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Power Without Progress: How Omo-Agege Missed A Historic Opportunity To Empower Urhobo Youth In The 9th Senate

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By Ufuoma Egbe:    Political power is measured not by the lofty titles a leader holds, but by the lives they transform. When Senator Ovie Omo-Agege emerged as the Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th National Assembly, it was hailed as a watershed moment for Urhobo Pepole. Ranking as Nigeria’s sixth-highest public official, with direct access to the presidency and Aso Rock power brokers, his office commanded unmatched privilege. The expectations of the Urhobo people were rightfully high: this was supposed to be the golden era of strategic human capital…

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Ethiope State Debate: Dafinone’s Position Anchored On Facts, Not Political Theatre—Response To Anaughe

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By Comrade Wilson Okorugbo   My attention has been drawn to a piece authored by Mr Godwin Anaughe, an aide to the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Though Anaughe’s choice of language was unbecoming of a man of his exposure, I will not get through the gutters with him. In the article, Mr Anaughe attempts to attack the courageously realistic and statesmanlike position of the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, regarding the agitation for the creation of Ethiope State. Ordinarily, I would…

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Opinion: Sen Dafinone’s Scaffold/Rigging Training Deserves Commendation, Not Daggers

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By Ufuoma Egbe     Youth empowerment in Nigeria has become a minefield. Do it, you get criticized. Don’t do it, you get crucified.   Senator Ede Dafinone’s Delta Central Scaffold and Rigging Training Programme has just walked into that minefield, and the shrapnel is unfair.   It’s not enough to instigate disenchantment. Context matters. The beneficiaries crying for cash gratification where the priority is starter packs may not be villains.   Their frustration is understood. Prince Awhotu captures it bluntly: too many repeated skills training have left Urhobo youths…

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Prof. Alexander Akpodiete Mourns Late Urhobo Music Icon, Prof. Johnson Adjan

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Professor Alexander Akpodiete has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Urhobo music icon and cultural ambassador, Prof. Johnson Adjan, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation, Ughelli Kingdom, and the Nigerian cultural landscape. In a condolence message, Akpodiete said the late Adjan devoted his life to the promotion of Urhobo language, culture, and values through music, leaving behind a rich legacy that will continue to inspire generations. According to him, “Prof. Adjan’s contributions to the preservation and propagation of Urhobo cultural heritage through his…

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Group Rallies Support For Obakpororo, Cautions NDC Leadership On Sycophancy

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  Ahead of the official announcement of the results of the just concluded Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries, a political pressure group in Delta State Deltans, under the auspices of “Concern Group For Good Governance, CG4GG” has drummed support for House of Representatives aspirant for Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu federal constituency, Mr Johnny Obakpororo, urged the NDC National Working Committee (NWC) to be wary of sycophants in the party.   The group in a press statement signed by its national coordinator, Gen. Felix Ovuodoroye Feco and its national…

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Reflections On Senator Ede Dafinone’s Declaration For A Second Term Ahead Of The 2027 Delta Central senatorial Election

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  By Dr. N.M. Darigho Odedede   There are political gatherings that are literally classified as referendums, and there are occasions when the theatrics of politics culminate into platforms for discourses, performance appraisals, symbolic remarks, and positive affirmations that shape the direction of a contest long before elections are held.   In my well-considered assessment, the massive turnout of supporters and APC stakeholders that honoured the declaration event of Senator Ede Dafinone’s second term bid in office was a clear phenomenon of such an unprecedented gathering. The event signaled the…

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A Valediction Forbidding Farewell

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By Sunny Awhefeada   I apologize to readers of this column that became irregular in the last couple of weeks. I ascribe it to that popular Nigerian phrase “circumstances beyond my control”. The last four months have been quite tumultuous. I found myself in a whirlpool of events that robbed me of the time and stability to write. My appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State, is no longer news! The weeks and days leading to the interview, combined with my work as Dean of Postgraduate…

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How Gov. Diri Is Telling Bayelsà Story Through Transformative Development

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By Osaro Okhomina     In the last few months, the prosperity government of Gov. Douye Diri has opened new chapters in the history of the state with the commissioning of legacy projects across the three Senatorial districts of the state. The first chapter of these transformative stories was launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his recent visit to the state. The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, undertook the second series. The history cut across different sectors as health, power generation and inauguration of multiple…

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Iwhreko Community Youth Commends Emareyo Over Christmas Gift

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THE youth leader of Otor-Iwhreko community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Comr. Austin Okerhierhi has commended Olorogun Lawrence Emareyo for the donation of Christmas items to the community. The youth leader described the kind gesture of Olorogun Lawrence Emareyo, the MD/CEO of Ricky Hotels, as a man with the large heart of giving back to his people. In a his philanthropist gesture, Olorogun Emareyo gifted two cows, bags of rice and cash to Otor-Iwhreko community to celebrate the festive season. According to him, “If I can…

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USING PEACEFUL PROTEST AS A MEANS TO EXPRESS GRIEVANCES AND DEMAND FOR CHANGE

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By Andrew Darah, JP   A peaceful protest, also known as nonviolent protest or civil protest, is a form of protest or demonstration where participants seek to bring about change or express their views without using violence, aggression, or destructive behavior. The goal is to raise awareness, influence public opinion, and push for social, political, or economic change through peaceful means. *Characteristics of peaceful protests include:* 1.Nonviolence: Avoiding physical harm or injury to others. 2.Lawfulness: Adhering to relevant laws and regulations. 3.Respect: Treating others, including opponents and authorities, with respect…

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