Day: June 20, 2026

Sen Dafinone Celebrates Joe Omene At 80, Hails His Service To Urhobo Nation

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  Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated former President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief Engr. Joe Omene, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, describing him as an exemplary leader whose contributions to the Urhobo Nation remain enduring. In a goodwill message issued on Saturday, Dafinone said Omene’s life has been defined by dedication, selfless service and unwavering commitment to the preservation of Urhobo culture, identity and values. He noted that the former UPU president-general provided purposeful leadership at a critical period in the…

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Sunny Kpikpi Kotor: Orator Extraordinaire

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By Prof GG Darah     Sunny Kpikpi Kotor (SKK) was an alumnus of our school, St. Vincent’s College (SVC), Okwagbe. His life exemplied the best and brightest that SVC has been known for in the 63 years of its existence, namely, academic excellence, creative ingenuity, and a resilient spirit that does not succumb to difficuties. These attributes are expoused in our School’s motto: “Nil Desperandum: Never Despair”. As Government Orator (Otota), Kotor kept aloft the banner of SVC. As a Catholic institution, its formative years were marked by the…

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Anambra VCRU Arrests Three Over Suspected Armed Robbery, Drug Peddling, Cult Activities

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Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command’s Special Anti-Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have arrested three suspects in separate operations over alleged armed robbery, drug peddling and suspected cult-related activities, recovering a locally made firearm, ammunition, illicit substances and other exhibits.   The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed on Saturday that the first operation was carried out on June 19 along the Igbariam/Achalla Road, where patrol operatives intercepted two suspects, Williams Ndifon and David Missang, both aged 27, who were riding on a Daylong motorcycle.   According…

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Aniagwu Hails Oborevwori’s Rural Devt Drive On Completion Of Emevor-Orogun Road Phase II

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  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has commended Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his sustained commitment to rural infrastructure development following the completion of Phase II of the Emevor-Orogun Road project in Isoko North Local Government Area. Speaking after inspecting the project, Aniagwu described the successful completion of the road as another milestone in the implementation of Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda, which prioritises meaningful development and improved access to communities across the state. The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the quality of…

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World Sickle Cell Day: Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation Holds Awareness Outreach At General Hospital Ughelli

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  Non- profit organization, Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation on Thursday marked this year’s World Sickle Cell Day with a health awareness campaign at the Central Hospital, Ughelli, Delta State, where it educated patients and members of the public on the prevention and management of sickle cell disorder.   The foundation also distributed gifts to students and nurses as part of its outreach programme aimed at promoting health education, encouraging community participation and supporting healthcare workers.   Speaking during the event, the Founder of the Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation, Professor Alexander Akpodiete, said the initiative…

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Oborevwori Celebrates Joe Omene At 80

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief Joe Omene, on the occasion of his 80th birth anniversary.   Oborevwori in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Chief Omene as an outstanding leader, elder statesman, and respected voice in the Niger Delta whose contributions to the advancement of the Urhobo nation and national development remain remarkable.   The governor commended the Mosogar-born leader for his years of dedicated service to the Urhobo…

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Anambra CP Raises Concern Over Rising Social Challenges, Orders Probe Into Student’s Death

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The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has expressed concern over what he described as the growing moral and social challenges confronting society, urging parents and other stakeholders to strengthen guidance and emotional support for young people.   Orutugu spoke while reacting to the death of a 25-year-old female student whose body was discovered in Onitsha on June 18. Police said preliminary findings suggest the incident may have been a case of suicide, adding that a handwritten note believed to have been left by the deceased was recovered…

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