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BREAKING: Takeme Restores Peace in Tuomo Community, Approves Road Construction Project
By DivinePerezide, June 30, 2025
Tuomo, Burutu _ Peace has been fully restored to Tuomo community following recent tensions surrounding the Amananawei election, as residents warmly welcomed the Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Julius Takeme, during a visit to the community on Monday.
Dr. Takeme’s visit was characterized with widespread jubilation, as community members, particularly women carrying placards with various inscriptions: “Tuomo People Thank Burutu LGA Chairman” , “Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, We Thank You” and others in appreciation of the swift intervention by the two authorities.
Addressing the residents, Dr. Takeme reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining law and order, emphasizing that, as the Chief Security Officer of the LGA, he would not allow any individual or group to undermine peace and security. He condemned the actions of those who took the law into their hands by intimidating, assaulting and detaining innocent persons in their local cells.
“The era of using power to intimidate or oppress people is over. The law is supreme and binding on all,” Dr. Takeme stated, urging residents to remain calm and go about their normal activities without fear.
The Council Chairman also called on the Tuomo Community Chairman, Mr. Edonyaibo Morentei Warebi, to ensure inclusive leadership and uphold the constitution guiding the community’s affairs. Similarly, he advised the newly elected Amananawei, Chief Arebebe Ebiyemi, whose election was held on June 11, 2025 to foster peace and unity in his leadership.
Dr. Takeme commended the Nigerian Police Force for her professionalism in restoring peace to the area, particularly the Burutu Area Commander, ACP Redengha Timpa, who was always on ground personally during the intervention.
In appreciation, the community leaders and residents praised Dr. Takeme for his dedication through the exhaustive expending of time, energy, finances by paying countless visits to Tuomo, ensuring the prevalence of peace and justice. The Community Chairman, Mr. Warebi, assured the Council Boss that every member of the community would be carried along and vehemently stressed that this would be a time for reconciliation, not division.
Chief Arebebe Ebiyemi also expressed gratitude for the Chairman’s leadership and support for the people of Tuomo.
As part of his visit, Dr. Takeme announced the approval of the reconstruction of the Tuomo link road, a news that sparked off spontaneous celebration, singing, and dancing among the residents.
With calm fully restored and development projects on the horizon, the people had had a renewed hope for a peaceful and united future where justice would continue to prevail and be sustained.
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PAP Boss Otuaro Hails Yar’Adua’s Legacy for Pioneering Peace and Development in the Niger Delta.
By Divine Perezide
High Chief Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has praised the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a visionary leader for his proclamation of the amnesty for former agitators of the Niger Delta and the palliatives that came with the progamme.
Otuaro said this while speaking at the 2nd President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Leadership Conference and Awards themed “Electoral Management Institution: Midwife of True Democracy, Development, and Prosperity,” which was organised by the Global Initiative for Leadership Success in Abuja on Saturday.
Otuaro, who was honoured with a Corporate Service Award in recognition of his efficient administration of the PAP at the event, reminded the audience about Yar’Adua’s creation of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs as part of his response to the civic demands of the people of the region.
Describing him as ‘a selfless leader and a patriot, Otuaro said Yar’Adua, who governed the country from May 29, 2007, to May 5, 2010, was deeply concerned about the need for guaranteed sustainable peace, stability, and development in the region.
Represented by his Special Assistant on Data and ICT, Monabe Mitee, the PAP Administrator, while paying very glowing tribute to the former Katsina State governor’s memories, extolled his exemplary and exceptional leadership as well as his high ethical and moral values in public service.
“President Yar’Adua was a listening leader, and this was evident in his response to the civic demands of the Niger Delta people.
“He not only proclaimed amnesty for the region’s freedom fighters at the time, but he also established the Presidential Amnesty Programme which I am heading today by the benevolence of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and as a precursor to the programme he also created the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs,” Otuaro said.
He further said that Yar’Adua operated an efficient administration in Katsina State as a governor and left indelible development footprints with profound impacts on education and infrastructure across the state.
He said Yar’Adua had a deep understanding of the burden of leadership and brought this to bear in the governance of the country when he was elected president in 2007, ‘showing an unwavering commitment, zeal, and dedication to fix and transform Nigeria’ through his seven-point agenda.
Otuaro noted that the insight and reasons that informed the organiser’s initiative were noble, as they had provided a platform to celebrate, honour, and immortalize Yar’Adua and his legacies.
