Israel, a Small Nation of Miracles with Unique Strength and Divine Blessing that Surprises the World_By: lmam Hassen Chalghoumi

I, a son of Ishmael, an imam, a Muslim, a man of peace, hereby present my sincere testimony about this extraordinary people:

I must admit, I believe in religions and miracles. But there is something about this people — the people of Israel — that feels like a living miracle.

A people the Pharaohs tried to erase 3,000 years ago… and failed.

A people the Babylonians tried to annihilate 2,500 years ago… and failed.

A people the Romans tried to wipe out 2,000 years ago… and failed.

A people the Nazis tried to exterminate 80 years ago… and failed to erase.

A people the Arabs fought in five wars to wipe off the map… and failed.

This is a small nation in number, but with a unique strength — a divine blessing. Wherever it lays its hand, it succeeds: in finance, commerce, science, philosophy, literature… A desert land turned into a paradise, without oil or gas, but with liberty, democracy, intelligence, and determination.

This is a people who gave the world Einstein, Newton, Kafka, Karl Marx, Nietzsche, Spinoza, Freud… and many others who left a mark on humanity.

There are realities that neither reason nor logic can explain.

There is only one word for it: miracle.

For two and a half years now, this people has been fighting on five fronts. They said it was tired, that it was about to collapse… and yet, it surprises the world by opening a new front against the Iranian enemy — one that frightens even Arab regimes.

This people, though small in number, possesses the courage of nobles, the wisdom of prophets, the patience of the righteous, and the determination of survivors. How could it be otherwise, when it is known they are the descendants of Abraham, Solomon, David, Moses, Jacob, Joseph… and 1,523 prophets and emissaries from their lineage?

This is a people who brought monotheism and faith in one God to the world. A people driven by a thirst for life, for work, for innovation, and for continuity — a drive that has lasted more than 4,000 years.

Truly, I find no other word to describe them but: a nation of miracles.

If the Arabs had clear vision, they would choose to unite with this people, to learn from them, to cooperate with them… perhaps they would absorb some of their knowledge, wisdom, and dignity.

Hassen Chalghoumi

Imam..

Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko Appoints Prof. Tubolayefa Oluwafemi, First Indigene as New Vice Chancellor

A new Vice-Chancellor has been appointed for the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. She is Professor Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefa (Nee Ubebe), the first female professor who hailed from Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Professor Tobolayefa succeeds Professor Emmanuel Adigio whose tenure expired this month. Her appointment was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mr. Abdullahi Bardi, during a briefing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Professor Oluwafemi’s appointment came after a thorough selection process that began in March 2025 with a nationwide call for applications. Out of 12 applications received, six candidates were shortlisted and interviewed on June 17, 2025. The rigorous screening, according to an official of the University. The interview process was conducted by a six-member selection committee formed during the Governing Council’s emergency meeting on June 3.

Mr. Bardi highlighted that Professor Tobolayefa emerged as the leading candidate, scoring an impressive 78.4% based on merit. He emphasized that her appointment strictly followed the recommendations of the Selection Committee and adhered to all statutory requirements for federal university appointments.

The new Vice-Chancellor brings a wealth of experience and a strong academic background to her new role. She is a seasoned microbiologist and an accomplished academic, with a proven track record of academic excellence and leadership.

Her previous roles include serving as the Foundation Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the Nigerian Maritime University, and as a former Head of Department at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. She holds the distinction of being the first female professor from the Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Acknowledgments and Future Outlook:

The Governing Council expressed its gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support of higher education and maritime institutions in Nigeria. They also commended the Minister of Education for guidance, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for its strategic partnership, and the National Assembly for its ongoing legislative support to the university.

“This appointment reflects the integrity of the process and our collective resolve to position the Nigeria Maritime University as a center of excellence in maritime education, research, and national development,” Bardi stated.

The Council urged all stakeholders, including staff, students, and community leaders, to support Professor Oluwafemi as she leads the institution into its next phase of growth.

Untold Story About Itsekiri's Fight Against Pipeline Surveillance Contract Awarded to Tompolo A call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Stand Firm Against the Itsekiri's Demands to Cancel Tompolo's Pipeline Surveillance Contract

A call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Stand Firm Against the Itsekiri's Demands to Cancel Tompolo's Pipeline Surveillance Contract

By Ezekiel Kagbala 

Recently, tensions have flared between the Itsekiri and Ijaws particularly the Ward delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State. Perhaps some Itsekiri's felt that the exercise has exposed their long-hidden secret used to manipulate voting capacity and dominate their neighbors.

They resorted to using the strategy of trying to eliminate anything beneficial to Ijaws, Urhobo, and other ethnic nationalities in Delta State by petitioning the presidency to stop Tompolo's Pipeline surveillance contract. Ijaws and Urhobo indeed have a heartless neighbor who wants to snatch what is beneficial to everyone by exploiting their closeness to the presidency.

Privileged information has surfaced indicating that some Itsekiri individuals are lobbying in Abuja for the presidency to cancel the oil facility surveillance contract being handled by High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

Their devilish moves have continued to raise questions about the motivations behind such actions and the broader implications for the region's development.

Itsekiri and Ijaw communities have historically coexisted, but competition for resources and political power has often led to friction. The recent actions of some Itsekiri individuals against Tompolo's contract can be seen as a manifestation of this rivalry.

While some may view the Itsekiri's lobbying efforts as a legitimate pursuit of their interests, it is essential to recognize that such actions can be detrimental to the collective progress of the Niger Delta. 

The region's interest should not be sacrificed at the altar of ethnic rivalry. Instead, the focus should be on collaboration and unity. The recent calls from the Itsekiri groups and the petition to cancel Tompolo's contract are not only misguided but also detrimental to the broader interests of Nigeria's oil economy, peace, and security in the region.

