Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom Emmanuel E. Omoko Receives Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin in Historic Visit, By EgbemaVoice A respected community leader, Emmanuel E. Omoko (popularly known as Bolowei), warmly received the renowned cleric, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, during a remarkable visit that has been widely described as joyful and spiritually uplifting. Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, who serves as the General Overseer of Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, was warmly welcomed by Omoko and members of the community in what many described as a historic and memorable gathering. The visit attracted community members, well-wishers, and followers who gathered in large numbers to witness the meeting. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and spiritual inspiration as prayers were offered and words of encouragement shared. Speaking during the visit, Omoko expressed deep appreciation to the man of God for the honour of the visit, describing it as a moment of divine signifi...

Police Intercept Suspect with 800 Rounds of AK-47 Ammunition in Zamfara By EgbemaVoice Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Mobile Police Force 42 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Gusau, have intercepted a suspected arms courier transporting a large cache of ammunition in Zamfara State. According to security sources, the incident occurred on March 10, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. at Yankara Point, a border area between Zamfara State and Katsina State. The suspect, identified as Mannir Adam, 25, a male resident of Yankuzo Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, was reportedly intercepted by a police team led by ASP Goma Ibrahim, Unit Commander of the Mine Unit stationed at the border checkpoint. Police sources disclosed that the suspect was riding a red Boxer motorcycle from Unguwar Bawa in Saminaka Local Government Area of Kaduna State, heading towards Kucheri Village in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State, when he was stopped for routine security ...

Egbema Youth Leader Blows Hot as Political Momentum Builds for Lawuru, Egbuwa, Ezekiel, Kukuru Ahead of 2027, By EgbemaVoice A prominent Niger Delta youth leader and advocate, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, has expressed strong sentiments over the growing political momentum among sons of Egbema Kingdom who have declared interest in key elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogumaka described the recent political declarations by notable Egbema leaders as a “long overdue awakening,” stating that the people of Egbema are determined to actively participate in the political process and ensure fair representation in governance. The youth leader particularly commended High Chief Promise Lawuru and Comrade Daniel Peres Ezekiel for declaring their intentions to contest for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. He also applauded Hon. Raphael Egbuwa for stepping forward to contest the Ovia South-West Local Government Area Chairmans...

By EgbemaVoice The Warri Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has passed a vote of no confidence on Mr Churchill Oyowe, Chairman of the Delta State Council of NUJ, citing breaches of the Union's Constitution ahead of the forthcoming election. The Chapel's emergency Congress expressed grave concern over Oyowe's "unconstitutional actions" and "conduct inconsistent with the provisions of the NUJ Constitution 2023 (Amended)". Members alleged Oyowe unilaterally delisted members from the voters list, contravening Article 3:3(g) of the Constitution. The Congress also noted Oyowe's disregard for democratic principles, running the administration as his "personal estate", and ignoring advice from the Acting State Secretary. The Chapel called for Oyowe's immediate resignation or impeachment, citing failure to uphold the NUJ Constitution. The National Secretariat of NUJ is urged to intervene, asking Oyowe...

By Akpokona Omafuaire, UGHELLI THE Warri Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has passed a vote of no confidence on Churchill Oyowe, Chairman, Delta State Council of NUJ over breach of the Union's Constitution during an emergency Congress to deliberate on recent developments concerning the conduct of the forthcoming election of the Chapel slated for Monday, March 16, 2026. The No Confidence Vote was contained in a Communique signed by Comrade Joe Ogbodu, Chairman, Communique Drafting Committee, Comrade Onyeka Meleuwa Secretary, Comrade Sunny Ariegwe, Comrade Victor Okpomor, Chairman, Warri Correspondents' Chapel and Comrade Edeki Igafe Secretary.  The Communique read in part, "Based on the obvious violation of the NUJ Constitution 2023 (as Amended) by the Chairman of the Delta State Council, the Chapel consequently, passed a vote of no confidence on the State Council Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe. "Warri Correspondents’ Cha...

