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IPDI Urges IGP, DSS to Arrest Those Peddling Campaign of Calumny Against Otuaro, Tompolo, Pondi
By Divine Perezide
The Ijaw People’s Initiative (IPDI) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to take decisive action against individuals allegedly funding and coordinating protests in the United States and the United Kingdom to spread misinformation about key Niger Delta figures.
In a statement issued by its National President, Comrade Ozobo Austin, the group condemned what it described as a calculated attempt to tarnish the reputations or Chief Dr., Dennis Otuaro PhD., the administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP); High Chief Dr., Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo); and Chief Engr. Kestin Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited.
IPDI attributed these allegations to individuals who have their eyes on the PAP administrator’s position or those involved in oil theft and the destruction of pipelines. The group emphasized that these false narratives, if left unchecked, could harm both the personal integrity of the accused individuals and the stability of the Niger Delta region.
To prevent such damage, IPDI urged security agencies to conduct thorough investigations, identify the perpetrators, and take necessary action. The organisation stressed the importance of protecting respected leaders like Otuaro, Tompolo, and Pondi from such smear campaigns that could create unnecessary divisions within the region.
Reaffirming its commitment to truth and justice, IPDI praised Otuaro for his achievements within just one year as PAP administrators, youths, and community leaders to continue supporting him to ensure more progress for ex-agitators and the Niger Delta as a whole.
Additionally, Tompolo and Pondi were recognised for their contributions to youth empowerment, economic growth, and regional security. IPDI insisted that their leadership should be acknowledged and not undermined by baseless accusations.
The group accused certain elements, including defeated political aspirants and frustrated oil thieves, of orchestrating these allegations to serve their selfish interests. IPDI urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore these false claims, emphasising that Otuaro’s leadership has been instrumental in maintaining peace and stability in the Niger Delta, particularly during moments of political tension such as the #EndBadGovernance protests and the ongoing Rivers State crisis.
IPDI highlighted that Otuaro’s appointment as PAP administrator was widely celebrated across the Niger Delta and has led to significant reforms in the amnesty programme. The group also credited Tompolo and Pondi for their role in restoring the region’s environment, combating oil theft, and increasing Nigerian’s oil production to over two million barrels per day.
In conclusion, IPDI demanded swift intervention from the IGP and DSS to identity and prosecute those responsible for spreading falsehoods. The group insisted that holding these individuals accountable would serve as a deterrent to others attempting to destabilize the Niger Delta through misinformation.
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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.