Tompolo, a figure often misunderstood and misrepresented, has emerged as a beacon of hope for the Niger Delta. His commitment to peace and development is evident in his efforts to engage the youth of the region, providing them with employment opportunities and a stake in the nation’s economic future. Unlike the Itsekiri's demands, which seem to stem from a place of self-interest and division, Tompolo's initiatives are rooted in a vision of unity and progress for all Nigerians.

Itsekiri's opposition to Tompolo's contract, therefore, raises questions about their vision for the Niger Delta. Are they seeking to elevate their community at the expense of others, or do they genuinely believe that their actions will lead to better outcomes for the region as a whole? The latter seems increasingly unlikely.

The Itsekiri's call to cancel Tompolo's contract is not merely a local grievance; it is a dangerous precedent that threatens to undermine the fragile peace in the Niger Delta. By attempting to dismantle a contract that has the potential to foster stability and economic growth, they risk igniting tensions that could lead to further unrest in a region that has already borne the brunt of conflict and neglect. The youth of the Niger Delta, who have long been marginalized, are now finding purpose and direction through the opportunities created by Tompolo's initiatives. To strip them of this chance is to condemn them to a cycle of poverty and despair.

Moreover, the economic implications of canceling Tompolo's contract cannot be overstated. The oil sector is the lifeblood of Nigeria's economy, and any disruption in its operations can have far-reaching consequences. By supporting Tompolo, President Tinubu would be making a strategic decision to bolster the nation's oil production and security, ensuring that Nigeria remains competitive in the global market. The Itsekiri's demands, on the other hand, threaten to destabilize an already precarious situation, potentially leading to a decline in oil output and revenue.

Unlike the Itsekiri's, Tompolo is a man of peace who wants the best always for the nation and the people, but is being fought by unpatriotic elements in the country who are bent on crippling the nation’s economy through the stealing of crude oil.

Dr Angozi Celebrates Gov Oborevwori on 62nd Birth Anniversary, describes him as a bridge builder

Two times governorship aspirant of Delta State, Dr. Braduce Angozi has extended his warmest congratulations to Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on the occasion of his 62nd birth anniversary.

Angozi who was a former commissioner of Delta State applauded the governor for the peace and stability in the state.

He further emphasised that the governor had taken infrastructural development of the state to another enviable level, citing numerous bridges and massive road constructions going in the state.

Dr Angozi praised the governor’s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and progress, noting that under his leadership, strides have been made in various sectors including education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.

The former Chairman of Burutu Local Government Council Dr. Angozi commended the governor's resilience and determination, pointing out that the governor's ability to inspire unity and foster collaboration among diverse groups has been instrumental in driving positive change.

He encouraged the governor to remain steadfast in his mission to improve the lives of all Deltans and to work towards a brighter and more prosperous future for the state.

While Dr Angozi acknowledged the several contributions that Governor Oborevwori had made to the development of the state and the improvement of the lives of its citizens, he wished him good health, wisdom, and countless blessings in the year ahead.

Group Condemns Call for Cancellation of Tantita Contract, Says Warri group is Bunkery Organization

A Youth leader in Niger Delta, an Oil and Gas activist known as the ORACLE OF OML42 field, Comrade Peter Ofoghan totally condemned the baseless, witch-hunting and politically motivated protest and petition from Warri Indigenous People Movement(WIPM) to the National Security Advisor to cancel TANTITA contract, describing it has a failed move and conspiracy.

The Niger Delta advocate further described the WARRI INDIGENOUS PEOPLE MOVEMENT as a bunkery organisation that had vowed to cripple Tantita Security Services Limited for destroying their illegal oil facilities and camps in the Warri river and Obodo axis.

He said, "As an Oil and Gas activist and a former executive member of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, I can tell you for free that the organisers of the group known as WARRI INDIGENOUS PEOPLE MOVEMENT was a bunkery organisation that has vowed to cripple Tantita Security Services Limited for destroying their illegal oil equipments and camps in the warri river and obodo axis.

According to him, Oil field producers, Terminal operators, Traditional Rulers and the youths of the Niger Delta have continued to celebrate and thank Mr president for the award of the pipeline security contract to TANTITA, describing it as a right peg in the right hole to save the Nation oil and gas infrastructure and ecosystem.

He emphasised that there has been evident that Nigeria as a nation was almost going to extinction as a result of Crude oil theft activities on the waterways, vandalization of wellheads, manifolds and export pipelines by enemies of the nation such as WIPM sponsors hiding under the itsekiri ethnicity, noting that the itsekiri nation was a big beneficiary of Tantita operations with over 3000 youths drawn from all the communities that made up their kingdom down to the benin river are actively engaged.

He further maintained, "Oil field producers, Terminal operators, Traditional Rulers and the youths of the Niger Delta have continued to celebrate and thank mr president for the appointment of TANTITA as a right peg in the right hole to save the Nation oil and gas infrastructure and ecosystem. It is evident that Nigeria as a nation was almost going to extinction as a result of Crude oil theft activities on the waterways, vandalising wellheads manifolds and export pipelines by enemies of the nation such as WIPM sponsors hiding under itsekiri ethnicity. The itsekiri nation is a big beneficiary of Tantita operations with over 3000 youths drawn from all the communities that made up their kingdom and down to the benin river are actively engaged.

"The surge in Oil output witnessed today was as a conscious effort by bold individuals putting their lives on the line to take the war against oil theft alongside other security agencies, to the doorstep of oil thieves no matter how influential they are in the society, Nobody or organisation was able to achieved this milestone prior to the engagement of TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED, Chaired by High Chief Dr Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo.

"Today, we see oil and Gas companies celebrating an increase in production in their various fields, export lines are free of vandalism which have, in turn, manifested in the nation's daily output of over 2 million barrels per day.

