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Christmas: Police Records Major Breakthrough, Intervention, Arrest In Anambra -Ikenga

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  The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga has revealed that smart intervention of the state security apparatus put in place curbed and averted breakdown of law and other in the state during the 2025 yuletide season.   SP Tochukwu Ikenga who made this known in a statement held that the collaborative effort of all security agents, some suspected criminals were arrested during the period. According to the statement, “During the 2025 December festive season, the Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies,…

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2027: Delta Central Youths Call On Senator Ede Dafinone To Seek Second Term

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By Nelson Agbajor   A formidable and vibrant youth group in Delta Central, operating under the auspices of Youths for Proactive Governance, has unanimously called on the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, to seek re-election for a second term in 2027. The call was the outcome of a joint meeting of the leadership of the group drawn from the eight Local Government Areas that make up Delta Central Senatorial District. The meeting was held recently in Adeje, Okpe local government area of the state and was…

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Okpe Leaders Reject ‘Abigborodo Oil Field’ Name, Fault Uduaghan’s Claims

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    Leaders of the Sapele Okpe Community have released a detailed rejoinder rejecting claims by the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, over the ownership and naming of the proposed Abigborodo Oil Field in Petroleum Prospecting Licence 220 (PPL 220), insisting that the land belongs to Okpe people.   The leaders issued the statement in response to a Facebook post credited to Uduaghan, which asserted that the oil field was rightly named after Abigborodo Community. The Okpe leaders said the claims were misleading and contradicted by colonial…

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Sen Dafinone Assures Urhobos, Delta Central Of A Wonderful 2026

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The Senator representing the people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone has assured the Urhobo people and Delta Central of a blissful new year.   He gave this assurance in his new message to the Urhobo nation and Delta Central in particular. According to him, “As we step into the year 2026, I extend my heartfelt goodwill and best wishes to the people of Delta Central Senatorial District and the entire Urhobo Nation. I am very optimistic that this year will be far better…

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Senator Ede Dafinone Hosts Urhobo Christian Ministers Association In Sapele

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By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, recently hosted members of the Urhobo Christian Ministers Association (UCMA) at his residence in Sapele, Delta State.   The visit was marked by prayers, dialogue, and a shared commitment to the peace and development of the district.     The delegation of Christian ministers was led by the President of the association, Most Rev. Prof. Solomon Gbakara. The visit formed part of the association’s ongoing efforts to strengthen synergy with leaders in…

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OPINION:TEARS FOR THE ARMY By Richard Maduku

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By Richard Maduku   Majority of soldiers who retired from the Nigerian Army over thirty years ago are very unhappy these days. Their unhappiness has nothing to do with their modest monthly pension which, though regular nowadays, can no longer pay half their bills due to hyper inflation. It also has nothing to do with their numerous aging and health challenges. In fact, what is making them so sad to the extent that some do shed tears occasionally, has nothing to do with the plethora of problems besetting them as…

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Rivers High Court Dismisses Kate Appeal Against Sam Ngbor

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The High Court of Rivers State, sitting in the Port Harcourt Judicial Division, has dismissed an appeal filed by Kate Ngbor against Chief Sam Ngbor, thereby affirming the judgment of the lower court in its entirety. Delivering judgment on Monday, December 22, 2025, Hon. Justice F. Onyiri ruled that the Notice of Preliminary Objection raised in the matter lacked merit and was accordingly dismissed by the court. The court further held that the substantive appeal failed, leading to its dismissal and the affirmation of the earlier decision, effectively bringing the…

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Banking On The Future: Why CBN Must Embrace Global Best Practices

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By Ufuoma Ubiebor   The banking sector in Nigeria has fallen behind its peers and the gap will continue widening if there is no urgent intervention. A bank is an institution which is structured to operate with human resources, banknotes, data, standards, ethical values, efficiency, compliance, regulation and professionalism at all times. Currently, this is not the case due to poor regulation, lack of data, and detailed attention given to it over time. The Central Bank which is the apex bank in the country has a huge role to play…

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Nwaoboshi Death Is A Great Lost To Nigeria Political Community -Sen Dafinone

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The senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has described the death of the two times senator representing Delta North a s a political lost to the Nigeria community.   The Senator in a personally signed statement, said, “I received with deep shock the news of the sudden demise of former Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, a distinguished statesman and one of Nigeria’s influential political figures. His passing is a painful loss not only to his immediate family but also to Delta State and the Nigerian political community at…

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Senator Dafinone, Stakeholders Back Compulsory Civil Registration Bill 2025 for Inclusive, Modern System

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By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone has expressed optimism that the proposed Compulsory Civil Registration Act, 2025 will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s civil registration framework and support effective national planning. The Senator spoke during a recent public hearing on the bill, held as part of ongoing legislative efforts to modernize the country’s civil registration system.   The distinguished lawmaker, who is a key member of the Senate Committee on National Identity Card and Population, participated actively in the hearing alongside…

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