PRESS RELEASE  December 2nd, 2025   APPOINTMENT OF SOUTH -EAST CARETAKER COMMITTEE   The National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has approved the appointment of the following as South- East Caretaker Committee.     1. Chief Chidiebere Egwu - Chairman. 2. Pascal Ukwani - Member 3. Barr Ukpai Ukairo - Member 4. Hon Kingsley Okafor - Member 5. Hon Chukwudi Apugo - Member  6. Hon Obiora Ugwu - Member 7. Mrs Anthonia Nwankwo - Member 8. Emeka Okeke - Member 9. Hon Mike Ahumibe - Secretary    Accordingly, the assignment takes effect from December 2nd 2025 and the Committee is charged with the responsibility of running the affairs of the Party in South - East, as stipulated in Section 21(2) (a-b) of our Party Constitution for a period not exceeding 30 days.   Congratulations! Hon. Umar M. Bature National Organising Secretary, PDP

By EgbemaVoice, Public Affairs Analyst, Shehu Mahdi has said former President Goodluck Jonathan would today feel vindicated by unfolding political and security developments in Nigeria, ten years after he left office. Mahdi made the remark during an interview on Channels Television, where he reflected on Jonathan’s exit from power and the controversies that surrounded his administration. According to Mahdi, many of the criticisms and political pressures Jonathan faced while in office have resurfaced in similar or even more intense forms under successive governments. He argued that the challenges that were once used to discredit the former president are now confronting those who spearheaded the campaigns against him. “10 years down the line, Jonathan must be laughing in his private bedroom now. 10 years down the line, Jonathan will feel vindicated now,” Mahdi said, suggesting that the former leader may look back at the political events of the last decade with a sense of justification. Ma...

By EgbemaVoice, Twenty suspects have been arrested following a violent overnight attack on community vigilantes in Orhuwhorun, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The attack, reportedly carried out by suspected Hausa/Fulani occupants using the abandoned residence of late Chief Austine Ogbaburhon as a hideout, has heightened concerns over rising insecurity in the locality. The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Area, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP FCIA, visited the troubled community on Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, vowing decisive action to curb criminal activities across Udu. Speaking during his spot assessment visit, Oyibode said he rushed to Orhuwhorun immediately after returning from Asaba, having received a distress call from the community leadership throughout the night. He revealed that prior intelligence reports had raised concerns about suspicious movements around the abandoned building, prompting the community President to deploy vigilante o...

Egbema Youth Council Women Leader, Comrade Mrs. Bunajitei Sayami Osagiede, Felicitates With High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) on Well-Deserved Honorary Doctorate Award By EgbemaVoice, The Women Leader of the Egbema Youth Council, Comrade Mrs. Bunajitei Sayami Osagiede, has warmly congratulated High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on his conferment of the prestigious Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LL.D) by Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, during its combined 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Convocation Ceremonies held in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Mrs. Osagiede described the recognition as a historic and well-deserved honour, applauding Tompolo’s unmatched contributions to peacebuilding, regional development, and the collective progress of the Niger Delta. She celebrated him not only as a national figure but as her uncle, mentor, and a steadfast pillar of the Ijaw nation, whose influence continues to inspire ...

By EgbemaVoice, The Opuama Community, a major oil-producing community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, has officially announced the 11th edition of its annual Oloduwa (Progenitor) Day Celebration—a cultural festival dedicated to honouring the traditions, unity, and ancestral heritage of the Ijaw people. The two-day event will hold on 12th and 13th December 2025, from 10:00 a.m. daily, at the Opuama Community Playground. Programme Highlights Friday, 12th December 2025 Egbema Interdenominational Prayer Session Novelty Football Match Musical Performance by Pere-Ama and His Band Saturday, 13th December 2025 Bayelsa Cultural Group Display Storytelling Cultural Presentation Commissioning of Completed Community Projects Live Music by Alfred Izon-Ebi and His Peace of Love Band Leadership and Special Recognition The 2025 edition will honour distinguished community leaders.  According to the Planning Committee Chairman, Hon. Spencer O. Okpoye, ...

  By EgbemaVoice, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, appointed six Zonal Coordinators for Renewed Hope Initiative Committees designed to advance his administration’s developmental vision across the country. It was gathered that for the South-South geopolitical zone, the running mate to the ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, was appointed as coordinator; for the North-East zone, former governor of Bauchi, Isah Yuguda, will coordinate. In the South-East zone, the former President of the Senate, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, will coordinate; in the South-West, Oladipupo Oyinbande; and in the North-Central, the former governor of Nasarawa State, Umar Tanko Al-Makura. The appointments were announced during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Initiative Committees for the six geopolitical zones. The event, chaired by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, marked a significant step in expanding the reach of the President’s political and socioeconomic age...

