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EX-agitators Urge Diri To Broker Peace  Among Amnesty Stakeholders

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    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Ex-agitators under the aegis of Third Phase  Presidential Amnesty Programme PAP,  Bayelsa State Chapter, has called on Bayelsa State governor Senator Douye Diri to settle a rift among some stakeholders in the Presidential Amnesty Programme. A statement issued in Yenagoa and signed by its State Chairman, Gen. Stanley Abiri, a.k.a ‘Faceless,  Secretary General, Okorotie Engobo and Chief Steven Ogei, and made available to newsmen strongly appeal to governor Diri to use his good office to broker peace among wrangling parties in the Presidential…

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Nite Of A Thousand Laughs Set To Storm Asaba For 30th Anniversary Celebration

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  Africa’s most iconic comedy brand, Nite of a Thousand Laughs, is set to light up Asaba, the Delta State capital, on November 21, 2025, as it marks an incredible 30 years of laughter, creativity, and consistency in the African entertainment landscape. Founded and produced by Dr. Opa Williams, the visionary entertainment entrepreneur from Delta State, the legendary show remains unarguably the mother of comedy shows in Africa. For three decades, it has provided the platform that launched and nurtured some of the continent’s greatest comedy legends; pioneers whose art…

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Why Can’t You Fight With Trump?

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By Sunny Awhefeada   The interrogative title of today’s intervention is directed at the President of the Nigerian Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio. In the wake of America’s President Donald Trump’s christening of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” (CPC), with intimations of a likely military intervention if the Nigerian government did nothing to stop what he called “Christian genocide” Nigerian government people spoke in a measured and supplicatory tone. The responses were most cautious and courteous in a manner with which they…

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UYLA HAILS DAFINONE, JOEL-ONOWAKPO FOR DEFENDING INEC’S INDEPENDENCE

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  The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) has commended Senators Ede Dafinone and Joel-Onowakpo Thomas for their principled defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the Senate debate on the delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency. In a statement by UYLA’s National President, Olorogun (Amb.) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo (JP), and National Secretary, Olorogun Dr. Augustine Ogheneovo Atiti, the Association described as commendable the rare display of unity and courage by the two Delta lawmakers who stood their ground on the Senate floor, rejecting a motion that sought to…

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Delta Senators, Joel-Onowakpo, Dafinone Thwart Lalong’s Move To Halt INEC’s Delineation Of Warri Federal Constituency

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    A spirited attempt by former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong and Chairman Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, to halt the ongoing delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was on Wednesday thwarted on the floor of the Senate by Delta lawmakers, Senators Joel-Onowakpo Thomas (Delta South) and Ede Dafinone (Delta Central).   The two senators firmly opposed the motion, arguing that INEC’s constitutional independence must be respected and that the matter was already before a competent court of law.  …

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Two Gun Missing As Suspected Armed Robbers Attack Vigilante In Delta Community

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TWO locally made guns have been declared missing without trace after a group of suspected armed robbers attacked vigilante members at Ekredjebor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that suspected armed robbers shot a vigilante members on his leg and injured another victim at NEPA quarters of Ekredjebor community. A source from the community who spoke on anonymous condition disclose the incident occurred at the front of Winners Church before they proceeded to the otherside of the community. The source said, “On their…

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NBA Ughelli Branch Nabs Fake Lawyer, Arraign In Court

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    THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ughelli North Branch have arrested a pastor of a new generation church, claiming to be a lawyer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.     The suspect identified, as Etele Prince Aghogho was arrested and handed over to the Ughelli Area Command by Snr Isodje, Snr Apostle and Oghenedoro.   It would be recalled that in August, 2025, NBA Udu branch a fake lawyer was apprehended by D.O Omage esq in company of G.O Fence esq and Odogun Stanley esq…

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The 2025 Urhobo Progress Union Election: A Litmus Test for Urhobo Traditional Institutions and the ‘Ovuovo Mentra

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By John Uwa (PhD)   Introduction The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), the apex sociocultural body tasked with protecting and advocating for the Urhobo nation in Delta State, Nigeria and anywhere in the world, is at a critical juncture and stands at a pivotal moment in its history as its 2025 election inches nearer with each passing day. The upcoming election presents an opportunity for renewal, but it is under threat from powerful interests seeking to, or, not to maintain the status quo. As patriotic stakeholders rally against clannish patronage and…

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Senator Ede Dafinone: A Quintessential Legislator Building A Transformational Legacy In Delta Central

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By Akpor Odedede,   Leadership is a sacred call to duty—anchored on the delivery of meaningful service to humanity and the advancement of society. True leadership becomes hollow when the welfare of the people ceases to be its central concern. In Nigeria’s political environment, often fraught with instability and self-interest, there is an urgent need for transformational leaders who rise above transactional politics and pursue the collective good with vision and integrity. Egocentrism has, unfortunately, become the hallmark of many politicians in Nigeria today. A public office is too often…

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Wanted Timipre Sylva Responds Over EFCC Declaration

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Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Minister of Petroleum State, Chief Timipre Sylva has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that declared him wanted for alleged money laundering.   Sylva in his response disclosed that his hands are clean and he he will appear before the Commission as a law abiding citizen of Nigeria.   He further held that his profile is intimidating some people and as such forces want to criminalized him even as he has not diverted any money and once he concluded his medical…

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