By EgbemaVoice, Dr. Felix Okubo Tuodolo (popularly known as Okus Baba) is widely regarded as a thoroughbred son of the Ijaw nation—honest, diligent, hardworking, and deeply respectful in service and character. As the pioneer President of the Ijaw Youth Council (Worldwide), he provided calm, focused, and non-confrontational leadership during a defining period in the Ijaw struggle. He also served meritoriously as Commissioner for Ijaw Affairs and Culture in Bayelsa State, where he championed cultural preservation, unity, and progressive engagement. Often described as a “mobile encyclopedia” of Ijaw affairs, Dr. Tuodolo’s contributions to the cause of self-determination, environmental justice, and equity in the Niger Delta are nationally and globally acknowledged. His approach has consistently emphasized collective responsibility over personal glory—never “I did this” or “I did that,” but rather the shared struggle and shared victories of the Ijaw people. With humility and dee...

Oborevwori Pays Condolence Visit To Elue Family  ...Describes Late Benjamin Elue As Humble, Peace-Loving Statesman By EgbemaVoice Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the late former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue, as a humble, and peace-loving leader whose life of service and integrity left an enduring legacy in the State. Chief Elue, died on Saturday at the age of 85. Speaking with deep emotion when he paid a condolence visit to the Elue family country home in Obior, Aniocha North, Governor Oborevwori said the passing of the former deputy governor came as a rude shock. The Governor who addressed the late former Deputy Governor’s widow, Lady Esther Elue, children and family members, recalled that Elue had recently indicated his readiness to attend an official engagement before his passage on Saturday. “His demise came to us as a rude shock. Only recently, he had indicated his availability to attend an offici...

By EgbemaVoice "A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people. Its menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas, and our allies throughout the world.  For 47 years, the Iranian regime has chanted 'death to America' and waged an unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder, targeting the United States, our troops, and the innocent people in many, many countries. Among the regime’s very first acts was to back a violent takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, holding dozens of American hostages for 444 days. In 1983, Iran’s proxies carried out the Marine barracks bombing in Beirut that killed 241 American military personnel. In 2000, they knew and were probably involved with the attack on the USS Cole. Many died. Iranian forces killed and maimed h...

By Seun Opejobi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has charged the All Progressives Congress, APC, to be careful not to explode like the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mohammed said the APC needs to watch its back after its primary elections to avoid a collapse similar to the PDP. He spoke while addressing journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The governor, who has been at loggerheads with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over leadership positions in the PDP, said he doesn’t feel lonely in the party. He said: “The APC will need to watch their backs after the primaries, as they are growing larger, much like the PDP. “The PDP expanded and ultimately exploded, not imploded. “I do not feel lonely because I understand my state, and my intention is to stay back and observe how elections are won at the polling booth. Elections are won locally, not nationally.” Source: Naija news channel

BREAKING NEWS: The ICPC Nigeria Has Spoken. Now Let Us Read Carefully. At last, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has put its claims on record before the court concerning Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. For disciplined minds, this is not a moment for outrage. It is a moment for scrutiny. We read the filings line by line, because intelligence, not emotion, must guide us. The commission states: “On the 19th day of February, 2026, the commission obtained a remand order to keep the applicant in its custody for 14 days.” A remand order is procedural. It is not proof of wrongdoing. It is a temporary custodial authorization pending investigation. In every constitutional democracy, the real test begins after remand, when evidence must be formally presented and subjected to judicial examination. The filing further declares that the commission “executed a duly signed search warrant” at his residence and “retrieved sensitive security documents capable of compromising ...

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficient, the most Mericful, I had tried to stay off social media to focus on Ramadan, my family and my work on behalf of the excellent people of Kaduna North. But I have chosen to break my silence to put an end to a blatant lie. Attached is the statement in response to the allegation by a Toilet Newspaper called the Nation on a story from their ICPC sources and sauces. The statement is posted below. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone. Please pray for peace, starting with Nigeria and then the world.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: ICPC’s PHANTOM PHONE TAPPING EQUIPMENT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MALLAM NASIR AHMAD EL-RUFAI AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO SILENCE: A STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY OF MALLAM NASIR EL-RUFAI The family of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has noted with a mixture of contempt and amusement the recent litany of allegations, falsehoods, and theatrical posturing emanating from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). It ...

Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Tantita Strengthens National Confidence as David Osia Applauds GOC Tompolo, Kestin Pondi, and Blasts Critics By EgbemaVoice The Niger Delta youth leader, Hon. David Osia, has issued a powerful rebuke of sustained media campaigns and coordinated attacks against Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, describing them as “deliberate acts of economic sabotage and anti-development propaganda targeted at destabilising one of Nigeria’s most successful indigenous security interventions in the oil and gas sector.” Speaking during a media interaction with EgbemaVoice news, Osia stated that Tantita’s emergence has fundamentally transformed pipeline surveillance and asset protection in Nigeria, restoring both national confidence and international credibility in the country’s energy security architecture. He praised the visionary leadership of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (GOC Tompolo, PhD), describing him as “a strategic natio...

Awolowo was a mentee of Ernest Okoli in Journalism -Eselemo  By EgbemaVoice, Prominent Ijaw leader and historian Prince Collins Eselemo has revealed that Nigerian journalism has its roots with an Ijaw man, Earnest Ikoli, who mentored Chief Obafemi Awolowo, former Nigerian president and other pioneering journalists. Eselemo made this disclosure at the second inauguration ceremony of NEC of the Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF) in Warri, Delta State. Eselemo emphasised that the Ijaw people are proud and intelligent, and that IPF members are making the Ijaw nation proud by coming together as publishers and journalists. He urged them to practice journalism responsibly, pursuing truth, fairness, and justice. Eselemo also criticized the federal government for betraying the Niger Delta region, saying the Presidential Amnesty Programme has not yielded meaningful development. He accused the government of not implementing the programme's blueprint and called for more development in the...

When others tell your story, “they define your direction -Agediga Speaks at IPF's Inauguration By EgbemaVoice, The chairman of the Inauguration ceremony of Ijaw Publishers Forum,IPF second NEC, Ambassador Shedrack Agediga who doubled as the chairman of Delta State Scholars/Busary board has emphasised the critical role of the media in the emancipation of the Ijaw and Niger Delta people, urging the Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF) to take control of their narrative. Speaking at the 2nd inauguration of IPF, Agediga stated that when others tell your story, they define your reality, stressing that the media is not just a tool, but a strategy for resistance and power. Agediga, a product of the Niger Delta struggle, highlighted the importance of practical emancipation, citing examples of Ijaw communities suffering from poverty, environmental degradation, and lack of basic amenities despite the region's rich oil resources. He emphasized that emancipation encompasses political, e...

….Ozobo, IYC, Eselemo Harp On Unity Ijaw media practitioners have been charged to be courageous enough to praise genuine leadership and bold enough to challenge failure amongst leaders in the Ijaw ethnic nationality and the Niger Delta as a whole. Chairman, Delta State Scholarship/Bursary Board, Dr. Shedrack Agediga, gave the charge in Warri at the inauguration of new executives of the Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF). Agediga, who was the Chairman at the event, said IPF is not just a social club, describing members of the IPF as not ordinary publishers but nation-builders. According to him, for a long time, Ijaw stories have been told by mainstream media and outsiders with diluted versions, just as he stressed the need to support indigenous media. He added: “The Ijaw Publishers Forum is not a social club. It is a necessity. It exists because for too long, our story has been told about us, but never by us. And when others tell your story, they decide who is villain and who is v...

Dr Dennis Otuaro Congratulates IPF New Leadership, Calls for Support   By EgbemaVoice Dr. Dennis Otuaro has congratulated the new leadership of the Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF), led by senior Comrade Ozobo Austin, charging them to have confidence in themselves as they lead the organization.  Speaking through Mr. Prebor Presley, the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Delta/Edo State office, Otuaro Commended IPF for delivering on its mandate of telling the Ijaw/Niger Delta story from a rights perspective. He said growing the indigenous media platforms such as IPF should be everyone's priority, noting that IPF has a significant importance to Ijaw nation, Niger Delta and Nigeria at large. However, the Otuaro's message was conveyed at such a critical time when the Niger Delta needed stronger voices that would sharpen advocacy for the rights and interests of the Ijaw people and the Niger Delta region. He urged the new leadership to build on the success...

Emulate Uma Ukpai, Gov Diri Urges Christian Ministers By EgbemaVoice, Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised Christian clerics to imitate the ministry of the late international evangelist, Rev. (Dr) Uma Ukpai, who took the Gospel of Christ beyond state capitals to remote communities. Governor Diri said the late Rev. Ukpai distinguished himself among preachers for propagating the Christian faith in many rural communities and outside urban areas across Nigeria. The Bayelsa governor, who paid tribute to the popular minister during a condolence visit to his family in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, said Ukpai finished his course on earth and that God called him home. He recalled the late preacher’s several visits to Bayelsa communities and how he was a blessing to the state during state programmes. He said: “Our late Papa Ukpai impacted so many lives through his evangelism and messages. He was a man who went into the interior and villages of our state to pr...

