By Nelson Egware In every generation, society is blessed with a few individuals whose lives embody excellence, discipline, intellect and purposeful service. These are men and women whose contributions transcend personal accomplishments and leave lasting footprints on institutions, governance and human capital development. One of such distinguished personalities is Dr. Barry Pere Gbe, an accomplished technocrat, renowned scholar, seasoned management practitioner and respected public policy strategist, who clocks 56 today. To describe Dr. Barry Gbe merely as a public servant would be an understatement. His profile reflects the remarkable journey of a man whose career trajectory has been defined by diligence, intellectual depth, strategic leadership and unwavering commitment to development. From banking halls to boardrooms, from academia to public service, and from policy formulation to economic planning, Dr. Gbe has continued to distinguish himself as a consummate professiona...

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appointed Dr. Godwin Adolor, FCIB, as the Delta State Coordinator of the Made in Nigeria Project, a federal initiative domiciled in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Dr. Adolor, who also serves as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Micro, Small & Medium Development Agency(DEMSMEDA). The Made in Nigeria Project was officially inaugurated alongside coordinators from the 36 states of the federation during a ceremony held at the Government House in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The inauguration was conducted by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, while the event was declared opened by the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule. The Made in Nigeria Project is aimed at promoting locally manufactured goods and services, encouraging indigenous production, and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s economy...

By EgbemaVoice, Former Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jones Ode Erue, has dismissed allegations of a purported secret political pact involving Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, describing the claims as false, divisive, and politically motivated. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, Erue said the narrative surrounding the alleged agreement was nothing more than “a politically motivated folklore” fabricated by “tribal bigots and political merchants” threatened by the growing political acceptance and influence of the Delta South senator. Questioning the credibility of the allegations, Erue asked why an alleged “secret pact” had suddenly entered the public domain without any concrete evidence or authentic documentation to support the claims. “If it was truly a secret pact, why is it suddenly in the public domain? Who leaked the supposed secret? Where is the authentic copy of this alleged pact?...

Oborevwori Tasks Newly Sworn-in 11 Permanent Secretaries On Integrity, Accountability  By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service to uphold professionalism, integrity, and accountability in the discharge of their duties. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, the governor said the appointments were made to fill existing vacancies in the service and were based strictly on merit, seniority, professionalism, and records of service in their respective ministries. Oborevwori stated that the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries were selected from a pool of competent candidates and noted that every local government area in Delta State now has a Permanent Secretary in the state civil service. According to him, the development reflects his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and fairness in public service appoin...

STATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU'S STATEMENT ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF APC PRIMARIES NATIONWIDE Fellow party men and women, I am pleased to witness this historic moment in the annals of our party. The party we formed just like yesterday is gearing up for its fourth election cycle. It is a source of pride for me, and I believe for all our distinguished leaders and teeming members.   We founded the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the firm principles of progressive politics, consensus democracy, and personal devotion and sacrifice. This principle of selflessness and devotion has seen us go through each election cycle and come out firmer together. We must consolidate on it as we go into the primaries tomorrow.   The primary elections, kicking off with those for House of Representatives aspirants tomorrow and culminating in the presidential primaries on May 25, 2026, are not mere exercises to produce our standard bearers. They are a referendu...

By EgbemaVoice  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and 29 other sitting governors of the party as aspirants eligible to contest the party’s governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Party sources confirmed to Vanguard that Governor Fubara, alongside other APC governors including Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, and notable figures such as former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Sarafadeen Alli, were among those who scaled through the party’s screening exercise. According to the sources, a total of thirty governors of the APC were cleared for the governorship primaries as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 polls. The development comes amid reports of a flood of petitions that is currently stalling the final release of the comprehensive screening report. Despite this, the APC had earlier announced plans to publish the list of cleared aspirants on Tuesday, May 13, in line with the Independent Natio...

