Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has called for greater unity, cultural preservation and strategic networking among the Urhobo people, saying the nation can only achieve its full potential when its people work together and deliberately prepare the next generation for leadership. Dafinone made the call during a visit to the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo, JP, KP, Okporua I, where he sought the monarch’s prayers, blessings and counsel on his continued service to Delta Central and the advancement of the…
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Understanding local culture key to effective policing — Anambra CP
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has stressed the need for security personnel to understand and respect the culture, traditions and values of the people for effective and people-centred policing. Oji Ama made the assertion yesterday when the Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Dr Law Mefor, and the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr Udoji Amedu, paid a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Awka. The Police boss said effective policing transcends law enforcement, noting that a proper understanding of the cultural…
Read MorePondi Petitions Meta Over ‘Fake’ Facebook Page, Denies 2031 Delta Governorship Campaign
High Chief Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi has petitioned Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged unauthorised Facebook page using his name, photographs and identity to promote a purported 2031 governorship campaign in Delta State. Pondi, who owns the verified Facebook page, “Kestin Pondi,” described the page, “Chief KestinPondi Fan Page,” as unauthorised and operated without his knowledge, consent or approval. In a formal complaint to Facebook/Meta Support, Pondi said he had never authorised the administrators of the disputed page to use his name, photographs, image, identity or personal brand.…
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