Ozobo Takes Oath of office for second term, preaches mutual respect among Ijaw youth, says Boro portrait be displayed in every home in Ijaw Nation By EgbemaVoice, The newly elected President Comrade Ozobo Austin, and his executive committee of the Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF), has taken the oath of office for a second term, pledging to uphold the organization's values and promote Ijaw Nation's development.  The inauguration ceremony, held at Chief Tunde Smooth Playground in Warri, Delta State, was attended by dignitaries, including Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, and Amb. Dr. Sheriff Mulade, National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP), the spokesman of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Amb. Princewill Binebai; Hon. Kofee Amasuomo, Others were the national chairman of the Forum of the delegates of the Third phase of the presidential amnesty programme General God...

By EgbemaVoice The Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, a critical stakeholder from Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area, has applauded the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, for what he described as massive infrastructural projects across the state. However, the youth leader lamented what he termed the persistent underdevelopment of Egbema Kingdom, urging the governor to extend the MORE Agenda of his administration to the area. In a statement made available to newsmen, Comrade Mingo expressed concern over the condition of public infrastructure in Egbema communities, noting that many primary and secondary school buildings have fallen into serious disrepair due to lack of government presence. “Our communities are gradually turning into camps. Primary and secondary school buildings are dilapidated because of government neglect. Since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office, Egbema people have no...

Oborevwori’s Commitment to Riverine Devt Irrevocable — Clark  The Commissioner in charge of the Directorate for Riverine Infrastructure Development, Chief Ebikeme Clark, has affirmed that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, remains firmly and irrevocably committed to the development of riverine communities.  Chief Clark made the assertion during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Warri North and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, reaffirming that the Oborevwori administration remains determined to deliver meaningful infrastructure to riverine areas under the MORE Agenda.  The projects inspected include the 3.1-kilometre road linking Kolokolo and Tisun communities in Warri North LGA and the Oporoza Model Secondary School in Warri South-West LGA.  The commissioner was accompanied by engineers from the directorate, representatives of Ocean Explorers Nigeria Limited the construction firm handling the road project as well as leaders...

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, A Blessing To Nigerians - Oborevwori  By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday said Nigerians are blessed to have a humble and compassionate First Lady who genuinely cares for the poor and vulnerable in our communities". The governor made the assertion on Thursday at the grand homecoming reception held in honour of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the palace of the Olu of Warri. Addressing a jubilant crowd that thronged the palace grounds as early as 7 a.m., Oborevwori praised Senator Tinubu’s impactful tenure in the Senate, noting that she consistently stood tall in the Red Chambers and invested her time and energy in policy advocacy that positively affected Nigerians. He joined the Olu of Warri, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III, in celebrating the First Lady, whom he described as a worthy daughter of the Itsekiri nation...

WARRI KINGDOM CONFERS UTUKPA-ORITSE TITLE ON OLUREMI TINUBU, By EgbemaVoice, The Warri Kingdom has marked a historic milestone as His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, conferred the revered chieftaincy title of Utukpa-Oritse on Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The colourful investiture ceremony symbolized a heartfelt homecoming for the First Lady, who proudly traces her maternal heritage to the Itsekiri people. In addition to the prestigious title, she was inducted into the Royal Order of Iwere (ROI)—one of the kingdom’s highest honours reserved for distinguished sons, daughters, and allies of Iwere land. The grand ceremony attracted an array of eminent personalities, including the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori; the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; and the Dein of Agbor, Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi I, alongside other royal fathers, political leaders, and dignitaries from across the country. The event not only celebrated Warri...

By EgbemaVoice, The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has congratulated the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her visit to Warri in Delta State, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. In a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, PAP, Otuaro described the First Lady's one-day visit as a significant and welcome development for the government and good people of Delta State. The Administrator expressed the confidence of PAP stakeholders and beneficiaries that Senator Tinubu's visit to Warri would serve as an impetus to the Programme's drive for sustainable peace, security and development in the Niger Delta. Dr Otuaro described the First Lady as a symbol of national peace and unity, which are cardinal pillars of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. He highlighted the fact that Her Excellency is a compassionate leader, who has demonstrat...

By EgbemaVoice  Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, whose regime was characterised with ripples, is said to be in murky waters and may drown. Impeccable sources at the Force Headquarters (FHQ) and at the Presidency Abuja, hinted The SUPREME this morning that, there are several petitions of corruption against Kayode Egbetokun. A source that refused to give details hinted that, there is a security item Egbetokun went abroad to purchase since last year (2025), “but l doubt if it has arrived Nigeria.” Our source alleged that, “he (Egbetokun) claimed that the item has been paid for it since last year but surprisingly, the company (abroad) kept requesting for more money and he has been sending money (foreign currency) to the company.” We further learnt that the Presidency had been uncomfortable with his constant request for foreign currency for the same item he claimed has been paid for. “I don’t know what he was telling the Presidency that funds were still being released for t...