"The Trans Forcados Pipeline has witnessed tremendous improvement in setting an increase in production from OML 30, OML 42 and other assets that leverage the TFP for crude evacuation. Other critical export lines under the cover of TANTITA Security Services have not witnessed theft, damage, and environmental hazards. 

"The combination of physical patrols, aerial surveillance, and advanced technologies like drones and monitoring system on the nation waterways by TANTITA is no doubt a big threat to oil thieves who adopted the new system of hiding under the PIA and ethnicity politics to blackmail NNPCL, Mr president and office of the National Security adviser to continue their illicit business.

"Before now no firm has been able to engage grassroots stakeholders drawn from all ethnic groups across the niger delta like Tantita has done not only to give everyone and ethnic groups sense of belonging but to ensure that the business of save guarding the nation asset rest on the shoulders of every youths, fathers and mothers to sustain the peace in the region.

"Social corporate responsibilities carried out by TANTITA across ethnic divide in the country has never been seen or heard from a surveillance firm in the past and present.

"Individual empowerment programs have lifted over 4 million families out of hardship, Lives have been saved from its Medical outreach initiative, Our markets and women are experiencing imaginable peace, unity and joy courtesy of Tantita Security Services Limited. These were indeed the promises of Mr president to Nigerians and as a critical stakeholder in the oil business, we are proud of Tantita for being a vessel to fulfil the Renewed Hope Agenda and still reaching out to more Nigerians to change the narrative of the ordinary man in the region that illegal oil activities were the only means of survival.

"We have always known that a day like this will come from enemies of the region and peace because it is no longer business as usual for them. Warri Indigenous People Movement has failed, hiding under ethnicity and territorial games to destroy the country economy and destabilise the APC administration led by our ever working president, His excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR will not work. They should change tactics.

"I called on the National security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to as a matter of fact declare the organisers of the protest and WIPM wanted. Their actions if not tamed, will destroy the peace in the niger delta and give for others to perpetuate bunkering activities to fund political parties who have vowed to take Nigeria backward. I trust your intelligence and judgement always, as you are known to be an upright man known for fighting any form of criminal activities for the betterment of Nigeria".

PAP boss, Otuaro celebrates Delta governor Oborevwori at 62, describes him as exemplary leader with the masses at heart

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday.

Otuaro described the governor as a worthy leader who is proving  provided an exemplary leadership resulting in speedy development in the state.

He stressed that Oborevwori was strengthening the existing peace, development and unity in the state.

The PAP Administrator said that the people of the state believed in the governor's ability to lead the state, and they were satisfied with his sterling performance.

He said the state was on the march to a great future with Oborevwori in the saddle.

While celebrating the governor, Otuaro said, "I wholeheartedly felicitate His Excellency, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, on the occasion of your 62nd birthday.

"Your Excellency has provided a remarkable leadership, strengthening the existing peace, development and unity in the state.

"It is a fact beyond contestation that Deltans are satisfied with your sterling performance.

"With you in the saddle, Delta State is assured of a great future."

Otuaro prayed to the Almighty God to sustain His blessings of wisdom and good health upon Oborevwori to continue to render service to Delta State and indeed Nigeria.

Signed:

Mr Igoniko Oduma 

Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme.

Niger Delta Youths blast ltsekiri nation over sponsored protest against Tantita, says move is to cover oil thieves in their communities

The attention of the Niger Delta Coalition Youths Against Corruption (NDCYAC) has been drawn to a protest and petition written by a group of individuals claiming to represent Itsekiri interests, demanding the cancellation of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, led by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.

We wish to state clearly that this protest is a calculated attempt to derail the ongoing fight against oil theft and economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. Those behind this protest are not acting in the interest of the Itsekiri ethnic nation or any legitimate community cause. They are known oil bunkerers and operators of illegal refineries, whose criminal activities are currently being uncovered and dismantled by the Nigerian Navy in collaboration with Tantita operatives. This month alone, several illegal refining sites and crude tapping points were exposed in Omadino, Obodo, and other parts of Itsekiri communities, confirming that these same communities being used as the face of the protest are, in fact, epicenters of oil theft.

Their sudden outrage is not rooted in any real grievance or territorial violation, as claimed in their petition to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Rather, it is a desperate move to shield their criminal activities from further exposure. The protesters are frustrated that their illegal pipelines are being destroyed, their barges seized, and their stolen wealth cut off. They are now hiding under the banner of ethnicity to launch a media war against a surveillance system that is finally working.

Tantita Security Services has been delivering unprecedented results in protecting oil infrastructure across the Niger Delta. Since the re-award of the surveillance contract, Nigeria has witnessed a significant drop in pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft. Communities previously overrun by illegal refining have seen progress in environmental recovery. The operations of Tantita are not guided by ethnic considerations but by a federal mandate to safeguard Nigeria’s oil economy. All their actions are carried out with the backing and presence of the Nigerian Navy, the NSCDC, the DSS, and other federal agencies. Therefore, attempts to paint Tantita's operations as a threat to Itsekiri ancestral lands are false, misleading, and mischievous.

We have compiled a list of the names of individuals and financiers behind the ongoing protests. These are the same people known to be operating illegal refining sites in the region. Their names, bank accounts, and evidence of sponsorship will be handed over to the Office of the National Security Adviser, the EFCC, the Nigerian Navy, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the NNPCL for immediate investigation and prosecution. We are prepared to make this information public if necessary. The Niger Delta can no longer be held hostage by a few individuals enriching themselves through the destruction of national assets and the environment.

We also find it hypocritical that these protesters, who never raised their voices against the environmental destruction caused by illegal refining, are now crying foul because those operations are being shut down. They never protested the loss of revenue to the Federal Government, the pollution of rivers, or the death of farmlands. But now that they are being stopped from profiting from crime, they suddenly claim to be defenders of community interest. This is nothing but a criminal distraction designed to pressure the Federal Government into pulling out of a fight it is finally winning.

