Category: Politics

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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Ughelli North Legislative Leader Celebrates Matthew Omonade On Birthday

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The Leader of the Ughelli North Local Government Legislative House (8th Assembly), Rt. Hon. Ajero Okeoghene Prosper, has felicitated Hon. (Barr.) Matthew Omonade on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dedicated public servant and a beacon of hope for the people of Ughelli North Constituency I.   In a goodwill message issued on behalf of his family, Ajero congratulated the lawmaker on marking another year of life, praying God to grant him greater accomplishments, divine favour and continued success in his political career.   He commended Omonade’s…

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Strategic Imperatives for the Realization of a Viable New State in Delta Central: My Position

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By Senator Ede Dafinone, Introduction: The Logic of State Creation: The agitation for the creation of a new state where our people are dominant is a legitimate, noble, and deeply strategic quest. A Urhobo new state, no doubt, will bring governance closer to the grassroots, ensure equitable federal representation, guarantee greater indigenous control over local resources, and ultimately accelerate the socio-economic development of our people. During the current constitutional review sessions, nearly every distinguished senator has raised a hand to demand a new state for their senatorial districts. However, we…

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Ewu-Urhobo Youth Association Intensifies Voter Sensitization Ahead Of Future Elections In Ughelli South

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  The Ewu-Urhobo Youth Association has intensified its voter sensitization campaign ahead of future elections in Ughelli South Local Government Area, urging eligible voters across the Ewu axis to actively participate in the electoral process and support candidates who are committed to addressing the needs and aspirations of the people. The resolution was reached during an enlarged meeting of the association attended by members and community stakeholders in Ewu. Speaking at the meeting, the President of the association, Comrade Emmanuel Erhiegueke, said the time had come for the people of…

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Johnny Hails Tinubu, Oborevwori For Resolving Warri Delineation Crisis

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A prominent Ijaw leader and stakeholder in the Warri Federal Constituency, Chief Michael Johnny, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for their interventions in resolving the contentious ward delineation issues in Warri Federal Constituency.   Speaking at a world press conference on Tuesday, Johnny expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for facilitating dialogue among the three major ethnic nationalities in the area, the Ijaw, Urhobo and Itsekiri and for promoting peace following the Supreme Court judgment and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

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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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Delta Govt Defends Oborevwori’s Record

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…Says MORE Agenda Delivering Results Across Sectors   The Delta State Government has dismissed criticisms of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration contained in a recent article titled “Beyond Concrete: When Contracts Replace Governance in Oborevwori’s Delta,” describing the publication as an opinion piece built on conjecture, selective omissions and misleading assumptions. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement, Monday said the Oborevwori administration had, within three years, recorded significant achievements across critical sectors of the state’s economy through the implementation of the MORE Agenda. Ahon…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Oyebanji as Ekiti Governor Breaks One-Term Jinx

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State on his historic re-election victory, describing it as a well-deserved reward for purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance.   In a congratulatory message on Sunday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori noted that Oyebanji’s landslide victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election reflected the confidence and trust the people of Ekiti State have in his administration.   Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared winner of the…

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Sunny Kpikpi Kotor: Orator Extraordinaire

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By Prof GG Darah     Sunny Kpikpi Kotor (SKK) was an alumnus of our school, St. Vincent’s College (SVC), Okwagbe. His life exemplied the best and brightest that SVC has been known for in the 63 years of its existence, namely, academic excellence, creative ingenuity, and a resilient spirit that does not succumb to difficuties. These attributes are expoused in our School’s motto: “Nil Desperandum: Never Despair”. As Government Orator (Otota), Kotor kept aloft the banner of SVC. As a Catholic institution, its formative years were marked by the…

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Aniagwu Hails Oborevwori’s Rural Devt Drive On Completion Of Emevor-Orogun Road Phase II

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  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has commended Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his sustained commitment to rural infrastructure development following the completion of Phase II of the Emevor-Orogun Road project in Isoko North Local Government Area. Speaking after inspecting the project, Aniagwu described the successful completion of the road as another milestone in the implementation of Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda, which prioritises meaningful development and improved access to communities across the state. The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the quality of…

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