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Sen Dafinone Sues For Unity Among Urhobo To Avoid Political Displacement

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  Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, has warned that the Urhobo Nation risks being sidelined in both Delta and Nigeria’s political equations unless it urgently unites and moves forward with a common purpose. Speaking at the 2nd Edition of the UPU Ighelle World Conference held at the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, with the theme “Igniting the Urhobo Spirit: Urhobo Youth as Custodians and Catalysts of Change,” Dafinone declared: “The change that Urhobo requires is so necessary, so deep, that unless we get our acts together now—today—I…

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15 Inducted As Enhwe Community Celebrates ‘Ogwere’ Festival

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    Fifteen male adults have been inducted into the Edio/Elders Council in ‘Ogwere’ festival held in Enhwe community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Ogwere festival is an aged long cultural heritage and tradition of the community where adults migrate to become ‘Elders and Edios’ after a community service of ten years by the inductees. Enhwe Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, migrated from Ute in Benin,(now Edo State) in the 12th Century. Enwhe founder, Oviota Oriro, son of the fourth to…

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Godwin Awhin And The Inevitability Of Mortality

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By Sunny Awhefeada   Growing up, we were made to think or we naturally felt that the white race was better endowed or superior to the black race. Our parents talked about “oyibo” referring to the white man and “Inoko” referring to London with an accent that conferred sublimity on both. They gave children names that idealized and idolized “oyibo”. School also did not help matters. We were not only taught “why Africa remained a dark continent for a long time”, we took lessons that seemed to validate how the…

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Senator Dafinone Congratulates Orogun Monarch, On Presentation Of Staff Of Office

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Delta Central Senator Sen. Ede Dafinone has congratulated the traditional ruler of Orogun kingdom, HRM Osuokpa 1, on the presentation of the staff of office by the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.   Senator Dafinone in his congratulatory message personally signed urged the Monarch to use the throne promote peace and development in Orogun kingdom. According to him, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, heartily congratulate His Royal Majesty, Osoukpa I, the Okpara-Uku of Orogun Kingdom, on the momentous occasion…

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Dafinone Celebrates Orodje Of Okpe On Coronations Anniversary

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Senator Ede Dafinone has described the reign of the Orodje of Okpe, HRM Maj.Gen. Felix Mujakperuo, (RTD), Orhue I, as an exemplary leadership that has brought development and enduring peace to the Okpe kingdom.   The senator in a statement signed personally while congratulating the Monarch on his 19 years coronation anniversary held that the Orodje has brought commitment and progress to his subjects since he ascend the throne of his forefathers. He said,  “I, on behalf of the Dafinone family and the great people of Delta Central, extend my…

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Gov Oborevwori Presents Staff Of Office To Igbide Monarch, Calls For Unity Among Community People

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DELTA State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the people of Igbide community to put aside their differences and work together to build a better kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The governor gave the charge during the presentation of the Staff of office to the traditional ruler of Igbide, HRM Patrick Okpomor, Agre I, the Ovie of Igbide Kingdom,at Eru primary school, Igbide.   Speaking, the governor who was represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme said, “Leadership thrive on collective support and your…

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Udu Agog As Two Monarchs Join Egbetamah To Pay Homage To Udu King

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  Udu Kingdom, in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, was in celebration mood over the weekend when a highly respected octogenarian and renowned business mogul, Chief B.J. Egbetamah, alongside his friends and family, paid homage to the newly crowned Ovie of Udu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Mike Ogheneovo Orugbo, Okporua I.       The ceremony was further dignified by the presence of two revered traditional rulers in Urhoboland viz HRM Lucky Ochuko Ararile, Avbaike I, the Ovie of Umiaghwa-Abraka Kingdom, and HRM Mike Omeru, Ogurime-Rime, Ukori…

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Pomp, As Waive Pays Homage To Udu Monarch

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    …Pledges total allegiance to his reign       In a bold and significant move aimed at strengthening ties between his office and the traditional institution in Udu kingdom, Delta state, the member representing Udu/Ughelli North and South in the Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive have led a high powered delegation of political leaders, party faithful, religious leaders, eminent chiefs and important personalities from all over Udu Kingdom and beyond to pay homage to the new Udu monarch, HRM Engr Mike Ogheneovo Orugbo…

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BREAKING: Isoko Monarch Joins Ancestors @103

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  THE Traditional Ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Ambrose Odiri Owhe, I, J. P, has joined his ancestors after 50 years on the throne at 103. His transition was revealed by the Umeh Kingdom Traditional Council of Chiefs (Ogbedion) at Umeh community on Thursday. Eldest son of the departed Monarch, Prince Rock Owhe, the Azano of Umeh Kingdom will now take charge of the Palace and Kingdom as the Regent of Umeh Kingdom according to the announcement. The announcement signed…

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BREAKING: Udu Traditional Council Of Chiefs Suspend Otota Over Alleged Compromise

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    THE Udu Kingdom Traditional Council of Chiefs on Wednesday after a meeting suspend the Otota, Sir Chief Sam Odibo from office after passing a vote of no confidence on him over alleged compromise and insubordination.   In his stead, the Council appointed High Chief Matthew Uparan (JP) as the acting Otota pending the selection of a permanent Otota.   The position was contained in a statement signed by Triple Chief C.C.I. Whiliki, Chief Pleasure Ghavwan, Chief Otto Ogboriveta (Vice Chairman of Traditional Council) and Chief Stanley Tesi on…

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