This is not an ethnic battle between Ijaw and Itsekiri. This is a fight between law enforcement and criminal networks. No ethnic group in the Niger Delta is immune from the effects of oil theft. In fact, the entire region has suffered economic decline, poverty, and environmental collapse because of the activities of these same bunkerers. To now accuse Tantita of intimidation and encroachment when they are simply doing their job is to deliberately shield criminals and mislead the public.

We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Ministry of Defence, and the leadership of the NNPCL not to fall for this blackmail. This protest must be seen for what it is — a last-ditch effort by exposed oil thieves to stay relevant. Rather than consider cancellation, we urge the government to further empower Tantita and expand their operations, especially in troubled areas like Omadino and Obodo, where illegal refining is still active.

Let it be clearly understood that this is our final warning. The Niger Delta Coalition Youths Against Corruption will expose every name behind these sabotage attempts. We will defend the current surveillance structure with everything we have because it is working. We will not allow those who benefitted from the theft of our future to destroy the progress being made.

We stand solidly with Tantita Security Services and all federal agencies working to sanitize the Niger Delta. We call on well-meaning Nigerians to disregard this protest and support the effort to finally end decades of oil theft and environmental injustice. Nigeria must not be dragged backward by criminals now parading as community leaders.

Signed:

James Tamarakuro 

President, Niger Delta Coalition Youths Against Corruption.

Smooth addresses ljaw nation, urges Gov. Diri to do more, calls for accountable representation, lauds Sen. Dickson, Ogbuku for prioritizing the masses interest at heart

Chief Barrister S Smooth, the uncompromising voice of the Izon Nation, echoes the profound sentiments of Martin Luther King Jr., who once penned the powerful words: 'A time will come when history will remember not the actions of our enemies, but our silence in the face of injustice.' As a beacon of truth, Chief Barrister Smooth embodies the unwavering spirit of the Paddle, a natural-born Izon and Niger Delta musical hero who fearlessly speaks truth to power, unflinching in the face of adversity. On this historic day, June 18, 2025, the champion of freedom emerges once more, armed with an unrelenting passion for justice and a determination to set the records straight. In his characteristic manner, Chief Barrister Smooth declares...

"First and foremost, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the magnificent Izon people for their unwavering support of the music industry over the years You are the lifeblood of our art, and every single one of you - from the esteemed leaders to the everyday citizens - holds a special place in my heart. Your enthusiasm, love, and patriotism have been the driving force behind our growth as musical artists, and I'm humbled by the impact you've had on our journey. Thank you for embracing us, for believing in us, and for allowing us to share our passion with the world.

To me, the root of our challenges as a people doesn't lie with the ordinary citizens or entrepreneurs, but rather with our politicians who prioritize their own self-interest above all else. However, amidst the darkness, a beacon of hope shines bright - Senator Henry Seriake Dickson. In the halls of the National Assembly, he has proven himself to be a champion of the Izon people, unwaveringly advocating for our interests beyond partisan lines. His commitment to our collective well-being is reminiscent of the legendary PA E.K. Clark, a hero who left an indelible mark on our nation. As we navigate these treacherous waters, it's imperative that we rally behind Senator Dickson, ensuring his continued representation in the Senate. With various tribes vying for influence over the soul of the Izon Nation, we must stand united in support of a leader who genuinely has our best interests at heart.

Similarly, another name that resonates deeply is Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the visionary Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He has distinguished himself as a true son of the region, a leader who has boldly confronted the challenges of underdevelopment and sparked transformative change. Under his stewardship, the once-dark region is being illuminated, evolving into a thriving paradise. Unlike his predecessors who prioritized personal gain, Dr. Ogbuku's leadership is marked by a willingness to listen and collaborate. He's approachable, open to innovative ideas, and committed to supporting initiatives that benefit the community. His dedication to the region's progress is a beacon of hope, and it's essential that we rally behind him to ensure the continued development and growth of our beloved Izon Nation.

Then coming to Delta State, I'd like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the individuals who generously support the music industry, investing their hard-earned resources to help us thrive. Their philanthropic efforts speak volumes about their character, and we're grateful for their contributions. However, the same cannot be said for our elected representatives. It's disheartening to see that instead of championing our collective interests, they prioritize lining their own pockets. They flaunt their ill-gotten wealth, buying lavish properties and boasting of their stolen riches. It's time for us to hold them accountable and demand better representation. Let's exercise vigilance and discernment in the upcoming elections, ensuring that we send leaders who genuinely prioritize our needs and well-being. 

Well to our teeming viewers of our one and only indegenous Izon Egberibo TV, we appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the temporary pause in live streaming services. We're taking this time to refine and perfect our craft, ensuring that when we return, we'll be stronger and more impactful than ever.

Lastly to our esteemed Governor, Senator Douye Diri, we humbly express our concerns. As a leader who emerged from the foundation of the Izon struggle INC, we expected more support for the music industry, which plays a vital role in shaping the region's culture and development. While we acknowledge your efforts in building infrastructure, we urge you to consider the people who will inhabit and benefit from these structures. The musician's voice is crucial in bringing life and vibrancy to our communities especially in the days of the struggle yet you decided to look the other way. 

As the Governor General of the Izon Nation, we implore you to awaken to your paternal duty to nurture and support the music industry beyond mere rhetoric. Your ascension to power as I once said is a divine appointment, and we believe you have the capacity to lead with love, kindness, and a deep understanding of the people's needs. We yearn for a leadership that prioritizes the living, recognizing that life is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed, not just endured. I implore you to do more, for by my assessment you have not done enough and the truth must be told, the people are suffering including your political benefactors who for fear of you hid in shame. 

I am the Paddle. Author of truth and Fairness.

Revealed: Former late President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Iwuanyanwu left shocking Will that bans his wife from remarrying

The late elder statesman and former Ohanaeze Ndigbo President -General, Chief (Engr. Dr. ) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has left behind a final Will that bans his wife, Lolo Frances from remarrying.

