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Eid Mubarak 2026: Prof Akpodiete Calls for Unity, Trustworthy AI, Global Collaboration in Eid Message to Muslims Worldwide

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By Victor Bieni In celebration of Eid al-Fitr 2026, Professor Alexander O. Akpodiete, Professor of Law, Digital Forensics, and Cybersecurity, and Founder of Atawa Technologies Ltd, has extended warm greetings to Muslims around the world, as well as to clients and partners globally. Speaking in a telephone interview with Daily Independent on Friday, March 20, 2026, Prof. Akpodiete expressed heartfelt appreciation for the trust and collaboration he has received across various regions, emphasizing his commitment to strengthening partnerships built on mutual respect and shared success. In his message, the US–UAE-based…

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Why Ede Dafinone Remains The Best Choice For Delta Central

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By Edesiri Ofomala,     I have had the rare privilege of listening, not once, not twice, but on several occasions, to Senator Ede Dafinone speak about the Urhobo people. Each time, one thing stands out clearly, this is not politics for him; it is a burden. Some leaders speak about their people. Others carry their people in their hearts. With him, you see a man who carries the Urhobo cause as a personal assignment, one that must not fail. There is a pattern you cannot ignore. A quiet resolve.…

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DESOPADEC Chairman Nani Mourns Sunny Kotor

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Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Obukohwo Nani, has expressed profound sadness over the sudden death of Mr Sunday Kotor, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. In a statement, Nani described Kotor’s demise as a “devastating loss to Delta State,” highlighting the late aide’s longstanding service to the government and the people. He noted that Kotor’s vibrant presence at official functions and his role as a respected Master of Ceremonies helped shape the face of…

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HK Chairman Cautions Nigerian Youth Against Violence During Elections

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Popular Nigerian Comedian and Content Creator, HK Chairman, has called on youths and members of the general public to shun electoral violence and resist attempts by politicians to manipulate them ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The comedian cum content creator with over 1.2milliom followers on Facebook appealed to young people to remain peaceful and avoid engaging in the destruction of electoral materials or any form of vote-buying during elections. The entertainer who made the appeal during an interaction with youths in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of…

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Senator Dafinone Celebrates With Muslims On EID AL-FITR

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Delta Central Senator, Sen Ede Dafinone has celebrated with Muslim brothers and sisters over the celebration of EID AL-FITR. In a message of felicitations, Senator Dafinone described EID AL-FITR as a period where leaders forgive and preach onenes.   According to him, “I extend my warmest felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Delta Central, across Nigeria, and around the world On the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr celebration. “This auspicious celebration marks the successful completion of Ramadan—a sacred month devoted to fasting, reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal—and the…

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Oborevwori Felicitates Muslims At Eid-el-Fitr, Urges Peace, Unity

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.   Oborevwori in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, congratulated Muslims for their devotion, sacrifice, and commitment to the spiritual values of Islam, as demonstrated during the period of fasting and prayer.   The Governor noted that Ramadan represents a period of deep reflection, self-discipline, compassion,…

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APC Youth Urge Youths To Shun Violence, Support President Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid In Bayelsa

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State and City Boy Movement Coordinator, Ogbia LGA, Abe Morris, has urged Bayelsa youths to shun violence and support President Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general election.   Speaking in an interview at the sidelines of the burial of Late Chief (Mrs.) Violet Nwamaka IEgirani in Agama Town, Ogbia Local Government Area, Morris emphasized the importance of peaceful elections, saying, “As youths, we should eschew violence and not allow ourselves to be used…

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Delta Lands Commissioner, Obiodeh Renovates Market, Builds School Pavilion In Igbide Community

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    The people of Igbide Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, have commended the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Surveys, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh, for delivering key grassroots development projects in the community.   The projects delivered include the renovation of a modern market and the construction of a school pavilion at Owodokpokpo Grammar School.   The newly renovated market is expected to boost local commerce and empower small-scale traders, while the school pavilion will provide a conducive space for academic and social activities. Both projects, located…

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Pipeline Surveillance System Working, Only Criminals Complaining– INYA President

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President of the Isoko National Youth Assembly, IN A, Comrade Eniwake Orogun, has held that the current pipeline surveillance system is working effectively, and it is only those are negatively affected by it are raising eyebrows because of selfishness.   Comrade Orogun disclosed that the drastic reduction in illegal bunkering and improved monitoring have disrupted entrenched criminal networks across the Niger Delta. According to him, “It is expected that such elements would resist reforms that threaten their illicit sources of income.   Orogun urged Nigerians to support initiatives that promote…

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Opinion: Building National Influence Through Leadership Continuity

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By Emmanuel Omohavwa,     History teaches a simple but powerful lesson: nations and communities rise not merely through the presence of leaders, but through the quality of leadership they cultivate and the strategic vision they pursue. Dynamic leadership has always been rooted in discovery, foresight, and the courage to confront the most pressing realities of human existence. This principle has quietly but profoundly shaped the trajectory of representation in Delta Central Senatorial District since the return of democratic governance in 1999. The Urhobo Nation, blessed with intellect, enterprise, and…

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