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Olu of Warri raises the alarm over ocean surge
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The Office of the Representative of the Olu of Warri/Liaison to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has raised an alarm of ocean surge threatening the continued existence of some Itsekiri communities in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The Olu’s Liaison office called on the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the Delta State government as well as non-governmental organizations “to, as a matter of urgency, come to the aid of these vulnerable communities.”
This was contained in a statement from the Olu’s Liaison Office, signed by the monarch’s representative to NNPCL, Edema Collins Oritsetimeyin, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Tuesday.
The statement said, “The ocean surge is already washing away several Itsekiri communities in Warri North Local Government Area.”
It listed “Ogheye Eghoroke, Orere, Ogheye Zion and Ogheye Ajadogo as the Itsekiri communities in Warri North local council that ocean surge has swept through in the past two weeks.”
The statement said that “the Itsekiri communities are facing dire situation due to relentless ocean surge that has wreaked havoc on their livelihoods, homes, schools and vital infrastructure.”
The statement partly reads, “Ugbeni Primary School, the only school in the community, had been completely washed into the ocean. Several homes, including the residence of the community leader (Olare-Aja), built in 2020 by Hon. Daniel Ireyenieju, have been lost to the advancing waters.
“Some residents, whose homes have been washed away, revealed that they are now forced to squeeze ten people into a single room for shelter.
“Most alarming is the fact that the community’s only borehole, which serves as the sole source of drinking water, has also been claimed by the ocean, leaving residents with no choice but to rely on ocean water for bathing, without access to clean drinking water.
“The situation in the neighbouring communities is worse. Ogheye Zion and Ogheye Ajadogo have been entirely submerged, with no trace of the communities’ existence.
“Efforts to reach Orere, the adjacent community to Ogheye Eghoroke, were unsuccessful due to the lack of access to a jetty, as much of the community has been swallowed by the ocean.
“Ogheye is host to Chevron’s offshore oil block, Okan Field, where oil was first discovered in 1963. For over 60 years, oil exploration activities have taken their toll on the shoreline communities. The combined effects of oil extraction and natural forces from the Atlantic Ocean have eroded the coastlines, leaving these communities more vulnerable to the encroaching ocean.
As a result, homes, schools and the livelihoods of thousands of residents, whose primary occupation is fishing, have been destroyed due to pollution, oil spills, and other harmful consequences of oil exploration activities.
“We are calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Delta State government, non-governmental organizations, the United Nations, and all well-meaning individuals and organizations to come to the aid of these vulnerable communities.
The destruction of critical infrastructure such as schools, homes, and clean water sources, combined with the loss of entire communities to the ocean, has created a humanitarian crisis that demands immediate action. We also call on Chevron, given its long-standing presence in the area, to lead efforts in addressing this crisis.
“The damage caused by decades of oil exploration must be countered by meaningful action to support the communities that have borne the brunt of environmental degradation.
“This ongoing genocide must be addressed with urgency, as the future of these communities hangs in the balance. The goose that lays the golden egg should not be abandoned.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims and arrested four suspects in connection with an abduction incident in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
According to the command, the victims, a 40-year-old woman and her 25-year-old son, were abducted by gunmen who invaded their residence in Kwarin Gadali Hamlet, Pali District, Alkaleri LGA, in the early hours of June 2, 2026.
Spokesman of the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the incident was reported to the police at about 11:46 am on the same day.
He said operatives attached to the Pali Outstation immediately visited the scene and launched intelligence-led operations aimed at tracking the kidnappers and securing the victims’ release.
Habib stated that a joint team comprising police personnel, soldiers and local security operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested three suspects identified as Mainasara Alhaji Umaru, 23; Buba Alhaji Umaru, 20; and Muhammadu Usman, 19, at Kuka Village in Duguri District of Alkaleri LGA.
He added that further investigations led to the arrest of another suspect, Ahmadu Umaru of Dalgade, after one of the suspects allegedly confessed to having knowledge of the kidnapping and the location of the victims.
The police spokesman said the victims were successfully rescued unhurt at about 7:45 pm on June 3, 2026, following sustained intelligence-driven operations.
“The victims have since been taken to the General Hospital, Alkaleri, for medical examination and attention,” the statement read.
Habib said all the suspects are currently in police custody, while the case has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation.
He noted that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover weapons allegedly used during the operation
The leadership of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has directed all its branches and ministries across Nigeria to suspend vigils and ensure that all church programmes end by 8:00 pm until further notice, citing prevailing security challenges in the country.
The directive was contained in an internal circular dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the Director of Administration (International Headquarters and Nigeria), Temitope A. Olawale.
According to the circular, the precautionary measures were introduced to safeguard members and church workers amid growing security concerns nationwide.
The church instructed all Principal Regional Overseers, Senior Regional Overseers, Mega Regional Overseers, Zonal Pastors, Branch Pastors, and other church leaders to ensure strict compliance with the directive.
Under the new measures, all church services, meetings, programmes and activities at every level of the ministry are to be concluded no later than 8:00 pm.
The leadership also announced the suspension of vigils, overnight prayer meetings, and similar programmes across all branches until further notice.
However, the ministry stated that where necessary, vigils could be converted into evening prayer programmes, provided they end on or before 8:00 p.m.
MFM explained that the decision was taken solely as a precautionary measure and was not intended to disrupt worship activities but rather to protect the lives and well-being of members in light of the country’s security situation.
The circular further directed Mega Regional Overseers to ensure that the information is communicated to all regions, zones, branches, and relevant departments under their supervision for immediate implementation.
The directive takes immediate effect and will remain in force pending further review by the church leadership.
(Tribune News)
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the restriction of motorcycle operation between 10:30 pm and 5:30 am to curb insecurity in the state.
The governor issued an Executive Order on the restriction, on Friday, stating that the state government would not relent until the kidnapped teachers and school children return home safely.
According to him, every day the victims remain in captivity is a painful day for their families and the entire state.
He assured Oyo residents that efforts were ongoing around the clock, stressing that the safe return of those abducted remains a tough conversation for his administration.
Makinde added that the victims have not been forgotten and they have not been abandoned.
“We may not be able to disclose every step being taken because of the sensitive nature of the operations involved, but I ask our people not to mistake our silence for inaction. A great deal of work is being done behind the scenes,” he said.
Source: Channels TV
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