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Omene Revives Push for Ethiope State, Urges Urhobo Unity and Action To Actualize The New State By Wilson Macaulay MOSOGAR The call for the creation of Ethiope State has once again echoed from the heart of Delta State, as Chief Dr. Wilson Omene, a respected APC chieftain and former Chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Area, reignites the conversation with renewed urgency. During an interaction with journalists in Mosogar, Omene emphasized that the quest for Ethiope State is not a new agitation, but one deeply rooted in the pursuit of equity, adequate political representation, and accelerated development for the Urhobo people — Nigeria’s fourth largest ethnic group. He expressed concern over the declining enthusiasm among Urhobos toward championing their collective interest, warning that apathy could jeopardize the realization of a goal that past Urhobo leaders passionately fought for. “The creation of Ethiope State is not just about redrawing boundaries; it’s about securing our political future and ensuring that the Urhobo nation gets its deserved place in the Nigerian federation,” Omene stated. Reflecting on the efforts of Urhobo icons such as Olorogun Michael Ibru, Chief D.O.D. Dafinone, the Salubis, and the Okumagbas, Omene praised their patriotic legacies and urged the present generation to match their vision with action. He noted that the establishment of a new state would enhance Urhobo representation at the federal level, open more opportunities in governance, and drive grassroots development. Chief Omene concluded by encouraging all Urhobo sons and daughters—regardless of political affiliation—to unite under one voice and push for the realization of Ethiope State, saying, “This is not a partisan project; it’s a generational responsibility.

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PTI Defends Its Reputation Against Misleading Sahara Media Report By Wilson Macaulay Effurun, Delta State July 12 2025 The Management of the prestigious Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, has vehemently refuted a sensational and malicious report published by Sahara Reporters on July 10, 2025, which alleged that students of the foremost oil and gas institution study in “flooded classrooms and snake-infested hostels” despite a ₦39 billion budget. Describing the publication as “baseless, mischievous, and an orchestrated attempt to malign the integrity of the institution,” PTI Management said the report is not only factually inaccurate but also a deliberate attack on the hard-earned reputation and progress of the institution under its current leadership. In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday, the management declared: > “There are absolutely no flooded classrooms or snake-infested hostels within the Institute. These claims are complete fabrications devoid of any evidence or truth.” Management further challenged Sahara Reporters to produce any verifiable photographic or video proof to substantiate its claims. > “If such conditions exist as alleged, Sahara Reporters should have no difficulty presenting concrete evidence. Until then, their report remains a reckless misrepresentation aimed at misleading the public.” PTI clarified that all its lecture halls, laboratories, workshops, and hostels are structurally sound, properly ventilated, electrically powered, and routinely maintained. The Institute prides itself on maintaining a safe and conducive academic environment for learning, innovation, and professional development in the oil and gas sector. The management in clear terms described the publication as the work of “unscrupulous elements seeking to sow discord and cast aspersions on the steady infrastructural development PTI has recorded in recent years.” As a center of excellence in petroleum training and manpower development, PTI has, under its current administration, seen remarkable transformation in terms of physical infrastructure, digital modernization, and student welfare programs. The Institute continues to attract local and international recognition for its cutting-edge research and high-impact training curriculum. While assuring stakeholders, parents, and the general public of its unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of its students, the management reiterated its call for responsible journalism and urged media practitioners to verify facts before rushing to publication. “We remain focused on our mandate and will not be distracted by smear campaigns designed to derail our progress.”

