Mulade appeals to FG to sustain Tantita security contract, hails Tompolo, Tonlagha, Pondi for riverine development

Mulade appeals to FG to sustain Tantita security contract, hails Tompolo, Tonlagha, Pondi for riverine development 

Warri___ Niger Delta-born human and environmental rights activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has commended High Chief, Dr Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo a.k.a (Tompolo), Engr Mathew Tonlagha, Managing Director, Maton Oil and Gas Services Ltd, High Chief Engr Kestin Pondi, Managing director, Tantita Security Limited and others for their effort towards the development of riverine communities in Delta State.

The renowned Delta State-born peace and development advocate applauded these illustrious sons of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of the State for their infrastructural revolution initiatives and human empowerment efforts across coastal dwellers in the state, has part of their corporate social responsibilities to the communities.

The United Nations Peace Ambassador and the Ibe-Serimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Mulade Sheriff, call on all sons and daughters of riverine communities to give them maximum support and cooperation towards opening up and expanding the development infrastructures in the coastal communities for economic growth, as Tantita continues to carry out its surveillance operations across the communities.

Sheriff noted, "it is imperative to state that the coastal communities that warehouse the nation's economy but were totally neglected by federal and state governments in spite of their huge contributions, which environment has suffered several degradation ranging from oil and gas pollution, marine erosion/surge that as wash away many communities, leading to lost of traditional fishing rights and farming, etc".

"I wish to sincerely commend Tompolo, Engr Mathew Tonlagha, and Engr Kestin Pondi for their doggedness towards the exposition and development of the riverine communities through the infrastructural revolution and human empowerment.. Permit me to equally use this medium to express my gratitude to them for saving our once bastardized environment through the Tantita Security Surveillance Contracts. I applaud and encourage you to continue to demonstrate that capacity by saving the Niger Delta environment, which is more critical to the region and the yet unborn generations" he asserted.

Stressing further, he emphasized, 'it is imperative to appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to sustain the Tantita security surveillance contracts to grow the nation's oil production and sustain the relative peace in the Niger Delta"

Here are 10 Different Types of Husbands All Over The World, Ladies are Advice to Choose Wisely

Here are 10 Different Types of Husbands All Over The World, Ladies are Advice to Choose Wisely 

1: BACHELOR HUSBAND

This type of husband does things on his own without consulting wife. Hangs out a lot with friends more than wife. Not serious about marriage life.

2: ACIDIC HUSBAND

This type of husband is always boiling like acid and always angry violent, moody, dominating and very dangerous.

 3: SLAVE HUSBAND

This type of husband wants to be treated like a King but treats wife like a slave. Likes wife to perform old tradition respect and hates being called by their first name.

4: GENERAL HUSBAND

This type of husband is for every woman. He loves and cares for girlfriends more than his wife. Likes giving money to girlfriends and has more female friends.

5: DRY HUSBAND

This type of husband is very moody and stingy. He doesn't consider wife's emotions, doesn't make the relationship enjoyable. He has no sense of humor.

6: PANADOL HUSBAND

This type of husband uses wife as problem solver, only loves wife when needing something from her. Is clever and knows wife's weaknesses and capitalizes on that to get relief from wife.

7: PARASITE HUSBAND

         

This type of husband is very lazy and only loves wife for the sake of money. He uses wife's money on girlfriends. No initiative and does not help wife with house responsibilities.

8: BABY HUSBAND

This type of husband is irresponsible, very childish and can't make decisions on his own without asking his mother or relatives. He compares wife to relatives and runs to them always if something goes wrong.

9: VISITING HUSBAND

This type of husband is not always at home. He comes as a visitor. He provides family all material things but has no time for them.

10: CARING HUSBAND

This type of husband is caring and loving. He provides material and emotional needs and makes time for family. He guides home spiritually. He is very responsible and treats wife as partner and helper.

Now that you know this ladies, choose wisely in order to avoid stories that touch, l wish you goodluck in your choice.