Gimbiyar Hausa posted on FB thus: “REJOICE REJOINDER  To General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) On His Bold Call for Tinubu to Arrest Bandit Sympathizers—Including Sheikh Gumi FROM THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF HAUSA LAND We, the Sons and Daughters of Hausa Land, issue this powerful rejoinder in solidarity with General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), whose recent statement calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be ruthless, uncompromising, and decisive against Fulani-led bandits and their sympathizers has shaken the entire nation. For over a decade, the North has bled. Our villages have burned. Our children have been kidnapped. Our women have been violated. Our farms have become graveyards. And many leaders kept silent. But today, a former head of state A man who understands war, security, command, strategy Has told the truth without fear or favour. 1. WE STAND WITH IBB: “NO BANDITS, NO TERRORISTS, NO NEGOTIATORS, NO SYMPATHIZERS SHOULD BE SPARED” IBB said clearly: > “No ban...

Ijaw Commissioner Okpoye Felicitates With High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) on Honourary Doctorate Award By EgbemaVoice, The Honourable Commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationalities on the Board of DESOPADEC, a prominent Warri North grassroots politician and a critical leader in Egbema Kingdom, Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye (JP), has congratulated High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo (GOC), on his conferment of the Honorary Doctor of Laws, LL.D (Honoris Causa) by Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, during the institution’s combined 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Convocation Ceremonies held in Kiagbodo Town, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Hon. Okpoye described the honour as “well-deserved,” stating that Tompolo’s unparalleled contributions to the Niger Delta and the entire Ijaw nation have continued to influence national development positively. He recalled Tompolo’s strategic...

Opuama and Polobubo Communities Back ESG Progress in OML40, Reject NGO Claims By EgbemaVoice, Opuama and Polobubo (Tsekelewu) communities in Warri North, Delta State, have reaffirmed their support for ongoing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives in OML40 while distancing themselves from recent environmental claims made by an unnamed NGO. Speaking on behalf of both communities, Pumokumo B. Tiemo, an indigene and ESG-certified community advocate, said historical pollution from former operators and illegal refining should not be attributed to the current operators of the Opuama Flow Station. He criticised the NGO for issuing statements without consulting recognised community leadership. Tiemo outlined several projects delivered by NPDC/NEPL and Elcrest in Opuama, Polobubo and neighbouring settlements, including jetties, residential quarters, schools, electrification works, water projects, health facilities, dredged waterways and a cott...

Hon. David Osia Felicitates With High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) on Honourary Doctorate Award By EgbemaVoice, Hon. David Osia, a prominent youth leader in Olodiama Kingdom and former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, has congratulated High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo (GOC), on his conferment of the Honorary Doctor of Laws, LL.D (Honoris Causa) by Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, during the institution’s combined 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Convocation Ceremonies held in Kiagbodo Town, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Comrade Osia described the honour as “well-deserved,” noting that Tompolo’s immense contributions to the Niger Delta and the Ijaw nation continue to shape national development. He recalled Tompolo’s critical role in the Niger Delta agitation between the late 1990s and 2007, stressing that his leadership paved the way for key national achievements, including: Creation of the Ministry of Nig...

PRESS STATEMENT Otuaro Congratulates High Chief Government Ekpemupolo on Honorary Doctorate Award, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has extended heartfelt congratulations to High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) by the E.K. Clark University. Otuaro described the recognition as well-deserved and befitting, noting that Tompolo has, over the years, demonstrated uncommon commitment to the peace, progress, and stability of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.  According to him, Tompolo’s role in sustaining peace in the region, particularly through his steadfast support for dialogue, community engagement, and nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, has made a significant contribution to national security and economic stability. He further noted that, beyond his contributions to peacebuilding, Tompolo has demonstrate...

PRESS RELEASE PSC DISCLAIMS FAKE ONLINE RECRUITMENT PORTALS The Police Service Commission (PSC) has become aware of false information circulating on various social media platforms and unofficial websites, claiming that the Commission has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force. The general public is hereby alerted that these publications are FAKE and entirely misleading. They are the handiwork of fraudsters seeking to deceive and exploit unsuspecting citizens. The Police Service Commission wishes to state categorically that no recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force is currently ongoing, and no such portal has been opened by the Commission. When recruitment officially commences, it will be announced through official channels only. These include: ✓ Advertisements in reputable National Newspapers. ✓ Official announcements on the Commission's verified website: www.psc.gov.ng ✓ Official Press Releases from the Commission. The public is strongly advised ...

By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has congratulated High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, for bagging an Honorary Doctorate from Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State, Nigeria. IPF described Tompolo as a visionary leader who has demonstrated the spirit of a true freedom fighter, stating that the honour reflects his years of service, leadership, and dedication to peace, security, development and empowerment of the Niger Delta People . "Tompolo has made significant contributions, his commitments have proven that true influence is earned through action," the statement said. "This recognition places him among distinguished individuals whose achievements speak for themselves." According to the IPF, Tompolo's achievement sends a message that investing in people, protecting heritage, and standing for justice are valued. "We strongly believe that this honour will strengthen Tompolo's voice, expand his ...