A Petition Against the Flawed Disqualification in the APC Screening for Delta State House of Assembly, Warri North Constituency By: Etuwatimi Inimoweri Isaac, Aspirant I write this petition with a heavy heart but with a firm belief in justice, equity, and the ideals of the All Progressives Congress. I, Etuwatimi Inimoweri Isaac , an aspirant for the Delta State House of Assembly, Warri North Constituency, was unjustly disqualified after successfully scaling through the screening process conducted by the APC Screening Committee. I followed every instruction given by the party. I purchased the nomination forms, completed them accurately, and submitted all documents requested by the Screening Committee and the APC National Secretariat. My documents were intact, verifiable, and met every requirement stipulated in the guidelines issued for the exercise. On the day of the screening, I appeared before the committee with confidence because I had nothing to hide. I was screened, questioned, and...

EgbemaVoice Live Coverage The leadership transition within the Ijaw National Congress was formally sealed during a valedictory and handover session as the outgoing President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, officially transferred authority to the newly elected President, High Chief Macdonald Igbadiwei. The ceremony, held in an atmosphere of dignity, unity, and institutional order, also featured the presentation of awards to members of the outgoing executive council in recognition of their stewardship, dedication, and contributions toward the advancement of the Ijaw nation and the strengthening of the apex Ijaw socio-cultural body. Stakeholders and delegates at the event expressed confidence in the capacity of the new leadership to sustain the vision and aspirations of the Ijaw people, while commending the outgoing administration for its service and commitment to the Ijaw struggle and development. The proceedings reflected a strong spirit of continuity, responsibility, and...

PRESS RELEASE PAP Sends Additional 15 Scholarship Beneficiaries For Post-Graduate Studies In UK, By EgbemaVoice, The Presidential Amnesty Programme, on Thursday, sent an additional batch of 15 foreign scholarship beneficiaries for post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom. The scholars will undertake master's degree programmes in biomedical science, oil & gas engineering, data science, cyber security, software engineering, automotive engineering, communication culture and media, among others. Speaking at the pre-departure briefing for the beneficiaries held at the agency's headquarters in Abuja, the first leg of May 2026 deployments, the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, said that many of them merited the scholarship because they made a first-class grade in their first degree programmes. At the event, each of the scholars was given a laptop to enhance their academic studies. Dr Otuaro attributed the huge number of onshore and offshore scholarship depl...

PRESS RELEASE  Wednesday, May 13, 2026 NIGER DELTA LEADERS TELL TINUBU: WE KNOW WHAT IS COMING AND YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED PORT HARCOURT, May 13 — Community leaders, youth presidents, and ethnic nationality representatives from across the Niger Delta on Wednesday issued a formal and urgent warning to President Bola Tinubu that Nigeria is walking, eyes open, into the same policy disaster that produced the Niger Delta Avengers, collapsed crude oil production to 900,000 barrels per day, and sent the national economy into a tailspin less than a decade ago. The Niger Delta Stakeholders Forum and Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities, after a strategic meeting at the Palacio Event Centre on 63 Woji Road, GRA 2, Port Harcourt, released a communiqué demanding the immediate decentralisation of pipeline and oil and gas infrastructure surveillance across the Niger Delta states and calling for a full investigation into the management of the Presidential Amnesty Programme under its current coordinator....

By EgbemaVoice, The Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff has inaugurated its local government coordinators in a move aimed at intensifying grassroots mobilisation for the re-election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term in office. The inauguration ceremony, which took place in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, brought together members of the group from various local government areas across the state and marked the formal rollout of the group’s structure. Inaugurating the coordinators, the National Chairman of the group, Chief Josiah Ntekume, said the initiative was designed to consolidate support for the re-election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2027 general elections. He charged the newly inaugurated coordinators to mobilise support at the grassroots level in their respective local government areas to ensure victory for the governor at the polls, noting that the support group would serve as a mobilisation platform ahead of future elec...

