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Bayelsa Guber: PDP Rounds off Constituency Campaigns In Brass LGA
Bayelsa Guber: PDP Rounds off Constituency Campaigns In Brass LGA
… as Gov. Diri receives royal blessings from Council of Chiefs
… reiterates completion of Nembe-Brass road in second term
… Inaugurates projects in Okpoama, Twon-Brass, Egwe-ama, Opu Beletie-ama
… charges Chiefs to be apolitical on Nov.11 poll
The Gubernatorial campaign of the Bayelsa PDP today rounded off its Constituency campaigns for the re-election of Governor Douye Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewrhujakpo in Constituencies 1 and 2 of Brass Local Government Area of the State.
The party had kicked started the campaign from Constituency 3 in Ogbokiri, Akassa clan.
Governor Diri alongside his Deputy and running mate also received royal blessings from the Council of Chiefs at Okpoama, where a Bible was presented to him as a symbol of direction at the Palace of the Okpo XX1, HRM, King Ebitimi Banigo.
Governor Diri while addressing the Chiefs reiterated his commitment to the completion of the ongoing Nembe-Brass road in his second term.
The Governor also inaugurated projects at Okpoama, Twon-Brass, Egwe-ama, Opu Beletie-ama and other communities.
“And so, this Nembe-Brass road we are constructing is not political, I took it up from day one when I assumed office as Governor, and as we speak, work is still going on, on that road. And so, for me, that is the major project that I have brought to Okpoama, Twon-Brass and indeed to the larger people of Nembe.
That is why I am here today to ask you for a second term. I don’t want to leave abandoned projects, so rather than trying another person, you already have one who is working and you don’t remove a winning good player in the middle of the game. And if you have a Governor who is already doing what you want as stated by the chairman, the number one thing he mentioned was the completion of the Nembe-Brass road. We have already started it and work is going on.
Now, we have had experiences in the past where some people will not allow others to vote. Please in your kingdom, every kingdom people must be allowed to vote whichever party you belong to and I have. made it very clear if there is any conviviality the king, I will dethrone that king, “Governor Diri stated
Governor Douye Diri also formally received former youth president of Okpoama Kingdom, Mr. Nadu Okenema into the PDP from the APC along with other defectors.
The member representing Brass Constituency one, Hon. Charles Daniel, and Mr. Austin Adigio of Brass Constituency two supported by other leaders in the two constituencies including member representing Nembe-Brass Federal Constituency, Mrs. Marie Ebikake, Commissioners and other appointees received the Governor and his team.
In company of the Governor were Senator Moses Cleopas, Senator Konbowei Friday Benson, Senator Benson Agadaga, Hon. Fred Agbedi, Hon. Oforji Oboku, Hon. Rodney Ambaiowei, Hon. Mitema Obordor who is also the DG of campaign, Mr. Daniel Woyengikuro, PDP National Financial Secretary, Chief Remi Kuku, PDP BoT member, Chief Solomon Agwana, State PDP Chairman, and other top government functionaries.
Culled from Romana Tare Ajuju’s Facebook page.
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Great Loss As Family Announces The Painful Passing Iduwini-borne Billionaire Prince, Presley Gere Iyalahga
By: Miracle Palakia
Odimodi, Delta State – The Iyalahga and Diepregha families, Odimodi, Aghoro, and the entire Iduwini Kingdom in Delta and Bayelsa States, breaks silence on the painful loss of their son, Prince Presley Isele Gere Iyalahga, Billionaire businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Preslyn Group of Companies, who passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the age of 48.
Prince Presley was an illustrious son of two distinguished families: His Royal Majesty Gere J. Iyalagha, (Igbedikuru-II), the late Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, and the late Regent of Iduwini Kingdom (Delta & Bayelsa States), High Chief Diepregha Akpotelemor of Gberigberi-Idumu Quarters, Aghoro-I Community, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The former President of the Iduwini National Youth Council for Peace and Development was a respected businessman and community leader, who’s untimely demise has thrown his family, friends, associates, community, and Kingdom into deep shock and sorrow. He’s survived by his beloved wife, Princess Preye Presley Iyalagha, and six children.
The families made known the development to newsmen on Saturday, August 16th, in a statement jointly signed by Mr. Oroupade Oweibe and George Diepregha for the families and his son, Prince Peremobowei Presley Iyalagha, for the children.
According to the statement, funeral rites will take place on Friday, August 29th, 2025. At 10 a.m., the body will depart Warri via Millar Jetty to his compound in Odimodi for a brief Funeral Service, lying in state, interment.
IduwiniVoice can report that Prince Presley Iyalagha’s passing marks not only the loss of a vibrant Royal entrepreneur but that of a leader in Iduwini Kingdom and Ijaw nation. His memory remains deeply cherished by the lives he touched and all who knew him.
By: Divine Perezide
Congratulatory messages continue to pour in as Warri-borne business tycoon, and Delta Ijaw APC leader, Madam Beauty Warezuwowei makes the list of members recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into the reconstituted Governing Council and Board of Trustees of Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP). Reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to tackling environmental degradation in oil-producing regions, the newly appointed board members include representatives from the Niger Delta, Ogoni Communities, NGOs, and oil-producing states, with the Minister of Environment serving as Chairman of the council.
Read the statement announcing the appointment below:
“STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
“PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR HYREP
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP), with the Minister of Environment serving as Chairman of the Council.
“The other members are Loanyie Barituka Victor, who represents the Non-governmental Organisations focused on the environment, Bright Onyebuchi Jacob, and Henry Obiabure, who represent the Niger Delta communities.
“Professor Barinedum Michael Nwibere and Barrister Baride Abdul Gwezia are the representatives of the Ogoni Community on the new Council.
“The nine oil-producing states have two representatives on the Council: Gideon Onyebuwa Melfor and Dr Ibikunle Omotehinse.
“There are four alternative members of the Council, representing Ogoniland and the Niger Delta: Rev. Canon Dr Abraham Olungwe, who was reappointed and Engr. Maeba Power Ekpobari are the alternate members of the Council representing Ogoniland. Joseph Akedesuo and Beauty Warejuowei represent the Niger Delta.
“President Tinubu also reconstituted the HYREP Board of Trustees, with Emmanuel Nwiika Deeyah reappointed chairman.
“Fred Mbombo Igwe and Dr. Fred Barivule Kpakol will represent Ogoni communities and stakeholders on the board. Mrs Dorcas Amos represents the other Niger Delta communities, while Chief Jide Damazio, who was reappointed, represents the NGOs dealing with environmental issues.
“Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
“August 11, 2025”
The appointment of Warejuwowei into the board of the HYREP, an office marking the renewed poise at restoring the badly polluted environments in the Niger Delta and advancin Ogoniland’s remediation efforts, has been applauded by people from across the region, adding that she will surely deliver meaningful contributions towards the successes of the agency and the federal government.
By: Favour Bibaikefie
Commendations pour in from across Africa as renowned Delta State-born peace and development advocate, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff, has succefully defended his researh for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Relations at the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.
A United Nations Peace Ambassador, environmentalist, human rights activist, sports enthusiast, entrepreneur, educational promoter, and social leader, Dr. Mulade is the National Coordinator of the foremost civil rights organisation, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), also known as the Africa 4 Peace Centre.
This remarkable academic feat once again demonstrates his unwavering zeal for intellectual excellence, further cementing his reputation as a visionary leader committed to peace, justice, and development, through the instrumentality of the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge.
As he takes this leap from local, state, and national engagements to a more pronounced presence on the international stage, Nigerians can look forward to the far-reaching impact of his knowledge, which promises to translate into global opportunities for the nation and beyond.