The PAP Administrator added, “He also ran a government of national unity to demonstrate his faith in a nation united by common aspirations for the attainment of national development, peace, security, progress, and shared prosperity and greatness.
“I believe that President Yar’Adua would have contributed much more of his quota to the country’s development process if his tenure had not been cut short by his protracted illness and eventual demise in office. He would be remembered for his selfless service. He was, indeed, a patriot!” He concluded.
By: Favour Bibaikefie
Warri, Delta State – In a rather tough display of love and admiration, Chief Isaiah Ukulor, the esteemed Puwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, has celebrated the birth anniversary of his beloved wife, Mrs. Ebikonboere Jenifer Ukulor, with a deeply emotional tribute that has warned hearts across Ijaw nation.
In a message signed by the revered ijaw Chief and shared with IduwiniVoice news correspondent, Chief Ukulor expressed profound gratitude to God for the life of his wife of inestimable value, describing her as a symbol of grace, strength, and love.
He wrote:
“My Dearest Ebikonboere,
“On this special day, I give thanks to God for the gift of your life – a life filled with grace, beauty, strength, and love.
The Puwei went on to express not just his admiration for her role in his life, family, and community.
“As your husband and life partner, I celebrate you not just for the years you have added today, but for the unwavering light you shine in my life, in our family, and in all who know you. Your presence brings peace, your smile brings warmth, and your heart overflows with kindness and wisdom.”
Referring to her as both his crown and his queen, Chief Ukulor lauded her loyalty, dignity, and unwavering support throughout their journey together.
“Ebi, you’re the queen of my heart – the crown that completes my being. Thank you for standing beside me with love and dignity and for being my greatest support and confidante.”
He concluded his message with warm wishes for long life, prosperity, and continued radiance.
“Happy Birthday, my jewel. Long my you live and shine.”
“With all my love,
“Chief Isaiah Ukulor, Puwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom.”
This has drawn admiration from many within and outside the Ukulor family, reinforcing the value of love, respect, and appreciation towards close relatives.
IYC Spokesman Binebai Set for Kiama Declaration Book Launch August 2025
By: Favour Bibaikefie
Amb. (Dr.) Binebai Yerin Princewill, the Spokesman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has officially announced that the unveiling of two groundbreaking books-“Kaiama Declaration” and “Rising Tide: The Ijaw Youth Council and the StruggleforSelf-determination”-will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Warri, Delta State.
Speaking from his annex office in Warri earlier today, Dr. Binebai disclosed that preparations for the highly anticipated book launch have commenced in earnest. He hinted that visits to notable Ijaw leaders as part of the mobilization for the event would soon become public knowledge.
Shedding light on the purpose of the books, Princewill emphasized the need for the Ijaw Youth Council to intensionally record and preserve its legacy. “It is high time the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) make deliberate efforts in documenting it’s history and activities,” he stated, underscoring that chronicling the council’s journey in writing is vital to protecting its heritage.
He acknowledged the challenges involved in compiling the books but expressed deep appreciation to the team of ijaw scholars who helped shape the work. “Though it was not easy to work in the project of documenting the rich history of Council,” he noted, “I am thankful to the team of academic Ijaw professors and Doctors that took out their time to craft perhaps one of the most inspiring and well written books regarding Ijaw nation and Niger Delta.”
Explaining the focus of each publication, the IYC Spokesman said “Kaiama Declaration” is a dramaticzed account of the landmark moments that led to the creation of the Ijaw Youth Council, and it also serves to honour the movement’s founding fathers and major players.
Meanwhile, “Rising Tide: The Ijaw Youth Council and the Struggle for Self-determination” contains powerful scholarly contributions that dissect the pressing issues confronting the Ijaw people within the framework of the Nigerian Federation. “It deals with mind blowing contributions from different academic giants who dealt with the burning issues faced by the Ijaws in the Nigerian State,” he explained.
Dr. Princewill hinted that more exciting announcements about the booklaunch-including the official unveiling of the Chairman of the event and a list of dignitaries expected-would follow shortly. “This is just an advert, let us not say everything here as the coming days will be interesting with the official unveiling of the Chairman of the occasion and other dignitaries that will be gracing the occasion, stay tuned,” he added.
He concluded by urging all stakeholders and the public to be part of the historic occasion. “Make plans to attend as it is going to be interesting,” Binebai said.