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Warri Oil and Gas Summit 2025 Enters Day Two with Groundbreaking Dialogues on Community Development , Regional Stability By Wilson Macaulay Warri, The second edition of the Warri Oil & Gas Summit surged into its second day with unmatched energy and intellectual depth, hosting a high-powered session at the prestigious Best Western Wetland Hotel along the Udu Expressway in Delta State. The summit, rapidly gaining reputation as the most significant oil and gas convening in the Niger Delta, brought together stakeholders, visionaries, and community leaders to deliberate on the pressing issues facing host communities and the industry at large. Scene One of Day Two proved nothing short of historic, as two of the region’s most respected voices took center stage with illuminating presentations that set the tone for policy direction and community awakening in 2025 and beyond. First to mount the podium was Prince Maikpobi Okareme, the distinguished Chairman of PANDEF, Delta State Chapter, who dissected the vital topic: "The Role of Multinational Companies in Promoting Development in the Host Communities." His presentation was a call to conscience and corporate responsibility, urging oil multinationals to go beyond token gestures and embrace transformative partnerships that prioritize infrastructure, youth empowerment, and environmental restoration in the region. In what many described as the most compelling address of the summit so far, Dr. Ominimini Obiuwevwi, the National PRO of PANDEF and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President, delivered an emotionally charged yet intellectually rich presentation titled: "The Responsibility of Host Communities in Ensuring the Seamless Protection and Development of the Niger Delta." Dr. Ominimini’s address was a powerful charge to the region's communities, emphasizing internal accountability, unity of purpose, and a reawakening of civic responsibility. "Intellectual militancy remains the most veritable and potent avenue to accentuate the struggle of good over evil," Dr. Ominimini declared, in a moment that drew resounding applause and a standing ovation. "No amount of a standing army can replace the might of enlightened minds united for justice." Observers, delegates, and participants unanimously agreed that the Warri Oil and Gas Summit 2025 has set a new standard for advocacy and dialogue. With themes that strike at the heart of the Niger Delta question, and speakers who personify both passion and precision, the summit is being hailed as a watershed moment in the long march toward equity, peace, and sustainable development in oil-producing communities. As the summit continues, anticipation grows for what promises to be a transformational week of ideas, commitments, and renewed hope for the future of the region.

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Urhobo nation proud of Oborewvori's achievements, leadership style - Oghenesivbe ...Says ethnic chauvinism inimical to development, peaceful coexistence

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  Director General, Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that Urhobo people of Delta Central Senatorial District, and all Deltans are proud of the numerous achievements of governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as can be seen from the overwhelming vote of implicit confidence on his administration. He urged those alleging that the governor had neglected Urhobo Nation or his Urhobo folks to have a rethink, and reflect on the numerous completed and ongoing mega projects spread across Delta Central and other senatorial districts within the past two years of this administration. Dr Oghenesivbe in a statement on Thursday, commended the governor over the ongoing construction of flyovers, pedestrian bridges, proposed ultra modern general hospital at Osubi, establishment of the Orerokpe campus of the Southern Delta University, construction of underground water tunnels at Effurun, Uvwie and environ, the dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway, as w...
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Bomadi /Ohoro Tantita Unit, Advised Power Drunk Itsekiri Leaders to stop Ethnic-driven attacks on Tompolo to Truncate Pipeline Surveillance in Urhobo Territories

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  By Wilson Macaulay Bomadi, Delta State – July 10, 2025 We, the leadership and operatives of the Bomadi and Ohoro Tantita Surveillance Unit, write with deep disappointment and justifiable outrage over the recent shameful, treacherous, and ethnic-driven attacks orchestrated by some expired, power-drunk Itsekiri leaders who are hell-bent on crippling the patriotic work of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in Urhobo territories. According to Mr. Tupac Kelvin Ayemi, Coordinator of the Bomadi/Ohoro Tantita Unit, > “What we are witnessing is not about ward delineation in Warri Federal Constituency — that’s just a shallow and deceptive excuse. This is a desperate attempt by those whose illegal oil bunkering empires have been destroyed by Tantita to regroup and retaliate.” Comrade Amb. Awipi Lawson, the Secretary General of the Unit, added that > “These same individuals, whose wealth is drenched in crude oil theft and blood mone...
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UPU Comment on Tantita Security: Gen. John Abugor Declares Ijaw, Urhobo, Itsekiri as One — Calls for Peace, Commends Keston Pondi, and Urged President Tinubu to Empower Tantita More

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  By Wilson Macaulay OGHARA  General John Abugor, from  Ethiope West Local Government Area, has waded into the ongoing conversation around the operations of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), declaring that the Ijaw, Urhobo, and Itsekiri ethnic groups remain united and must not be divided by political or economic interests. Speaking during a  Press briefing organized at Oghara, Gen. Abugor called for unity among the Niger Delta ethnic nationalities, especially as it concerns the protection of oil infrastructure and the fight against economic sabotage in the region. > “The Ijaw, Urhobo, and Itsekiri are one people with shared history, shared pain, and a shared future. We must never allow contracts or politics to divide us,” he said. Gen. Abugor praised Tantita Security Services, describing its efforts as “a national breakthrough” in the fight against crude oil theft and environmental degradation. He appreciated High Chief Government Ekpomupolo aka T...
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