Beyond The Badge: Tinubu, Oborevwori Rally Support For Police As Biennial Police Games Open In Asaba

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday reaffirmed strong institutional and governmental backing for the Nigeria Police Force as the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) hosted by Delta State were formally declared opened in Asaba. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), described the Games as a strategic platform for building a professional, disciplined and performance driven Police Force, stressing that security remains the bedrock of Nigeria’s economic growth, social stability and national confidence. “Service is not…

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Senator Dafinone Magnufies Ovie of Agbon Kingdom On 13th Coronation Anniversary

The Ovie of Agbon kingdom in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Mike Omeru Ogurimerume, Ukori I, has been described as a monarch whose reign has brought development and cohesion to Agbon and Delta State.   Senator Ede Dafinone gave the commendation while congratulating the monarch in his 13th coronation anniversary.   According to Senator Dafinone comgratulary message, “I warmly felicitate with His Royal Majesty, OGURIMERIME, Ukori I, (CON), the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, on the joyous occasion of your 13th Coronation Anniversary.   “This remarkable milestone…

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Oborevwori Honours Ex-Vanguard Editor, Mideno Bayagbon At 65

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has honoured erstwhile Editor of Vanguard Newspapers and Publisher of The NewsGuru Online, Mr. Mideno Bayagbon, as he clocks 65 years on Saturday.   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Bayagbon as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished journalists whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on the media landscape.   Governor Oborevwori lauded the Jeddo-Okpe-born media icon for his outstanding contributions to the journalism profession, noting that his decades of dedicated…

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Dafinone Extol Ovie Of Uvwie On 18th Coronation Anniversary, Biography Launch

Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone, has extolled the virtues of the Ovie of Uvwie, HRM Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sediso  Abe I, on the meritorious occasion of his 18th coronation anniversary and the lunch of his biography, ‘Odyssey of Royalty’.   Dafinone disclosed that the reign of the monarch for the past 18 years is filled wisdom, integrity and commitment to the well-being of Uvwie people and the nation at large. He said, “On behalf of the Great People of Delta Central, I warmly congratulate Your Royal Majesty, Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso,…

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Gov Oborevwori Awards Is A Product Of His Visionary Leadership -Nani

The Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and Aghwemutuwevwi of Idjerhe Kingdom, Olorogun John Obukowho Nani, has described the double honour on Gov Sheriff Oborevwori as a result of his visionary leadership qualities.   Congratulating the Delta State Governor, on clinching double Governor of the Year 2025 honours from Leadership Newspapers and New Telegraph Newspapers, Nani held that Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has distinguished himself as people oriented governor.   The annual event, themed “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable…

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Security Operatives Arrest Man 39, Recover GunAnd Ammunition In Anambra

Security Operatives attached to the Anambra State Police commad, have arrested a 39-year old man and others in  a coordinated operation in Anambra state.   The suspects identified as  Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, 38, Abdulahi Shuaibu 26, and others were arrested with illicit drugs and a gun recovered with ammunition. It was learned. According thr the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 39-year old man, Mr Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Abdullahi Shaibu ‘M’ aged 26 years and Obah Chima ‘M’ aged 18 years respectively…

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Senator Dafinone Celebrates,Congratulates Gov Oborevwori On Double Honour

Senator Ede Dafinone has celebrated and congratulated Delta State Governor,Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his emergence as ‘Governor of the Year’ bestowed on him by two Media organizations, The Telegraph and Leadership newspapers respectively.   The senator in his congratulatory wishes described the awards as prove of his dedication to visionary leadership. He said, “It is with great pride and a sense of shared accomplishment that I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, extend my warmest congratulations to our Governor, Rt. Hon.…

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Analysis/Opinion: For Biodun Jeyifo, Farewell!

By Sunny Awhefeada     Professor Biodun Jeyifo who passed away this week was an intellectual giant of global significant. A thinker and activist, Jeyifo was a beacon to many scholars of his generation and the many others that followed. His calling as a teacher and scholar did not blind him to the suffering of the people for whom he embraced the credo of social justice. It was his unrelenting quest for social justice and demonstration of rare courage that endeared him to fellow academics who entrusted him with the…

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Delta Central Senator Felicitates With Guwor As Chairman Of Conference Of Speakers

Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone has congratulated Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, on his election as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, describing the development as a major boost for Delta State and the nation’s democratic institutions. Senator Dafinone, in a statement said “Guwor’s emergence at the extraordinary session held in Abuja on Monday, February 10, 2026, “is a profound testament to his leadership, integrity and vision.” The senator noted that the elevation carries significant implications beyond…

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DESOPADEC Chairman Nani Congratulates Delta Speaker On His Emergence As Chairman Of Conference Of Speakers

Olorogun John Nani, Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has congratulated the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on his election as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria.   Guwor emerged as Chairman of the Conference on Monday in Abuja during an extraordinary session of the body, where he was returned unopposed by his colleagues from across the 36 states of the federation.   His emergence follows his tenure as Treasurer of the…

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