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By Joe Iyete GBARAMATU — TENSION has escalated in the Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West, Delta State as Hundreds of community members shut down several oil flow stations in protest against the non-implementation of the recently approved ward delineation exercise by the electoral authorities. This is coming days after Ijaws and Urhobo people vowed to shut down oil production if INEC refused to implement the final delineation report.  The protesters, drawn from various communities within the kingdom, barricaded access to key oil facilities on Monday, insisting that oil production activities would remain halted until the outcome of the ward delineation exercise is fully implemented. The protesters, comprising women, youths and community leaders from several riverine communities, carried placards with inscriptions such as "INEC: Implement Warri Delineation Report," "Court Ordered Judgment on Wards and Polling Units Delineation," and "No Implementati...

By Our Correspondent WARRI, DELTA STATE — Fresh concerns have emerged over Nigeria's oil production and revenue outlook as hundreds of women and youths from several communities in Warri Federal Constituency on Monday shut down multiple oil flow stations in protest against the non-implementation of the ward delineation exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protesters, drawn from Gbaramatu, Ogbe-Ijoh, Egbema, Diebiri and other riverine communities, blocked access to key oil installations, insisting that crude oil production would remain suspended in their areas until the electoral boundaries approved by INEC are fully implemented ahead of the 2027 general elections. Carrying placards bearing inscriptions such as "INEC: Implement Warri Delineation Report," "Court-Ordered Judgment on Wards and Polling Units Delineation," and "No Implementation, No Production," the demonstrators vowed to sustain the acti...

Advocacy For Youth Leadership in Governance, Nigeria (AYLGN) will confer its Proficiency Management Leadership Global Award on Chief Dr. Sabua Rekiya Isa, Chairman and Founder of Sabua Care Foundation, USA, at a ceremony in Lokoja.   The organization described Dr. Isa, popularly known as “Ebule Attah Igala” USA, as the “Most Outstanding, Competent, Quintessential, Resourceful, Experienced, Renowned & Digital Philanthropist in the 21st Century.” In a nomination letter signed by National President Comrade Ajinomoh Abiodun, Mnin, and Secretary General Comrade Ajayi Nike Grace, AYLGN said the award followed a joint resolution of its Board of Directors and Executive Council after a critical assessment of Chief Dr. Isa’s professional career, public service, and humanitarian impact. The group cited her “sterling track record, efficient and effective result-oriented contributions to society through modern innovation,” as well as her “strong character, integrity, charis...

By Our Reporter  The Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta state has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to be influenced by external forces to act against the law and democracy in Nigeria. A statement issued on Sunday by the group on behalf of the indigenous people of Ijaw and Urhobo maintained that any attempt for external forces infiltration against the tenets of democracy, will not augur well for the peace and unity of the Warri Federal Constituency. While urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abide by the Judgement of the apex court and subsequent decision for INEC to embark on fresh delineation through creation of two state Constituencies and one federal constituency 11, to ensure electoral freedom of the people of the area . They stated that the directive to INEC by Presidency to halt further action in line with the apex judgement will not be in the interest of democracy and rule of law. "Mr. President, we state without hesitation...

President General Okun Development Association (ODA) Ambassador Akenson Rotimi has called for more support for community policing to address growing insecurity ravaging the nation. Ambassador Rotimi made the demand while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja. He said insecurity is maintaining a vicious circle cutting across the length and breath of the nation nation and has unleashed fear and uncertainty in terms of safety. The ex - envoy explained that the situation is frustrating grassroots development due to total desertion of communities by the natives and people boycotting their ancestral homes out of fear of being held in captive. He matained that conventional policing certainly needs collaborative efforts from stakeholders, saying security is everybody's business. The ODA President sadly recalled the incessant kidnapping of people of Okun origin and the huge demands from their captors which according to him is sadly above what an average person can raise. He said ODA a...

By Our Reporter  Oyo State Governor , Seyi Makinde has been elected as the Presidential Candidate of the Allied People's Movement APM in Oyo state.  An affirmation exercise carried out by the 37 States party Chairmen of Allied People's Movement APM on Saturday confirmed the election of the Oyo state governor in Ibadan , the Oyo state capital.. According to the Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, Governor Makinde was elected owing to his humanitarian and infrastructural development in the last three years , as the country is yearning for similar achievements at the federal level. He described Governor Seyi Makinde as the political warrior of the country, having governed the state without fear , favour and distractions. He asked the people of Oyo state, South West and the entire country to support Seyi Makinde as a compassionate leader, to address the unending insecurity and worsened economy in the country. While stating that Governor Makinde has achi...