2008:I Told GEJ Of The Militants' Message,Service Chiefs Shouted "No,The VP Won't Go There" —Orubebe Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, has recounted a tense episode in 2008 involving then Vice President Goodluck Jonathan and efforts to engage Niger Delta militants, highlighting the resistance he faced from top military officials. In a report published by The Sun on Friday, February 20, 2026, Orubebe described leading a government delegation to the creeks to meet with militant leaders, who had been involved in violent agitation over oil resource control and environmental degradation. According to him, the militants explicitly requested that Vice President Jonathan visit them personally, without security personnel or armed guards, to discuss terms of potential amnesty. Orubebe said he returned to Abuja and briefed President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Jonathan on the militants’ demands during a high-level meeting with the service chiefs and governors ...

The new acting Inspector General of @PoliceNG, Tunji Disu, was born on April 13, 1966. That means he is 59 years old. That is just 48 days before attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. This is added to the fact that he was until his recent appointment an Assistant Inspector General(AIG). Meanwhile, the same NPF has other fine younger officers and even senior to him in rank. Example is Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Frank Mba. He is 52 years and senior in rank. Mba still have 8 years in service but with the current situation he and others will retire by force. Now, imagine picking a man who has 48 days, over a man who has 8 years. Imagine all the investments made on all the officers going on early retirements. The reason here is not because he is better, but because he is from Lagos (Yoruba) and someone like DIG Mba is from Enugu (Igbo). And this has been the way our country's resources spent on the training of these senior officers are wasted over the ye...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, BAYELSA STATE Bayelsa Chief Judge Swears In New Deputy Gov *Commissioner, 18 Perm Secs Also Take Oath *Gov Diri Charges Akpe, New Appointees To Serve With Integrity The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, on Wednesday, swore in Dr. Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of the state. The ceremony took place inside the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Yenagoa. Dr. Akpe, until his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and subsequent clearance by the state House of Assembly, was the Chief of Staff, Government House. He becomes Bayelsa’s sixth deputy governor under the democratic dispensation from 1999, following the sudden demise of his predecessor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on December 11, 2025. While administering the oath of office and the oath of allegiance, Justice Ayemieye urged the new deputy governor to ensure that his words and actions serve as a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in him by th...

29 Senior Police Chiefs Face Compulsory Retirement As Tinubu Moves To Restructure Force After Egbetokun’s Removal* A major shake-up is imminent within the Nigeria Police Force as no fewer than 29 senior officers are reportedly set to be relieved of their duties following the removal of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Many senior security sources confirmed that the sweeping changes will affect high-ranking officers, including several Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs), in what insiders describe as a “comprehensive restructuring” of the police hierarchy. The development comes after President Bola Tinubu reportedly ordered Egbetokun to prepare his handover notes, signaling the end of his controversial tenure. An official announcement on the leadership transition is expected imminently. Disu Tipped As Successor Sources within the police establishment indicate that Tunji Disu, currently serving as Assistant Inspector-General o...

PROFILE OF THE BRAND NEW ACTING INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE - OLATUNJI RIDWAN DISU Place Of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria. LGA: Lagos Island. State Of Origin: Lagos State. Date Of Appointment: 18th May 1992. Appointed As: Assistant Superintendent of Police. EXPERIENCE:  • Assistant Inspector-General of police (AIG) In charge of Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. February 2026 till date  • Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja - March 2025 – February 2026 • FCT Police Command, October 2024 – March 2025 • Commissioner of Police (CP), Rivers State Police Command, November 2023 - October 2024. • Commissioner of Police, Admin and Intelligence, Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) March 2023 – June 2023 • Deputy Commissioner of Police Head, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), August 2021 – March 2023 • Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Admin Operations, Force Headquarters, 2021...

CEPEJ-Africa launches multi-stakeholder peacebuilding dialogue to de-escalate recurring tensions among ethnic groups in Warri, Delta State  Mulade call for peaceful coexistence among Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobos in Warri federal constituency. By EgbemaVoice, A popular Human Rights and advocacy organization in the Niger Delta region, The Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) on Tuesday launched a high-level multi-stakeholder roundtable dialogue among the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State with a view to de-escalating the recurring tensions among these ethnic groups and strengthen bonds of peaceful coexistence among the people. In attendance at the peacebuilding dialogue held at King George Hall, Warri South Local Government Area was a wide spectrum of stakeholders, comprising community leaders, security agencies, market traders, civil society organizations and representatives of the various ethnic nationalities resident across Warri...