Month: August 2025

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By Sunny Awhefeada Before bursting into global consciousness, Okuama was a small agrarian community nestled on the bank of the Forcados, one of the many rivers that sustain the wetland character of the Niger Delta. As an Urhobo community, it occupies a place of fondness as the home of the first Urhobo and first African Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Benin, Bishop Agori Iwe. Okuama was never associated with violence or any other act of infamy, the kind of which shot it into global reckoning in March 2024. The…

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Another Delta School, Madonna International Schools Sets Represent Nigeria In Zimbabwe

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      MADONNA International Schools, Asaba has achieved a remarkable milestone by being selected to represent Nigeria at the upcoming National Spelling Bee Championship in Zimbabwe.   This prestigious honour solidifies the school’s reputation for academic excellence and highlights its continued commitment to nurturing top-tier intellectual talents.   Speaking to newsmen in Asaba, the School Director; Madonna International School Asaba, Ijomah Obiosa expressed pride in the students and staff, noting: “We are honoured to fly the Nigerian flag at such a respected international event”.   He said, “At the…

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Deltans Proud of Oborevwori’s Performance – Delta APC Chairmen

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  …Score The Governor High on Infrastructural Dev’t.   Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 25 Local Government Area of Delta State have applauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what they described as his outstanding performance in office.   They stressed that his developmental strides and inclusive governance have continued to earn him the pride and respect of Deltans across party lines.   Speaking to journalists on Friday after a meeting with the governor at Government House, Asaba, the APC Chairman of Aniocha South and coordinating chairman of…

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Sen Dafinone Reaffirms Commitment To Use His Office, Position To Empower Delta Central People

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has reaffirm his commitment to continue empowering more people in Delta Central, just as he urged other Urhobo sons and daughters occupying positions of influence across the country to make deliberate use of their offices in uplifting their people.   Senator Dafinone gave this charge Thursday, during a media parley with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, held at the Chapel’s Secretariat in Ughelli, Delta State.   He maintained that leaders from other regions have never been…

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Okuama: When a Nation Terrorizes Her Citizens

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By Sunny Awhefeada     Before bursting into global consciousness, Okuama was a small agrarian community nestled on the bank of the Forcados, one of the many rivers that sustain the wetland character of the Niger Delta. As an Urhobo community, it occupies a place of fondness as the home of the first Urhobo and first African Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Benin, Bishop Agori Iwe. Okuama was never associated with violence or any other act of infamy, the kind of which shot it into global reckoning in March…

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Urhobo Immortal Musicians Association Gets New Exco Members

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    The Urhobo Immortals Musicians Association under the eagis of Ukoko R’ IBUINE R’ Urhobo RIBEDIBEDE, has inaugurated a new executive to pilot the affairs for the next four years. The inaugural ceremony was held in an enlarged meeting of Urhobo Musicians at Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Those inaugurated to promote the Urhobo culture and tradition through music are, Evang. Samuel Ibuje as president, Chief Julius Emogbeyitere as Vice president,  Lady Rume Otaovotoma as Lady, Monday Edafe as Financial Secretary, Sylvester Ojoba as Treasurer.…

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Sen Dafinone Reaffirms Commitment To The Release of Okuama Detainees, And Pa Oghoroko’s Corpse-

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Sen. Ede Dafinone has revealed that his office is in contact with the Nigerian military, and Urhobo Stakeholders for the release of detained Okuama leaders and the corpse of late Pa James Oghoroko to the family. He made this revelation in a Media parley with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ughelli Correspondent’s Chapel in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking at the Media parley, Senator Sen Dafinone said, “The condition of those living in…

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Sen Dafinone Condemns Assault On Delta Female Corper Serving In Anambra State

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has condemned the assault and dehumanization of a Delta female Corper posted to Anambra by suspected local vigilantes.   In a statement, the Senator who described the assault barbaric said, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, condemn in the strongest possible terms the inhuman and barbaric assault on a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Edema Jennifer Elohor, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.   “The cruel actions perpetrated…

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Pastor Reuben Congratulates Ogbuku On 50th Birthday Anniversary

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By Idibhar Julius          Founder of the Pastor Reuben Initiative for Good Leadership and Accountability, PRIFGLA and Governing Council Member, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Reuben Wilson has extended warm congratulations to the MD/CEO of NDDC, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku on his 50th birthday celebration.   In a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa, Pastor Wilson described Ogbuku as a visionary leader, a bridge builder, astute administrator ànd an iconic developer of human capital whose service continues to impact both the Niger Delta region and…

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Sen Dafinone Mourns, Console APC National Chairman Over Mother’s Death

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen Ede Dafinone has mourn and console the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda over the death of his mother.   Senator Dafinone in a statement signed personally, urged the family to find comfort in the enduring legacy their mother, Mama Lydia leaves behind.   According to him, “On behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I, Senator Ede Dafinone, extend my heartfelt condolences to the National Chairman of our great…

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