Egbema Youth Leader Blows Hot as Political Momentum Builds for Lawuru, Egbuwa, Ezekiel, Kukuru Ahead of 2027, By EgbemaVoice A prominent Niger Delta youth leader and advocate, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, has expressed strong sentiments over the growing political momentum among sons of Egbema Kingdom who have declared interest in key elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogumaka described the recent political declarations by notable Egbema leaders as a “long overdue awakening,” stating that the people of Egbema are determined to actively participate in the political process and ensure fair representation in governance. The youth leader particularly commended High Chief Promise Lawuru and Comrade Daniel Peres Ezekiel for declaring their intentions to contest for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. He also applauded Hon. Raphael Egbuwa for stepping forward to contest the Ovia South-West Local G...

By EgbemaVoice A frontrunner for the presidency of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide, Alabo Nengi James OON, has described the cancellation of the INC election as an uncomfortable situation that has generated mixed feelings among delegates and across the entire Ijaw Nation. Addressing journalists in Yenagoa, Alabo Nengi James urged delegates who had travelled from various Ijaw-speaking states and communities to participate in the exercise not to lose faith in the process despite the development. He noted that although the cancellation was disappointing, it should not discourage members of the congress from remaining committed to the unity and progress of the Ijaw Nation, expressing optimism that all issues surrounding the election would be resolved amicably. Alabo Nengi James further encouraged stakeholders and delegates to remain calm and continue to support efforts aimed at sustaining peace and unity within the congress as he called on aggrieved parties to withd...

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADC: Ambassador Posting Another Tinubu Blunder * Another Evidence of Incompetence The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Tinubu administration’s announcement of ambassadorial postings, describing it as a diplomatic blunder and a confirmation of the government’s storied incompetence. In a statement by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, the party said that publicly announcing the postings before securing the required agrément from host countries, as stipulated under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, exposes Nigeria to diplomatic embarrassment. ADC also questioned why only 65 ambassadors were announced for Nigeria’s approximately 109 diplomatic missions, while the government remains silent about the other 44 missions without envoys. The full statement read: After nearly three years in office, and three months after the Senate confirmation of the ambassadors, today’s announcement by the Stat...

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Site of the Missile Hit in Beit Shemesh: "This is the third day of Operation Roaring Lion, the operation the Israeli army and the State of Israel set out, with our great friends in the United States of America and President Trump, to thwart existential threats to Israel, and great threats to America and the entire world.  When I stand here in a place that was bombarded by the terrorists in Tehran against innocent civilians, you see the difference. The tyrants of Tehran target civilians. We target the tyrants of Tehran to protect civilians.  I've said for many years that they threaten not only Israel and not only America. They chant, “Death to Israel, death to America.” That's their ultimate target. But I said that they would also target those in between, that they would target Europe. They did. And if this regime, this terrorist regime of the kind we've never seen in the world, if they get nuclear weapons and the means to deliv...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA POLICE COUNCIL ENDORSES APPOINTMENT OF TUNJI DISU AS INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, SWEARING-IN ON WEDNESDAY   The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.   The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for the same day.   The Council’s meeting, which took place at the State House, was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and had in attendance Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in accordance with the constitution.   Others in attendance were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of Police Affairs, ...

IPF Urges Aggrieved INC Members to Resolve Disputes Out of Court By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF), the intellectual arm of the Ijaw struggle has called on aggrieved members and aspirants of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) 2026 elective convention to resolve their differences internally and avoid litigation, stressing that the collective interest of the Ijaw nation must remain paramount. In a statement issued on Monday in Warri, Delta State, and signed by the IPF President, Senior Comrade Ozobo Austin, the forum expressed concern over the growing resort to court actions within the apex Ijaw socio-cultural body. The group noted that frequent litigations involving the INC portray the organisation in a negative light, particularly for a body expected to promote unity, provide leadership directives and selfless service among the Ijaw people. The IPF’s reaction follows a recent ruling by the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, which halted the s...

IGP APPOINTS DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID AS FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER    By EgbemaVoice, The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).   DCP Placid, psc (+), mni, is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.   Born on 2 December 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he hails from Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (M.A.L.D) from the University of Jos and studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria forstudied Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).   He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Po...

By EgbemaVoice President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an increase in salaries for the military, including arrears and improved retirement benefits. According to the Ministry of Defence: • Serving personnel will receive three months’ salary arrears. • Funds have been released to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements for retired military personnel. • At a recent Armed Forces event, the President was thanked for approving upward reviews of salaries and allowances. Meanwhile, our Nigeria Police Force is still left behind. Serving and retired officers continue to struggle with poor pay, lack of welfare, and a burdensome contributory pension scheme. Now, new pension packages are being added for the military, making their retirement more favourable, while retired police officers are dying every day due to neglect. It’s time for the government to fight for fairness, respect, and proper welfare for all police officers, who risk their lives daily to protect Nigerians....

