Month: April 2026

2027 Delta Central Senatorial Race: Senator Ede Dafinone Not Stopping Down For Anyone

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By Lord Davidson Onedju De Pen Lion   In the emerging calculus of Delta Central’s 2027 senatorial contest, the call for Senator Ede Dafinone to step aside betrays a curious logic—one that his political rivals would never accept if the roles were reversed. Would Ovie Omo-Agege or O’tega Emerhor vacate the seat for Dafinone had they been the incumbent? The answer, resoundingly, is no. Power, in Urhoboland, is not surrendered on sentiment but fought for on the turf of democratic choice. Consensus, however noble in theory, has plainly failed here.…

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Bayelsa IPAC Elects, Inaugurates New Executive Committee

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    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, the umbrella body of all registered political parties in Bayelsa State, has elected and inaugurated a new executive committee to steer its affairs.   The election was conducted by the National Chairman of IPAC, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, alongside other national officers, and supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Head of Election and Party Monitoring, Mr. Francis IKim.   Those inaugurated include: Chairman, Mr. Simeon Imomotimi, Deputy Chairman, Pst. Mrs. Peace Oruama, Secretary, Mr. Victor Ben,…

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Delta North Monarchs Seek End To Kingship Disputes, Advocate Legal Reforms At Peace Symposium

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Traditional rulers from across the Anioma Nation have called for strict adherence to customs, stronger legal frameworks, and the insulation of traditional institutions from politics as key measures to curb kingship disputes and succession-related conflicts in Delta North.   These resolutions were part of a communiqué issued at the end of the inaugural Delta North Traditional Rulers Peace Symposium convened by the Anioma Peace Advocacy and Development Initiative.   The symposium brought together revered monarchs and stakeholders to deliberate on practical strategies for preventing and resolving disputes, particularly those linked…

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UGN Dumps Ibru, Backs Ossai for 2027, Rejects Waive’s Third-Term Bid

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    By Lucky Akoza   The Ughelli-Udu Grassroots Network (UGN), a political pressure group within the APC, has withdrawn its support for Ambassador Obukomena Ibru and declared Ambassador Frank Ossai as its preferred candidate for the Ughelli-Udu Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 elections.   This decision was reached at the group’s meeting held on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, where members reviewed key political developments and resolved to support what they described as a “better alternative” for the constituency.   UGN also expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance…

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Delta Central: APC Group Urges Dafinone To Step Down For O’tega Emerhor

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  The Emerhor Political Family (EPF), a political group within the All Progressives (APC) on Friday called on Senator Ede Dafinone to withdraw from the Delta Central Senatorial race and support Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, citing equity and political balance within the party.   Recall that the leadership and members of EPF had on Tuesday called Olorogun O’tega Emerhor to join the Delta Central Senatorial District race ahead of 2027, noting that he has sacrificed so much for the growth of the party since its formation in 2013.   Addressing journalists…

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Sen Dafinone, Apoki Light Up Advocate Lecture Series, Root For Practical Solutions To Nigeria Electoral Challenges

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Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has called for a shift from rhetoric to practical solutions in addressing Nigeria’s governance challenges, warning that electoral victories must translate into tangible benefits for citizens.   Dafinone spoke at the 3rd Advocate Lecture Series organised by Advocate Publication Ltd, publishers of Advocate Newspaper, where he emphasised the need for reform ahead of the 2027 elections. The lecture, themed “From Ballot to Patronage: Why Electoral Victory Fails to Deliver Good Governance in Nigeria,” drew stakeholders from across the political and civic space. “I am always…

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Sen Dafinone Supports Tinubu’s ‘Unpopular’ Economic Policies At Advocate Lecture Series

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    Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tough economic decisions, predicting that Nigerians will soon reap the rewards despite their unpopularity.   Giving his remarks as Guest of Honour at the Third Edition of the Advocate Newspapers Lecture Series held at Wetland Hotel in Ughelli, Dafinone acknowledged the economy’s imperfections but expressed optimism.   “President Tinubu chooses to be unpopular while making these difficult decisions.   “Yes subsidy was removed, many could not be bold enough to that. He knew it…

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Oborevwori To Spotlight Inclusive Governance as Blueprint For National Unity At Centenary Lecture

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to deliver a keynote lecture at the centenary lecture series of the prestigious Yoruba Tennis Club as part of activities marking its 100th anniversary.   The lecture, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Greetings Hall of the Yoruba Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos, will focus on the theme: “Inclusive Governance and National Unity: Lessons from Delta State for a United Nigeria.”   Oborevwori, whose administration has been widely noted for its inclusive approach to governance, is…

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Warri College Of Education Records Major Transformation Ahead of 21st Convocation

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        The College of Education, Warri, has recorded significant strides in infrastructure, academic excellence, staff development, and student welfare as it prepares for its 21st Combined Convocation Ceremony scheduled for April 18, 2026.   Addressing journalists at a press conference, the Provost Dr. Dickson  Onowakpoma Oyovwi highlighted the institution’s remarkable progress since assuming office in June 2021, describing the journey as one marked by resilience, transformation, and steady growth.   He disclosed that with the intervention of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the college has witnessed…

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Delta North Senatorial Seat Needs Fresh Thinking, Productive Leadership –Wong Box

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  Delta State Activist and Politician, Comrade Victor Ojei, has called for a shift in leadership approach in Delta North, stressing the need for fresh thinking, accountability, and a results-driven agenda ahead of the next electoral cycle.   Ojei, also known as Wong Box Nigeria, made the assertion while reacting to recent political developments in the district, including the reported senatorial ambition of former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa.       While acknowledging the constitutional right of every citizen to contest for public office, Ojei noted that the conversation…

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