By EgbemaVoice  The Delta State Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing both leaders for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Tuesday during a gathering of ethnic nationality youth leaders, opinion leaders, community stakeholders, religious leaders, and members of the press held at Bon Hotel, Asaba. The motion for the endorsement was moved by Hon. Clement Olojoba from Sapele Local Government Area, who urged members of the council to support the continuation of both administrations. "Today, I move the motion that His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, be endorsed for a second term in office without hindrance," Olojoba declared. The motion was seconded by the Public Relations Officer of the council, Mr. Samuel Ebolor from Burutu Fed...

BREAKING: TOMPOLO MOVES TO EASE TENSIONS OVER WARRI DELINEATION ...Convenes Emergency Meeting of Community Leaders By EgbemaVoice  The Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has called for calm and a peaceful resolution of the ongoing tensions surrounding the Warri Federal Constituency ward delineation dispute. In a press statement issued on Tuesday night and obtained by GbaramatuVoice, Tompolo acknowledged the ongoing occupation of oil and gas facilities in the Escravos and Warri River areas by women and youths from various communities. He described the protesters as peaceful and appealed for calm, urging all parties to refrain from actions or statements that could further escalate tensions in the area. According to him, "Since yesterday the 8th of June 2026, we are all living witnesses to the mass action by peaceful women and youths from our var...

By EgbemaVoice  The Presidency has dismissed allegations that it is influencing or delaying the implementation of the ward delineation exercise in the Warri Federal Constituency, insisting that the matter remains within the constitutional responsibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and must be handled in accordance with court judgments.   The clarification comes amid escalating protests by Ijaw and Urhobo groups over the implementation of the Supreme Court-ordered ward delineation in Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of Delta State. Protesters have accused the Presidency of pressuring INEC to suspend implementation of the final delineation report presented to stakeholders in Asaba on May 20, 2026.   13 Oil Facilities Shut Down The crisis has taken an economic dimension, with protesters occupying and shutting down at least 13 major oil flow stations in the Warri axis. The affected facilitie...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ESTABLISHES TASK FORCE ON EBOLA; APPROVES N10B FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding. The fund will strengthen the operational preparedness of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and support critical national public health emergency response activities. The Presidential Task Force on Ebola will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and State representatives. Ebola has recently resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, both neighbouring countries. The President’s approval followed a stakeholder meeting convened under the chairmanship of the Chief of Staff to ...

By EgbemaVoice  Former Police Commissioner in the Federal Capital Territory, Lawrence Alobi, has expressed worries about the growing role of the military in handling security matters within the country.  He said that the armed forces were now doing many tasks that were usually handled by the Nigeria Police Force.  Alobi told Arise News that this situation shows the increasing difficulties the police are having in keeping order and enforcing the law throughout the country.  He asked the government to improve the Nigeria Police Force’s ability, staff, and tools so they can better deal with security problems.  He said, “The military, which is supposed to focus on dealing with external threats, are now out on the streets handling police work. “The law says the military should help the civil authority, like the police, but the military has started taking over the police’s job. They are really stressed out, and we’re stuck in a problem. The pol

By EgbemaVoice  Warri: Niger Delta rights activist and environmental advocate, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade, PhD, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently implement its final report on the Supreme Court-ordered ward and polling unit delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, warning that delays could trigger renewed tensions in the area. The renowned Delta State-born peace and development advocate commended the executive Governor of Delta State Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for his administration proactive steps adopted to prevent the looming crisis among the various ethnic groups mainly the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo of Warri Federal Constituency. Mulade, who is winner and candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) party primaries for Warri Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, made the appeal in a personally signed statement made available to journalists. He urged electoral authorities to act swiftly and decisiv...

By EgbemaVoice, Egbema women from Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have staged a peaceful protest at the Olero Platform, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately implement the recently concluded Warri Federal Constituency delineation exercise in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment. According to information gathered by EgbemaVoice News, the protesters carried placards urging the Federal Government and INEC to respect and enforce the apex court's decision on the delineation exercise without further delay. Some of the inscriptions on the placards read: "Implement the Supreme Court Judgment Now." "INEC Should Obey the Supreme Court Order." "Ijaw Communities Fully Participated in the Delineation Exercise." "Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied." The women maintained that the delineation exercise was conducted through physical fieldwork across affected communiti...

By EgbemaVoice  WARRI — Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State have accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of interfering in the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on the fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units in the constituency, describing the alleged action as an attack on the rule of law and democracy. In an open letter dated June 5, 2026 and addressed to the President, the groups cited Tinubu's March 12, 2026 statement to representatives of the Inter-Party Advisory Council at the Presidential Villa, where he said: “Democracy is about the rule of law and that the rule of law must prevail in any democracy.” The groups said their concerns stem from the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment in SC/413/2016: Hon. George U. Timinimi & 9 Ors v. INEC, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units in Warri Sout...