Ex-Agitator Ebiware Owolo Urges Tinubu to Renew Tantita Contract, Warns Niger Delta Agitators Against Undermining Oil Security Gains, By EgbemaVoice  A prominent Niger Delta ex-agitator and community leader, Chief Ebiware Owolo, aka Agbalakoko, Executive Chairman of Obotobo I Federated Community in Ogulagha Kingdom, has called on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to renew the oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited., Chief Owolo, popularly known as Agbalakoko, made the appeal while reacting to ongoing agitations and campaigns by some individuals calling for the termination of the company’s contract. According to him, the Federal Government should not be distracted by what he described as “side talks, sponsored propaganda, and unnecessary blackmail” aimed at discrediting the achievements recorded by Tantita Security Services in the protection of Nigeria’s critical oil infrastructure. The N...

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. In politics, performance remains the most persuasive campaign message. Long after campaign slogans fade and political rhetoric subsides, the true measure of leadership lies in the visible transformation of society, roads built, institutions strengthened, livelihoods improved, and hope restored. In Delta State, the unfolding narrative since May 29, 2023 has increasingly been framed around this principle of performance-driven governance. Nearly three years into the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the state’s development trajectory is being shaped by a deliberate strategy focused on infrastructure expansion, fiscal responsibility, and social investment. Across the three senatorial districts, the imprint of government projects is gradually redefining the physical and economic landscape. Major road constructions, flyover bridges, institutional infrastructure, and community connectivity projects have begun to alter long-standing d...

Niger Delta Youth Leader, Mingo, Marks Birthday with Call for Completion of Abandoned Udo-Ofunama Road, Laments Neglect of Egbema Kingdom, By EgbemaVoice A prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Saya Ogumaka, has dedicated his birthday anniversary to drawing national attention to the long-abandoned Udo-Ofunama road project awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which has remained uncompleted for more than 14 years. Ogumaka, who hails from Egbema Kingdom, expressed deep concern over the prolonged neglect of the critical road linking communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area and Warri North Local Government Area. Speaking while reflecting on his birthday, the youth leader described the continued abandonment of the road as a painful reminder of the neglect suffered by the people of Egbema Kingdom despite their immense contributions to the Niger Delta and the Nigerian economy. According to him, the road project, which ...

Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comr. Mingo Meshach Friday Sayami Ogumaka, Celebrates Birthday,  By EgbemaVoice, Thanks God for New Age A prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Friday Sayami Ogumaka, widely known as the Son of the Struggle, has expressed deep gratitude to God as he marks his birthday on March 7. Comr. Sayami, who has remained an active voice in youth leadership and advocacy within the Niger Delta region, described the occasion as a moment of reflection, thanksgiving, and renewed commitment to the service of his people and humanity. Speaking while celebrating the new milestone, the youth leader thanked God for the gift of life, protection, and the strength to continue contributing to the development of society. He noted that the journey so far has been one of dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance in the struggle for the progress and unity of the Niger Delta. According to him, the support and encouragement from friends, associates, and memb...

L-R: Former Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Rt. Hon. Peremobowei Ebebi, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, Governor Douye Diri, President, Ijaw National Congress, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, Bayelsa State Commissioner for Ijaw Affairs, Chief Godspower Oporomo, and chairman, Bayelsa Council of Traditional Rulers, King Bubaraye Dakolo, during the 2026 INC National Convention at the Ijaw House, Yenagoa, on Friday. By Egbemavoice  Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the Ijaw ethnic nationality and the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to sustain the agitation for creation of more states, apart from Bayelsa.  Governor Diri stated this on Friday during the 2026 INC national convention at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa. He implored his kinsmen not to relent on the demand for creation of two additional states out of the three the ethnic group originally agitated for. The Bayelsa helmsman also stated that he had no preferred candidate amo...

POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION  PRESS RELEASE PSC PROMOTES 7 AIGS TO DIGS, CHARGES THEM TO UPHOLD PROFESSIONALISM The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven (7) Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). The promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted today at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, are part of efforts to strengthen the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. The newly promoted DIGs are: 1. Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi) 2. Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply) 3. Isyaku Mohammed (formerly AIG Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja) 4. Margaret Agebe Ochalla (formerly AIG FCID Annex, Lagos) 5. Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, mni (formerly AIG Police Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, Abuja) 6. Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, fdc (formerly AI...

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has removed its Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, exactly six months after he assumed the role. THE WHISTLER gathered that approval for his removal commenced on Thursday, March 5, 2025, although details surrounding the development remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. The development comes amid a series of internal shifts and restructuring within the police hierarchy, barely 24 hours after his inauguration as the substantive Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu, IGP Tunji Disu. Disu was appointed last week as the 23rd IGP following the removal of Kayode Egbetokun, who had held the position since 2023.

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES THE POSTINGS OF AMBASSADORS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED 1. SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO 2. SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA 3. IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN 4. NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL 5. MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR 6. PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE 7. VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES 8. MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 9. HON. (ENGR.) ABASI BRAIMAH (FMHR): BUDAPEST, HUNGARY 10. MRS. ERELU ANGELA ADEBAYO: PORTUGAL 11. BARR. OLUMILUA OLUWAYIMIKA AYOTUNWA: TOKYO, JAPAN 12. RT. HON. UGWUANYI IFEANYI LAWRENCE: ATHENS, GREECE 13. BARR. CHIOMA PRISCILLA OHAKIM: WARSAW, POLAND 14. AMINU DALHATU: UNITED KINGDOM, UK 15. LT. GEN ABDULRAHMAN BELLO ...

By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF) has extended warm birthday wishes to Captain Let Them Say' as he marked his birth anniversary. In a statement, IPF National President, Comrade Ozobo Austin, described Captain Let Them Say' as a "man of the people" with exemplary leadership, humility, and commitment to service, earning him widespread respect across the Niger Delta and Nigeria. The forum commended his impactful leadership. They also acknowledged his support for the media, peace advocacy, and unity among stakeholders, describing him as a friend of the press and a firm believer in constructive engagement. IPF prayed for God's continued guidance, good health, and greater accomplishments for Captain Let Them Say, wishing him a happy birthday and many more years of impactful service.

By EgbemaVoice, Former presidential spokesman and ex-Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Ima Niboro, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for stabilising and unifying the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, following the successful conduct of the party’s ward, local government and state congresses. Niboro said the peaceful and coordinated manner in which the just concluded APC congresses were conducted across the state was clear evidence of Governor Oborevwori’s leadership capacity and his ability to bring together different political tendencies within the party. Speaking while assessing the outcome of the congresses, the former presidential aide noted that before the governor’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, the party in Delta State was on the verge of disintegration due to internal divisions. According to him, Oborevwori’s entry into the APC rescued the party from what he describ...

By EgbemaVoice Former Senior Special Assistant to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Students Affairs, Comrade Jude Imagwe, MON, has praised Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as the transformation of the state into a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Imagwe said the prevailing atmosphere of peace, security and inclusiveness in the state reflects the governor’s leadership style and commitment to responsible governance. The former presidential aide made the remarks during a visit to Asaba where he reconnected with Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, whom he described as a long-time brother, fellow “Barracks boy,” and comrade in the struggle for students’ rights and social justice. According to Imagwe, the governor’s decision to entrust individuals with backgrounds in activism and advocacy with responsibilities in government demonstrates confidence in their ded...

SOUTH-SOUTH APC PATRON, CHIEF PROMISE LAWURU, CONGRATULATES ARENYEKA ON EMERGENCE AS DELTA APC CHAIRMAN, CALLS FOR UNITY, By EgbemaVoice, The South-South Patron and Warri North National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as a prominent stakeholder of Egbema Kingdom, High Chief Promise Lawuru, popularly known as Ozigizaga, has extended his warm congratulations to Chief Solomon Arenyeka following his emergence as the Delta State Chairman of the party. High Chief Lawuru, who is also the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Govlarus Integrated Concept Nig Ltd, conveyed his message of felicitation in a statement made available to journalists. In the statement, Lawuru described Arenyeka’s emergence as a defining and strategic moment for the APC in Delta State, noting that the party requires visionary and unifying leadership to reposition itself for greater political success. According to him, the new state chairman’s emergence comes at a cr...