The document, released on June 16, 2025, and managed by Will administrator Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), outlines how the respected businessman and politician’s wealth is divided among his immediate family and select beneficiaries. Among the key highlights is the inheritance of the iconic “Legacy House” on Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, willed to Frances with a strict instruction that the house must never be sold.

In addition to the residence, Frances received ownership of Magil Furniture—once run by Iwuanyanwu’s late first wife, Eudora—and partial ownership of real estate holdings in Orji, Works Layout, and Naze in Imo State. But the Will comes with a firm condition: any move by Frances to remarry would result in automatic forfeiture of all these properties.

Their son inherits the Abuja residence, while the London property is slated for sale. The proceeds from that transaction are to be divided with 60% earmarked for the education of Iwuanyanwu’s youngest son, 30% to his first son, Jide, and 10% to Ezinne, who currently resides in the property, to aid in securing a new home.

A major philanthropic gesture within the Will is the decision to convert the “Glass House” near the Orji flyover into a public trust managed by an independent board, dedicated to charitable and community causes. Meanwhile, other valuable assets located in Abuja, Imo, and across Nigeria were fairly allocated among his five children, who have collectively described their father’s final instructions as “honorable and just.”

Source: OtownGist...

Some Important Facts Nigerians Should Understand About Iran and Israel War Before Taking Side

Iran 🇮🇷 is not an Arab country; it is predominantly Persian.

Israel 🇮🇱 is not a Christian nation; it is predominantly Jewish.

The Jewish people practice Judaism, not Christianity ✝.

In Israel 🇮🇱, both Christianity and Islam are minority religions, but there are more Muslims than Christians.

Iran 🇮🇷 actually has a larger Christian population than Israel.

There are more Arabs in Israel 🇮🇱 than there are Christians ✝.

Preaching Christianity is easier in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 than it is in Israel.

Iranians 🇮🇷 speak Persian (Farsi), and only a small minority speaks Arabic.

Iran is the leading Shia Muslim nation and often at odds with Sunni Islamic doctrine, which is led by Saudi Arabia.

If the only reason you support Israel is because it is mentioned in the Bible or you believe it is a Christian country, then you are wrong. 

If the only reason you support Iran is because you think it is an Arab nation or simply because it is predominantly by christains, you are wrong.

Let's sue for peace and mediate for cease fire among the two great nations and not support one against the other...

Akugbene Community Landslide: Engr. Yeigagha Calls on Govt Urgent lntervention, Commends Joe Penawou, Garry, others for their lndividual Efforts to Curb the Menace

PRESS RELEASE

18th June, 2025

AKUGBENE COMMUNITY CALLS FOR URGENT GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION AS LANDSLIDES THREATEN LIVES AND INFRASTRUCTURE 

By Engr. Yeigagha Henry 

Akugbene, Delta State. The ancient Akugbene community of the Akugbene-Mein Kingdom is once again reeling from the impact of another devastating landslide, this time at Akpanaka-ebodo waterfront, following a similar disaster that struck Dunoube-ebodo quarters in recent times.

This persistent pattern of landsliding has become a reoccurring decimal in the community, causing anxiety and significant infrastructural loss. The most recent incident at Akpanaka-ebodo was particularly horrific, as it swallowed a multi-million naira concrete jetty within seconds, plunging the entire waterfront into chaos before the eyes of helpless residents. It was a broad-daylight disaster that left the community in shock.

Despite the political relevance of Akugbene, which boasts three voting wards and massive electoral contributions, no government aid has been extended to the people since these incidents began. The silence has been deafening and deeply disheartening.

In the face of this neglect, some philanthropic indigenes have taken bold steps to support the community and curb the menace. The community extends warm appreciation to Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu, Hon. Kelly Penawou and Barry Gbe, who have been working tirelessly both personally and through governmental efforts to ensure piling work, are initiated at the Akpanaka-ebodo site and that other pressing communal issues are addressed.

Most noteworthy is the outstanding intervention by Chief J.T. Penawou, the Iyasere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, who, in conjunction with Engr. Franklin Garry singlehandedly funded the piling and construction of a concrete pavement at the previously affected Dunoube-ebodo waterfront. His commitment and compassion have brought stability and dignity back to a part of the community that had become a subject of ridicule.

As a concerned indigene of Akugbene, I extend deep gratitude to all who have played supportive roles in these difficult times. Your sacrifices and selflessness have not gone unnoticed.

However, the situation at Akpanaka-ebodo remains urgent. We therefore call on the Delta State Government, Federal Ministry of Environment, NEMA, ecological agencies, international NGOs, and all well-meaning Nigerians and Akugbene indigenes at home and in diaspora to:

Treat the Akpanaka-ebodo landslide as an environmental emergency;

Provide technical, financial, and structural support to halt further erosion; and

Begin comprehensive soil and shoreline protection efforts across all vulnerable riverbanks in Akugbene.

Akugbene must not be left to its fate. The time to act is now.

Sign:

Engr. Henry Yeigagha,

Concerned Indigene of Akugbene 

Delta PIA Protest: Host community kicks against registration of AMU-HCDT, warns Chevron

In a strong-worded protest letter, the people of Kokodiagbene, host community to the Otunana (Utulala) field, has warned Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, to desist henceforth from its usual strategy of divide-and-rule tactics by it allegedly conniving with the Itsekiri ethnic group to register the above field under the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, at the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, as "Abiteye, Makaraba and Utonana (AMU-HCDT) for Itsekiri benefiting communities."

The warning is contained in a protest letter addressed to the General Manager, PGPA, Lagos; the Area Manager, Warri; and the Operations Manager, Escravos; and that was signed by Comrade Ark Selegha and Gabriel Ukuli, Chairman and General Secretary of Kokodiagbene Community, respectively, on13th June 2025.

