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INEC Did Good Work, Nothing Will Change Ward Delineation in Warri – Okumagba
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A prominent Urhobo leader and grassroots politician, Olorogun Victor Okumagba JP, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has done a good job over ward delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, adding that nothing will change what INEC has done.
Chief Okumagba stated this while addressing newsmen shortly after he was conferred with the chieftaincy title of ‘Idjede’ of Okere Urhobo kingdom Warri by His Royal Majesty, Dr. Ogheneochuko Morris Eyekpemi Egbobonyen, Orosuen of Okere Urhobo Kingdom Warri.
Chief Okumagba further said that what INEC has done has brought equity, end to lopsidedness and political marginalization in the area.
Chief Okumagba said that after eleven years of legal tussle over ward marginalization in Warri the Supreme Court gave judgement mandating INEC to go back to Warri and conduct a proper fresh delineation, and they came and did their job without bias or favouritism, adding that what we now have is the true reflection of the area politically.
He categorically stated that nothing will change what the Supreme Court has said and what INEC has done over ward delineation in Warri, urging the Itsekiris and Ijaws to maintain peace.
According to him “We approached the Court due to wrong done to us by marginalizing us in ward allocation and waited for eleven years before judgment came. In 1996, political wards were created via fiat. That time of 1996 has passed. The Supreme Court says, INEC should go back to Warri and conduct proper fresh delineation of wards. INEC came and did their job and all tribes have equal representation. If the 1996 wards created were not reversed, this will not be reversed, I can assure you.
Chief Okumagba accused the Itsekiris of infiltrating their people with monetary gratifications to create confusion and to put blockade, but they noticed it and have put some measures in place to overcome it.
“INEC has given Warri South LGA 20 wards constitutionally and what we are going to do now is internal amendments and observations, corrections, like misuse of names, incorrect naming of units. We have corrected that within one week and sent them to INEC. If you watch my interview on Channel Television when Seun Okinbaloye brought up the question of possible reversal, I told him, it is not possible. The issue of re-delineation is not possible, the Supreme Court told INEC to go to Warri and conduct proper fresh delineation and they came. The issue of re-delineation is not possible and that will not happen.”
He clearly stated that nobody was oppressed or cheated, stressing that INEC did their job, guided by the rule of law and there are no lapses.
“I told the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja face to face that the issue of arms (weapon) recovered from suspected retired Itsekiri military officer should be his concern and should not meddle in INEC role over delineation and he agreed. I also told him that he should not allow that matter to be swept under the carpet. If there is breach of peace which some are threatening, he should not waste time to curtail and stop it, which he agreed to. INEC did the right thing and that is the truth.”
A joint police operation rescued five victims abducted near Ogbere Forest in Ogun state on Wednesday.
They were rescued within 25 hours by the Lagos and Ogun Police Commands, which were part of a joint operation codenamed KOSAYE, meaning “No Space” in Yoruba.
The woman was among the victims who were shot in the incident. Her daughter and sister were among those rescued by the police on Thursday.
The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme, a fully funded scholarship scheme that will enable successful candidates to pursue Master’s degrees in Ireland.
The announcement was made in a post on the embassy’s official X handle on Friday, confirming that applications will open on Monday, June 29, 2026.
The programme is designed for early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana who wish to undertake a one-year postgraduate study at leading universities in Ireland.
The embassy stated: “Applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme open on 29 June 2026! Apply for the opportunity to study in Ireland on a fully funded master’s scholarship.”
According to the mission, detailed information on eligibility criteria and application procedures is available on the official programme portal.
To be eligible, applicants must be citizens and residents of Nigeria or Ghana, possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Second Class Lower, and have a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
For Nigerian applicants, the programme includes the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights, which supports postgraduate studies in fields such as Law, Human Rights, and Governance.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly living stipends, accommodation, travel and visa costs, as well as health insurance for successful candidates.
Applications will remain open from June 29 to July 26, 2026, with submissions to be made online through the official Ireland Fellows Programme portal.
“Applicants from Nigeria and Ghana can find all info and applications here https://irelandfellows.africa @commercium_afr,” the statement added.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a strategic reshuffling of senior officers across command, training, and staff positions in the Nigerian Army.
The appointments were announced on Saturday, June 27, 2026, by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, who said the move was to enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen national security.
New GOCs for 3 and 6 Divisions–
Major General WM Dangana has been appointed General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace. He replaces Major General EF Oyinlola.
Major General EI Okoro takes over as General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe, replacing Major General EE Emeka.
–Key command and staff changes–
Other major postings include:
– Major General JR Lar: Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison
– Brigadier General OM Oyekola: Acting Military Secretary (Army)
– Brigadier General IB Buhari: Commander, Headquarters 63 Brigade
– Brigadier General K Rabiu: Commander, Headquarters 31 Artillery Brigade
– Major General SA Emmanuel: Commander, Nigerian Army Space Command
– Major General O Adegbe: Director, Intelligence and Security, Defence Headquarters
Brigadier General I Waziri remains Chief of Staff in the Office of the COAS.
Training and institutional appointments—
To deepen force readiness, Major General KE Chigbu was appointed Deputy Commandant, National Defence College, while Major General SD Makolo becomes Commandant, Nigerian Army Armour School. Africans& Diaspora
Major General SO Adejimi is now Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport. Major General FS Etim will serve as Chief of Training, TRADOC NA. Brigadier General U Ahmad takes over as Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.
Major General KO Ukandu and Major General AI Allison were named Managing Director/CEO of Post Housing Development Limited and Managing Director of Defence Properties Limited, respectively.
–“Justify the confidence”–
Anele said Shaibu urged the new appointees to demonstrate “exemplary leadership, professionalism, innovation and unwavering commitment” to the Army’s mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and supporting civil authority.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its transformation drive and commitment to building a highly professional, combat-ready and people-oriented force,” Anele stated.
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