By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Government on Thursday ordered massive clampdown on cultism and cult related activities in schools across the state.  The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who gave the directive at a news conference in Asaba, said the directive became necessary following rising cases of cult related activities in secondary and primary schools in the state.  He said the State Ministry of Education and relevant supervisory and regulatory authorities have been directed to ensure proper supervision of all schools to nip it in the bud.  According to him, a number of persons particularly the civil societies have emphasised the need for parents to up their game and for the society to have a rethink in the management of our youths and young ones.  "But unfortunately there are also a number of elders, parents who obviously have not also lived up to their bidding with respect to monitoring the behaviour and attitude of their children.  "As a government

By EgbemaVoice, As millions of Congratulatory tribute across the length and breath of the Nation go to the recent appointees who make up the New Delta State oil producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Board, the Member representing Egbema kingdom in the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide Parliament Senator Tanimawo Gandi Wisdom Congratulates Hon Spencer Okpoye, the Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Board. Gandi who stated this through Egbema voice News said Hon Spencer is Worthy of the appointment due to his weaponry of Political and Leadership experience as well as his Philantropic, Hospitable and Magnanimous act, he is youth Friendly and accessable, directing youths in the right path. " I am confident of the fact that he will be a good representative and empower lots of youths across all the communities in the Kingdom", he added.

By EgbemaVoice,  The Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, gave reason why the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, is still in office, saying he was appointed by the Presidency and not promoted to the position. Alkali Baba was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the acting Inspector General of Police on April 26, 2021 for a four-year tenure. He was an Assistant Inspector General of Police when he was appointed as he had about six Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) above him. Alkali Baba has already clocked 60 years of age and has attained the mandatory 35 years in service but he is still in office till now. (Caption): Inspector General of Police. However, giving insight into the matter on his Twitter handle, Adejobi disclosed that the IGP was appointed by the president for a four-year term and he was not promoted to the position, adding that if it had been a case of promotion, he would have retired by now. Citing case

By EgbemaVoice, The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) on Wednesday launched a cooperative scheme aimed at empowering the over 30,000 ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region for them to become entrepreneurs and self-reliant. Interim Administrator of PAP, Major-General Barry Indiomu, speaking at the official launch of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (Beneficiaries) Cooperative Society Limited (PAPCOSOL) in Abuja, said the new scheme was designed to discourage reliance on the N65,000 monthly stipend paid to ex-agitators, which he noted was no longer sustainable. The founding of the Presidential Amnesty Programme in 2009 by the then Government of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua was based on the need to restore stability to communities in the Niger Delta where protest activity had degenerated into endemic crisis. The Presidential Amnesty boss, further disclosed that apart from the initial take-off grant of N1.5 billion for

...Says his inner willpower, faith in God underestimated by detractors By EgbemaVoice, Governor-Elect and award winning Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, is adequately prepared to provide quality leadership that would upscale the gains of democracy for the good people of Delta State. The assurance was re-echoed on Wednesday in Asaba, by the Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor, Olorogun Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, while speaking to newsmen at the end of tenure valedictory interactive session organized by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Civil Engagement and Civil Society, Activist Rex Anighoro. He said the incoming governor has been a system player in the inner workings of government, coupled with his wealth of experience as the longest serving speaker with genuine desire to serve, assuring that there shall be no dull moments once the mantle of leadership shifts from the incumbent governor, Senator

Rev Kenneth S. Toruwei, JP, The Egbema clan, Ijaw Youth council (IYC),  chairman, Comrade Gagbemi Peter Toruwei, has congratulated his father for the award of justice of peace (JP), by the Delta state Government, Reads Messages.,..... I, Congratulations my beloved father with Joy overdose in me as he was honored with  another very essential Award of merit (Justice of the Peace, (JP ) By the Delta state Government, In recognition of his contributions in maintaining peace, orderliness, fairness and justice in is space of living (Community and kingdom at large) He was Commissioned today the 24th of may, 2023 With Presentation of the Conferment Letter by the Presiding Judge of the Federal High Court 1, Ughelli, Chief Justice Obi Nduka alongside other of his colleagues. By this Conferment, He would be henceforth Addressed as Rev, K.S Toruwei double JP, Drawing from his earlier  Conferment  with "JERUSALEM PILGRIM" Some Time 2008 by the Israeli Government and now "JUSTICE OF P