The host community of Kokodiagbene said they own the field which is located in the community and is less than 300 km from the main town, and added further that the original name, Utulala field, had been corrupted over time by the Itsekiri as Otunana field.

The letter reads in part: "The people of oil rich Kokodiagbene Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, write, in a strong-worded protest petition, against as well as reject the ongoing registration of Otunana (Utulala) field by the Itsekiri ethnic group, facilitated by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) as Abiteye, Makaraba and Utonana (AMU-HCDT) for Itsekiri benefiting communities.

"It will interest CNL's management and the general public to know that Kokodiagbene Community is the rightful owner of Utulala now being referred to as Otunana flowstation, situated in the community, less than 5km from the main town of the community."

The people of Kokodiagbene in the protest letter also alleged that the fraudulent registration of the AMU-HCDT by Chevron is a ploy by the Itsekiri to falsely solidify their claim on the field, and warned that should Chevron fail to stop forthwith with the registration, it will lead to a total shut down of the flowstation permanently.

"It is imperative to send this warning and caution against any purported attempt by CNL, in connivance with some top Itsekiri management staff, to register the flowstation in an attempt to buttress their fraudulent fictitious claim. 

"This serves as a last warning against CNL to desist from its old strategy of adopting divide-and-rule tactics by instigating ethnic conflict to enable them employ and deploy their kins men from outside their area of operations. 

"We warn again, that we will not condone this evil act which will no longer be tolerated and allowed to continue, and to avoid a total shut down of Chevron operations in the area, as we condemn in strong terms this anomaly and injustice meted on the good and peace loving people of Kokodiagbene Community."

"We therefore ask that Chevron stops forthwith with any further registration process as it concerns Otunana (Utulala) field. A stitch in time, they say, saves Nine," they warned.

Justi-ln: Gbaramatu raises alarm over threats on Ikantu, Ijaghala Communities, calls on govt, security agents to intervene

The ancient Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State has raised alarm over perceived threats on the leadership of Ijaghala ( Zou-ala uba) and Ikantu (Kantu) Ijaw communities by suspected Itsekiri elements.

The traditional council of Gbaramatu kingdom made the assertion in a press briefing on Monday 16, in Warri , Delta State.

Speaking through the Fiyewei of the kingdom, High Chief Godspower Gbenekama, emphasised that the leadership of the Gbaramatu kingdom has been inundated with calls over the threat to evacuate and kill members of Kantu and Ijaghala communities.

He stated that the traditional council was compelled to hold a press briefing to call the security agencies, federal and state governments to provide necessary security to protect the lives of Ikantu and Ijaghala Gbaramatu Ijaw communities.

According to them, the threats were coming due to the fact that the aforementioned communities had decided to reaffirm their position as Ijaw and Gbaramatu people.

The Fiyewei insisted that the law provides freedom of association, adding that Ijaghala and Ikantu people should be allowed to associate with their Ijaw progenitors.

However, the kingdom warned against any attempts to attack Ijaw Ijaghala and kantu people, adding that they will vehemently resist such threats, and will not cede any parcel of land to Itsekiris migrants.

He lamented over the suspected murder of the Gbaramatu Ijaw illustrious son in Tebijor community in the recent time, warning that such should not repeat itself again.

The Fiyewei warned that Itsekiris who are issuing threat to Ijaws should desist, and in case they are ignorant about the ownership of such lands, they should ask their fathers about their origin and their migration history, but in case their fathers had died, they should fine any means to exhumed their bodies, so they could provide a guide to modern Itsekiri youth who do not know where they came from.

He said the Kantu and Ijaghala ( Zou-ala uba) people had decided to trace their true origin, stating that they should be allowed to enjoy their freedom of life and association.

Gbenekama, maintained that lie had an expired date, noting that Itsekiris were glorifying themselves with lies, and that such lies have expired.

The Ijaw leaders insisted that Ijaghala, Kantu, Omadinor and Obodo were ancestry lands of Ijaw people, adding that the elders of the Itsekiri were conversant with these facts.

The traditional council called on the federal government to investigate the Warri traditional ruler who is accused of gun running and brought him and others to book, stating that the gun running was an attempt to attack and kill the Ijaw and Gbaramatu people of Warri federal constituency.

Meantime, the Gbaramatu leaders urged INEC to complete the delineation exercise, adding that there was outright peace in Warri and its environs, stressing that the delay in completing the Warri delineation exercise wasn't for the interest of peace.

Opinion: Is Tompolo's Campaign for Tinubu Right?_By: Enewaridideke Ekanpou

From Tompolo shockers have also come to Nigeria but these shockers vary in their categories and weights. Among many recorded shockers, campaigning for President Tinubu 'morning yet on creation day' is the greatest shocker from Tompolo. Many Nigerians are still in shock over Tompolo's swift morning steps on this path. Must a president who has failed the Niger Delta in designated areas be campaigned for when dawn is still being awaited? Is this the Tompolo we have always idolised, lionised, deified, hero-worshipped and appauded for in every move he makes in the Niger Delta? Could this be the end of Tompolo's mystique and relevance?

Tompolo actually saw hell during the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. He was lied against, ostracised and hunted 24 hours . He lost many valuable things.His own waterfront in Warri was occupied by navy personnell and many valuable items disappeared from the waterfront. Above all the ordeal he was subjected to because of his genuine agitation for development in the Niger Delta, he lost his own father to soldiers who maltreated him in the guise of searching for Tompolo. 

No loss can be greater than the loss of one's dear  father. What about the ordeal the entire Gbaramatu Kingdom was subjected to like condemned criminals?Majorly , Tompolo led an imposed forest life .Tompolo was like Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe on a strange island after a shipwreck. In Tompolo's case the Nigerian national ship captained by  President Buhari got shipwrecked, masterminded by deadly detractors. Shipwrecked, Tompolo had to labour for survival when the captain of the ship had been brainwashed to hunt him  down for no just cause.

