Community Development As a responsibility I owes to my people. ___ Alhaji Omoko ....... Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom Says Community Development Is His Responsibility, Lists Projects Across Opuama, By EgbemaVoice  OPUAMA, EGBEMA KINGDOM, DELTA STATE — Niger Delta leader and Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom, Hon. Emmanuel Omoko, popularly known as “Alhaji Five Star General,” has reaffirmed his commitment to the development and transformation of Opuama Community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, describing community development as a responsibility he owes to his people. Speaking during the last Oloduwa  Day celebration at Opuama town, Hon. Omoko explained that his decision to invest substantially in the development of Opuama is driven by his connection to the community and his conviction that indigenes must take responsibility for the growth of their homeland. According to him, “If I don't develop my own community, who will develop it for me?” The...

 EGBEMAVOICE CELEBRATES  HON. FETIMI PEREPATE HOSSANAH  Councillor, Ward 20, Warri North  ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY By Egbemavoice  EgbemaVoice joins family, friends, political associates, constituents and well-wishers in celebrating Hon. Fetimi Perepate Hossanah, Councillor representing Ward 20, Ogbudugbudu clan, Warri North, Delta state on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Today provides an opportunity to celebrate not only another year of life, but also the values of service, commitment, leadership and community representation associated with public responsibility. As a representative of the people, your position places you at an important point of contact between the grassroots and government. Your birthday therefore offers an opportunity to appreciate the responsibilities of leadership and the expectations of the people you represent. As you begin another chapter of your life, may it bring renewed strength, wisdom and o...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HIGH CHIEF PROMISE LAWURU! Celebrating a Distinguished Son of the Ijaw Nation at Another Milestone of Grace, Service and Impact By EgbemaVoice, On this remarkable occasion of your birthday anniversary, I proudly join your family, friends, associates, well-wishers and the entire Ijaw nation in celebrating a distinguished leader and great son of the Niger Delta, High Chief Promise Lawuru. Today is not merely a celebration of another year added to your life; it is an opportunity to acknowledge your courage, humility, strength of character, dedication and unwavering commitment to the advancement of your people. High Chief Promise Lawuru, over the years, your name has continued to resonate with service, community development, unity and the pursuit of a better future for our people. Your contributions and support toward the growth, peace and collective advancement of the Ijaw nation remain worthy of recognition and appreciation. As you mark this special milestone,...

FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026   My fellow Nigerians,   Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above all, our extraordinary people can build a giant in Africa; that in this blessed and fertile land we can build a united, strong and prosperous nation; a land of regional authority and global consequence.   Our journey has not always been easy. In truth, it has generally been too hard for too many. We have known moments of great hope and periods of profound disappointment. We have endured war, military rule, economic crises, insecurity and political upheaval. Yet through it all, Nigeria, with the indom...

By EgbemaVoice, The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has remanded Perela Ezekiel Osia a.k.a. Daniel Ezekiel at the Kuje Correctional Facility in Abuja and adjourned for trial.  Perela Ezekiel Osia is standing trial on a four count charge bothering on cyberstalking, cyber-bullying and criminal defamation of High Chief Ekomieyefa Uduboh also known as KFT.  Before his arrest and arraignment today, Perela Ezekiel Osia has been persistently concocting all manner of lies against Chief Ekomieyefa Uduboh and other well meaning Personalities in the Niger_Delta Region.  He had also earlier confessed to the Police that he only cooked up his story of KFT's arrest to mock him. The arraignment today marks the beginning of his prosecution

PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE HONOURABLE FEDERAL COMMISSIONER I COMMEND THE HISTORIC JUDGMENT ON KIDNAPPERS - A TRIUMPH FOR THE PEOPLE OF EDO STATE Esteemed citizens of Edo State, It is with immense joy and a profound sense of justice that I, *Rt. Hon. Engr. Chief Victor Sabor Edoror*, Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Edo State at the Federal Character Commission, express my support for the landmark judgment delivered today, September 29, 2026, by the Edo State Special Criminal Court. The court, presided over by Justice Terry Momodu Aigbona, has rendered a death sentence by hanging for the four kidnappers—Marvelous Isaac, Wisdom Michael, Rufus Emete Michael, and Gift Raphael—convicted for the heinous kidnapping of our sister at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City. This ruling serves as a decisive message that *Edo State is no longer a refuge for criminals.* I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our dedicated Governor, *H.E. Sen. Monday O...