Public lnvitation as Rose, Victor Warms up for Marriage February 8, 2025 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

Public lnvitation as Rose, Victor Warms up for Marriage February 8, 2025 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State 

..... Invite friends, colleagues and well wishers 

Yenagoa____ Preparation is on top gear for the duo, Noah Egolukumor Rosemary of Mede family Aleibiri/Debakeme family of Torugbene Urban Community in Ekeremor LGA and Victor Oyinkro Akpabugha of Fiemor family of Agolomo Town in Patani LGA, of Delta State, set to exchange marital vow according to the ljaw custom and tradition in the oil city of Yenagoa.

According to the marriage invitation stated that the traditional marriage ceremony (dowry) payment would take place on the 8th February, 2025 in Bayelsa State.

This will immediately followed by grand reception at Fransimo Hotels & Suites located along Justice Tabai Road, Edepie Yenagoa.

Time: 12:Noon Prompt.

Music by Sir Afuruku Franklin and his super star band of Nigeria.

The dou however, use this medium to respectively invite their friends, colleagues, well wishers and the general public to join them celebrate on their special day, adding there are variety of food and assorted wines specially packaged for the merriment of guests at the marriage reception.

However, it will interest you to note that the Bride, Noah Rosemary is the elder sister to the Bayelsa Ozigizaga 1 and the CEO Beriyaide Group of Company Nigeria Limited, Engr. Noah Owota.

Colour of the Day is Black Gold and Turmeric Yellow.

Come one, come all, see you there.

Sponsored by:

Engr. Noah Owota,

CEO Beriyaide Group of Company Nigeria Limited.

Amnesty students demand upward review of PAP budget, commend Otuaro's achievements so far

Amnesty students demand upward review of PAP budget, commend Otuaro's achievements so far 

Earlier today 15th March 2025, the National Association Of the Presidential Amnesty Students Worldwide (NAPAS) visited the National president of the Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF), Comrade Ozobo Austin at his Warri office.

The visit was led by its national president Comr Ebidouwei Miyenpirigha and the union's women leader Comr Embelakpo Emeka.

The PAP students' expressed gratitude to the administrator of the presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro for his uncommon achievements with the short time in office, adding that Niger Delta leaders and stakeholders should give him every necessary support to enable him do more for the amnesty programme.

The student's body during the visit, appealed to IPF to call the president Ahmed Bola Tinubu to increase the amnesty programme annual budget to enable the PAP administrator also increase the stipends of beneficiaries- including delegates monthly stipends, vocational training and scholarship students allowances.

Speaking during the visit, the students lamented that the economy situation of 2009 when the N65,000 monthly stipend was proposed for Amnesty delegates and the economy situation of now are not the same, citing that N65,000 can't provide anything in a home nowadays.

They emphasised, "Mr president should know that N90, 000, monthly vocational training allowance and N70,000 monthly scholarship students' up keep can't create a balance for the beneficiaries in the country today".

However, the visit was also to formally inform the IPF's president and invite him for the forthcoming PAP students' national convention in March 2025.

The amnesty students strongly appealed to the IPF to draw Mr. President's attention to the plights of the amnesty students, PAP delegates and vocational trainees with a view of increasing the PAP annual budget.

IPF's president, Ozobo in his response, appreciated the PAP students for finding him and IPF worthy to be visited. He promised to provide the needed support and reached out to necessary stakeholders to support their convention.

Ozobo, said IPF will lead the advocacy to appeal with Mr president to increase the PAP annual budget to create an enabling environment for the PAP delegates, students and vocational trainees.

Group Hails Tinubu, Otuaro for Development Programs in Niger Delta

Group Hails Tinubu, Otuaro for Development Programs in Niger Delta 

Leaders of the Ijaw Youth Network (IYN) have lauded President Bola Tinubu and Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Administrator Dr. Dennis Bruto Otuaro for their commitment to developing the Niger Delta region.

The prominent youths group particularly cited the recent award of scholarships to over 1,700 students from the region as very commendable.

