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IPF Congratulates Paul Bebenimibo on  Appointment as Maritime University Registrar  The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) heartily congratulates Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, on his appointment as the Registrar of the Nigerian Maritime University. In a statement issued by Secretary of the body, Comrade Tare Magbei, copies of which were made available to newsmen in Warri, the body said; "Your elevation to this esteemed position is a testament to your unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership, and outstanding contributions to the academic and administrative landscape.  "As a proud son of the Ijaw Nation, your achievement brings immense pride to our people and stands as an inspiration to many within and beyond our region. "We have no doubt that your wealth of experience, commitment to excellence, and visionary approach will further strengthen the institution and advance its mission in maritime education and national development. "Once again, congratulations on this...

Dennis Otuaro, administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has congratulated Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, who is also the chairman of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, on the occasion of his 54th birthday. A statement signed by Igoniko Oduma, special assistant on media to the PAP boss on Saturday, described Tompolo as a humble, selfless and exceptional leader whose entire life has been dedicated to the defence, emancipation and the development of the Ijaw land and indeed the Niger Delta region. Otuaro said in the statement that as a foremost freedom fighter, Tompolo’s sacrifices and contributions to the socio-economic advancement and political growth of the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta region are not only monumental but tremendous and unquantifiable. He described the Izon-Ebi Dou Keme of Ijaw nation as a philanthropist, pillar of support for community development and a beacon of hope to many youths. He stressed that Tompolo has d...

Ijaws protest in Abuja, back INEC over Warri constituency delineation Members of the Ijaw ethnic nationality in Warri, Delta State, on Thursday staged a solidarity rally in Abuja in support of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency. The group commended INEC for what they described as a fair and lawful implementation of a Supreme Court judgment. Speaking during the rally at INEC headquarters, spokesman for the group, Chief David Reje, said the Ijaws have suffered from unfair ward allocation for over 29 years. He praised INEC for upholding the rule of law and ensuring due process in the delineation exercise. “We are here to appreciate and thank INEC for its good work since 2022 after the Supreme Court judgment,” Reje said. “You engaged all stakeholders — the Ijaws, Itsekiris, and Urhobos — including their traditional rulers. You visited the communities, carried out fieldwork, and developed a proposed report based on fir...