Month: August 2025

EDEN Lauds Media Role In Promoting Environmental Justice

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By Idibhar Julius /Yenagoa   The Deputy Executive Director of Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) and Technical Assistant to Governor Diri on Environment, Comrade Morris Alagoa has expressed appreciation for the media’s critical role in promoting environmental rights and community development.   Alagoa emphasized that environmental rights are human rights, citing international instruments such as the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.   He noted that EDEN’s work focuses on promoting fundamental human rights and the rule of law, while also advocating for the protection of the environment and community…

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15 Inducted As Enhwe Community Celebrates ‘Ogwere’ Festival

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    Fifteen male adults have been inducted into the Edio/Elders Council in ‘Ogwere’ festival held in Enhwe community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Ogwere festival is an aged long cultural heritage and tradition of the community where adults migrate to become ‘Elders and Edios’ after a community service of ten years by the inductees. Enhwe Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, migrated from Ute in Benin,(now Edo State) in the 12th Century. Enwhe founder, Oviota Oriro, son of the fourth to…

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My Being In The Senate Is To Bring Different Approach And Ideas- Senator Dafinone

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has disclosed thats his mission in the National Assembly is to bring fresh ideas and approaches to governance, rather than simply following the path of his predecessors.   He made this known during a courtesy visit by the executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Warri Chapel in Sapele, Delta State.   The lawmaker revealed that his private sector background and diverse exposure shape his unique style of representation.   According to him, “I don’t believe I…

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Again, Dafinone Returns To Senate 40 Years After With Impactful Leadership

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By Akanimo Sampson,   Forty years after the Muhammadu Buhari military coup aborted their tenure in the Senate, the Dafinone has again returned to the Red Chamber of Nigeria’s bicameral Legislature with their trademark impact in public service. Senator Ede Dafinone, is continuing in the legacy of his late father in purposeful leadership, people-centric service, and an unwavering commitment to progressive politics. Ede’s father, David Omueya Dafinone, OFR was a renowned Nigerian accountant and politician, who was a senator for the then Bendel South Senatorial District in the Second Republic.…

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Sen Ede Dafinone Salutes APC National Chairman, Nentawe At 57

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National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC,  Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has been congratulated by the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone on 57th Birthday.   Sen Dafinone described the APC national Chairman as a leader whose vigour and intellectual brilliance is filled with leadership and administrative competence.   According to the statement,he signed personally, “On behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I warmly congratulate our ebullient and visionary National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on…

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Have Implicit Trust In Gov Oborevwori, Idu Amadhe Charges Isoko Nation

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The Grand Patron of Isoko Development Union (IDU), High Chief Iduh Amadhe has called on the people of Isoko Nation of Delta State to have what he called ‘Implicit’ trust in the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as he cannot turn his back on the various interests of the Isoko nationality being an integral part of the State.     Chief Iduh Amadhe made the call in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area of the State while speaking with Journalists in reaction to recent misgivings over the…

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Amori At 73: Senator Dafinone Felicitates With Chief Dr. Ighoyota Amori For Impacting Lives

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Okakuro Sen. Ede Omueya Dafinone, the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, has congratulated Chief Dr Ighoyota Amori for impacting lives on his 73rd birthday anniversary.   Senator Ede in his congratulatory message personally signed facilitates with Sen Amori for remaining a towering figure and a respected custodian of the Urhobo tradition. According to the statement, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, heartily congratulate Senator (Chief) Ighoyota Amori, PhD, on the joyous occasion of his 73rd birthday. “Chief Amori…

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Godwin Awhin And The Inevitability Of Mortality

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By Sunny Awhefeada   Growing up, we were made to think or we naturally felt that the white race was better endowed or superior to the black race. Our parents talked about “oyibo” referring to the white man and “Inoko” referring to London with an accent that conferred sublimity on both. They gave children names that idealized and idolized “oyibo”. School also did not help matters. We were not only taught “why Africa remained a dark continent for a long time”, we took lessons that seemed to validate how the…

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Police Sergeant Dismissed Over Allege Kidnapping Of High Court Judge In Bayelsa

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  The Bayelsa State Police Command, has dismissed  Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede over his alleged involvement in the recent abduction of a State High Court Judge, Justice Ebiyerin Umukoro.   Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede hails from Foutorugbene community in Ekeremor Local Government area of the State.   The Police Command, through the directive of the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu also declared Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede a deserter under the section 398(1) of the Police Act and Regulations 2020 over Abscondment from duty for over 30 days.   Although the combined team…

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Senator Ede Dafinone: Raising Urhobo Interest, Building The People

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By Nelson Egware A quiet renaissance is unfolding in Delta Central, one marked by purposeful leadership, people-centric governance, and an unwavering commitment to progressive politics. At the heart of this transformation stands Senator Ede Dafinone: an accomplished accountant, economist, environmental advocate, philanthropist, and legislator. His election as Senator representing Delta Central has not merely rekindled hope within the Urhobo nation; it has fundamentally reshaped the contours of effective representation. The son of the late Chief David Omueya Dafinone, a revered statesman and national figure, Senator Dafinone has inherited more than…

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