Category: Politics

Senator Ede Dafinone’s Second Term: A Strategic Advantage For The Urhobo Nation

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By Aderiobor Blessing     The prospect of a second term for Senator Ede Dafinone as the representative of Delta Central Senatorial District is more than a political milestone; it represents a strategic opportunity for the Urhobo Nation. Having gained valuable legislative experience and national visibility during his first term, he now stands as a ranking senator with greater influence in the National Assembly. This elevated status places him in a stronger position to attract development, shape policy, and advance the interests of his constituents. For many across Delta Central, his…

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Warri NUJ Election: Chairmanship Candidate, Akpokona Releases Manifesto

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MY MANIFESTO   Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents’ Chapel   “Journalists’ Welfare Is Non-Negotiable”   Fellow colleagues, We tell the stories of others. We expose injustice. We demand accountability. But today, many journalists cannot confidently demand accountability for themselves. Too many of us face: Months of unpaid salaries, Poor remuneration in private and state-owned media houses, No health insurance, No life insurance despite high-risk assignments, Harassment and intimidation, Job insecurity and casualization.   This is not dignity. This is not justice. And it must end. I am contesting…

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Sapele Crisis: Again, Dafinone Emerges As Resolute Voice For Urhobo Interest

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By Akpos Oghentega,     In the unfolding leadership crisis in Sapele-Okpe Community, one figure has again emerged as a decisive and influential voice for the Urhobo Nation — Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District. Many observers say his quiet but firm intervention played a pivotal role in the decision by the His Royal Majesty, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, to suspend the Community Chairman’s controversial amendments of the community’s constitution and equally halt indefinitely his attempt to create a…

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2027: The Mistake the Urhobo Nation Must Not Make

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By Akpos Oghentega,     In the buildup to the 2011 general elections, the late Senator Professor Adego Eferakeya issued a stern, prophetic warning to the Urhobo nation. He spoke of a quiet but devastating peril: the danger of lacking a “ranking senator” in the Nigerian National Assembly. As a member of his media campaign team during that era, I sat in the front row of history, listening as he articulated a reality that many political observers ignore to their own detriment. Senator Eferakeya was unambiguous—the Urhobo nation, despite its…

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Dafinone Commends Ayemidejor On Birthday, Lauds His Service to Delta State

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By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Hon. Austin Ayemidejor on the occasion of his birth anniversary, describing him as a respected leader whose contributions to public service have positively impacted many lives in Delta State.   In a statement released to mark the celebration, Senator Dafinone praised Ayemidejor for his integrity, humility, and people-centred leadership style, noting that his commitment to community development and good governance has earned him admiration across the state.   The senator described…

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Sen Dafinone Calls For A More United Urhobo Globally

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By Nelson Agbajor   Senator Ede Dafinone has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening unity among Urhobo people by hosting the March edition of his “Meet-and-Greet” gathering in Abuja. The event brought together Urhobo sons and daughters from diverse professional backgrounds to foster collaboration and promote collective development within the Urhobo community.   Speaking during the engagement, the lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District emphasised the importance of unity among the Urhobo people, noting that their shared heritage should serve as a foundation for cooperation and mutual support. He encouraged participants…

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“Our Voice Must Sit in the Senate” — Urhobo Women Rally Behind Olorogun John Nani’s 2027 Bid

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By Alfred Regha   Across towns and villages in Delta Central, a quiet but determined movement is building among Urhobo women. From market stalls to church gatherings, from cooperative meetings to family compounds, the conversation is increasingly the same: the call for Olorogun John Obukowho Nani to represent the district in the Senate in 2027. To many women in the district, Nani is not simply a political figure. They describe him as a leader who understands grassroots realities — a lawyer who knows the law, a development administrator with visible…

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House Of Assembly Members Suspend Colleague Who Beats Wife Black And Blue In Southern Nigeria

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has placed the lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Ovat Agbor, on indefinite suspension following allegations of domestic violence. The decision was taken during plenary on Thursday after a motion was introduced by Davies Etta and supported by Francis Bassey Asuquo. Presenting the motion, Etta denounced the alleged incident, describing it as conduct inconsistent with the standards expected of elected officials. He stressed that the legislature must safeguard its image and uphold ethical principles. According to him, lawmakers are duty-bound to act…

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Enough of Recycling Failure: Ughelli South Deserves New Leadership-Atare

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  My people of Ughelli South!   For 26 years, since 1999, we have been going round and round in the same political circle. The same group of politicians, the same empty promises, the same politics of neglect. And today, look at our communities. Our roads are still bad. Our youths are still unemployed. Our riverine communities are still forgotten.   Our great local government, one of the most populated in Delta State, is still struggling for the development it deserves. Infact we are the least developed LGA in Delta…

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APC Sapele LGA, Thank You: Let Others Follow Without Delay

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By Wilson Okorugbo   The ancient saying “a prophet is without honour in his own home.” Senator Ede Dafinone, has powerfully rewritten that narrative.   In a bold and unequivocal move, the Sapele LGA Executive has publicly declared its endorsement of Senator Ede Dafinone for a second term! not under pressure, not out of sentiment, but out of conviction.   That endorsement is a statement of confidence from those who know him best. Sapele is home. Home sees character unfiltered. Home understands consistency. Home knows whether representation is visible or…

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