Month: July 2026

Dafinone Hails INEC As Restored Delta Constituencies Return To 2027 Ballot

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has welcomed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s, INEC, confirmation that elections will be conducted in the restored Abraka (Ethiope East II), Ughelli South II and Isoko North II State Constituencies during the 2027 General Elections.   Dafinone, in a statement issued on Friday following INEC’s stakeholders’ engagement in Asaba, described the development as a landmark victory for democracy, justice and fair representation.   The stakeholders’ meeting was convened in the wake of the Federal High Court judgments restoring the three state constituencies,…

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Dafinone Receives GOMEP-NG Award, Backs Media Professionalism, Partnersh

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has conferred an Award of Excellence on the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, while seeking a strategic partnership with his office to promote ethical journalism, media professionalism and broader visibility for legislative activities.   The award was presented during a courtesy visit by the Guild’s National Executive Council, led by its National President, Akpovoke Otiti, to Dafinone’s office at the National Assembly.   According to the Guild, the visit was aimed at introducing its leadership, exploring…

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Anambra Police Command Earns Stakeholders’ Endorsement as Okiro, Okeke Visit Awka Headquarters

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The Anambra State Police Command on Friday received a significant boost in public confidence as former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, mni, and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Chief Simon Okeke, paid a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Awka. The delegation, which also included former Permanent Secretary of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Michael Ibeh, was received by the recently promoted Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, minps, PhD, alongside members of the Command’s management team and other senior officers. The visit highlighted…

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Bayelsa Vows Massive Healthcare Investment Amid NMA Call For Better Medical Services

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure, medical personnel, technology and emergency response systems to improve access to quality healthcare services across the state. Governor Douye Diri spoke at the 30th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA,in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Doubara Atasi said the Governor was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Peter Akpe, who described healthcare as a major…

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Delta APC Slams Omo-Agege’s ‘Desperate Bid’ To Distract Deltans With Falsehoods

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The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, linking the party to recent incidents of violence in the state, describing the claims as false, politically motivated and an attempt to mislead the public.   In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr Valentine Onojeghuo, the APC accused Omo-Agege of exploiting the recent incident at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre, Effurun, for political advantage by portraying it as an…

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Oborevwori To Receive South Africa Returnees, Offer Reintegration Support

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Friday formally receive Deltans who were forced to return to Nigeria following the recent xenophobic crisis in South Africa and present the state government’s support package to them. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement said the event is scheduled to take place at the Unity Hall, Old Government House Asaba, on Friday, July 31, 2026, beginning at 12:00 noon, adding that invited guests are expected to be seated at 11: 30am. Ahon in the…

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Azikel Group, Eruani Threaten Legal Action, Give 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Alleged Defamatory Facebook Post

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Group President of Azikel group of Companies, Dr. Eruani Azibabu,CFR and the Azikel group of Companies have threatened to drag Perekeme Fidelis Perekeme to court over alleged false,malicious, defamatory publication and prejudicial Facebook publication titled “Alleged Aviation Scholarship Scam: Second Successful candidate sue Dr. Eruani Azibabu and Azikel group for 1.9billion naira”. Eruani, represented through his counsel and Principal Partner of the Aliyu Lemu,SAN &CO, A.I.Lemu,SAN, demanded in a letter to Perekeme Fidelis Perekeme, for a retraction within 48 hours upon receipt of the letter.…

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Pastor Reuben Reawakens Zion’s Ministry Core Values With Unification Conference

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Convener of the Pastor Reuben Foundation Unification Conference, Pastor Reuben Wilson, has said the mission of the gathering is to bring members of the Zion ministry together and restore the true purpose of the white garment church. Speaking in an interview with newsmen after the 10th edition of the Pastor Reuben Foundation Unification Conference in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State with the theme:” The Lord Hath Made a Room, and We Shall Be Fruitful in the Land”, Pastor Wilson traced his return to the Zion Church to…

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Delta Security Corps Alleges Five Years of Unpaid Stipends, Seeks State Police Inclusion

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Members of the Delta State Community Security Corps have appealed to the Delta State Government to pay their outstanding stipends, alleging that they have remained on active security duties for about five years without remuneration despite assisting security agencies in combating crime across the state.   The appeal was made during an executive meeting of the Corps, where members also called for operational vehicles, regular training, improved welfare, and inclusion in the proposed state police structure.   Speaking on behalf of the Corps, the State Second-in-Command, Dr. Lucky Akeni, said…

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Chasing Shadows While Ignoring The Sunrise: A Rejoinder To The Watery Narratives Of Basil Okoh and Ejiro Awhotu

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By Fegor Ogene JP. There is an old saying that when a drowning person finds a floating leaf, they mistake it for a rescue boat. That aptly captures the twin narratives advanced by Basil Okoh and Ejiro Awhotu. They have taken a fleeting moment, magnified it beyond recognition, and attempted to market it as the political obituary of Senator Ede Dafinone. Unfortunately for them, echoes are not earthquakes, noise is not the voice of the people, and political theatre is not a substitute for political reality. Their articles are like…

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