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PAP: 21 Niger Delta Groups Condemn Attacks on Otuaro, Tompolo by Boyloaf’s Secretary
By Divine Perezide,
A coalition of over 20 Niger Delta groups has condemned recent allegations and attacks directed at Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. The accusations were made by Jude Gbaboyor, the secretary to former Niger Delta agitator Victor Ben Ebikabowei, alias Boyloaf.
In a joint statement, the coalition described Gbaboyor as a “destitute” and an “enemy of the Niger Delta,” accusing him of engaging in character assassination against Otuaro and Tompolo. The groups clarified that Gbaboyor had previously been dismissed from his position at the Amnesty Office by the former PAP coordinator, Major General Barry Ndiomu (Rtd.), over allegations of multiple misconducts.
The coalition includes various organizations such as the Niger Delta Ex-Fighters (NDEF), the Ijaw People’s Development Initiative (IPDI), and the Urhobo Defenders, among others. Their leaders, including Elder Emury Bekenawei, Comrade Peter Luke, and others, signed the statement, calling for Gbaboyor to be reprimanded by Boyloaf to prevent further division among Niger Delta leaders.
The groups firmly dismissed Gbaboyor’s accusations, stating that the documents he referenced in his attacks were first published in 2020 by Henry Okah on his Facebook page and predate Otuaro’s appointment to the PAP. They criticized Gbaboyor’s efforts to manipulate the public, and especially President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with outdated information that has existed in public domain for years, and hence labeled his claims as baseless and misleading.
The statement also highlighted Tompolo’s critical role in the Niger Delta struggle, emphasizing that only those ignorant of the region’s history would speak negatively about him. The coalition urged Boyloaf to intervene and caution Gbaboyor, threatening further action if the attacks continued.
The groups praised Otuaro’s leadership in the PAP, noting that his reforms have positively impacted the Niger Delta region. They urged President Tinubu and the public to disregard Gbaboyor’s comments, which they attributed to personal grievances, particularly after Otuaro reportedly denied a personal favour sought by Gbaboyor.
The coalition concluded by reaffirming their support for Otuaro and urging him to continue his good works undeterred, warning Gbaboyor of the legal consequences if his defamatory actions persists.
By: Divine Perezide
The Imo State Government has introduced a new education policy prohibiting graduation ceremonies for Kindergarten, Nursery, and JSS3 students, alongside a ban on the yearly replacement of textbooks.
According to a memo dated August 15, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, only Primary 6 and Senior Secondary School 3 (SSS3) learners will now be allowed to hold graduation events-reflecting the structure of Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 education model.
“The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is committed to providing quality and functional education to all students. Henceforth, graduation ceremonies and parties for Kindergarten, Nursery, and JSS3 students are hereby abolished,” the memo stated.
In a further move to ease the financial burden on parents and streamline academic consistency, the policy also mandates that approved textbooks must now be used for at least four years. This change is expected to allow siblings to reuse educational materials and prevent yearly replacement costs.
Violations-including frequent textbook changes or deviation from the approved list-are strongly discourage, The Guardian Nigeria reported in a related news.
Prof. Ikegwuoha emphasized in the directive that these reforms aim to reduce exploitative practices, foster learning continuity, and ensure focus remains on academic achievement rather than celebratory
By: Divine Perezide
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has arrived back in Nigeria following his participation at the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland, and a short vacation in London. He touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the early hours of today, around 4 a.m.
In a statement upon arrival, Akpabio explained: “At about 4 a.m. this morning, I landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from London. While abroad, I attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva from July 29 to 31, before proceeding to London for a brief vacation.”
Reaffirming his commitment to the Nigerian people, the Senate President assured that the legislature would resume with renewed energy. “Nigerians can expect vibrant legislative activities when we reconvene. Our delegation made a strong impression at the global parliamentary forum in Geneva. Together with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, we ensured Nigeria’s voice was well represented,” he said.
Akpabio further pledged that the National Assembly would continue to pursue meaningful collaboration with the executive and judiciary to advance the collective interest of citizens.
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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.