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Non-Itsekiri Monarchs Not To Attach Warri Kingdom To Their Titles – Ayirimi Emami
A promoter of Itsekiri culture and tradition, Chief Ayirimi Emami, has faulted the usage of Warri Kingdom by non-Itsekiri monarchs, noting that non- Itsekiri monarchs in Warri Federal Constituency, attaching ‘Warri Kingdom’ to their titles, are equating themselves with Itsekiri chiefs.
Emami speaking during a low key celebration to mark the 8th year anniversary of his installation as Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom said there are historical records, where Ijaws and Urhobos in Warri Federal Constituency demanded their separation from Warri Kingdom.
According to him “my installation as Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom on October 20, 2017 by the 20th Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli and the subsequent crowning of Eheneden Erediauwa as the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on October 20, 2016, wasn’t a coincidence, but wish of the good ancestors.
He noted that the celebration was low key, because of the recent passing of Chairman of Otiri/Emami family, Mr. Samson Orighoye Emami, even as he averred that whenever he sits on the Ologbotsere stool in his house at Egbokodo, Warri, whatever pronouncement he makes, usually comes to fruition.
Emami, went down memory lane to reveal how his late father, Chief Akonu Emami, was installed a Chief of Warri Kingdom in 1979, same year that the 38th Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I, was crowned.
“Nobody can stop me from speaking for Itsekiri, whatever is due for Itsekiri, must be given to Itsekiri.
“Only God knows why he placed Itsekiris, Ijaws and Urhobos together, so none of the tribes, should try to take what belongs to another. God doesn’t place people in a location, without giving them leadership”, Chief Emami, asserted.
Emami said he has pleaded with the ancestors to forgive some Itsekiris who thought they placed curse on him and his supporters.
“God will continue to bless President Bola Tinubu, for the positive way he is governing the country and God will also bless Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori
“The benefits that Governor Sheriff will get from the Federal Government, I will equally get from the state government. Even though I didn’t work for Sheriff’s emergence, I worked for President Tinubu’s victory.
“Anything Itsekiri wants from government at the federal and state levels, may our good ancestors, make us get them.”
Spokesman of Ologbotsere Descendants Worldwide, Mr. Alex Eyengho, who addressed newsmen, during the ceremony, re-echoed Chief Emami’s position as regards unity in Warri kingdom and the different titles of non-Itsekiri Monarchs in Warri Federal Constituency.
Chief Mike Odeli, Pa. Wanikone Otsemaye, Pa. Robinson Abiyere, Pa. Monday Alayigba, Engr. Tuoyo Omatsuli, Mr. Canaan Ajagbawa, Hon. Alex Bawo Nanna, Mr. John Omatsola, Esimaje Omaghomi Besidone, Mr. Moses Pessu, Hon. Orighomisan Omatsuli and Mr. David Ighomenyetan, were among Ologbotsere Descendants and dignitaries present.
Gombe United have completed the signing of eight new players for the second stanza of the season.
The new signings are Obinna Ukwu, Imoter Terver Felix, Abdlrahman Abubakar, Jumbo Wisdom, Danjuma Ham, Jacob Iyua, Dakar Peter and Mamman Sani Musa.
The players recruitment is part of the club’s ambition to build a competitive team capable of achieving outstanding results.
They are expected to bring quality, experience, energy, and determination that align with the vision and philosophy of the Savannah Scorpions.
Gombe United assured supporters of passion, resilience, and renewed commitment to excellence.
DAILY POST reports that they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Jigawa Golden Stars in their opening fixture for the second stanza on Saturday.
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has said that fans of the Super Eagles can expect to see some new young players in the team.
He also complimented the team’s progress during their time with head coach Eric Chelle.
The football chief highlighted the team’s strong attacking play and the rise of young players as the main good things from their AFCON tournament.
Chelle took over in January 2025 and led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Super Eagles did not lose any of their games during regular time in the tournament.
Gusau looked at how the team played and pointed out that Nigeria did well in scoring goals and keeping clean sheets as signs of improvement, even though they didn’t win the trophy.
Gusua said, “After the AFCON tournament ended, even though they did not win the trophy, they were the team that scored the most goals in the whole competition as well as being the only team that did not lose any matches except for those penalty kicks. That shows the team is getting better.”
The Super Eagles scored 14 goals in the tournament — eight in the group stage and six in the knockout rounds — which made them the top scorers in the competition.
They also maintained clean sheets during the knockout phase and only let in four goals in the group stage, which put them among the top defensive teams.
He added, “The most important part is finding some new young talents. There are more players still coming because you know what even makes us have some issues even in trying to introduce more of the young players is that we intend to have some quality friendly matches during the November window, unfortunately, we have to go to the playoffs.
“So, if we don’t have the playoffs, we plan to let the coach try some young players during the friendly matches we’re going to play in November.
“It’s not always easy for a coach to just bring in a new player and put him in a big tournament, but moving forward, we have the March window to do that.
“I believe we are still going to give him a chance to bring in some young players who will be added to the team. Nigerians should have higher expectations from the team and the coach.”
During the tournament, the Malian coach gave competitive starts to young players Salim Fago and Tochukwu Nnadi.
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