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Decomposing Corpse Discovered Behind Hotel Premises In Ughelli North

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      The corpse of unidentified male has been discovered in a bush behind a popular hotel that is few meters away from the Ughelli Area Command in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.     The unidentified male corpse who is probably in his early 20s was discovered by road users Last Tuesday.   As at the time of this report, nobody has claimed to be his relatives as the cause of his death is yet unknown.   According to a source, “Area wake up this…

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Prosperity Cup: Over 200 Teams Set To Participate As Competition Kickstart On Feb 26 In Bayelsa

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  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa         The Bayelsa State Government has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of the Prosperity Cup, in partnership with FC Barcelona of Spain.   The announcement was made by Governor Douye Diri during the weekly Prosperity Walk held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.   Governor Diri was officially handed branded jerseys for clubs representing Nembe Bassambiri and Nembe Ogbolomabiri, symbolising the start of the tournament and acknowledging his role in fostering peace between the previously warring sections of the…

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Sen Dafinone Lauds Peaceful Conduct Of Ward Congress In Sapele

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Senator Ede Dafinone has  commended the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ward Congress held in Sapele local government area of Delta.   He described the peaceful conduct of the congress as inclusive, free fair  in Sapele Ward 1 as a consensus was unanimously adopted in unity without rancour.   According to him,”Unity now defines the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sapele following the peaceful conduct of the ward congress that free of dissent. “The Ward 1 consensus emerged after extensive consultations among local leaders and we have…

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A Voice That Carries Weight: Why Delta Central Is Turning To John Nani

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By Julius Okiemute   As political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections quietly take shape, a deeper conversation is unfolding across Urhobo land, one that goes beyond party labels and zoning formulas. From Sapele to Udu, the focus is shifting toward a fundamental question: who can truly articulate the interests of Delta Central Senatorial District at the national level with clarity, firmness, and consistency? Across communities in Sapele, Okpe, Uvwie, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu, that question is increasingly being answered with one name, Olorogun John Nani. The…

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ACP Olasukunmi, Commences Visitation Tour To Divisions Under Ughelli Area Command

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  ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police attached to the Ughelli Area Command, ACP Olasukumni Musiliu, has commenced familiarization tour and  inspection of divisions under the command with a charge to officers and men of the force to be dedicated in discharging their duties. He gave this charge to Police officers attached to Otu-Jeremi and Orogun divisions in Ughelli North and South Local Government Areas while kicking starting the familiarization tour and inspection visitation. Speaking during the tour of inspection at Otu-Jeremi and Orogun divisions, ACP Olasukumni Musiliu, who was accompanied by…

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Ezonebi Seeks Support for INC Vice Presidential Position

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The vice presidential aspirant for the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Chief Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha, has expressed confidence that his clan, Tuomo, is poised to produce the organization’s first vice president in the forthcoming National Executive Council (NEC) elections.   Speaking to newsmen in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, Oyakemeagbegha, who is also the group’s spokesman, said, stakeholders in the Western zone, which comprises Ijaws of Delta, Edo, and Ondo states, have prevailed on him to run for the office.   He highlighted his achievements as…

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Diri Celebrates 6th Anniversary With Low-Key Thanksgiving Service

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     The administration of Senator Douye Diri in Bayelsa State commemorated its sixth anniversary with a thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre at Igbogene.   This year’s celebration was however devoid of the usual fanfare, which Governor Diri explained was to honour the memory of the departed deputy governor of the state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.   A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah stated that the Bayelsa governor paid tribute to his late deputy, whom he said began the journey with him…

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2027 Mandate Beyond Rhetoric: Why Senator Dafinone Remains A Critical Voice For Urhobo Nation

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By Ovasa Ogaga,   As the 2027 political horizon begins to take shape, the Urhobo Nation finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. In an era where political expediency often trumps ethnic interest, the need for a representative who transcends mere titles has never been more urgent. For the people of Delta Central, the quest for a “voice” isn’t about finding someone who can simply speak, but finding a leader whose words carry the weight of action, courage, and unyielding loyalty to his roots. Senator Ede Dafinone has emerged not just…

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National Health Fellows Meets Ede Dafinone Ahead of Delta Central Inauguration

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    The second batch of fellows under the National Health Fellows Programme has met with Senator Ede Dafinone ahead of their formal inauguration in Delta Central, setting the tone for a renewed push on grassroots healthcare in the district.   The fellows paid the courtesy visit on Monday, February 16, 2026. The meeting allowed them to formally introduce themselves and outline the focus of their upcoming work across communities in Delta Central.   The National Health Fellows Programme is designed to strengthen primary healthcare by training young professionals in…

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Insecurity: Three Family Members Abducted In Ughelli North Community

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Three family members have been kidnapped at the entrance of their compound by suspected kidnappers l in Evwreni community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The three brothers, Samuel, Harvest and Endurance Akpodavwe, were kidnapped last Thursday by armed men. It was gathered. Though the report was sketchy, a source disclosed that the kidnapped victims were, a father and his two sons while other held that they are three brothers from same parents. According to sources, “On that faithful day, three of them were returning from an unknown…

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