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  By Uche Richard The recent BBC interview granted by the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, has continued to reverberate across the Niger Delta and beyond, igniting renewed global attention on the long-standing crisis of environmental degradation, oil pollution, and socio-economic neglect in Nigeria’s oil-producing communities. As the echoes of the monarch’s forthright intervention gain momentum, the Youth O’Clock Movement, in collaboration with Hon. Daniel Ezekiel, House of Representatives Aspirant for Warri Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, has emerged as a rallying force, mobilising young people across the region for justice, coordinated action, and a new era of generational leadership. In the widely circulated interview, the Olu of Warri spoke with rare clarity and moral authority, describing oil pollution not merely as an environmental issue but as a profound human crisis that has destroyed livelihoods, poisoned water sourc...

By Wilson Macaulay The political landscape of Warri South West was charged with renewed energy on Tuesday as the 2027 Youth O’Clock Tour of Comrade Hon. Ezekiel Daniel Perela swept through  the area, sparking widespread enthusiasm among leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The tour, which commenced earlier in the week in Warri North, is designed to strengthen party structures while galvanising the youth population across the Warri Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ezekiel, fondly called “Aluta” by supporters, arrived to a warm and vibrant reception, reflecting growing grassroots acceptance of his vision for youth-driven political participation. Welcoming him, the Warri South West ADC Chairman, Mr. Bestman Tulu, flanked by members of his executive council, applauded Ezekiel’s passion for youth inclusion, describing it as timely and essential for the party’s future growth and relevance. In his remarks, Tulu assured party stakeholders t...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI  The Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security Matters, Hon. Clement Ofovwi, popularly known as General Oloye, has commended Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as bold, visionary and people-centered leadership demonstrated through the execution of the Otovwodo Flyover, the Udu Harbour Market, and the ongoing reconstruction of the Udu ECN Road. General Oloye, while addressing journalists in Asaba on Tuesday, said the projects represent a defining chapter in Delta State’s infrastructure renaissance and a clear reflection of Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to the MORE Agenda of Meaningful Development, Opportunities for all, Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security. According to him, the three projects, strategically located within Delta Central and its commercial corridor, will  not only reshape the physical landscape of the state but also strengthen security, economic stability and social cohesion....

By Wilson Macaulay Port Harcourt  The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has formally commenced its intervention in the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, with the inauguration of its high-powered Reconciliation Committee, calling on key political actors, particularly former Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the incumbent Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to rise as pillars of peace, unity and inclusive reform in the interest of the state and the Niger Delta region at large. The inauguration ceremony, which held in Port Harcourt on Monday, attracted prominent leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders and civil society representatives from across the Niger Delta. PANDEF leadership described the current political tension in Rivers State as a serious threat to governance, democratic stability and socio-economic development, urging all parties to exercise restraint and embrace dialogue. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of PA...

  BOMADI  As Political tension in Bomadi LGA intensified on Monday morning the Bomadi , the Diasporas movement has  demanded the recall of councillors accused of pursuing an impeachment agenda that threatens local governance. Speaking in  Warri ,  Hon Comrade Godday Zipamor Ogbein Ama said the alleged plot includes plans by the disgruntled councillors to defect to the PDP after destabilising the council leadership. “Their actions show total disregard for Bomadi’s leadership structure and democratic mandate,” Ama declared. He urged the Delta State Government to act “swiftly and decisively” to prevent what he described as a looming breakdown of order in the local government. The group expressed unwavering support for  the Chairman Hon. Dagidi Andaye, insisting that his administration has remained focused on development  

  By Blessing Brorhien  Rivers State once again stands at the epicenter of Nigeria’s political fault lines as the Ijaw National Congress (INC) has entered the fray with a forceful intervention, describing the renewed impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a direct assault on democracy, peace, and national stability. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, the INC — the apex socio-cultural body of the Ijaw nation worldwide — warned that the unfolding political drama is no longer a local quarrel but a national emergency capable of destabilizing the entire Niger Delta region if not urgently contained. The organization dismissed the impeachment attempt, the third since 2023, as a dangerous political obsession rather than a constitutional necessity. “This is no longer about personalities or ethnic sentiments. This is about whether Nigeria’s democracy will survive coordinated political sabotage,” the INC declared. A Democracy Stress Test According to the IN...

