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11/01/2026

Video highlight of how Ogbudugbudu Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, recently celebrated their annual Great Utolu Day, also known as Ogbudugbudu Day, Oboro Toi, with pomp and pageantry.

The three-day event, from 7th to 9th of January 2026, held at Utolu Primary School Field, brought together indigenes and diaspora communities to showcase their rich cultural heritage.

10/01/2026

LIFE IN THE NIGER DELTA'S CREEKS

Pebnews brings you a striking photo essay that showcases the untold stories of the Niger Delta's rural communities. Our lens captures the resilience of ordinary citizens living in the creeks, where life is intricately linked with water and forest.

The images reveal the resourcefulness of these rurals, who eke out a living through various means:

● Timber harvesting and trading
● Fishing and aquaculture
● Diving for water snails
● Building homes with locally-sourced wood amongst others.

These uncommon photographs offer a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the rural Niger Delta, where survival is a daily struggle. The beauty of the natural environment contrasts with the challenges faced by the people, making for a poignant and thought-provoking visual narrative.

10/01/2026

OGBUDUGBUDU DAY 2026: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

The Annual Great Utolu Day celebration, also known as Ogbudugbudu Day, Oboro Toi, held at Ogbudugbudu Community, Delta State was a spectacular event that brought together indigenes and friends of the community.

Here are some highlights from the night reception, where Chief Barrister Smooth and his musical crew lit up the stage.

10/01/2026

PHOTOS AS OGBUDUGBUDU COMMUNITY CELEBRATES UTOLU DAY WITH GRANDEUR

The Ogbudugbudu Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, recently celebrated its annual Great Utolu Day, also known as Ogbudugbudu Day, Oboro Toi, with pomp and pageantry.

The three-day event, from 7th to 9th of January 2026, held at Utolu Primary School Field, brought together indigenes and diaspora communities to showcase their rich cultural heritage.

The celebration featured a range of activities, including a football match, praise night, boat regatta, cultural dance contest, history telling, and beauty pageantry; organized by General Super Layefa Kamboh, aka 7 Seas, a prominent Niger Delta agitator.

Speaking with Pst Divine Beke Inor, the planning committee chairman, expressed his delight with the event's success, highlighting its role in promoting unity and development in the community. "This community is a peace-loving community. We want to appreciate everyone who made this Utolu Day a success," he said.

General Super Layefa Kamboh, aka 7 Seas, echoed this sentiment, stating, "I feel so very, very excited. This is the beginning of our success. I believe tomorrow and now things will be more better as we are seeing it."

The event was attended by notable personalities, including Mr. Akuyoma Honesty, aka, Oghokpofo), Engr. Warefa Authur, CEO of Tuwasco Marine, ably represented by Darlington Agbe, among others.

10/01/2026

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6.An order setting aside the purported "Notification of New Traffic Offences and Penalties" issued against the Claimant.

7. An order compelling the the Defendants to return forthwith the sum of N30,000 paid by the Claimant as a condition for the release of his plate number.

8. An order striking down the provisions of section 18(1) of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority Law, 2013 on the ground of inconsistency with the provisions of sections 6(2),6(5)(a) and 272(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended.

9. The sum of N500, 000.00 as legal expenses incurred by the Claimant.

10. The sum of N300,000.00 as damages.

11. Interest of 10% on judgment sum per annum.

10/01/2026

Delta State High Court Declares Power Of DESTMA To Arrest And Impose Fine On Traffic Violators As Illegal And Unconstitutional
Hon. Justice Ejiro Emudainowho of the High Court, Warri delivered judgment today in Suit No. W/348/2016: CHUKS CHRISTIAN OFILI

Hon. Justice Ejiro Emudainowho of the High Court, Warri delivered judgment today in Suit No. W/348/2016: CHUKS CHRISTIAN OFILI V. THE A.G DELTA STATE & DELTA STATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.

The Claimant's counsel, Olukunle Ogheneovo Edun Esq explained that the Court entered judgment against the Defendants in the following terms:

1. A declaration that the provisions of sections 18(1) of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority Law, 2013 violently conflicts with the provisions of section 6(2), 6(5)(a) and 272(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and therefore unconstitutional, null and void l.

2. A declaration that the Defendants, their agents, servahts and/or officials lack the power under the law to impose fine, penalties and/or sanctions on any person that violates any provision of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority Law.

3. A declaration that the Defendants lack the vires/power to remove/confiscate the numbered plates of vehicle registeed as BB 951 AKD belonging to the Claimant.

4. A declaration that the Defendants lack the vires/power to impose a penalty or fine of N30,000 or any sum at all on the Claimant without first bringing a charge against him and conviction by a competent court of law.

5. A declaration that the failure of the Defendants and/or their agents, servants or officials to charge the Claimant before a competent court of law for him to be heard before the seizure of his vehicle plate number and imposition of a fine of N30,000 amounts to a flagrant violation of the Claimant's right to fair hearing and freedom of movement under section 36(1) and 41(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended

10/01/2026

DELTA HIGH COURT VOIDS DESTMA’s POWERS TO ARREST, IMPOSE FINES ON TRAFFIC OFFENDERS

Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has declared the powers of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) to arrest motorists, confiscate vehicle number plates and impose fines as illegal, unconstitutional and null and void.

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Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has declared the powers of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) to arrest motorists, confiscate vehicle number...

09/01/2026

ALLEGED EXTORTION OF ( #2,500,000), CP AINA ADESOLA ORDERS REDEPLOYMENT OF DPO JESSE CSP CHIDI NWABUZOR, ORDERS X-SQUAD TO INVESTIGATE

The Command is aware of the viral video recording of a woman captured in a video recording alleging that one officer bright, officer Usman and the DPO Jesse extorted from her the sum of two million, five hundred thousand naira ( #2,500,000) with the hope that her brother, who is presently in custody, will be released. After a careful examination of the video clip, the command wishes to state as follows

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The Command is aware of the viral video recording of a woman captured in a video recording alleging that one officer bright, officer Usman and...

09/01/2026

PHOTOS: Ogbudugbudu Community, Egbema Kingdom, Warri North LGA, Delta State - Preparations are complete for the Utolu Day Annual Celebration, popularly known as Ogbudugbudu Day, "Oboro Toi".

Join us as we highlight the rich customs and practices of the people, celebrating their unique identity and community spirit.

07/01/2026

2027: OBI’S FORMER RUNNING MATE, BABA-AHMED, DECLARES PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION

“Can I please remind you that before His Excellency Governor Peter Obi filed for the presidency, I aspired for the presidency before him? The records are there for you to see.”

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The Labour Party’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday formally declared his interest in contesting the presidency in 2027.He...

06/01/2026

TINUBU APPOINTS OLUGBEMISOLA ODUSOTE AS FIRST FEMALE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone for the institution.

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone for...

06/01/2026

DELTA WORKS COMMISSIONER IZEZE CALLS FOR CONSTANT TRAINING TO DELIVER DURABLE ROADS, QUALITY PROJECTS

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has underscored continuous capacity building as the backbone of excellence in infrastructure delivery, stressing that only well-trained professionals can guarantee durable, safe and value-driven projects across the state.

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Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has underscored continuous capacity building as the backbone of excellence in infrastructure delivery,...