEC’s Refusal to Publish the Final Ward Delineation Result INTRODUCTION The persistent propaganda by certain Itsekiri elites and their intellectual collaborators that they alone are the “indigenes of Warri” while the Ijaw and Urhobo peoples are “settlers” or “tenants” is a historical falsehood, a legal distortion and a moral injustice. This memorandum, drawing from the position of Late, Chief (Dr.) E.K. Clark of blessed memory, respected elder statesman and eyewitness to Nigeria’s legal history, debunks these fraudulent claims and places them in the wider context of INEC’s continued denial of justice in Warri. Historical Origins: Ijaw and Urhobo Presen...

Delta Gov, Sheriff Oborevwori Deserves Commendation and Support___ Chief Mulade  Appeal for Riverine Infrastructural Revolution In 2026 Budget, By EgbemaVoice, A Delta State-born renowned peace and development advocate Comrade Mulade Sheriff, Ph.D has commended His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State for the infrastructural revolution in the state. It is imperative to state that, the governor has won the heart of Deltans for his developmental strides, irrespective of political affiliation.  'let me specifically appreciate the governor once again for using construction giant Julius Berger Plc for the three flyovers situated in Uvwie Local Government Area around Warri axis of the State and the proposed Ughelli and Agbor flyovers to ease traffic flow in those areas", he noted.  Governor Oborevwori has equally embarked on stormwater drainages and several roads construction projects in the state, which are very impressive demon...

TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI DEFEAT TERRORIST MULTIPLE ATTACKS ACROSS THE JOINT OPERATIONS AREA Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) with renewed vigour successfully defeated terrorist attacks on multiple locations across the Joint Operations Area in the early hours of today, 23 October 2025. Between midnight and 0400 hours, the terrorists launched coordinated assaults on troops’ positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko, situated in Sector 1(Borno State) and Sector 2 (Yobe State) respectively. In all instances, troops stood firm, fought gallantly, and professionally repelled the attacks, dealing the terrorists a heavy decisive and bloody blow. The coordinated offensive response was supported by air platforms of the Air Component Command of OPHK. The precision strikes, coupled with enhanced battlefield awareness provided by Theatre Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets, gave troops additional leverage and impetus to respond with overw...

Asisabubotie Agog as Late Pa Akesi Bulara Is Honoured in Grand Style — Final Wake Keep Holds This Friday, By gandi wisdom  It was a memorable event yesterday 22nd of Oct 2025 at the ancient Asisabubotie Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State as family and well wishers from all walks of life converged to honour Late Pa Fredrick Akesi Bulara. The Social Wake Keep had dignitaries ranging from Business moguls, oil magnates, politicians and lots more where Sen Bekes Telate and his crew held the stage hostage with awesome highlife and owegiri music as Dance steps from the Children, grandchildren and will wishers radiated the atmosphere. The Family further stated that there will be another section of wake keep at Ogbinbiri Main town, the motherland of Federated communities with another Musician and entertainers already put in place on Friday 24th Oct 2025. “Our Father contributed a lot to our wellbeing when he was alive and as...

By EgbemaVoice  A copy of such a message obtained by SaharaReporters reads: “Good afternoon House, act fast on this massage. Go to the bank and tell them that you want to register for NEYDEEP (Tinubu Empowerment Fund). Alarge number of Nigerians have besieged several commercial banks across the country to register for what is being circulated as a new N70,000 monthly “Tinubu Empowerment Fund,” believed to be part of a scheme dubbed NEYDEEP. SaharaReporters have observed crowds at branches of Keystone, Fidelity, and Stanbic IBTC banks in recent days, following viral messages directing citizens to register with their Bank Verification Number (BVN), National Identification Number (NIN), and passport photographs. A copy of such a message obtained by SaharaReporters reads: “Good afternoon House, act fast on this massage. Go to the bank and tell them that you want to register for NEYDEEP (Tinubu Empowerment Fund). “Go with your NIN, BVN and passport. You can register in any o...

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF...  Your Excellency, Mr. President, and the Chief of Army Staff, I write not to slander, not to criticize, but to awaken your conscience  to call your attention to the sacred duty you both hold over the soul of this nation. Today, October 20th, stands as a solemn reminder in our national memory. The echoes of 2020 are still alive. the cries, the confusion, the silence that followed the sound of gunfire against unarmed citizens who only demanded a better nation. The ground still speaks, and the blood of young Nigerians still cries for justice, truth, and healing. Your Excellency, leadership is not proven in the silencing of dissent, but in the wisdom to listen and the courage to respond with humanity. A protest is not rebellion  it is the voice of a people still believing that dialogue is possible, that their leaders still have hearts that can feel and ears that can h...

22nd October, 2025 PRESS RELEASE POLICEMAN CAUGHT ON VIRAL VIDEO TAPE SHOOTING AT THE VEHICLE OF AN UNARMED CITIZEN, IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DELTA STATE ORDERS INVESTIGATION The Command is aware of the viral video of a policeman who shot at a moving vehicle in Asaba. After a careful examination of the video clip, it is clear that the policemen acted in an unprofessional manner, unbecoming of a police officer. The Command condemns his act in totality as no policeman has the right to use his firearm without recourse to Force Order 237. It is the duty of every Nigerian Police officer to protect lives and property and not to put the life of anybody in danger. The erring Police officer has been identified, summoned and detained at the Command headquarters. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has directed that internal disciplinary action be initiated immediately, and at the end, the officer has been taken into custody, queried, and an investigation has ...

