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By NigerDelta Voice, 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮, 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮. Traditional boat builders across the Niger Delta are continuing to preserve one of the region's oldest cultural and economic traditions despite growing competition from modern watercraft, rising production costs and dwindling interest among younger generations. Across riverine communities in Arogbo-Ibe in Ondo State, Gbaramatu in Delta State, Brass and Nembe in Bayelsa State, as well as Bonny and Andoni in Rivers State, skilled craftsmen remain actively engaged in the construction of wooden canoes and fishing boats using indigenous techniques handed down through generations. For centuries, handcrafted wooden boats have served as the primary means of transportation for millions of people living in the creeks. They are widely used for fishing, transporting agricultural produce, conveying passengers and connecting remote communities where access by road remains limited or non-existent. Many of the craftsmen say can...

By NigerDelta Voice, 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮, 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮. Leaders and residents of Ijaghala (Zou-Ala Uba) Community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have reaffirmed that the community is of Ijaw origin and forms an integral part of Gbaramatu Kingdom . The declaration was made during a press conference held at the Egbegha Town Hall, where community leaders publicly pledged their loyalty and allegiance to His Majesty Oboro Gbaraun II , the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom. According to a statement issued by community representatives, including traditional leaders, youth representatives and women leaders, Ijaghala has for many years been wrongly identified as part of the Ugborodo federated communities. The leaders maintained that Ijaghala has always been an Ijaw settlement within Gbaramatu Kingdom, stressing that its historical and ancestral identity remains unchanged. They explained that the community was originally known as Zou-Ala Uba , a name derived from it...

By NigerDelta Voice, 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮, 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮. An Urhobo indigene, Eyamu Oghenenyerovwo Peculiar , has made history by emerging as the first female President of the Students' Union Government (SUG) of the University of Abuja. Her election marks a significant milestone in the institution's history, breaking a long-standing gender barrier in student leadership. The victory has been widely described as a testament to her determination, resilience, and commitment to service. Eyamu, who hails from Egini Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State , has received widespread congratulations from students, community leaders, and well-wishers across the country. Her emergence is being celebrated as a proud moment for the Urhobo nation, Delta State, and the Niger Delta region. Observers say her victory reflects the increasing participation of women in leadership and underscores the importance of competence, vision, and dedication in public service. ...

By NigerDelta Voice, 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮, 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮. As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 Ondo State House of Assembly election, the aspiration of Engr. Perewari Iborry , candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) for the Ese-Odo State Constituency , is attracting increasing attention across riverine communities. Known for his engineering background and community engagement, Iborry has continued to interact with youths, women, elders and community leaders, presenting himself as a candidate focused on practical solutions to the developmental challenges confronting Ese-Odo. Residents have repeatedly identified issues such as road infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, electricity, water transportation and youth empowerment as priorities requiring stronger legislative attention. Political observers believe the 2027 election will provide voters with an opportunity to assess candidates based on their vision, accessibili...

By NigerDelta Voice, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚. (𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 4) The approval of a 1,000-seater pavilion for Arogbo-Ibe Kingdom in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State by Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri , remains one of the most significant gestures of regional unity witnessed in recent years. The announcement, made during Governor Diri's visit to the kingdom, was widely celebrated by traditional rulers, community leaders and residents, who described it as a bold demonstration of the enduring cultural, historical and ancestral ties binding Ijaw communities across Bayelsa and Ondo states. Designed to serve as a modern centre for cultural festivals, traditional ceremonies, youth programmes, conferences and community engagements, the pavilion is expected to become a landmark facility that promotes social interaction and preserves the rich heritage of the Arogbo-Ijaw people. How Is the Project Faring? Investigations by NigerDelta Voice indi...

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲--(𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲) 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐓! 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐓!! 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 #𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗿/𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿/ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲/𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 1. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗿--𝗜𝗬𝗧𝗠--𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 2. 𝗗𝗿.𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻--𝗙𝗺𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁--𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗮/𝗢𝘁𝘂𝗼𝗸𝗲 3. 𝗜𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗱𝗼𝗻 --𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮--𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁--𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗮/𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂 4. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗗.𝗗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗼-- 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-- 𝗢𝗻𝗱𝗼/𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗽𝗮 https://nigerdeltavoicereporter.blogspot.com/2025/12/celebrating-excellence-prof-dauphin.html 5. 𝗗𝗿 𝗡𝗴𝗼𝘇𝗶 𝗢𝗸𝗼𝗻...