It was believed the vindictive search for Tompolo would continue without abatement like a wild forest fire occasionally experienced in Akparemogbene forest. There were key issues Tompolo had often believed passionately and advocated for. Issues like the proper management of the Presidential Amnesty Programme', the establishment of the Maritime University, Okerenkoko, management of maritime security towards eradication of oil theft and pipeline vandalism and the exploitation and underdevelopment of the Niger Delta. These are core development issues that often underpin the agitation of Tompolo. Through agitation, Tompolo channelled all his resources towards the attainment of  developmentally meaningful attention to these issues from the appropriate government institutions.

The 2009 PAP credited to late President Musa Yar Adua was specifically created to move Tompolo away from the forest to work in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria to address the Niger Delta problems.

With the coming to power of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, many thought it was time for Tompolo to embrace his Robinson Crusoe life in the forest again because the president was another creation from the APC government. To the shock of all, President Tinubu showed amazing familiarity with the roots of the Niger Delta problems. In demonstration of his excellent understanding of the Niger Delta problem, he quickly created the space for Tompolo to handle the Niger Delta security through TANTITA Security Services Limited. Today TANTITA has efficiently tackled crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, resulting in high productivity for Nigeria in crude oil production.Tinubu had long been applauded for this approach to maritime security in the Niger Delta.

President Tinubu did not only stop at creating the space for Tompolo to be engaged in maritime security; he also signed into law the bill for the establishment of the Maritime University, Okerenkoko.This alone is commendable because it is among the core issues Tompolo had committed all his resources to over the years in agitation. Tinubu went further to appoint Dr Dennis Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

The PAP which has today produced deadly detractors and self-acclaimed emperors  was brought into existence purely because of Tompolo's genuine agitation for development. Without Tompolo, there wouldn't have been PAP. This means all beneficiaries of PAP should be eternally grateful to Tompolo instead of strategising to denigrate High Chief Dr  Tompolo and Chief Dr Otuaro. This is the first time the man for whom PAP was created has been fully integrated into the system; yet some idiots wouldn't want the PAP boss to succeed by marketing wrong narratives on the performance of Dr Otuaro and the genuine moves of Dr Tompolo. However Tompolo is deliberately denigrated by idiots, the world knows that the time has come for Tompolo to reap the fruits of his agitation and so he should be left alone to test  his vision for the Niger Delta.

Tompolo's campaign for Tinubu is not a product of syncophancy. The world knows a syncophant by his steps. Tinubu has programmes upon which someone can campaign vigorously for him. Tompolo has failed no one. He is merely showing the Ijaw spirit of gratitude, truth, honesty, firmness, boldness and reciprocity.  The impetuous thinkers calling out Tompolo for campaigning for Tinnubu  would be epistemologically awakened to border-cross to Tompolo's border when they know it was President Tinubu who wisely  engaged the Niger Delta challenges through contractual and appointive engagement of Tompolo and Otuaro besides his notable achievements in key areas of Nigeria's economy. Their epistemological awakening and border-crosssing will be doubled when they know that within two years of Tinubu's government over $50 billion foreign direct investment commitments have been perfected, N70,000 minimum wage payment for civil servants secured, net foreign exchange reserves increased from $3.99 billion to $23.11 billion between 2023 and 2024, over $8 billion investments in oil and gas perfected, five new regional development commissions created, over $800 million got from processing investments in solid minerals development in 2024,  the extermination of over 13,500 terrorists, GDP growth of 3.84 percent seen as the highest in three years, over 440 current road projects and over 2,700 kilometre of super highways in progress, the clearance of over $10 foreign debt, the payment of over 900,000 beneficiaries from the Presidential Loan and Grant Scheme, the payment of over three hundred thousand beneficiaries of Students Loan Scheme and the the birth of four new notable Tax Bills.

One good turn deserves another. If President Tinubu has actually addressed the core issues that bothered Tompolo over the years, it is only natural that Tompolo should be reciprocally  good to President Tinubu in  corresponding  terms. Ijaw people are naturally grateful for anything somebody does for them. If Tompolo is on a vigorous campaign for President Tinubu's return journey in 2027, Tompolo is on the right course. Tompolo should even border-cross to any country in the world and campaign for Tinubu if it is geared towards the electoral victory of the president.That Tompolo anchors a vigorous campaign for Tinubu to prepare the ground for his electoral victory in 2027 does no harm to Tompolo's mystique and relevance, neither does it ridicule the principles held by Tompolo for which he is always respected by people in Nigeria and beyond. Only a 'kalabatic' man would crucify Tompolo for his reciprocal campaign for Tinubu, as King Robert Ebizimor would always say. Because Tompolo is not a 'kalabatic' man, he will always deploy his platform to drum up support for Tinubu in the spirit of gratitude as a true blood of Ijaw no matter what ignoramuses may say.

Tinubu tackled the core Niger Delta issues rightly as soon as he came to office and this had been the agel-ong agitation and desire of Tompolo.It was like someone bringing a truckload of water to extinguish a conflagration. Tompolo's freedom agitations were like a conflagration but President has intelligently killed the conflagration. Fire flares and burns no more when it is quenched with a jet of waters. Do people still expect Tompolo to agitate when the conflagration has been doused? Tompolo needs no cautioning for being the anchor of a vigorous campaign for President Tinubu in 2027 because his stand is an echo of gratitude  reciprocally shown to Tinubu for approaching the Niger Delta issues from the right angle without yielding to teleguided instigations that President Buhari mistakenly fell into in his days. Tinubu can fly politically  like the  eagle long as he understands the core problems of Niger Delta and implements policies that guarantee the happiness of the ordinary Nigerians whose demand from their rulers often centres on good governance.

Ekanpou writes from Akparemogbene, Delta State.

