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Dafinone Commends Oborevwori’s Leadership as CAN Honours Governor with Christian Icon Award

October 19, 2026 Admin

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on his conferment with the prestigious Christian Icon Award by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), describing the recognition as a testament to his exemplary leadership and commitment to public service. Dafinone, in a congratulatory message, said the award reflected the governor’s humility, dedication to the welfare of the people and commitment to Christian values, including faith, integrity, compassion and service to humanity. The award was presented during CAN’s 50th anniversary…

DOPF Lecture: Umahi Joins Panel, Emina to Moderate Discussion

October 19, 2026 Admin

The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has announced the participation of legal practitioner, Godswill O. Umahi, as a panelist at its 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series, with renowned academic and media professional, Professor Kemi Anthony Emina, OdiEga, set to moderate the discussion. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, will hold at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, Delta State, under the theme: “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges, and Media Accountability.” Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, is expected to attend as the Special…

World Food Day: Diri Charges Bayelsa Youths To Embrace Farming, Bags AFAN Award October 17, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged youths in the state to embrace agriculture as a viable career and wealth-creation opportunity, declaring that farming is a blessing, not a punishment. Gov Diri, represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, at the 2026 World Food Day celebration in Yenagoa, also […]
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Dafinone Hails Okodaso, Okodiya On Attainment Of SAN Rank October 17, 2026
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated two prominent Urhobo indigenes, Jim Okodaso and Onome Okodiya, on their elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Dafinone described their admission into the Inner Bar as a significant recognition of professional excellence, intellectual accomplishment and unwavering commitment to the administration […]
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Tinubu Nominates Four INEC Commissioners, Two RECs Ahead of 2027 Elections October 16, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following vacancies created by the expiration of the tenures of some serving officials. The nominations, announced in a State House press release issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
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2027: Dafinone Wins Youths, APC Leaders’ Endorsement In Ethiope West October 16, 2026
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has secured endorsements from youths and political leaders in Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara kingdoms in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsements were made on Friday during the senator’s consultation visits to the three kingdoms, where youth leaders […]
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Obukoadata, Chiazor, Imegwu to Lead DOPF Conference Panel October 16, 2026
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Professor Presley Ogheneruke Obukoadata; renowned journalist and media scholar, Comrade Norbert Chiazor, PhD; and Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Gladys Imegwu, have been selected to lead discussions at the 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF. The conference, scheduled for […]
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Ahon Urges Delta NUJ To Embrace Unity, Deepen Partnership With Government October 16, 2026
Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has called on the newly elected executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, to prioritise peace, unity and professional responsibility while strengthening its working relationship with the state government. Ahon made the call during a congratulatory meeting with the union’s […]
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Tension As Ughelli North Council Boss Impounds NDC Chieftain’s Truckload Of Goods, Allegedly Seizes Wife And Manager’s Phones October 16, 2026
Tension has gripped Ughelli north business community, Delta State, as goods worth millions of naira have impounded a truckload of goods belonging to a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Amb. Agbah Alex Tobore, and allegedly seized the mobile phones of his wife and business manager in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta […]
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Delta Police Arrest 95 Suspected Cultists, Recover Five Guns In Crackdown October 16, 2026
The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas of the state. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, covered Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas as part of efforts to […]
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Oborevwori Congratulates Oyowe On Re-election As Delta NUJ Chairman October 16, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Comrade Churchill Oyowe on his re-election as Chairman of the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Oyowe secured 235 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, who polled 218 votes in the keenly contested election. Oborevwori in a statement […]
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EduEreGirls, Rotary Donate 50 Classroom Seats To Bayelsa School October 16, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa EduEreGirls Support Organisation and the Rotary Club of Yenagoa Sunshine have donated 50 three-in-one classroom seats to Luxuriant Mission Academy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, in a move to improve pupils’ learning conditions. The intervention also included the construction of a walkway and the flooring of classrooms to provide pupils with […]
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