Igbos are included, Indigenous Ijaws are Neglected, Forgotten for decades in Edo state By: EgbemaVoice  A Call for Inclusion, Equity, and Development for Indigenous Ijaw Communities in Edo State.  The Indigenous Ijaw people in Edo State are deeply concerned about the continued neglect of their communities despite their contributions to the growth, peace, and unity of the state. While political appointments and government opportunities are being distributed across various ethnic groups, many Ijaw communities feel abandoned, unheard, and left behind in the affairs of Edo State. We acknowledge and respect the constitutional right of every ethnic nationality in Edo State to participate in governance. However, the Indigenous Ijaw people are appealing to His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, to also remember the riverine Ijaw communities that have for decades suffered from underdevelopment, poor infrastructure, and lack of government presence. Many Ijaw communities in Edo State...

APPRECIATION AND ACCEPTANCE SPEECH By the Newly Elected Chairman, Kings and Queens Delta State Intakes July 2007. With deep humility and sincere gratitude, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to every member of Kings and Queens Delta State Intakes July 2007 for the confidence reposed in me and my executive team by electing us to serve in this noble capacity. First and foremost, happy Sunday to you, I give thanks to God Almighty for making this moment possible. I also extend my profound appreciation to the leadership of this great platform, the electoral committee, and especially our outgoing Chairman and executive members for their dedication, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment in sustaining and nurturing this group since its inception. Your service and sacrifices have laid a solid foundation upon which we intend to build. To every member of this cherished family, I sincerely thank you for entrusting us with this responsibility. On behalf of my Vice Chairman and th...

By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Egbema Clan, under the leadership of Comr. Engr. Lawoni Dumofaye, has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of four persons at Late Brandly Camp, Abiala, near Ologbo River in Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Edo State. Describing the act as inhumane and unacceptable, the Council expressed deep sympathy to the families of the victims and prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed souls. The IYC appealed to affected families, youths, and community members to remain calm and avoid any form of retaliation, stressing that revenge could worsen the situation. The Council assured that community leaders, traditional rulers, and stakeholders are actively working to restore peace and stability. The Council also called on security agencies and government authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, arrest the perpetrators, and ensure justice is served. The IYC reaffirmed its commitment to peace, unity, and the protection of lives and property acr...

PRESS RELEASE: IKOKODIAGBENE (ABIALA II) COMMUNITY IS NOT INVOLVED IN THE ATTACK ON BRANDLEY CAMP: LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCCIES ARE URGED TO CARRY OUT A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION TO UNCOVER THE REAL PERPETRATORS. We are members of Ikokodiagbene (Abiala II) Community in Ikpoba-Okha L. G. A of Edo State and we have put up this Press Release to set the records straight, avoid a misrepresentation of facts, and to use same as a means to call on law enforcement and security agencies not to act on the whims, caprices and sentiments of persons and some misguided and misleading sensational media reports but to act with tact and carry out a thorough investigation to uncover the real perpetrators of the attack and killings that took place at Brandly Camp under Ikokodiagbene (Abiala II) Community so as to avoid irreparable miscarriage of justice. It is a fact (undeniable) that the elders of Ikokodiagbene (Abiala II) Community in Ikpoba-Okha L. G. A of Edo State in 1971 granted permission to ...

POLICE HIGH COMMAND REDEPLOYS EDO AND DELTA POLICE COMMISSIONERS AFTER ASP NUHU USMAN AND TEAM DISMISSAL OVER ALLEGED EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLING By EgbemaVoice, The Nigeria Police Force has carried out a major administrative reshuffle involving senior officers following widespread public outrage over the alleged extra-judicial killing of a young man identified as Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. The development has continued to generate reactions across the country, with many Nigerians demanding justice, accountability, and urgent reforms within the police system. According to reports emerging from police sources, Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika has now been redeployed to Delta State, while the former Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has been transferred to Edo State in what observers describe as an urgent response by the Police High Command to growing public tension surrounding the controversial incident. The latest police action comes shortly after the Inspe...