In a statement by the IYN President and Secretary, Frank Ebikabo and Federal Ebiaridor, the group praised the President's decision to retain the PAP and his appointment of Dr. Otuaro, to lead the agency.

The duo described the President’s decision as a visionary move that has started to yield unprecedented results in peace sustenance in the region. 

They IYN particularly commended Otuaro for taking painstaking steps to ensure that the last scholarship exercise was transparent and fair across the region.

 

"President Tinubu has demonstrated exceptional wisdom not only by retaining the Presidential Amnesty Programme but by appointing Dr. Otuaro, an accomplished administrator whose leadership has brought remarkable progress to the programme," said Ebikabo and Ebiaridor in the statement. 

The IYN leaders emphasized the historic nature of the scholarship scheme, which includes opportunities for overseas master's degree studies. 

"The scale and transparency of this scholarship scheme, which provides comprehensive support including tuition, accommodation, and living expenses, demonstrates a genuine commitment to addressing the fundamental challenges facing our region," they stated, 

They noted further that "had previous administrations shown similar sustained dedication to human capital development in the Niger Delta, our region might have avoided the path to militancy."

 

The Presidential Amnesty Programme recently deplored 1700 Niger Delta students on scholarships to local and foreign institutions, the first time such a large number of students would be chosen as beneficiaries of the programme. 

The IYN leadership highlighted several achievements under Dr. Otuaro's administration, including the deployment of four Niger Delta indigenes to South Africa for specialized aviation training and the training of 98 young men and women in maritime skills at the Joemarine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research.

"Dr. Otuaro has shown a deep understanding of the historical grievances that led to unrest in our region and is systematically taking bold and deliberate steps to implement these through well-thought-out initiatives," the president and secretary noted. 

However, they also called for increased funding for the programme. "While we commend these achievements, we respectfully appeal to President Tinubu to consider increasing the budgetary allocation to the Presidential Amnesty Programme. 

Additional funding would enable the PAP to expand its reach and create an even more lasting impact in the Niger Delta region."

The IYN leaders concluded by reaffirming their support for President Tinubu's administration and Dr. Otuaro's leadership.

They expressed their commitment to partnering with the federal government in fostering sustainable peace and development in the Niger Delta.

Opinion: Gbemre's Envy and Falsehoods: Tantita a Vital Partner in Nigeria Oil Industry_By Prince Perez .B, CEO lduwiniVoice

Opinion: Gbemre's Envy and Falsehoods: Tantita a Vital Partner in Nigeria Oil Industry_By Prince Perez .B, CEO lduwiniVoice 

In recent times, certain individuals have launched a smear campaign against Tompolo’s Tantita Security Services, a company entrusted with safeguarding Nigeria’s critical oil infrastructure. This wave of criticism is baseless and driven by self-serving interests, aimed at discrediting one of the country’s most effective security partners. It is imperative to set the record straight and present the facts.

Nigeria’s oil sector remains the lifeblood of the nation’s economy, with the Niger Delta region at its core. Given the high stakes, securing the country’s oil facilities is paramount to preserving the national economy. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) recognized this and, after a thorough assessment, awarded pipeline surveillance contracts to private firms, including Tantita Security.

The process leading to Tantita's contract was transparent. The former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, and NNPC Limited CEO, Mele Kyari, secured the necessary approvals from then-President Muhammadu Buhari. Their decision was grounded in the need for a capable partner to tackle the endemic problem of oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

Tantita Security, led by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, exceeded expectations. The company swiftly curbed oil theft, boosted Nigeria’s production quota, and restored investor confidence in the country’s oil sector. Despite these successes, detractors like Zik Gbemre and his allies continue to spread malicious misinformation, and tribal bigotry.