Breaking News:  “Wike reportedly Arrested in France Under International Watch—U.S. Authorities Demand Immediate Transfe In a dramatic turn of events, former Governor Nyesom Wike has been allegedly detained in France, just 48 hours after arriving in the country for a private visit. According to the satirical report, international security officials intercepted him following a confidential request from Washington. Sources inside the fictional investigation claim that U.S. authorities, acting under the directive of President Donald Trump, are pushing for Wike’s immediate transfer to America for alleged offenses said to be connected to actions against the Igbo people, (obigbo massacre) A top fictional French security officer was quoted as saying:  “The order came in fast. By the time he stepped out of his hotel, the operation had already been sealed. There was no room for escape.

For Immediate Release.  Office of the Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami SAN. EFCC, Abacha Loot and the Fiction of Duplication: My Response to Baseless, Illogical Allegations – By Abubakar Malami, SAN I have assured my friends, associates and political allies that I will formally brief them on issues arising from my invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the 28th of November 2025. The EFCC informed me that its inquiry relates to an alleged duplication in the recovery of the $310 million Abacha loot, which by accrual of interest rose to about $322.5million as at the time I eventually succeeded in recovering the funds for the federal Government and, flowing from that assumption, two allegations were majorly raised, namely: 1. Abuse of office, and 2. Money laundering. My response is clear and unequivocal: these allegations are baseless, illogical and wholly devoid of substance. The EFCC’s position, as conveye...

Delta Security Chief, Opudu to Grace Ijaw Media Conference 2025 By EgbemaVoice, The Chairman Delta Waterways and Land Security, Chief Boro Opudu, will be among dignitaries gracing the forthcoming Ijaw Media Conference 2025. Opudu, who is the Olotu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, will serve as a Guest of Honour alongside other distinguished individuals. The second edition of the annual event is organized by Ijaw Publhlishers Forum, with the theme w Media Conference, themed "Safeguarding Niger Delta's Natural Resources for Future Generations". The experienced security expert declared his availability for the much-anticipated event when the Central Working Committee led by Pastor Arex Akemotubo paid him a courtesy call at his office in Warri. Speaking on behalf of the Committee, Akemotubo cited Opudu's long-standing experience both as a security expert and custodian of traditional values as a prerequisite for his invitation.  The WaffiTV publisher com...

Seimbiri Kingdom: Edegbene Ruling House Favoured to Produce Next Monarch as Stakeholders Urge Strict Adherence to Gazette By EgbemaVoice, Bomadi, Delta State — The Seimbiri Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area is approaching a defining moment in its traditional leadership succession following the passing of its revered monarch. Attention has now shifted to the kingdom’s gazetted rotational kingship structure, which places the Edegbene ruling house next in line to produce the new king. Members of the Edegbene ruling house have expressed confidence in the Seimbiri Traditional Council of Chiefs, praising its leadership, unity, and commitment to protecting the integrity of the kingdom’s customs. The Seimbiri Kingdom operates a legally recognized rotational kingship arrangement designed to ensure fairness, stability, and representation among its core families. The five ruling houses in the succession order are: 1. Enekorogha 2. Oboro 3. Okpokunou 4. Edegbene 5. Donou-Ogusu Hi...

Opuama and Polobubo Communities Reaffirm ESG Progress in OML40, Call for Evidence-Based Environmental Reporting By EgbemaVoice, Dateline: Warri North, Delta State, Nigeria. 29 November 2025. Communities in Opuama and Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North, Delta State, have reaffirmed their commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and called on media organisations, advocacy groups and regulators to focus on verifiable facts when reporting on OML40. Speaking as an indigene of Opuama and Polobubo, and as a community advocate with formal executive-level ESG certification from The ESG Institute, registered in the Isle of Man, a British Crown Dependency, Pumokumo B. Tiemo said any honest assessment of OML40 must separate legacy pollution and illegal refining from current efforts to stabilise and develop the host communities. “Serious contamination in our creeks and groundwater has been documented in the past, espec...

Edwin Clark University Kiagbodo: 4th–7th Combined Convocation Ceremony Holds, 29th November EDWIN CLARK UNIVERSITY, KIAGBODO, DELTA STATE (Exceptionally Caring University) The Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, is set to hold her combined convocation ceremonies. The Vice Chancellor,  Engr. Prof. Samuel Tita Wara, PhD, FICA, FRHD , cordially invites the general public to the Combined 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Convocation Ceremonies of the University. Date: Saturday, 29th November 2025 Venue: University Auditorium, Kiagbodo, Delta State The ceremonies will feature: Convocation Lecture Award of Honours and Recognitions Conferment of Honorary Degrees Award of Postgraduate Diplomas Award of First Degrees The University community and the general public are warmly invited to participate in this landmark academic celebration. Signed: Management, Edwin Clark University ...

