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By Wilson Macaulay  FUPRE, Nigeria’s Pioneer Petroleum University, made a bold statement as a Leading Centre for Manpower Training in the Energy Sector in the just concluded 4th Convocation ceremony. Introduction The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Nigeria’s premier petroleum university, has once again reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and research-driven innovation. The institution marked a historic milestone during its 4th Convocation Ceremony, held on March 14–15, 2025, by graduating its first set of PhD students and unveiling an impressive portfolio of 42 patents and two copyrights. These achievements solidified FUPRE’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation, manpower training, and industrial collaboration in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Beyond the  elaborate celebrations, the event also underscored FUPRE’s forward-thinking approach with the launch of its inaugural Research and Innovation Fair,  with the theme “Innovatio...

By Wilson Macaulay The Obule family of Okuovu 1, Sapele Local Government Area, led by Pa Alfred Obule, paid a condolence visit on Wednesday, April 2, to the family of the late Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark at his country home in Kiagbodo, Burutu LGA. The visit was to commiserate with the family over the passing of the revered elder statesman and national leader of the Ijaw Nation. Chief Alfred Mulade, immediate past Registrar of Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, welcomed the Obule family delegation on behalf of the Clark family. He expressed gratitude for their visit, noting that it was a fitting tribute to the legacy of the late Chief E.K. Clark. In his remarks, Chief Mulade stated that the Clark family was not surprised by the Obule family’s gesture, as the late Pa Clark was a unifying figure who built bridges across ethnic and regional lines. "Late Chief Dr. E.K. Clark was a father to all. His passing has transformed Kiagbodo into a place of pilgrimage, as countless peo...

  By Wilson Macaulay  April 1, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria Nigerian statesman and diplomatic advocate Patrick Okpomu in a profound message steeped in African solidarity, global vision, and unwavering support for women in leadership,  has heartily congratulated Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on her historic emergence as the Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, a seasoned diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, clinched the prestigious seat during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in Apia, Samoa, on October 26, 2024. She officially assumed office today, April 1, 2025, becoming the first Ghanaian and one of the few Africans to ascend to the apex diplomatic position in the Commonwealth’s 75-year history. In his congratulatory statement, Patrick Okpomu—a vocal advocate for integrity, inclusive governance, and principled leadership—hailed Botchwey’s victory as a resounding te...

By Wilson Macaulay  A coalition of ex-agitators and stakeholders united under the Progressive Peace Ambassadors of the Presidential Amnesty Program (PPAPAP) have  unequivocally countered the false narratives being spread about Tompolo and Chief Dennis Otuaro. The group decried the efforts of Jude Gbaboyor, who has been using social media to mislead the public about Tantita Security Services and the Amnesty Program. They urged  all Niger Deltans to stand firm against these falsehoods and ensure that the region’s heroes are not unjustly discredited. In a Press release signed by  Gen Kerebi Onbe (Stakeholder) , Gen Victor Adokeme (Leader) representing Delta State , Gen Parker Waritimi (Stakeholder) Gen Job Tari (Leader) representing Bayelsa State, Gen Tonye Fred (Leader) Samuel Akparsi Ebitari (Leader) representing Rivers State  Gen Ojuemi Oweikeme a.k.a Luke-Luke (Stakeholder),Chief Gen Joseph (Leader) repenting Edo State, Gen Oyinki Destiny a.k.a Baba Nee (Leader...

By Wilson Macaulay  The Progressive Peace Ambassadors of the Presidential Amnesty Program (PPAPAP) have vowed to defend the integrity of High Chief DR Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo aka Tompolo, of Tantita Security Services, and Chief Dennis Otuaro  the Administrator of  Presidential Amnesty Program against what they termed as a  deliberate misinformation campaign. The group warned that attacks against Tompolo and Otuaro are attacks on the progress of the Ijaw Nation and the entire Niger Delta. They urged the public to resist attempts to discredit those who have dedicated their lives to the security and development of the region. In a Press release signed by  Gen Kerebi Onbe (Stakeholder) , Gen Victor Adokeme (Leader) representing Delta State , Gen Parker Waritimi (Stakeholder) Gen Job Tari (Leader) representing Bayelsa State, Gen Tonye Fred (Leader) Samuel Akparsi Ebitari (Leader) representing Rivers State  Gen Ojuemi Oweikeme a.k.a Luke-Luke (Stakeholder)...

Director General, Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the recent endorsement of governor Sheriff Oborevwori for re-election in 2027 by immediate past governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, was timely, heartwarming and commendable. The Bureau Chief stated during an interactive  radio program monitored in Asaba on Saturday, that the endorsement clearly revealed that Senator Okowa who governed the state from 2015 to May 29, 2023, is visibly proud of governor Oborevwori's enviable performance in terms of purposeful leadership, socioeconomic and infrastructure development.   It will be recalled that Senator Okowa while receiving thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta North Senatorial District to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stated that the state has been witnessing unprecedented socioeconomic and infrastructural development under governor Oborevwori, which had significant...

  Today, on behalf of the Old Students of  Saint Vincent College Okwagbe l  join the academic and legal community, family, friends, mentees, and admirers from across the nation and beyond to celebrate an intellectual titan and a distinguished legal scholar, Professor David Igho Efevwerhan, a man whose name resonates with excellence in legal education, unblemished integrity, and patriotic service to Nigeria. Born in the heart of Delta State, Professor Efevwerhan’s early years were marked by academic brilliance and a calm, focused demeanor. I recall, with deep fondness, our days in secondary school. He was a year or two ahead of my set of 1978 - 1983 , and even then, he stood out—disciplined, articulate, and intellectually gifted. His leadership qualities were unmistakable, and he carried himself with the quiet confidence of a man destined for greatness. Over the years, Prof. Efevwerhan has lived up to every ounce of that promise. A seasoned legal mind, he has made indelibl...