Hours after a protest demanding his release, detained leader of the outlawed IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, made a dramatic turn on Tuesday, declaring readiness to open his defence in the ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja.   The protest, which was led in parts of Abuja by the presidential candidate of the AAC in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, recorded low turnout across the country as residents largely shunned the call for mass action.     In a fresh motion he personally filed on Tuesday, October 21, Kanu assured the court that he was prepared to begin his defence "pursuant to the order of this honourable court made on the 16th day of October 2015, directing the defendant to commence his defence on the 24th day of October 2025."   Kanu informed the court, presided by Justice James Omotosho, of his plan to call a total of 23 witnesses divided into two categories. The first category, he said, would be those he called "ordinary but material w...

By EgbemaVoice, As the sun rises on this special day, Amb. Engr. Benjamin Kukuru, a respected politician, grassroots mobilizer joins countless well-wishers across Delta State and Nigeria to celebrate a statesman, a leader, and a trailblazer Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, on the occasion of his 71st birthday. Dr. Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, remains a pillar of visionary leadership whose legacy continues to inspire generations. His tenure as Governor brought about massive transformation across critical sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, and human capital development. He is a man whose political sagacity, calm disposition, and firm commitment to peace and unity across ethnic divides earned him respect far and wide. In his tribute, Amb. Engr. Kukuru described the former Governor as a leader ahead of his time, whose administration sowed seeds that many still reap from today. A man of intellect and compassion, whose humility and wisdom continue to...

2027: The Ijaws of Egbema Kingdom Politely Demand Fairness — It Is Time to Represent Warri North in the Delta State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Commissioner Slot An Editorial Call for Justice, Inclusion, and Balanced Representation in Delta State Politics As the 2027 general elections draw near, the Ijaw people of Egbema Kingdom, under Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, are making a respectful but firm political appeal — it is time for fairness. It is time for an Ijaw son or daughter to represent Warri North in the Delta State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives, and to occupy the Commissioner slot allotted to the Local Government Area. This call is not one of hostility or rivalry but a peaceful and democratic plea for equity, justice, and inclusion — values upon which any credible democracy must stand. Historical Background: The Warri North Political Reality Created in 1991, Warri North Local Government Area, with its headqua...

By EgbemaVoice, Bayelsa State Government, on behalf of people of the state, mourns the passing of an illustrious son, retired Navy Captain Walter Feghabo. The late naval officer died on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the age of 67 years. He would have been 68 on December 10. Feghabo, who was a head chief in Nembe Kingdom and bore the title “Amain,” was the pioneer Military Administrator of Ebonyi State when it was created in 1996 alongside Bayelsa State. He was re-assigned to Delta State in 1998 till the country’s return to democratic rule in May 1999. Governor Douye Diri, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the demise of Feghabo was a great loss to the state, the people of Nembe, the Ijaw nation and Nigeria in general. Senator Diri described him as a disciplined officer and a great patriot, who left at a time his services were still required by the state and the country. He said Feghabo, as a military officer, had indelible marks in public serve and left v...

20th October, 2025. The Chairman Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Headquarters FCT-ABUJA Dear Sir, AN OPEN LETTER: A WAKE UP CALL TO EFCC ON DELTA STATE'S MISSING N1.3 TRILLION 13% OIL DERIVATION FUNDS This open letter arises from the continued silence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the N1.3 trillion of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission's (DESOPADEC) funds that was unlawfully diverted by the former governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, during his eight year tenure (2014–2023). It would be recalled that the Mr. Ola Olukoyede-led EFCC had through its Port Harcourt Directorate operatives arrested the former governor in November 2024 over the alleged diversion of the N1.3 trillion, being proceeds of the 13 per cent derivation fund that accrued to the State during his eight-year tenure. In addition to this, was another unaccounted N40 billion he used to acquire shares in one o...

BREAKING: “They’re Not Coming for Nnamdi Kanu — They’re Coming for You” — Obasanjo Warns Nigerians; “Nnamdi Kanu Just Happened to Be Standing in Their Way to Jihad and the Islamization of Nigeria” He emphasized that Kanu’s resistance has been a major stumbling block to forces seeking to dominate and suppress other ethnic and religious groups across the nation. “Without Nnamdi Kanu, the entire Igbo land would have been conquered long ago. Nigeria would by now have become a completely Islamized country, with other tribes living under submission,” Obasanjo warned.  “Even the Yoruba nation would have been swallowed if not for the loud echo of resistance Kanu created. Love him or hate him, he has been the stone that refused to move,” he added.

*#FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Exposes Tyranny and Erosion of Democratic Values in Nigeria,* The recent #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja has once again revealed the deep cracks in Nigeria’s democratic system and law enforcement institutions. Rather than upholding the rule of law, the actions of the Nigerian Police Force during the peaceful demonstration appeared to undermine it—teargassing unarmed citizens exercising their constitutional rights. Such conduct is not only a breach of democratic principles but also a violation of Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees the right to peaceful assembly and association. The use of excessive force against peaceful protesters erodes public trust in law enforcement and exposes the widening gap between the government and the governed. Nigeria must learn from history—violent suppression of civil protests has often led to unrest, instability, and, in some cases, the collapse of governments. True leadership listens to the people,...