  By Wilson Macaulay The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geopolitical zone, has waded decisively into the escalating political crisis rocking Rivers State, following the decision of the State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. In a strongly worded press statement jointly signed by: King Alfred Diete-Spiff, CFR – Amanyanabo of Twon-Brass & Co-Chairman, Board of Trustees, Obong (Arc.) Victor Attah – Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State & Co-Chairman, BOT Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON – National Chairman, PANDEF, issued after an emergency meeting of its Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee, PANDEF expressed grave concern over the deteriorating political atmosphere in Rivers  State, warning that the unfolding developments pose serious risks to peace, stability and governance not only in Rivers State but across the Niger Delta and Niger...

  Your special contribution to the growth and development of Kabowei  Kingdom over the years reminds us that true greatness is  measured  by impact, character and service to humanity. Your constant, steady hand of support and progress has set you apart as a worthy ambassador of our shared heritage As you celebrate this Diamond Jubilee may your days ahead be crowned with good health, renewed strength, peace, and greater accomplishments I Congratulate You Your people honor you  History will remember you  Happy 60th Birthday Long Life, prosperity, and continued Relevance Signed: Barr. PS. Erebulu, Audio III Pere of Kabowei Kingdom

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has declared total solidarity with the Ghanaian community in Nigeria, describing himself as not merely a friend but “one of them.” Chief Bobo made this powerful declaration while serving as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Annual End-of-Year Ceremony of the National Association of Ghanaian Community in Nigeria (NAGHACON), held at Delta Carrier College, Airport Road, Warri, on Sunday, January 4.2025. In a deeply ideological and emotional address that electrified the audience, the renowned Niger Delta elder traced his philosophical roots to Ghana, crediting Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, as the defining influence in his life. “Even though I am Nigerian by birth, I was ideologically formed in Ghana through my mentor, former President Kwame Nkrumah, who founded the Ideological Institute of Ghana for the promotion of revolutionary consciousness,” Chief Bobo dec...

  By Wilson Macaulay Ughelli—Delta Central headquarters  was once again agog with spiritual fire, humanitarian passion and developmental advocacy as The King’s Ministry International, in collaboration with the Royal Charity for Widows and Orphans Initiative, made a powerful call on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to strategically partner with Skill Acquisition Centres across the state to empower widows and orphans and reposition them as productive contributors to boost the MORE Agenda. The call was made by the Founder and Chairperson, Evang. Mrs. Elizabeth O. Dortie, during the Ministry’s Annual Thanksgiving and Widows’ Christmas Shower 2025, themed “Celebrating the Divine Mandate”, held at the King’s Sanctuary Hall, No. 38 Egborode Street, Ekuigbo, Ughelli — a location spiritually christened “Jerusalem.” the blessed land. Addressing the gathering during the Programme, Evang. Mrs.Elizabeth  Dortie stressed that widows and orphans remain among the most downtrodden and neglecte...

  By Wilson Macaulay A prominent Ijaw leader, peace advocate, and renowned human and environmental rights activist, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has welcomed Nigerians to the New Year 2026, urging governments at all levels to embrace prudence, accountability, and purposeful governance focused on delivering electoral promises rather than being distracted by the next election cycle. Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, made the call in a New Year message he issued at Okerenkoko Community, Gbaramatu Kingdom Delta State, on New Year's day. In his message the renowned peace ambassador reflected on the prevailing socio-economic realities confronting the nation and the responsibilities of leadership at a critical time in Nigeria’s democratic journey. According to him, Nigerians are currently grappling with severe economic hardship, a situation he noted demands urgent, people-oriented responses from the Federal Government. The National Coordinator of the Center for Peace a...

 Breaking News!  The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., has been inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration (IIEPEA). The International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration (IIEPEA) is a globally recognized institution dedicated to promoting knowledge, research, and professional development in its field, with registrations in Canada and Nigeria.  The Registrar of the Institute, Prof. Hephzibah Suobo, disclosed that Dr. Oghenesivbe successfully completed the mandatory 35-hour advanced modules in Administrative Management Strategy required of aspiring Distinguished Fellows, designed to rigorously assess participants’ multitasking abilities, problem-solving competence, and critical reasoning skills. Suobo, a Professor of Climate Diplomacy, International Relations, and ...