Egbema kingdom Former Regency Council chairman High Chief. Johnbull Adaun, has congratulated chief Favour Izoukumor as executive director, and Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye as Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality of the board of Delta state oil producing Area development commission  (DESOPADEC), on their well deserved appointment by the Governor of Delta state, His Excellency Dr. Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, High Chief Johnbull Adaun, extend his hearty appreciation to the executive Governor of the state, Gov. Okowa for finding worthy of Egbema son Hon. Spencer Okpoye for his appointment as commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality board of DESOPADEC, Reads full statement........ CONGRATULATIONS TO MY AMIABLE BROTHERS AND FRIENDS, CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR (Director, DESOPADEC BOARD) AND HON. SPENCER OKPOYE (COMMISSIONER DESOPADEC BOARD). On behalf of myself and Family and the former Egbama Regency Council, We deem it joyous to celebrate you on the appointment of your new of

By EgbemaVoice, Youth leader comrade Barry Ebidinana has felicitated with Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye As Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, and Hon. Efele Eyewu Nicholas - Executive Director of the board of DESOPADEC, by the Governor of Delta state Dr. Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa,  In his goodwill messages, Comrade Barry Ebidinana congratulated the grassroots politicians in Ijaw Ethnic Nationality and Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality of the board,  On this well deserved appointment, Barry also describe the two leaders are dedicated and committed leaders. I specially extend my heart warmest congratulations to you sir, on your new appointment. This is a promotion into a greater level of achievement and responsibility. I wish you a successful tenure in office. May more of your heart desires be accomplished.  This new appointment shall lead both of you to the higher levels in your career with bigger appointments lying in wait for you. Big congratulations to you, my indeed leaders,

Hon. Spencer Okpoye, left, Comr. Ezekiel Ugulapelewei, right, By EgbemaVoice, The Opuama youth Assembly Warri has congratulated honourable Spencer Okubo Okpoye, former SSA, to the Governor of Delta state Governor Sen. Dr. Okowa, on his well deserve appointment as the commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic nationality for  the board of Delta state oil producing Area development commission (DESOPADEC), by the Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, According to the President of Opuama Youth Assembly Warri, Comrade Ezekiel Ugulapelewei, has extended his warmly congratulations to the grassroots politician Hon. Spencer Okpoye and describe him as impeccable and dedicated leader in Opuama community, Egbema kingdom, Warri North local Government Area of Delta state, who have contributing toward the betterment of Egbema kingdom and Warri North generally over the years, Adding that, We the entire Opuama Youth Assembly Warri believe in your good leadership quality style, having the full confident of renewal of

By EgbemaVoice, Rev Dr Kenneth Sandala Toruwei JP has been honoured with an award of Excellence as Ambassador of Peace and Justice By Delta State Government at ughelli High Court by Justice Nduka Obi. The award was conferred on them today 24th May 2023, by the State Government.  Speaking at the epoch-making event, the Delta State Justice, Justice Nduka Obi congratulated the personalities who were qualified for the investiture. He charged them to be keepers of peace in their various communities, kingdom and State, adding that they should see themselves as lay magistrates who perform all the functions of a magistrate save holding a formal court. The commissioner also enjoined the appointees to be fair, firm and diligent in administering justice to the people. Delivering a lecture on the roles and responsibilities of Justices of the Peace in Community Policing, the Solicitor-General of Delta State, Justice Nduka Obi defined Community Policing as cooperation aimed at maintaining security a