AJAKURAMA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CELEBRATES WOMEN LEADER, COMRADE DOUYE ROMAN EJEMI, ON BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Leadership Commends Her Commitment to Community Development, Women Empowerment and Service to Humanity By EgbemaVoice  The leadership and entire membership of the Ajakurama Development Initiative (ADI) heartily felicitate with the organisation's esteemed Women Leader, Comrade Douye Roman Ejemi, Chief Executive Officer of Douye Media TV, on the joyous occasion of her birthday anniversary. Today, the leadership of ADI joins her family, friends, colleagues, associates and well-wishers in celebrating another remarkable milestone in her life and appreciating her contributions to the growth and development of the Ajakurama community. Comrade Douye Roman Ejemi is widely recognised within her circle of service for her commitment, dedication and passion for community affairs. As the Women Leader of the Ajakurama Development Initiative, she has continued to demonstrate the...

By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, has felicitated with High Chief Godspower Gbenekama, JP, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a congratulatory message jointly signed by its National President, Comrade Ozobo Austin and National Secretary, Mr Tare Magbei, the Forum celebrated the Ijaw leader's service and contributions to the region. The statement said IPF “heartily felicitates with High Chief Godspower Gbenekama, JP, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.” It noted that the Forum “celebrates your uncommon service, exemplary leadership and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta at large.” According to IPF, “Your commitment to truth, justice and the advancement of our people remains inspiring and worthy of emulation.” The publishers added: “On this special day, we join your family, friends, traditional leaders and numerous well-wishers to wish you good health, greater strength, renewed wisdom...

By EgbemaVoice, Lagos — September 26, 2026: A police officer attached to an Anti-Crime Patrol team has reportedly died after he was allegedly hit and dragged underneath a Lexus ES 350 during a stop-and-search operation along Olugbede Street, Egbeda, Lagos. According to a police situation report, the incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, while the Anti-Crime Patrol team was conducting stop-and-search duties in the area. The report stated that one of the officers, Sergeant Johnson Okediji, signalled a Lexus ES 350 saloon car with registration number FKJ 223 KX to stop. The vehicle was reportedly driven by Olumide Olusola, aged 21, of Tiwatayo Street, Egbeda, Lagos. According to the report, the driver initially stopped briefly. However, as Sergeant Okediji approached the driver's side of the vehicle, the driver allegedly accelerated suddenly, hitting the officer and dragging him underneath the vehicle for some distance. The report further stated that de...

EGBEMA KINGDOM IN DARKNESS DESPITE DECADES OF OIL WEALTH — MINGO RAISES ALARM OVER PERSISTENT NEGLECT By EgbemaVoice  Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comrade Mingo Meshach Sayami Ogumaka, popularly known as KingdomVoice, has raised a fresh alarm over what he describes as the prolonged infrastructural neglect and developmental marginalisation of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. Mingo expressed deep concern that communities within Egbema Kingdom continue to grapple with inadequate electricity, poor road and bridge infrastructure, limited healthcare and educational facilities, flooding and other basic developmental challenges despite the enormous natural resources extracted from the Niger Delta region. According to him, Egbema Kingdom has remained in darkness for decades, with several communities still without reliable access to electricity from the national grid. He particularly cited communities in the Asigborodor and Awanba axis,...

Mingo Condemns Alleged Killing of Delta State Civil Servant, Calls for Immediate Investigation By EgbemaVoice, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka has condemned the reported death of Mr. Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, and called for an immediate, transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. According to reports circulating in the public domain, Mr. Adeda allegedly died after an incident at the Prof. Chike Edosien Secretariat in Asaba on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Reports have made serious allegations involving the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, his orderly and other individuals. The allegations are grave and must not be dismissed or settled through conflicting narratives. At the same time, every person accused must be given due process, while the family of the deceased deserves truth, justice and accountability. Comr...

By EgbemaVoice  The tragic death of Mr. Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, is not merely a loss of life—it is a damning indictment of a state government that has become synonymous with unchecked power, brutality, and a callous disregard for the very citizens it claims to serve. The facts, as reported by multiple credible sources including SaharaReporters, are as harrowing as they are familiar. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Mr. Adeda was allegedly beaten to death within the hallowed confines of the state secretariat in Asaba. The alleged perpetrators? Not unknown thugs, but the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, his police orderly, and his driver. The narrative emerging from the ministry is one of grotesque abuse of power. According to accounts from ministry staff, Mr. Adeda was involved in a disagreement with the Director of Examinations. The Director then called...

Lagos Police Identify Officer in Viral Video, Launch Disciplinary Action By EgbemaVoice  The Lagos State Police Command has identified the police officer captured in a viral video making what authorities described as careless, inappropriate and uncultured remarks while travelling in a public transport vehicle. The Command confirmed that the officer is Inspector Osumah Frank and announced that disciplinary proceedings have commenced against him in line with the regulations of the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement issued by the Command, the comments made by the officer were expressed in his personal capacity and do not represent the official position, views or disposition of either the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force. Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to professionalism, discipline and respect for members of the public. He emphasized that polic...

