Month: August 2025

Sen Dafinone Lauds Edo State Governor, Okpebholo At 55

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  Senator Ede Dafinone hasa cl celebrated the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo on his 55 birthday describing as a governor and a man of that has dedicated his life to service to humanity.   The Senator in a statement signed personally, congratulated the governor and urged him to inspire confidence and unity.   He said, “On behalf of my family and the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend heartfelt felicitations to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, on the joyous occasion of his…

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URHOBO STUDIES ASSOCIATION: CELEBRATING TWO DECADES OF LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

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By Moses Darah   The Urhobo Studies Association (USA) was founded in 2005 at Delta State University, Abraka, by a group of scholars who responded to UNESCO’s warning on the rapid extinction of world languages. Concerned about the decline of Urhobo in favour of English and Nigerian Pidgin, they resolved to revitalise, document, and preserve it. The Association’s first landmark was the development of a standard orthography, building on the earlier establishment of a B.A. programme in Linguistics/Urhobo in 2001. Since then, the USA has championed major projects: symposia, workshops,…

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Gunmen Kill Police Inspector Attached To Council Chairman In Delta

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An Inspector of police attached to Bomadi Council Chairman, Hon Dagidi Andaye, has been shot dead by yet to be unknown gunmen at the chairman’s residents in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Video of How the armed men broke into the compound of Bomadi Council Chairman in Ughelli The deceased Police Officer, identified as Inspector O Ocheidi Ojonugba of PMF 51, popularly called ‘Ade’ was shot dead while sleeping in his lounge in the Chairman’s apartment on last Monday.   It was gathered that as at the…

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On the Itsekiri-Urhobo Renewed Hostilities in Warri and Senator Ede Dafinone’s Impressive Statements

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By Emmanuel Ogheneochuko Arodovwe   Renewed hostilities have erupted for the umpteenth time in the city of Warri. As has been common with such tension-soaked combative engagements, lives have been lost, bullet wounds sustained, and buildings and institutions torched. The crisis is linked to the 4th coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, traditional head of the Itsekiri ethnic group. But the point of this article is to commend Senator Ede Dafinone’s cultured and peace-seeking statements in the face of understandable provocation by the Itsekiri group. Even when it was…

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Delta at 34: Senator Dafinone Congratulates Deltans, Gov Oborevwori

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Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated Deltans and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the Delta State markes 34 years after its creation from the defunct Bendel.   The Senator in a statement held that Delta State has made a significant difference since its creation since 1991.   He said, ‘I, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, heartily congratulate His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, and the entire people of our beloved state as we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the creation of…

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Uwanogho Has Given Us A Lifetime Opportunity With Skills Empowerment – Beneficiaries

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  NINETEEN skill acquisition graduate trainees, have commended their sponsor and benefactor, Olorogun Engr Anthony Omonefe Uwanogho for giving them a life time opportunity to become employer of labour.   The trainees, sponsored by Connect 2 Hope Foundation, chaired by Engr. Omonefe Anthony Uwanogho, graduated from the Delta State Vocational Education Center, Afiesere center in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Trained on different types of skills like, Welding/ Fabrication, ICT, Electrical, Hair Dressing/Makeover Fashion/Design, and Catering, they expressed gratitude to their sponsor for giving them a life…

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Sen Dafinone Calls For Peace Over Warri Crisis

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has called for cease fire and calm over the recent crisis brewing between the Urhobos and Itsekiri in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.   He made this call while reacting to the destruction of properties by youths from both ethnic nationalities called for a peaceful resolution. The Senator in a statement he personally signed said, “As Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I received with deep concern the reports of fresh crisis between…

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Bishop Obaze Extols NDDC MD’s Virtues At Thanksgiving Service

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    The Bishop of the Diocese of Ogbia, Rt. Rev. Tamunotari Matthew Obaze, has commended the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, for his immense contributions to the development of the Niger Delta region. The commendation was made during Dr. Ogbuku’s 50th birthday Thanksgiving service held at the St. Mark Anglican Church, Ayakoro, in Bayelsa State. The service was attended by several dignitaries, including the NDDC Executive Director, Projects, Dr. Victor Antai, Bayelsa State Representative on the Board of NDDC, Senator Dimaro Denyanbofa,…

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Police Arrests Man 65, In Possession Of Over 1,000 Live Ammunition

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A-65- years old male in possession  of  1,000 ammunition has been arrested by the police attached to the Anambra State Police Command in Nkpor community.   The arrest was confirmed by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement. According to the statement, “The Anambra State Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Akwuzu acting on credible information on 22nd August, 2025 arrest one Akpan Godwin ‘m’, aged 65 years, in possession of 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, Onitsha, “During interrogation, the suspect…

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JENNIFER ELOHOR: It’s Not ENOUGH TO ARREST CRIMINAL ANAMBRA VIGILANTES

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By Zik Gbemre   NYSC and Federal Government should sanction depraved Anambra state Agunechemba vigilate group for beating and stripping Jennifer Edema Elohor who is undergoing the national youth service in that state.   Anambra state government should pay for not being able to protect youth corps members. Anambra state should pay for using untrained, violent elements as vigilantes.   The young lady should be adequately compensated by the Federal and Anambra state governments.The National Assembly should enact laws to protect youth corpers.   I have said this in a…

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