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Dafinone Felicitates Muslims on Eid-ul-Mawlid, Urges Unity, Peaceful Coexistence

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has facilitated with Muslims across Delta State and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration, urging them to uphold the virtues of peace, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Dafinone, in a goodwill message marking the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the Prophet’s teachings and exemplary life, particularly his virtues of compassion, humility, sacrifice, tolerance and service to humanity. He said the celebration offered an important opportunity for Muslims and other Nigerians to…

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Oborevwori Felicitates Muslims At Eid-ul-Mawlid

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitate Muslims across the state and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.   In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor extended warm greetings and best wishes to the Muslim faithful, urging them to use the occasion to reflect on the exemplary life, teachings and virtues of the Prophet.   Oborevwori noted that the values of compassion, humility, peaceful coexistence, sacrifice, tolerance and service to humanity associated…

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PUBLIC DEMAND FOR PUBLIC DECORUM: Ossai Ovie Success, Stop Disrespecting Mr. Tony Elumelu and Embarrassing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

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By Zik Gbemre   1. REWARDING DISRESPECT SETS A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT. Addressing an elder and distinguished industrialist like Mr. Tony Elumelu by his first name during an official corporate event was a clear breach of African respect and corporate protocol.   Rewarding that mistake with: • ₦500,000 cash • A VIP flight ticket and 5-star hotel stay in Asaba • An ambassadorial role at the Delta Social Media Summit   This sends the wrong message to the youth. It makes it look like disrespecting elders and successful business leaders is…

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UHS: Oyiborhoro Urges Inclusion of Urhobo Language in Primary, Tertiary Education

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  …..Calls on international community for the release of Okuama leaders in detention   The President of Urhobo Historical Society UHS, Dr. Aruegodore Oyiborhoro, has called for the inclusion of Urhobo language in primary and tertiary education, calling on international community to intervene over the release of the detained Okuama community leaders for the past years. Oyiborhoro made the call during the 14th Conference of the Urhobo Historical Society, held from July 24 to 25, 2026, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Bexleyheath, London, United Kingdom. He said the conference provided…

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ASUP-FEPO Hails Okoro’s Appointment To JAMB Committee, Applauds COHEADS

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  The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Orogun (FEPO) Chapter, has commended the Council of Heads of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology (COHEADS) for appointing the Rector of the institution, Professor Duke Okoro, as its sole representative on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Committee on the integration of skills and critical thinking into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).   The union described the appointment as a significant recognition of Professor Okoro’s leadership qualities, professional competence and commitment to the advancement of Polytechnic education and…

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Okuama: When Political Blame Ignores the Constitution, Fuels Blackmail

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By Ufuoma Egbe   The tragedy of Okuama has left deep wounds. Families have lost loved ones, a community has suffered devastation, and several Okuama leaders have remained in detention for an agonising period. Their plight deserves justice, compassion and sustained public attention. But precisely because the tragedy is so painful, it must not become an excuse for political blackmail that disregards facts, constitutional boundaries and good conscience.   The recent attack on Senator Ede Dafinone over the continued detention of Okuama leaders is a case in point. In his…

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Warri Kingdom Ends 10-Day Celebration Of Atuwatse III’s 5th Coronation Anniversary In Thanksgiving

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The Warri Kingdom has concluded a 10-day celebration marking the fifth coronation anniversary of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, with a thanksgiving ceremony attended by sons and daughters of Iwere, guests and friends of the kingdom. The thanksgiving, which brought the anniversary festivities to a close, offered an opportunity for the people to reflect on the five-year reign of the monarch and express gratitude to God for what they described as blessings, progress, unity and a renewed sense of purpose in the kingdom. The anniversary…

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Legal Luminary, Grassroots Leader, Whegbere Godson Declares Bid for Ughelli South Constituency 2

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    A wave of optimism has swept across Ughelli South Local Government Area following the aspiration of Barr. Whegbere Godson Oghenevwarho, a seasoned lawyer, public servant, who hails from Ovwodokpokpo, Olomu Kingdom and Ogoda, of Ewu kingdom, to represent the good people of Ughelli South Constituency 2 in the Delta State House of Assembly. Barr. Oghenevwarho, Principal of his own law chamber, brings decades of professional experience and public service to the race. A retired Director from the Delta State Local Government Service, he is widely respected for his…

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Ahon Celebrates Jaro Egbo At 57

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  The Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo KSC, on his 57th birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary and purposeful leader committed to the growth and development of the council area. Ahon, in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, commended Egbo for his leadership qualities, particularly his efforts towards restoring peace, security and stability across Ughelli North. He said the council chairman had demonstrated uncommon commitment to the welfare of the people and…

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Police Arrest Five, Recover N1.45m Rrugs, Fake $100 Note In Anambra

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang and recovered suspected illicit drugs valued at N1.45 million, a counterfeit $100 United States dollar note, vandalised electrical wires and N72,550 cash. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, raided a suspected criminal hideout at Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The operation, according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga of the Command, was conducted at about 12:48 p.m. The…

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