  By Wilson Macaulay Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has extended his warmest congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Eseimokumo Ogonikara I, Oguruyeke Okrimini, the Mighty Diamond, the Pere of Tubutoru Kingdom, on the occasion of the presentation of the Staff of Office by the Governor of Ondo State, marking his formal recognition as the Pere of Tubutoru Kingdom. High Chief Wellington Bobo described the historic event as a landmark moment not only for Tubutoru Kingdom but for the entire Ijaw nation in Ondo State and the Niger Delta at large. He noted that the elevation and formal installation of His Royal Majesty represent the triumph of tradition, cultural identity, and the enduring resilience of the Ijaw people. According to the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, the emergence of His Royal Majesty as the paramount ruler of Tubutoru Kingdom comes at a critical time when traditional institutions are needed to foster peace, unity, cult...

  By Wilson Macaulay Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has extended his warmest congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Eseimokumo Ogonikara I, Oguruyeke Okrimini, the Mighty Diamond, the Pere of Tubutoru Kingdom, on the occasion of the presentation of the Staff of Office by the Governor of Ondo State, marking his formal recognition as the Pere of Tubutoru Kingdom. High Chief Wellington Bobo described the historic event as a landmark moment not only for Tubutoru Kingdom but for the entire Ijaw nation in Ondo State and the Niger Delta at large. He noted that the elevation and formal installation of His Royal Majesty represent the triumph of tradition, cultural identity, and the enduring resilience of the Ijaw people. According to the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, the emergence of His Royal Majesty as the paramount ruler of Tubutoru Kingdom comes at a critical time when traditional institutions are needed to foster peace, unity, cult...

  By Wilson Macaulay Ambassador Dr. Toyin Agbolayah, JP, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Community Development, has charged community leaders across the state to take greater responsibility and ownership in the protection of public and government facilities within their domains. Agbolayah made the call on Thursday, December 18, 2025, during a two-day workshop organised by Hon. Emakpor Odogu, Executive Assistant to the Governor on Community Development. The workshop, themed “Protection of Government Facilities: The Role of Community Leaders,” was held at the Council Secretariat of Isoko South Local Government Area, Oleh. Represented at the event by Hon. Comrade Francis Obule, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Agbolayah stressed that communities must enact and enforce local laws to safeguard public infrastructure, noting that host communities are the primary beneficiaries of such facilities. In his goodwill message, Obule commended Hon. Odo...

  By Wilson Macaulay A renowned Niger Delta born human and environmental rights advocate, High Chief Comrade. Sheriff Mulade (Ph.D), has called on Deltans, especially the ljaw, tsekiri and Urhobo in Warri Federal Constituency to always embrace peace, love one another and imbibed in the spirit of ethnic tolerance towards sustaining the existing peace in the oil rich state, stressing that is the only way both local and foreign investors as well as accelerated development can be achieved. Comrade Mulade gave the charge on Tuesday December 16, in Warri, during ljaw, ltsekiri and Urhobo Walk for peace facilitated by the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) in collaboration with Warri Peace Community Support lnitiative joint implementation committees and Delta State Civil Society Forum. The peace walk which took off at Estate roundabout to Okere road down to Agbarha , garage, Ogbe-ljoh market, Ajamimoghan through NPA down to Warri Area Command was massively participated by ...

By Wilson Macaulay Warri, Delta State The Oroupawei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo, has issued a strong and far-reaching admonition to public office holders across Nigeria, urging them to rise above tribal sentiments and shun nepotism in the discharge of their official responsibilities, warning that the twin vices are among the greatest threats to national unity, good governance and sustainable development. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists and community stakeholders in Warri, the respected Ijaw traditional leader, populist voice of the people and elder statesman lamented what he described as the embedded culture of ethnic chauvinism and favoritism which is growing in public administration to an  unacceptable level, where appointments, contracts and opportunities are increasingly influenced by tribe, clan, or personal relationships rather than competence, merit and national interest. Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo kn...

   WARRI Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, has thrown his weight behind the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Administrator, Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, describing the House of Representatives’ threat to arrest him over a ₦26bn audit query as “baseless and politically motivated.” In a statement released to the press and circulated among regional stakeholders, Chief Bobo described the arrest threat as “baseless, ill-timed, and dangerously provocative.” Chief Bobo faulted the House Public Accounts Committee for summoning Otuaro over expenditures from 2020–2021, years before he assumed office in 2024. He said the move amounted to “a clear miscarriage of legislative oversight,” warning that such actions risk undermining stability in the Niger Delta. He noted that attempts to intimidate the PAP boss were already drawing widespread condemnation from regional groups, including the Ijaw Youth Leaders of Thought and other civil society actors, wh...