These critics, fueled by envy and vested interests, hoped for Tantita’s failure. Instead, the company’s achievements under Tompolo’s leadership left them scrambling to discredit its work. Their tactics include fabricated protests and unfounded allegations, but their efforts have been futile and shall continue to remain so.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recognizing Tantita’s indispensable role, renewed the company’s contract. His decision is backed by stakeholders across the Niger Delta, who witnessed firsthand the positive impact of Tompolo’s operations. Traditional rulers, community leaders, and youths across the region have lauded Tantita’s approach, which emphasizes community-based  security strategy and widespread job creation.

It's worth noting that critics like Gbemre, Ariyo, and Gbaboyor have personal agendas. They selectively forget that previous contracts were awarded without community consultation or employment benefits. Yet, Tompolo’s approach has been inclusive, ensuring that all ethnic groups in the region benefit from the surveillance contract. The company has also been exceptional in their Social Responsibilities, by hello the needy, mending broken roads, partnering NGOs in campaigns again Social Vices such as thuggery, armed robbery, drug and substances abuse, and supporting anything that promotes growth, economic, and cultural empowerment.

Attempts to paint the contract renewal as an ethnic issue are misguided. The pipeline surveillance is a national security priority. Tompolo’s expertise in navigating the creeks and his understanding of the region’s complexities make Tantita Security the best choice for this task.

The facts speak for themselves. Tantita Security Services has made astonishing contributions to Nigeria’s oil sector, and any attempt to undermine its work is a disservice to the nation. President Tinubu’s administration, alongside well-meaning Nigerians, supports Tompolo’s mission to secure the country’s oil assets. The detractors would do well to channel their energies toward constructive contributions rather than baseless agitation.

Just-ln: IPF Vibrates Over FG Plans on Drilling More Oil in Niger Delta

Just-ln: IPF Vibrates Over FG Plans on Drilling More Oil in Niger Delta

A leading professional media group, the Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has asked the federal government to stop nursing the ambition to drill more oil wells in Niger Delta,following the increase in demand for more crude supply in the country.

It would be recalled that, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in a special report on Thisday newspaper on 4th January 2025 said following the resumption of oil refining by Dangote, Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries, the country needs 123.48 million barrels for the nine Nigerian refineries in the first quarter (H1) 2025, with Dangote receiving the highest share, suggesting that the country needs to undergo drilling of more oil to meet both foreign and domestic demands.

The Ijaw apex media organization in a statement signed by its National President Comrade Ozobo Austin which was made available to media houses, said following the abject poverty and unspeakable underdevelopment meted for Niger Delta People, the region would no longer allow the Nigerian federal government to drilling more oil in the area. "We are saying it very unequivocally that Niger Delta will no longer wants the federal government to continue to drill more oil wells in the Niger Delta, except there should be a dialogue for the oil ownership in Niger Delta'',the group added.

IPF explained that the Ijaw riverine communities with countless oil wells being explored and exploited over five decades have nothing to show for it, rather there is sad reality of rejection, infrastructure decay, pollution, total darkness and untimely death of both infants and adults as a result of oil exploration/ exploitation activities by oil multinationals.

The IPF president added that should the federal government nurse the ambition to drill more oil wells to increase the daily oil production output in Niger Delta and the Ijaw areas, there should be a roundtable negotiation to review the extant laws of oil and gas ownership in the Niger Delta before such ideas could be considered.

He noted that if such roundtable negotiation is not done, the federal government should look for somewhere else to look for its oil to increase its daily output and not the Niger Delta territory.

The Ijaw media council argued that in the future when the entire oil and gas are exhausted without commensurate benefits, the Ijaw area will be left abandoned like a ghost city, citing Oloibiri town as a reference point.

The IPF expressed disappointment that up till now natural resources like gold and bitumen in Zamfara and other northern states are regarded as private resources for the indigenes despite its high economic values.

They argued that if gold, iron ore, lithium, coal, granite and other natural resources in Zamfara and other northern states belong to the indigenes, then Oil and Gas resources in Niger Delta belong to the aboriginal people of the Niger Delta.

