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Sen Dafinone Mourns Delta Central APC Youth Leader, Hon. Famous Oyibo

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Delta Central Senator Sen Ede Dafinone has described the death of Hon. Famous Oyibo, the Delta Central Youth Leader as unfortunate and disheartening.   The Senator in a statement he personally signed described the death of Famous Oyibo is unfortunate.   According to the statement, “I received with profound sadness and shock, the news of the passing of the Delta Central Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Famous Oyibo. His death is a painful and untimely loss to the APC family in Okpe LGA and across the…

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Nigerian Existentialism By Sunny Awhefeada

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  Studying literature was stimulating and ennobling. Many people only see the story and entertainment value of the subject. However, beyond that is the symbolic exegesis of the discipline with a multi-generic character manifesting in prose, poetry and drama. The configuring of literature as a mirror of life is as apt as it is definitive. Yes, the discipline reflects the social history of humanity through storytelling. The curriculum of the literature we studied in the university was beguiling at face value and first encounter. We were enthralled by the nomenclature…

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NIGERIA HAPPENS TO OKUAMA

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By Moses Darah   Since the tragic incident that claimed the lives of 16 soldiers on an alleged peacekeeping mission, the Okuama community of Urhobo in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State lies in ruins. The town has been flattened. Homes reduced to ‘kalukalu’ and ‘ikelekpen’. Leaders held for over a year without trial. Survivors are scattered in makeshift ‘itughe’, their lives stripped of normalcy. Children wander without schools, the sick have nowhere to turn, elders have no one to lean on. And the politicians, who should be…

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Sen Dafinone Mourns Slain APC Chairman In Delta, Demand Justice

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen Ede Dafinone has called for the arrest and prosection of the killers of Ethiope East Local Government, vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mr  Ese Idisi.   The Senator who mourned the death of Idisi in a statement urged security operatives to unravel the circumstances behind the death.   According to the statement signed by Sen Ede Dafinone, “I, am deeply shocked, sad and utterly condemn the brutal killing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ethiope East…

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Senator Dafinone Felicitates Owhorode Akpomudje on Coronation, 71st Birthday

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Sen Ede Dafinone has congratulated the traditional ruler of the ancient Olomu Kingdom, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, the Ohworode of Olomu on his coronation cum birthday celebration.   In a statement, the senator assured the traditional ruler that the Urhobo Nation stand firmly with you in advancing the collective aspirations of the Olomu Kingdom and the Urhobo Nation at   According to the statement signed by the Senator, “It is with immense joy and deep pride that I, Senator…

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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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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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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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