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Niger Delta revered activist, writer and political ideologist invited to give keynote soeech on the forth coming Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Day holding at the Edwin Clark University Kiagbodo, Delta State, Nigeria. This was made available to Xtrim News by the planning committee of the prestigious event. Below is the detailed invitation. *SPECIAL INVITATION TO THE PAP DAY CELEBRATION* - Honouring Legacy, Unity, and Progress Dear Hon. Tam Oburumu, On behalf of the Planning Committee, it is with great honour and deep respect that we extend this special invitation to you as the *Speaker* at the upcoming *PAP Day Celebration* — a landmark event dedicated to commemorating the transformative journey of the *Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP)* and its enduring impact on peace, unity, and development in the Niger Delta. *Theme of Your Address:* _“Leadership, Unity, and the Future of the Niger Delta”_ Your voice and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the discourse arou...

The Ughelli Ijaw day planning committee paid a courtesy visit to Niger Delta highlife music maestro, Chief Barrister .S . Smooth at his residence in Warri, Delta state recently. The high powered delegation was led by the president of the Ughelli Ijaws, Dr Funakpo Odogwu and foremost Niger Delta writer and activist, Tam Oburumu. Amongst the dignities are the Ijaw planning committee chairman, the woman leader , Mr. Ken and Gen.Timothy. The visibly joyous Barrister Smooth welcomed the delegation with a promise of performing live at the Ijaw day ceremony, programmed to hold on the 21st December, 2025. Highpoint of the gathering was the exchange of traditional pleasantries and photography . Responding to the huge and selfless gesture by Barrister Smooth, the president of the Ughelli Ijaws thanked the paddle of Africa for the warm welcome and promised to prioritize the wellbeing of the Ijaw nation any time ,any day.

MAMA ALEIBIRIERE AT 70 March 21st , 2025 will forever fresh in the memories of the Oburumus and Ondukus as they celebrated the 70th birthday of their loving wife,mother, grandmother, mother in-law , sister , aunt etc. Encomiums rained like blessings as family and well wishers conversed at her residence for the reception after the Thanksgiving Service at All Saints Anglican Cathedral Ughelli on the 23rd of March 2025. The Bishop of the Cathedral,The Most Rev.C.O.Odutemu,PhD.JP.Arch Bishop Ecclesiastical Province of Bendel/Bishop, Ughelli, personally officiated the thanksgiving service in recognition of Mrs Aleibiriere Dorcas Oburumu ( Nee Onduku) dedication to the evangelical activities not only in the Cathedral but the Anglican Adams Preaching Society. The Bishop acknowledged her young and beautiful outlook despite clocking 70. In response, Mama Dorcas attributed everything to God Almighty even in times of turbulence. She gracefully mimed an Ijaw song to the admiration of the ...

The Wake Delta Initiative ( WDI) popularly known as WAKERS held their maiden meeting on the 9th of November,2024. The meeting also provided online platform for members who couldn't participate physically due to some challenges. Speaking to Xtrim News , the National Director General of the sociopolitical group, Tam Oburumu,expressed confidence in WDI, waking Deltans all over the world to stand up to their civic responsibilities. He emphasized the need for competent deltans to gear up for leadership positions through WDI that's working on the grassroots to mobilized supporters and voters for credible and passionate Deltans.WDI will be critical against the financial excesses of politicians who mismanage public funds to the detriment of Deltans. Though the meeting was postponed due to little network hitches ,it was successful as interim positions were alloted to serious minded members. Below is the detailed list of the interim administration. Interim Executives of WDI 1 - Tam Ob...

A lawyer and chieftain of The Peoples' Democratic Party ( PDP) in Bomadi LGA, Barr. Krobose Barker, has joined the clarion call for Ward Five to produce the next chairman of the LGA council. This is coming in support of concerned citizens of the area, citing the political injustice meted on the people of Ward Five since the creation of the LGA. Barrister Baker noted,it will only be justifiable if ward five is given the opportunity to lead the LGA like others. He clearly stated , the continuous political hitches that barricade the chances of a Ward five indigene becoming council chairman of the LGA is totally undermining , marginalizing and discouraging despite giving PDP an uninterrupted loyalty during elections . Barrister Baker makes a comprehensive analysis to Xtrim News on the different wards especially Kpakiama (Ward 2) and Bomadi ( ward 1). In his words , " It's on record, Bomadi ( ward one) has produced council chairman twice despite enjoying the ...

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi, most Rev. Dr. Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo has wholeheartedly given his fatherly blessings to foremost Bomadi LGA council chairmanship aspirant , Hon.( Barr) Labo Fun-akpo Clifford at the Bishop's quarters. Speaking exclusively to Xtrim News after pouring genuine Eucharistic blessings and prayers to the ever determined , competent and humble Clifford , the ever dogged , upright and inspiring religious leader emphasizes on the ingenuity and divinely purposed aspiration of Barr. Clifford Labo for Bomadi LGA. He takes time to historically trace the leadership metamorphosis of Clifford Labo from when he knew him as a child, university student, teacher and now a politician. The bishop elaborates the educational, social and sound political antecedents of the young and vibrant Clifford labo amongst his contemporaries. Without mincing words , the Bishop expresses his wish of seeing Clifford as the next chairman of Bomadi LGA . He sees him as...

Delta State governor RT. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on the 30th of April, 2024 inaugurated renowned Bomadi LGA politician and businessman ,Hon. Pius labo as chairman,Delta State Arts Council alongside other members of the board. The ceremony took place at Unity Hall, Government House , Asaba. The event was graced by his immediate family, followers , well wishes and political associates including the Economic Adviser to the governor; Hon.Barry Gbe. Addressing supporters and journalists shortly after the inauguration, Hon.Pius Labo promised to use the opportunity given to him by the governor in dispensing transparent,innovative and all- inclusive leadership in the Council. He assured talented Deltans his receptive leadership at the board will bring a new dawn in the creative industry for every Deltan irrespective of religion, ethnicity or political affiliation. Pius Labo acknowledged the abundant young talents , festivals and booming film industry in the state . He pledged to set a...