Opinion: Is Governor Oborevwori Qualified for Return Journey?_By: Enewaridideke Ekanpou

I thought audacity of development was a prerogative of some western rulers. I also thought  audacity of development  was the prerogative of Angels in Delta State. It was the most naive thought from a village boy. I have just been given an educative nudge  that  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is the author, the master, the doyen of audacity of development.

 Oborevwori's  AUDACITY of development in Delta State is  strikingly structured into four broad categorisations  -  infrastructural development, educational development, human capital development and security wakefulness.  Developmentally,  there are visible markers of Governor Oborevwori's 'lokpo' steps in each of these categorisations. Governor Oborevwori journeys strategically across these four  worlds without being more passionate about one categorisation  than the other. It is like the prescription handed down by a medical doctor to which one sticks firmly like morning snails stuck to date palm trees in Oyangbene in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Infrastructural development demands huge capital outlay. Fully aware of this, the first step of the governor of Delta State was to free the space for funds to flow abundantly. From a worrisome debt profile of N465.3 billion in Delta State, he reduced it to N249.2 billion which indicated a reduction by N216.1 equivalent to 46.4 in percentage. With a freed spaced strategically worked out by Governor Oborevwori which mapped his commitment to debt servicing,  in 2024 he was able to  make available N3.5 billion as a payment for counterpart funding for SUBEB. 

On the strength of his strategic moves towards the creation of the space for funds to be freed for developmental mobility, Governor Oborevwori has on record 513 road projects that include Warri-Effurun flyovers, Ayakoromo bridge, Kwale-Beneku, Orere-Ewu, trans-Warri-Ode Itsekiri bridges and Asaba-Ughelli Express way and many other projects on the  ongoing lane of construction. Drainages of 822.47 kilometres are being constructed in addition to various development projects in Dennis Osadenay University, Anwai-Asaba, Southern Delta University, Ozoro and  Delta  State Teaching Hospital. Besides the well-known special budgetary allocation of N2 billion to every local government area in the state for infrastructural development, Governor Oborevwori has freshly awarded meaningful development projects in the state. This tells in continuum his story of audacity of development.

On the educational development categorisation of the governor, His Excellency Oborevwori has held everybody spellbound with his breathless payment of bursary awards to all students of Delta State origin in higher institutions in Nigeria from 2023 to date, except the 2025 bursary awards about to be paid after the formalities of registration and verification by the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board. Scholarships have been given to physically challenged students and the children of deceased civil servants of Delta State origin. 

Statistically speaking,  in the 2023/2024 academic session, 759 law students of Delta State origin have benefited from Governor Oborevwori's financial assistance of N82 million naira paid individually to them. 32,028 students of Delta State origin in various institutions of higher learning have also benefited from Governor Oborevwori's  N713 million naira bursary awards in the 2023/2024 session while he has already given approval for payment of bursary awards to Delta students in higher institutions in Nigeria for the 2024/2025 academic session. Governor Oborevwori appears more ideologically situated by his pursuit of his educational vision for Deltans  -  an educational vision over which he has been applauded all over the state.

On the human capital border, Governor Oborevwori has created space for two thousand teachers to be employed in the state based on local government areas. In meaningful partnership with the African Development Bank, the Federal Government and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture through Special Agricultural Economic Zones, over forty jobs are being created in the state. These developmental efforts and others like bursary payments and SUBEB counterpart funding are strategically rooted in an audacious vision to guarantee human capital development in Delta State.

No meaningful development project can be executed in an environment plagued by insecurity. Moving proactively in this direction, Governor Oborevwori provided fifty-five utility vehicles to the Joint Task Force in the state named Operation Sweep. This is to enhance the capacity of JTF to tackle security  issues in collaboration with the Delta State Waterways and Land Security Committee led by Chief Boro Opudu. Being proactive, the atmosphere required for development projects to sail without any human-made jinx and disruption had long been created by the governor of Delta State.

Even in the provision of health services for Deltans and prudent management of state resources, Governor Oborevwori has distinguished himself by every standard like an eagle that often flies higher than other birds across the length and breadth of the sky. Governor Oborevwori audaciously features in  developmental terms in any aspect of life that brings smiles upon the faces of Deltans.

Two years have gone by since Governor Oborevwori sailed to the Government House from which he daily  watches over Delta State with administrative competence, political sagacity  and vigilance . In all these two years the developmental rhythms from Government House are meaningful and listenable. This is made possible by the governor's audacious touch on core development matters that border on the happiness of Deltans.

Conventional wisdom teaches that a good thing is always kept and treated like a gold. Governor Oborevwori has developmentally become a gold. For the Oborevwori  gold to be mined and used judiciously for the joy of Deltans, the gold mining duration merits  eight years without interruption. For the sustainability of Governor Oborevwori's AUDACITY of development felt in every part of Delta State in infrastructural, educational, human capital and security terms, His Excellency Sheriff Oborevwori must be returned in 2027 without opposition. Since Governor Oborevwori has audaciously proved in two years that he is the embodiment of unbiased all-round development in Delta State, Deltans must audaciously prove in corresponding degree that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is returned to the Government House in 2027 without opposition for a seamless sustainability of his universally applauded audacity of development in Delta State. 

At this moment Governor Oborevwori deserves a graceful apology from those who fought against his democratic emergence as a governor with over fifty cases in various courts out of pure malediction and ignorance. That Governor Oborevwori is one of  the performing governors in the South South geopolitical zone who is developmentally audacious, yet wronged by those who had fought him politically without a just cause, now occupies the lips of every Deltan. Though the governor has forgiven and let go of everything, they should tell the world how wrong they were at that time and affirm their current changed position by being part of the drums for the return journey of Governor Oborevwori in 2027 as this will create the needed space for the sustainability of the governor's audacity of development in Delta State.

Ekanpou writes from Akparemogbene, Delta State.