By EgbemaVoice, The Honourable Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Revd Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as his exemplary leadership in the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses across the state. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the successful State Congress held in Asaba, the state capital, Revd Waive praised the governor for his “apt management” of the exercise, which began at the ward level and culminated in the state congress. The congresses were conducted across the 270 wards and 25 local government areas of Delta State before culminating in the state-level gathering. According to Waive, Governor Oborevwori ensured that party leaders at every level were given the freedom to determine their executive members, starting from the ward level through to the local government and state levels. He noted...

By EgbemaVoice, The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori charging the newly constituted State Woking Committee, SWC to begin immediate preparations for total victory in the 2027 general elections. Chief Arenyeka emerged by consensus at the Delta APC State Congress held on Tuesday at the Cenotaph in Asaba. Elder Moses Iduh was elected Deputy Chairman, while Chief Efe Uko emerged as State Secretary. Also elected through consensus were; Chief Paulinus Akpeki as Delta Central Chairman, Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba as Delta South Chairman, Engr. Daniel Ossai as Delta North Chairman, Elder Emmanuel Egbabor as State Organising Secretary, Barr. Valentine Onojeghuo as State Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Sobotie as State Woman Leader and Christopher Agali as State Youth Leader, among others. Chairman of the State Congress Electoral Committee, Engr. Vita Abba, who decl...

By EgbemaVoice, Amb Engr. Benjamin Kukuru, popularly known as Ebis, aspirant for the Warri North House of Assembly seat, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chief Solomon Arenyeka on his well-deserved victory as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amb. Kukuru described Chief Arenyeka's emergence as a reflection of the confidence and trust party members have in his leadership capacity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the progress of the party.  He noted that this victory is not only a personal achievement for Chief Arenyeka but also a significant step forward for the APC family in Warri North. According to Amb. Kukuru, the new Chairman’s wealth of experience and grassroots connection will undoubtedly strengthen party unity, promote inclusiveness, and reposition the APC for greater success in future political engagements.  He emphasized the importance of collective effort, urging party faithful to rally behind Chief Arenyeka to ens...

CONFIDENCE SISTERS CLUB (CSC) CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY, TOUCHES LIVES IN DELTA By EgbemaVoice, Agharh Town in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State came alive on 21st February 2026 as the Confidence Sisters Club (CSC) marked its one-year anniversary with a remarkable humanitarian outreach that left a lasting impact on the community. The well-attended event drew women, men, youths, and traditional chiefs from Agharh and neighboring communities, creating an atmosphere of unity, celebration, and compassion. What began as an anniversary celebration quickly transformed into a powerful demonstration of service to humanity. The club treated guests and beneficiaries to generous hospitality, including food, entertainment, and cultural music performances. However, the highlight of the event was the distribution of relief materials to the vulnerable. Elderly women received beautifully packaged wrappers, while bags of rice were distributed to less-privilege...

Ajakurama Celebrates Her Illustrious Son, Hon. Tob Loko, on His Birthday Anniversary By EgbemaVoice, The people of Ajakurama, under the auspices of the Ajakurama Development Initiative (ADI), have warmly celebrated their illustrious son, Hon. Dr. Tob Loko, Commissioner for Environment, Ondo State, on the joyous occasion of his birthday anniversary on March 3. In a congratulatory message issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Initiative, Comrade Engr. Michael Ejemi, Hon. Tob Loko was described as a “blessed son of Ajakurama,” whose life and service continue to bring pride and honour to Ajakurama Clan, Egbema Kingdom, and the Arogbo Ijaw Ibe. Comrade Ejemi noted that Hon. Loko has distinguished himself through dedicated public service, integrity, and unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and community development in Ondo State. According to him, the Commissioner’s leadership has not only elevated the image of Ajakurama but has also strengthened the voic...

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 ...