Oborevwori Mourns Victims Of Agbor Train Mishap ...Directs Immediate Government Response By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, which claimed four lives and left several others injured. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment from injuries sustained in the incident. The Governor described the accident as heartbreaking and unfortunate, noting that the loss of lives was a painful tragedy for the affected families and the state at large. He assured residents that the state government had swiftly mobilized relevant authorities to the scene of the accident to provide assistance to victims and ensure an effective emergency response. According to the statement, Governor Oborevwori immediately di...

Warri Delineation Peace Accord: Oborevwori's Timely Intervention and the Power of Dialogue By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's intervention in the tensions arising from the ward and polling unit delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency once again highlights the importance of proactive leadership in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. At a time when emotions were running high and ethnic sentiments threatened to dominate public discourse, the governor acted decisively to foster dialogue, promote understanding and preserve the peace and stability for which Delta State is widely known. The controversy surrounding the delineation exercise is rooted in longstanding issues of political representation, demographic realities and electoral boundaries among the three major ethnic nationalities in the Warri axis; the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo peoples. Over the years, these issues have remained closely intertwined with questions of ident...

By EgbemaVoice News The Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Sayami Ogumaka, has declared that no amount of intimidation, threats, or propaganda can stop the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment directing the fresh delineation exercise in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State. Speaking in a statement made available to EgbemaVoice News, Comrade Ogumaka stated that the delineation exercise was conducted in compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court and under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing that the process remains a constitutional and legal obligation that must be respected by all parties. According to him, the Supreme Court judgment and the proposals arising from the fresh delineation exercise have been presented to the three major ethnic nationalities in the Warri Federal Constituency  the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo people. He noted that while concerns and disagreements may arise in a democrati...

WARRI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY DELINEATION: AMBASSADOR FESTUS KIN SUES FOR PEACE, APPLAUDS Gov Oborewori, URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO EMBRACE DIALOGUE, By EgbemaVoice News, A prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Amb Festus Pere kin, has called on the three major ethnic nationalities in Warri Federal Constituency the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo people—to maintain peace, unity, and mutual respect amid the ongoing discussions and reactions surrounding the recent delineation exercise in the constituency. Speaking on the growing tension generated by the delineation exercise, Ambassador Festus Kin appealed to community leaders, youth groups, political stakeholders, and residents of the affected areas to avoid actions and statements capable of escalating the situation or threatening the peaceful coexistence that has existed among the people of Delta State. According to him, peace remains the most valuable asset for sustainable development, economic growth, and social progress in a...

The operatives, currently deployed on high-risk special duties to protect critical oil and gas assets, are now appealing to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, and the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of MOPOL to urgently intervene before the situation deteriorates into an internal security crisis. Officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force Mobile Personnel (MOPOL) and Operations units attached to TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited (formerly Total E&P) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have cried out over alleged systemic extortion, massive kickback schemes, and dehumanising treatment perpetrated by their Commanding Officers (COs). The operatives, currently deployed on high-risk special duties to protect critical oil and gas assets, are now appealing to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, and the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of MOPOL to urgently intervene before the situation deteriorates into an internal security crisis. ...

By EgbemaVoice  The Executive Chairman of Warri North Local Government Council, Hon. Festus Ashima, has dismissed reports of an alleged ethnic crisis between Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in the area, assuring residents that there is no threat to peace and security in any part of the council. Ashima, in a statement issued on Sunday, described as false and misleading rumours circulating on social media that Ijaw and Itsekiri communities were at war, forcing residents to flee their homes out of fear of attacks. According to him, the reports were the handiwork of mischief makers bent on creating fear, tension and unnecessary panic among the people. "There is no crisis anywhere in Warri North. The rumour being circulated is completely false and should be disregarded by all well-meaning residents," the chairman stated. He assured residents that security agencies were fully deployed across the local government area and were actively monitoring developments to maintain l...

Warri Ward Delineation: Oborevwori Wades Into Warri Ward Delineation Crisis  ...Stakeholders Pledge Unity, Peaceful Coexistence, By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday intervened in the tensions arising from the ward and unit delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency, convening a high-level peace meeting with leaders of the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities at Government House, Asaba. The meeting, which brought together ethnic leaders, security chiefs and top government officials, focused on preserving peace and fostering dialogue among stakeholders amid growing concerns over the delineation process. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Oborevwori stressed the need for unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Warri, noting that peace and security remain central pillars of his administration's MORE Agenda. The governor said: "We want peace in Warri Federal Constituency. The stakeholders have assu...

Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli   Discover more education Colleges & Universities Educational Resources Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli Bookmark and Share Compiled by Osamede Osunde Last Update August 20, 2022 Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli was the first Executive governor of {Bendel state} now split into Edo and Delta states , was born in Idoani, Ondo state, on September 22, 1929. His father hail from Emuado quarters of Ekpoma. Professor Alli had his primary school education in Ondo and Edo state.He began his education at Mary’s catholic school, Oka-Odo, Ondo state in 1937. Between 1938 and 1939, he was a pupil at the catholic school Ekpoma.He returned to Oka-Odo Ondo state in 1939 where he attended st. John’s {C.M.S}school until 1940.He was also a pupil of swedenbourg memorial school {SMS} Owo and st. stephen’s school Efon-Alaye both in Ondo state from 1940-1943. In 1944, he gain admission to Immaculate Conception College, Benin City and completed his secondary school educatio...

By EgbemaVoice  The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a gun-running syndicate linked to the May 1, 2026, Beretta pistol recovery in Effurun, Uvwie LGA. The suspects, identified as Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Clifford Boleyelefa, Amadi Princewill, and Amadi Felix Chibuike, were arrested in Bayelsa and Imo states following intelligence-led operations. Police said the suspects are members of the Black Axe confraternity and will be charged to court after investigations, while efforts to arrest other fleeing suspects continue. Statement fully reads... DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS BRIEFING DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARREST FOUR GUN RUNNING SUSPECTS LINKED TO THE EFFURUN INCIDENT:  As a follow up on the case of unlawful possession of a berretta pistol recovered at a park in Effurun, Uvwie LGA on 1st May 2026, four suspects who are part of the gun running syndicate namely, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Clifford Boleyelefa, Amadi Princewill, Amadi Feli...

By Alhaji Auwal Tukur  As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, Delta North approaches another defining moment in its political journey and the conversation must move beyond slogans and party symbols. It must focus on one question: who has the capacity, experience, and proven commitment to advance the interests of the Anioma people at the National Assembly? This is important because since the creation of Delta State, which is multi-ethnic, the Anioma people have always strategically used the instrumentality of the Senate for attaining equity and development. For this reason, I make the case that Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa remains a political asset that Delta North cannot afford to overlook in the race for Senate at this time. Some people may want to ask, why Okowa? A Record of Delivery at the State Level: Leadership they say is best judged by results. As Governor of Delta State for eight years, Dr. Okowa governed under the SMART Agenda framework. Verifiable data tell...

By EgbemaVoice  A leading political pressure group in Ndokwa land, NdokwaForward, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, following the emergence of Delta State as the second best-governed state in Nigeria in the latest governance assessment conducted by the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS). The group described the recognition as a strong endorsement of Governor Oborevwori's leadership and the successes recorded under his administration's MORE Agenda, noting that the ranking reflects the government's commitment to good governance, infrastructure development, economic growth, social inclusion, and efficient public service delivery. In a statement jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Samuel Osasa Esq., Dr. George Ugbomah, and Chief Isaac Onyesom, NdokwaForward said Delta State's position on the national governance index was a clear indication of the transformative policies and development initiatives being implemente...

By Egbemavoice  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on Yoruba traditional rulers to rise and deploy their traditional powers alongside government efforts to confront the growing threat of banditry and kidnapping across the region. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2026 Ifa Festival, he urged Yoruba kings to unite strongly and take collective responsibility in protecting their domains, stressing that insecurity has become a serious challenge that requires both spiritual and physical action. He said traditional institutions must combine their ancestral authority, cultural values, and community influence to push out criminal elements, while still working closely with security agencies to restore peace. The monarch also acknowledged the efforts of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in addressing insecurity but maintained that lasting solutions will only come when traditional rulers, government, and citizens work together as one. He further called on reli...

“We Must Use Our Ancestral Strength” — Ooni Calls for Traditional, Spiritual Action to Combat Rising Ins£curity in the Southwest The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Yoruba traditional rulers to deploy indigenous systems, ancestral institutions, and cultural values in the fight against banditry, kidn&pping, and other cr!minal activities across the region. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, the monarch made the call during the grand finale of the 2026 Ifa Festival. He called for stronger cooperation among traditional rulers and closer collaboration with security agencies to rid communities of cr!m;nal elements. “We must bring together our traditional powers, spiritual heritage, and communal values to chase band!ts, k!dn&ppers, and all cr;minal elements out of Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole. Our ancestors stood for justice, peace, and communal harmony, and we must invoke those values at this critical time,” the Ooni said. He stressed that ...

Warri North Chairman Reassures Residents on Peace and Security, By EgbemaVoice  The Executive Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area, Hon. Festus Ashima, has assured residents that there is no crisis or threat of communal conflict between the Itsekiri and Ijaw communities in the area. He described the rumors circulating on social media as false and the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to create panic and destabilize the peace in Warri North. The chairman urged residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities without fear, and report anyone spreading fake news or inciting violence to the appropriate security agencies. He reaffirmed the commitment of the local government to dialogue, peaceful coexistence, and the protection of lives and property across Warri North. Statement partly Reads.. From the Office of the Executive Chairman, Warri North Local Government Area, Koko.  Sunday, 7th June 2026. Subject Matter:  Reassurance on Peace and Secu...