IPF called on Niger Delta States governors, federal lawmakers, rights bodies, traditional rulers and other well meaning stakeholders in Niger Delta to educate the federal government to jettison the idea of drilling more oil wells in Niger Delta region for the overall interest of both parties.

Rivers Political Crisis: PANDEF calls on parties to cooperate with Victor Attah-led peace and reconciliation committee to restore peace

Rivers Political Crisis: PANDEF calls on parties to cooperate with Victor Attah-led peace and reconciliation committee to restore peace 

Portharcourt ___ The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the Apex Socio-Political voice of the South-South people has reiterated its calls on all parties involved in the political crisis that engulfed Rivers State to collaborate fully with the Obong Victor Attah-led Peace and Reconciliation Committee constituted at its General Assembly on 24th October, 2024 in order to restore peace between the two political interests in the state.

While expressing implicit confidence in members of the Peace and Reconciliation members led by the former governor of Akwa Ibom, PANDEF observed with sadness the recent media war characterized by unfounded aspersions, falsehoods, and fueling of the already tensed atmosphere.

According to PANDEF national Chairman, Amb. Dr. Bolade lgali noted that the recent media war is a calculative attempt aimed at diverting the focus of the Committee and defeating the good purpose behind the peace & reconciliation effort.

PANDEF urged all stakeholders, not only to support the Committee but to also exercise restraint and avoid actions or utterances capable of inflaming the already tense situation.

“We call on all stakeholders in Rivers State not only to support Obong Victor Attah-led Peace and Reconciliation Committee but to also exercise restraint and avoid actions or utterances capable of inflaming the already tense situation.

“All parties involved should be mindful and restrain themselves from utterances capable of igniting the crisis but should enable an environment that will pave way for peace to return to the State for the sake of the citizens of the State, the region, and the Nation at large.”

It would be recalled that PANDEF, in its General Assembly on 24th October, 2024 in Port-Harcourt, set up a “Peace and Reconciliation Committee” made of Obong Victor Attah, Senator Roland Owie, Sen. (Engr.) Emmanuel Ibok Essien, Chief (Mrs.) Sen. Stella Omu, Col. Peter Asam Mbu Ogar, Admiral John Jonah, and Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Stella Dorgu to look and bring lasting solutions to the political crisis in River State and other states of the South-South region.

34 years after, late Janet Onduku children remembers their lovely mother, to hold thanksgiving mass at Annunciation catholic church Ogunu warri, on sunday 12th January, 2025

34 years after, late Janet Onduku children remembers their lovely mother, to hold thanksgiving mass at Annunciation catholic church Ogunu warri, on sunday 12th January, 2025

The children of late Mrs. Janet Keneghan Onduku of Ayakoromo (Nee- Bozimo) of Ezebiri in Burutu and Bomadi Local Government Areas of Delta State, has announced to mark the thirty four years anniversary of their beloved departed mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was born in 1937 and slept in the Lord on the 9th January, 1991 at the early age of 54 years.

According to the statement released on Thursday by her eldest son Barr. Preye Onduku in warri, noted that there would be thanksgiving Mass on Sunday 12th January, 2025 at the Annunciation Catholic Church Ogunu, warri by 8:30AM Mass.

Friends, relatives and well wishers are hereby invited to join them at the thanksgiving Mass service on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Late Janet Onduku was a renowned caterer, fashion designer and a contractor with Burutu Local Government Council during Elder Godsday Orubebe tenure as council chairman. She was married to late. Chief. Thomas Omette Onduku, former Olotu of Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom, an educationist and progenitor of the lzon language.

Their union was blessed with six children amongst whom are, Barr. Preye Onduku, a legal practitioner of the Warri Bar, Ebitimi Onduku (late), Dinemi Onduku (late), Mrs. Ayanemibo Lyon, Ayaebi Onduku and Oyinbi Onduku respectively.

Speaking further, Barr. Preye Onduku reiterated that his late mother Janet Onduku- Nee Bozimo was lovely and a cheerful giver (Philanthropist) while she was alive. She loved her family and children so much that she will do anything to assist her sibbings, especially the likes of William Zideke Bozimo (alive),  Bomadibeke Bozimo, England Bozimo and Forcados of blessed memories. 

