Month: February 2026

Diri Celebrates 6th Anniversary With Low-Key Thanksgiving Service

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     The administration of Senator Douye Diri in Bayelsa State commemorated its sixth anniversary with a thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre at Igbogene.   This year’s celebration was however devoid of the usual fanfare, which Governor Diri explained was to honour the memory of the departed deputy governor of the state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.   A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah stated that the Bayelsa governor paid tribute to his late deputy, whom he said began the journey with him…

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2027 Mandate Beyond Rhetoric: Why Senator Dafinone Remains A Critical Voice For Urhobo Nation

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By Ovasa Ogaga,   As the 2027 political horizon begins to take shape, the Urhobo Nation finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. In an era where political expediency often trumps ethnic interest, the need for a representative who transcends mere titles has never been more urgent. For the people of Delta Central, the quest for a “voice” isn’t about finding someone who can simply speak, but finding a leader whose words carry the weight of action, courage, and unyielding loyalty to his roots. Senator Ede Dafinone has emerged not just…

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National Health Fellows Meets Ede Dafinone Ahead of Delta Central Inauguration

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    The second batch of fellows under the National Health Fellows Programme has met with Senator Ede Dafinone ahead of their formal inauguration in Delta Central, setting the tone for a renewed push on grassroots healthcare in the district.   The fellows paid the courtesy visit on Monday, February 16, 2026. The meeting allowed them to formally introduce themselves and outline the focus of their upcoming work across communities in Delta Central.   The National Health Fellows Programme is designed to strengthen primary healthcare by training young professionals in…

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Insecurity: Three Family Members Abducted In Ughelli North Community

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Three family members have been kidnapped at the entrance of their compound by suspected kidnappers l in Evwreni community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The three brothers, Samuel, Harvest and Endurance Akpodavwe, were kidnapped last Thursday by armed men. It was gathered. Though the report was sketchy, a source disclosed that the kidnapped victims were, a father and his two sons while other held that they are three brothers from same parents. According to sources, “On that faithful day, three of them were returning from an unknown…

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Chief Ogodo Donates Desks To Enhwe Comprehensive High School

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By Kelvin Ohoror   The former President-General of Enhwe Community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Michael Ogodo, has donated desks worth millions of naira to the Enhwe Comprehensive High School, Enhwe, to improve the learning conditions of students. The donation follows recent public concerns raised on social media within the Isoko Nation that students of the school were sitting on bare floors during classes due to the shortage of furniture. This is not the first time Chief Ogodo has supported schools in the community. About…

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ult Clash: 30-Year-Old Man Beheaded In Bayelsa

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       A gruesome murder has occurred in Bayelsa State, where a 30-year-old man, identified as Ebi, popularly known as Npotor (Noise), was allegedly beheaded by suspected cultists.   According to community sources, the deceased, an indigene of Amassoma community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, was a member of the Greenlanders cult group.   He was reportedly killed by rival cult members, believed to be members of the Bobos group, in Yenegue, an area under the control of the Bobos.   The sources revealed…

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Dafinone Congratulates Journalism Icon Mideno Bayagbon At 65

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Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated former Vanguard Newspaper Editor and veteran, Mr Mideno Bayagbon on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary.   In a statement described the Media Guru whose carrier has define excellence and commitment to to truth. He said, “I warmly felicitate with you, my brother, Mr Mideno Bayagbon, as you celebrate your 65th birthday. This milestone is not only a celebration of your life but also a tribute to a remarkable career defined by excellence, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to truth. “Your distinguished tenure as…

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

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  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

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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

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    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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