The leadership of the factional Ijaw Youths Congress, IYC, Worldwide led by Dr Theophilus Alaye, has cautioned the six governors of the South-South states to be more proactive on issues concerning the Niger Delta region. Part of the concern raised by the group is the need for the governors to take decisions regarding the protection […]
Okuama killing: Ijaw not part of Biafra – IYC warns Simon Ekpa
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, has told self-acclaimed Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa that Ijaws are not part of Biafra. IYC urged Ekpa and Biafra agitators to steer clear of the Niger Delta, stressing that Ijaw people are not part of Biafra. The body was reacting to a video Ekpa released on X claiming that […]
IYC seeks probe of military over invasion, reprisal attack on Bayelsa community
The President of Ijaw Youths Congress, IYC, Worldwide, Jonathan Lokpobiri, has called for an immediate probe into the alleged killings of indigenes of Igbomotoru community by the military over the death of some of its officers and men in Delta State recently. Lokpobiri demanded justice for the Igbomotoru people over the reprisal attack carried out […]
Military invaded Bayelsa community, killed 40 people – IYC alleges
As a fallout of recent killing of military personnel in Okuama Community, Delta State, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has accused the military of invading Igbomotoru 2 in Bomo-Ibe Clan of Bayelsa State in the early hours of Sunday 17th March, 2024, killing 40 people. While condemning the recent killing of military personnel, the council […]
Proposed remapping of Akwa Ibom communities creating ethnic tension – IYC
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has said the proposed remapping exercise by the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel was creating an ethnic rivalry between the Ijaw people in the Ibeno Local government area and the neighbouring communities of Eket and Esit Eket in Akwa Ibom State. IYC National President, Theophilus Alaye, in […]
IYC threatens to lead massive protest against Tinubu in Niger Delta over hardship
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide have threatened to stage and lead a protest in the Niger Delta region against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it termed, a “deteriorating State” of things faced by the Ijaw people and Nigerians in general. IYC Spokesman, Binebai Yerin Princewill disclosed this in a statement sent to DAILY […]
IYC tackles senator for opposing nomination of Niger Delta indigene as head of oil and gas agency
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide has tackled Senator Suleiman Kawu for kicking against the nomination of Mr Oluwole Adama as the Executive Director, Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, MDGIF, Governing Council. Adams was nominated by President Bola Tinubu. The IYC also called on the immediate past Executive Director of the Council, Mansur Kuliya […]
Involve indigenous companies in procurement of Shell Onshore Assets – IYC to Nigerian govt
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has warned consortiums to stay clear from procuring the Onshore Assets of Shell Petroleum Development Company in the Niger Delta Region, particularly, those in the Ijaw areas without the participation of indigenous companies and stakeholders. The IYC alleged that the current move by Shell in collaboration with the Federal Government […]