By EgbemaVoice, The Youth Leader of Egbema Kingdom, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, has strongly condemned the killing of some youths in Late Bradley’s Village, describing the incident as unfortunate, condemnable, and a dangerous development capable of threatening the peace and unity of Egbema Kingdom. Reacting to reports surrounding the incident, youth leader expressed deep concern over allegations that armed youth leader from Ogbinbiri was allegedly hired in connection with the killing of four young men, as contained in a voice recording reportedly linked to Mr. Felix Eyitoyo Bradley son to the owner of the village, According to the circulating allegations voice record, some individuals from Kokodiagbene Community and Ogbinbiri have been mentioned, although both communities have publicly distanced themselves from any involvement in the conflict through separate statements. Comrade Mingo stated that, as the Youth Leader of Egbema Kingdom, he finds the development tota...

ABIALA RIVER KILLING: OGBINBIRI NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONDEMNED THE KILLING, REQUEST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCCIES TO FISH OUT THE PERPETRATORS, SUE FOR PEACE, NEGATES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. By egbema voice  As regards news of alleged killings in Abiala Community’s environ, under Ogbinbiri Federated Community in Egbema Kingdom, Ikpoba-okha Local Government Area of Edo State, the National Leadership of Ogbinbiri ably led by Hon Benedict Miyebi condemned the killing, it is barbaric and an act of criminality, the matter has been reported to the law enforcement agencies to fish out the perpetrators to face the rot of the law and called for calm; he also condoled with the immediate family members of those who were allegedly killed. Hon Miyebi stated unequivocally that Ogbinbiri as a Federated Community has no connection with the said incident and shouldn’t be generalized. The act of an individual(s) in one of the villages under Ogbinbiri cannot be generalized. The Leadership furt...

By EgbemaVoice  Sources familiar with the investigation told SaharaReporters that police authorities have arrested two suspects, including the alleged sender of the Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition reportedly transported from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to Effurun, through a commercial transport service. Fresh details have emerged in the controversial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as “Mene Ogidi,” shot dead by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State, after operatives intercepted a pistol and ammunition linked to him. Sources familiar with the investigation told SaharaReporters that police authorities have arrested two suspects, including the alleged sender of the Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition reportedly transported from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to Effurun, through a commercial transport service. The suspects were said to have been moved to the Effurun Area Command of the Delta State Police Command on Wednesday night as i...

AJAKURAMA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CELEBRATES DR. ARUBERE SUNDAY IBENATE (PhD, Computer Science) ON HIS ACADEMIC FEAT, The entire leadership and members of the Ajakurama Development Initiative (ADI) heartily congratulate our illustrious son, Dr. Arubere Sunday Ibenate, on the successful attainment of his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science. This remarkable academic achievement stands as a testament to your hard work, dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence in the field of education and technology. Your accomplishment has not only brought pride and honour to your family but has equally elevated the image of Ajakurama community, Egbema kingdom and inspired the younger generation to pursue academic excellence. The President of Ajakurama Development Initiative, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, while signing the congratulatory message, described Dr. Arubere Sunday Ibenate as “an exceptional scholar, a disciplined intellectual, an...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Niger Delta Youth Leaders Issue Strong Warning Over Xenophobic Attacks, Demand Decisive Action Against South Africa, By Egbemavoice, Niger Delta youth leaders, under the leadership of Comrade Mingo Sayami Ogumaka, have issued a firm and unequivocal condemnation of the continued xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, describing the situation as a grave violation of human dignity, African solidarity, and international law. In a strongly worded statement, Comrade Mingo expressed deep outrage over the recurring waves of violence recorded in 2007, 2011, 2017, 2020, and now 2026. He noted that these repeated incidents have led to the tragic loss of innocent lives, widespread destruction of businesses and properties, and the persistent targeting of Nigerians through brutal acts, including killings, assaults, and public humiliation. The leadership raised serious concerns over the alleged inaction of releva...