DEMAND BY THE INC FOR THREE HOMOGENOUS IJAW STATES WITH CORRESPONDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS AND BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS. Compiled By; Perekebena Okoyen , As Documented by Dr. Amba Ambaowei & Other Founding Fathers.  The Ijaw National Congress, INC brought together all the different interests of the founding fathers after taking cognizance of the three factions of request for different State undersigned on behalf of the entire Twelve Million Ijaw people of Nigeria, after due consultations with our people made demand for the creation of THREE HOMOGENOUS IJAW STATES AND BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS from the territory of the Ijaw ethnic nationality, from Arogbo in the West to Andoni in the East, presently balkanised into Ondo, Edo, Delta, Rivers and Akwa Ibom States. The proposed States and Boundary Adjustments are as follows: 1. TORU-IBE STATE with Capital at BURUTU. 2. BAYELSA STATE with Capital at KAIAMA. 3. RIVERS STATE with Capital at PORT HARCOURT. 4. Boundary Adjustment along Akwa Ib...

Edo Ijaw kingdoms Raises Alarm: As Soron Ibe demands an end to marginalisation, deprivation and balkanisation of Egbema, Olodiama, Okomu, Gbaraun and Furupagha Threat to Peaceful Coexistence: A Recipe for Inter-Ethnic Tension By EgbemaVoice,  On behalf of the Traditional Rulers, Chiefs, Amaokosuabu (Community Heads), community leaders and the good people of the Egbema, Olodiama, Okomu, Gbaraun and Furupagha Kingdoms of Edo State, representing hundreds of communities spread across Ovia South-West, Ovia North-East and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas, we wish to draw the attention of the Federal Government, Edo State Government, relevant authorities, civil society organisations and the international community to issues which, in our view, require urgent attention. The Soron Ibe Ijaw Kingdoms of Edo State have remained peaceful and responsible stakeholders in the development of Edo State and Nigeria. However, we are increasingly concerned about what we perceive as persis...

HON. OSIA DAVID CELEBRATES HIGH CHIEF FELIX EDEKU, PINAKAWЕI OF THE IJAW NATION, ON BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY By EgbemaVoice, The former Aide to the Governor of Edo State, Hon. Osia David, has felicitated with High Chief Felix Edeku, the Pinakawei of the Ijaw Nation, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Osia David described High Chief Felix Edeku as a distinguished Ijaw leader whose contributions to the advancement of the Ijaw people, promotion of unity, peace, cultural identity and community development continue to command respect across the Niger Delta. Hon. Osia David noted that the birthday anniversary provides an opportunity to celebrate not only the personality of High Chief Felix Edeku, but also his years of service, leadership and commitment to the collective aspirations of the Ijaw Nation. According to him, High Chief Edeku's position as the Pinakawei of the Ijaw Nation carries significant responsibility, particu...

THE FAMILY TREE OF LATE PERE-ABU Founder of Pere-abu-Gbene, Ajakurama Clan, Egbema Kingdom, Late Pere-abu the foremost founding father and respected patriarchs of Pere-abu-Gbene in Ajakurama Clan, Egbema Kingdom. Edo and Delta states, A renowned fisherman, community builder, and an iconic Ijaw elder, he was widely known for his hard work, wisdom, and commitment to the growth of his people. He hailed from Fon-Ware (House), Tububiri Quarter, Ajakurama Town, ovia South West LGA of Edo state. Although he joined his ancestors many decades ago, his legacy remains deeply rooted across the Western Ijaw communities. Through his industrious lifestyle and large family, the descendants of Late Pere-abu are today spread across the three indigenous Western Ijaw states of Delta State, Edo State, and Ondo State, where they continue to contribute to community development and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Ijaw people. Late Pere-abu was blessed with three wives, namely: Kenefe (F...

GENERAL SIEMENS NISOR BEKES CELEBRATES HIGH CHIEF DR. DENNIS BURUTU OTUARO AT 50 Describes PAP Administrator as a New Chapter in the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Commends Human Capital Development, Empowerment and Peacebuilding Initiatives By EgbemaVoice, The Edo State Niger Delta Ex-Agitator General, Chief (Hon.) Siemens Nisor Bekes, has felicitated with the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), High Chief Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary, describing the milestone as a celebration of a man whose leadership has opened a new chapter in the history of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. In a goodwill message marking the birthday, General Siemens Nisor Bekes congratulated Dr. Otuaro for attaining the golden age of 50 and commended his contributions to the advancement of human capital development, education, youth empowerment, stakeholder engagement and peacebuilding across the Niger Delta. According to him, Dr. ...