By EgbemaVoice, On Sunday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed that police officers assigned to provide security for VIPs across the country be withdrawn from such duties and redeployed to focus on their core policing responsibilities. The Nigeria Police Force’s Mobile Force, 50 Squadron in Kubwa, Abuja, has issued urgent instructions for all personnel assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals to report back to base by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The directive, issued under reference AB: 4087/FCT/50PMF/VOL.10/ by the Squadron Commander, specifies that the order applies to officers assigned to 20 Very Important Persons (VIPs), including former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former First Lady Aisha Buhari; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun; and the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III. The 20 names in memo dated November 26, 20...

  Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has highlighted the risks of bombing bandit hideouts, saying some of them are located in forests that bombs cannot penetrate. According to The Sun, Badaru, who spoke in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, stated that the Armed Forces are close to ending banditry in the country despite the recent wave of school abductions. While acknowledging the persistence of security challenges, he described the current pattern of attacks as characteristic of guerrilla tactics, where criminal groups strike intermittently to instil fear. “This is how guerrilla warfare works. There will be periods of calm, and then they launch an attack that shakes the nation. “Yes, we know their locations, but some of these areas are places where direct strikes could endanger civilians, or forests where our bombs cannot penetrate,” Badaru said. “We never said the problem was completely over. But this renewed kidnapping of schoolchildren worries us. We are studyin...

By EgbemaVoice, The Bolowei of Niger Delta, Chief Tunde Smooth, has agreed to serve as Father of the Day at the forthcoming Ijaw Media Conference 2025. The annual gathering, now in its second year, is organised by the Ijaw Publishers Forum and will focus on the theme “Safeguarding Niger Delta’s Natural Resources for Future Generations”. Chief Smooth received the formal invitation on Tuesday when members of the Central Working Committee, led by Pastor Arex Akemotubo, visited him for a brief meeting. During the visit, Akemotubo noted that this year’s theme reflects growing concern over the pressure on the region’s land and waterways.  He stated that the forum aims to deepen public awareness, encourage fair and responsible reporting, and call attention to the duty of leaders to preserve the region’s heritage. He observed that Chief Smooth’s longstanding contribution to cultural advancement and his steady involvement in regional affairs made him well suited for the honour. ...

BREAKING: GOODLUCK JONATHAN AMONG LEADERS REPORTEDLY TRAPPED IN GUINEA-BISSAU AS SOLDIERS SEIZE POWER Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, is reportedly among several high-profile leaders trapped in Guinea-Bissau following a sudden military takeover in the country. Jonathan, who travelled to Bissau on a peace and mediation mission ahead of post-election consultations, was caught in the middle of the unfolding crisis as soldiers seized control of key state institutions and forcefully halted the electoral process. According to early reports, heavy gunfire echoed across the capital, Bissau, as the military moved to assert control, blocking major routes, shutting the nation’s borders, and placing political leaders under heavy guard. The coup leaders claimed they acted to “restore order” amid rising political tensions in the country. Diplomatic sources have confirmed that efforts are currently underway to secure Jonathan’s safety, alongside other d...

By EgbemaVoice  The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed its condolences to Elder Asu Beks on the passing of his wife, Mrs. Helen Asu Beks. In a letter of commiseration, PANDEF National Chairman, Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, described the deceased as a woman of great character, good works, and humility, who earned respect from her peers. The letter read: “The news of the passing into glory of your dearly beloved wife, Mrs. Helen Asu Beks, came to all of us in Pan Niger Delta Forum with total shock and grief. Although we mourn, we hold strong belief that the Almighty God knows best, and we glorify His exalted name.” PANDEF extends its affectionate condolences to Elder Asu Beks and his family, praying that the soul of the deceased rest in peace

PRESS RELEASE PSC, NPF HIT THE GROUND RUNNING IN COMPLIANCE WITH PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE ON RECRUITMENT OF 30,000 POLICE OFFICERS: Sets up Joint Ad-hoc Committee to Drive the Process. The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have established a high-powered joint Ad-hoc Committee to drive the immediate commencement of the recruitment of 30,000 new police personnel. The Ad-hoc Committee was inaugurated today, 26th November, 2025 by the Chairman, Police Service Commission DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd) at the Police Service Commission Corporate Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, following the presidential directive to bolster the numerical strength of the NPF and enhance national security. The primary mandate of the Joint Ad-hoc Committee is to collaborate and brainstorm on creating a seamless, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. The committee will work to ensure the exercise is conducted with the highest standards of integrity and merit. In ...