She was equally loved by her other family members as she was very much close to her elder sister, Mama Sylver Bomor- Nee Bozimo of blessed memory. " Infact mummy Sylver nurtured her in her early life.

And her elder brother, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo who has so much fun memories of her and usually tells us such memories. He extends such love towards her children.

"May the Perpetual light of God shine upon her soul through Christ our Lord, Amen", the statement added.

Fondly remembered by her children:

Barr. Preye Onduku, 

Ayaebi Onduku, 

Mrs. Ayanemibo Lyon, 

Oyinbi Onduku &

numerous grand children, great-grand children and other family members.

IPF celebrates Asu Beks at 71, appreciates his contributions in media industry

IPF celebrates Asu Beks at 71, appreciates his contributions in media industry

The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has congratulated a remarkable personality, Elder Asu Beks, CEO of Maritime Media Ltd on his 71st birth anniversary. 

He was one of the award recipients of the Ernest Ikoli's Personality awards in the Ijaw Media Conference 2024 which was held in Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa Dec 11.

It was gathered that Elder Asu Beks has spent over three decades advocating for truth, fairness, and equity in Maritime Journalism. His dedication had earned him the reputation as the Doyen of Maritime Journalism in Nigeria.

The birthday message was signed on behalf of the group by its national president Comrade Ozobo Austin on Wednesday.

IPF described Elder Asu Beks as a shining light, a role model and a worthy personality in the Niger Delta region, citing that his works have created a base for the government at all levels in the marine economy in Nigeria.

However, Beks' impressive career spans various roles, including Information Officer of the Old Western Ijaw Division, City Editor of The Nigerian Tide, and Bureau Chief of the Guardian in Port Harcourt and more. His fearless reporting had led to significant impacts, such as exposing the anomaly of the School to Land Program in Port Harcourt in then military administration.

The IPF acknowledges Asu Beks' passion for the project of Nigeria, particularly his commitment to the Ijaw Nation. His leadership roles in various organizations, including the League of Maritime Editors and the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, demonstrate his expertise and influence in the industry.

Asu Beks' contributions to Maritime Journalism have been recognized through his publication, Shipping World, which had been in circulation since June 1997. 

Meantime, IPF is honoured to celebrate this remarkable 71st birthday and acknowledges his enduring legacy in Maritime Journalism.

The Apex Ijaw Media Council, wished him more celebrations in good health and prosperity, stating that the Ijaw nation is proud of him.

Congratulations!

Delta DG on Orientation, Latimore exposes Gov. Sheriff failed Government with blatant lies, as lPF tackles 2025 N979B State Budget

Delta DG on Orientation, Latimore exposes Gov. Sheriff failed Government with blatant lies, as lPF tackles 2025 N979B State Budget 

.....Tasks Delta govt to publish projects allocated to Ijaw communities in 2025 N979B budget 

Warri _____ The Ijaw Publishers' Forum, (IPF), the apex Ijaw media council has frowned at the statement by the Delta state governor's aide, Director General on Orientation and Communication, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe who stated at Lagos radio programme that the 2025 budget of N979billion contained massive projects for the Ijaw riverine communities and as well the Oborevwori administration had empowered over 250,000 entrepreneurs through the ministry of women affairs and State Bureau for Wealth and Job creation.

Speaking at the radio public affairs network programme, the Delta State Director General on Orientation and Communication, Latimore stated that "the improved and renewal rural and riverine mega roads and other infrastructural projects that would open intra and inter-trade opportunities are captured in the 2025 approved budget''.

The Ijaw media professionals in a press statement by the group's national President Comrade Ozobo Austin on Tuesday tackled the Delta state government over marginalisation of the oil rich-riverine Ijaw communities in the state, stating that ''the government runs on lies and propaganda and that a responsible government feels in the pains of the people and not to do a disservice which may add more injury to the unbearable pains of the people with audio projects. 