Hon. Spencer Okpoye, James Ekpe Marshall By EgbemaVoice, The Youth leader, Egbema political forum (EPF), and chairman Egbema collect political front (ECPF), Hon. Marshall James Ekpe, former councillor Ogbudugbudu ward, Has congratulated Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye over his emergence as Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality for the board of Delta state oil producing Area development commission (DESOPADEC), by Governors Dr. Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, Hon. James Marshall Ekpe, According to the youth leader comrade Ekpe expressed his sincere heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Spencer Okpoye and thanks everyone for the successful nominations and appointment Hon. Spencer Okpoye to lead this important state agency, Adding that, he is convinced that Okpoye will give a strong impetus to the DESOPADEC, and will contribute to the achievement of it's objectives,  Hon. Ekpe glaring extended his hearty congratulations to Hon. Spencer Okpoye for the confidence placed in him by the Gov

By EgbemaVoice, We heartily congratulate  you, sir, on your well deserved appointment as the commissioner representing ijaw national ethnicity in DESOPADEC and we the council members on behalf of the council sincerely appreciate His Excellency Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa the executive Governor of Delta State for appointing Egbema indigenous son as the commissioner representing ijaw national ethnicity in DESOPADEC. we sincerely appreciate you. We pray that  God Increase you in wisdom and understanding in dealing with your responsibilities in your new office. May your time be the best ever experienced. The leadership of Egbema Youth Council (EYC) is looking forward to working closely with you in achieving the desired developmental goals needed by the good people of the Egbema axis in Delta state. Signed: Comrade City Kelvin Eferusuoa, President Egbema Youth Council. Comrade Governor Ekpokeme, General Secretary Egbema Youth Council. Comrade Michael K.K. Ejemi, Public Relations Officer Egbema You

By EgbemaVoice, The youth leader comrade Precious Ebiwei has saluted Hon. Spencer Okpoye As Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality of the board of Delta state oil producing Area development commission (DESOPADEC), by the Governor of Delta state Dr. Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa,  In his goodwill messages, Comrade Ebiwei, congratulated the grassroots politician and stakeholder of the PDP, and former SSA to the Governor of Delta state, Gov. Okowa, and leader Opuama clan, in Egbema kingdom, Warri North local Government Area of Delta state, on his well deserved appointment, he also describe him as a dedicated and committed leader. I specially congratulate you today on your new appointment. This is a promotion into a greater level of achievement and responsibility. I wish you a successful tenure in office. May more of your heart desires be accomplished.  This new appointment shall lead you to the higher levels in your career with bigger appointments lying in wait for you. Big congr

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of Conference of Nigeria Civil Rights Activists (CNCRA) has described as a welcome development media reports that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently reviewing the 10th National Assembly zoning arrangements earlier released by the APC. The Convener of CNCRA, Pastor Ifeanyi Odili, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said the latest decision by the party and the president-elect showed that Tinubu is a true democrat who believes in equity, fairness and justice. The APC had, penultimate week, announced its much awaited zoning arrangements whereby the North-west geopolitical zone was allocated two presiding positions, while both the South-south and the South-east got one each. The North-central geopolitical zone was completely left out in the arrangements and the development had sparked off series of protests

By Wale Odunsi  The United Kingdom has slammed restrictions on student visa routes in a bid to cut net migration, a statement on Tuesday announced. The policy restricts students from Nigeria and other countries from bringing family members on all but postgraduate research routes. The government also banned people from using a student visa as a backdoor route to work in the UK, noting that net migration was over 500,000 from June 2021 to June 2022. It reaffirmed its commitment to the International Education Strategy which supports the economy through the contribution students can bring to the UK. The government has also made clear that the terms of the graduate route remain unchanged, announcing the new reforms affecting students starting from January 2023. The UK promised to work with the higher education sector to explore alternative options to ensure the brightest and best students can continue to bring dependents. Furthermore, to prevent misuse of the visa system, students will be s