Month: January 2026

RELIGION AS A TOOL OF OBEDIENCE

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Africa must begin to ask hard questions. How did a continent that fiercely resisted invasion suddenly learn to turn the other cheek while its land was stolen, its kings dethroned, and its people enslaved? Imported religions did not arrive in Africa innocent. They arrived side by side with the gun, the chain, and the flag. While the invaders took the land, religion was used to take the mind. Africans were taught: Obey authority, even when it is unjust Suffer now, reward later in heaven Questioning oppression is rebellion against God…

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Nani Calls For Reintegration Of Urhobo Ancestral Heritage

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DESOPADEC chairman, Olorogun John Nani has renewed his push for the Urhobo cause, articulating an irredentist ideology rooted in historical justice, cultural preservation, and political reawakening within Delta State and the Nigerian federation. Speaking at a gathering of Urhobo leaders, professionals, and youth stakeholders, Nani emphasised that the Urhobo nation must deliberately reclaim its ancestral heritage and political relevance through lawful, organised, and people-driven engagement. He explained that Urhobo irredentism, as he pushes it, is the ideological framework aimed at correcting historical distortions caused by colonial-era arrangements, post-independence boundary adjustments,…

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Dafinone Celebrates Orodje Of Okpe Kingdom For Successful Groundbreaking Ceremony Of Sub-Palace In Sapele

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Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has celebrated with the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Maj-Gen Felix Mujakperuo, Rtd, CFR, Orhue I, on th successful Groundbreaking ceremony of  a Sub-Palace in Sapele, in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.   The ceremony was described as a landmark event aimed to preserved the cultural heritage and custom of the Okpe people.   In Sen Ede Dafinone congratulatory message, “I congratulate His Royal Majesty, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), CFR, Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, on the successful groundbreaking…

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Enhancing Education In Delta Central: Senator Dafinone Commissions Renovated Classrooms In Ughelli

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By Nelson Agbajor   In furtherance of his commitment to improving the standard of education in Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has commissioned six newly renovated classrooms at Ewu Grammar School in Otor-Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.   The commissioning ceremony, which attracted community leaders, education stakeholders and school administrators, forms part of the senator’s broader efforts to ensure that students across the district learn in a safe, modern and conducive environment.   Speaking at the event, Senator Dafinone said the intervention underscores his…

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Sen Dafinone Presents NEMA Relief Materials To Flood Victims Of 2025

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Senator Ede Dafinone has presented the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA Relief Materials to victims of the 2025 flood following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cushion the hard effort on them.     In a major post-disaster intervention, relief materials provided by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and facilitated by Senator Ede Dafinone (APC, Delta Central) have been distributed to victims of the 2025 flood and windstorm disasters across several communities in Delta Central Senatorial District, covering parts of Udu, Ughelli South, Ughelli North and Sapele…

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At 56, You Have Exemplifies Courageous Service To Nigeria, Dafinone Tells Keyamo

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    The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has congratulated Olorogun Festus Keyamo as he marked his At 56 birthday anniversary,   Senator Dafinone described Festus Keyamo as a personality that has exemplifies courageous service to Nigeria that has inspired respect right from the Bar to becoming a federal Minister. The Senator in a statement said, “I warmly congratulate my friend and brother, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, on the joyful occasion of his…

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Uwheru Community Crisis: Massive protest hit community

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…as Ughelli North Local Government Boss forcefully reinstate expelled President General By Gradeone Henry The Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government area of Delta State is currently experiencing unrest as children, youths and elders storm out enmass to protest against the unlawful reinstatement of the expelled community President General (PG), Chief MacPherson Igbide. The Ughelli North Local Government boss, Hon. Jaro Egbo, who recently reinstated the expelled community President General against the will of the King, chiefs and entire community is seen as unlawful, misguided, oppression and conspiracies culpable…

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Education: Delta Central Students Set For Sen Dafinone Partnership With Scholara AI Learning Grant

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Delta Central Senator, Sen Ede Dafinone, in his quest for digital education for students in his Senatorial District, has announced a new education-focused partnership with Scholara, an AI-powered learning platform, aimed at expanding access to modern, technology-driven learning for students across the district. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Senator said the initiative was designed to strengthen academic performance and better prepare students for the future through personalised digital learning support. “I am pleased to announce a partnership with Scholara to expand access to AI-powered learning…

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Schools, Markets Shutdown As Delta Community Protest Against PG Return

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Schools, markets and other commercial activities in Uwheru community were shutdown as the people staged a peaceful protest to reject the reinstatement of the their suspended former president general by the Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman without due consultation.   The protesters armed with placards with inscriptions and a white coffin stained with red liquid, rejected their suspended president general, Chief MacPherson Igbedi reinstatement during a security meeting held at the council Secretariat last Monday.   It was learned that, the president general of Uwheru kingdom, Chief MacPherson Igbedi…

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Urhobo Leaders Commend Sen Dafinone Leadership Qualities, Impactful Representation

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By Nelson Agbajor     The Board of Trustees of the Urhobo Leadership Forum, Abuja, has commended Senator Ede Dafinone for his pragmatic leadership style and impactful representation of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly.   Led by its Chairman, His Excellency Ambassador Brownson Dede, the Board described the Senator as a committed and accessible representative whose contributions at the Red Chamber have continued to advance the collective interests of the Urhobo nation.   They particularly applauded his principled stance on critical Urhobo issues and…

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