The group emphasised that Delta Ijaw riverine communities have been victims of such beautiful lies of fake (audio) projects over the years, adding that the Ayakoromo bridge project had over the years suffered such lies.

However, Latimore also remarks on the same radio programme that ''governor Oborevwori had empowered over 250,000 Entrepreneurs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)  through D-CARES programme ministry of women affairs and State Bureau for Wealth and Job creation'', but IPF was miffed at such remarks and viewed it as a scam against the Delta State people, stressing that Ijaw riverine communities and its group with over 30 registered media enterprises not aware of such opportunities.

While challenging the director General Latimore to publish and name numbers and location of such projects and benefiting enterprises and businesses, the group viewed the remarks as a recurrent decimal to defraud the Delta Ijaws by successive administrations in the state. 

IPF noted, ''We will not take such media charades any longer, seeing audio projects beautifully crafted by media engineers like Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe who is good at propaganda, playing politics with the Ijaw development in the state.''

IPF described the political propaganda of Latimore as a great disservice to the Ijaw nation by telling lies to boost the ego and image of his pay master, while the Delta Ijaw riverine communities are suffering with no tangible development to count on, from the time of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Okowa administrations.

The statement reads in part, ''We want the Governor Chief Sheriff Oborevwori led administration to publish names of projects allocated for the Delta Ijaw riverine communities per local government area and money allocated for the Ayakoromo bridge project in the 2025 N979 billion approved budget. We also challenge the governor and his aide to publish the names of entrepreneurs and amount of materials or money given to those who benefited from the Ijaw riverine communities in his over 250,000 entrepreneurs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)  through D-CARES programme ministry of women affairs and the State Bureau for Wealth and Job creation under his administration''.

HRM Kalanama Vlll Confers Ebipade Ayabotu Chieftaincy Title"lzonegberigbaowei"of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom

HRM Kalanama Vlll Confers Ebipade Ayabotu Chieftaincy Title"lzonegberigbaowei"of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom 

Oyinbi Onduku 

Warri ____ The paramount ruler of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom, HRM Pere S.P. Luke (JP) Kalanama Vlll in Bomadi LGA of Delta State, has conferred a prestigious chieftaincy title on the Egberigide of Niger Delta, Chief. Ebipade Victor Ayabotu as the "Izonegberigbaowei" of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom.

Presenting the reverend title on the 30th of December, 2024 at the palace of the Pere of Akugbene Mein kingdom, HRM Pere Luke Kalanama Vlll, who is the first Vice Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, noted that the conferment signifies the Kingdom's acknowledgement of Ebipade Ayabotu's contributions in projecting, preserving and promoting the ljaw language and culture in  Delta Broadcasting Services (DBS) Warri over the years. 

His Royal Majesty stressed that as a leader and advocate for promoting the ljaw language and culture, Ebipade Ayabotu's recognition by the traditional leadership of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom is a testament to his dedication and influence towards the growth and development of ljaw language.

In his reaction to the honour bestowed on him, Chief. Ebipade Ayabotu, the lzonegberigbaowei of Akugbene Mein-Kingdom expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life to witness the historic event.

He further appreciated HRM Pere Luke Kalanama Vlll for the great honour bestowed on him, while reaffirming his commitment to advancing the ljaw language and culture in the future, the statement added.

Birthday Wishes to a Worthy Patriarch, High Chief. Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore

Birthday Wishes to a Worthy Patriarch, High Chief. Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore 

Happy birthday to an amazing father and husband! Your love, wisdom and strength inspire us every day.

We are grateful for the countless memories we have had together and all the laughter's shared.

May this your new age usher you into another awesome dimension of strength and perfect health. We earnestly pray that God grant you the wherewithal to continually live life to the fullest and impact your generation.

You deserve all the happiness in the world. Thank you for being our guiding light and a constant source of support. Here is to celebrating you today and always.

We love you so much!

Signed:

Wives and Children.