2027: What Urhobo Nation Needs Is Cohesion, Not Competition, Unity, Not Fragmentation

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By Okorugbo Wilson       In the evolving political landscape of Delta State, one undeniable truth stands tall — the All Progressives Congress (APC) owes its strong presence in Delta Central to the courage, sacrifice, and foresight of its visionary leaders. From the pioneering efforts of Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, the founding father of APC in Delta State, to the unwavering commitment of other respected elders, financiers, and grassroots mobilizer across the senatorial district, the story of APC in Delta is one of resilience, unity of purpose, and shared belief…

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Sen Dafinone Eulogies Uduaghan At 71

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Delta Central Senator, Sen Ede Dafinone has eulogiesed former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan as he clocks 71 of age.   The Senator in his birthday message to Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan as Governor who laid a foundation of economic stability and a landmark health care services to Deltans.   According to Sen Dafinone, ‘I wish to extend my felicitations to the former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, on the joyous occasion of his 71st birthday.   “Your tenure as Governor laid significant groundwork…

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Chris Iyovwaye, Water, Humanity And The Rotary Ideal

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By Sunny Awhefeada     Deacon Chris Iyovwaye by all standards fits the bill of a business tycoon of global reckoning with the attend razzmatazz manifesting in provocative opulence and ostentation. He has, however, chosen to tread the path of humility and philanthropy. Born in 1964, a moment of infinite promises which coincided with the creation of the defunct Midwest region just one year after Nigeria became a republic, Iyovwaye’s life reflects the zeal and phenomenal leaps in human endeavours that the moment of his birth signposted which sadly was…

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PAP: Third Phase Inaugurates New EXCO In Bayelsa

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By Idibhar Julius/Yenagoa     Third Phase beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme PAP, Bayelsa State chapter, has inaugurated a new leadership to pilot its affairs . The election to the various positions of the body which took place at the Kanlayou- Kanlayouu- Hotel ,, Yenagoa, the state capital produced the following executives: Gen. Stanley Abiri, emerged as Chairman, Vice Chairman, Daubo Gilbert, Secretary, Engobor Okorotie, Assistant Secretary, Chief Jerry Cole, Publicity Secretary, Tare Job and Financial Secretary, Pereowei Inesei. Others are Clement Ebikeme,, Mobilization Officer, Akpana Thank God, Welfare…

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Praises As Over 200 Persons Benefited From Dafinone Free Medical Outreach In Ughelli North

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Residents of Ughelli North Local Government Area in their numbers troupe out of their homes to access the free medical outreach sponsored by the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, senator Ede Dafinone, in collaboration with National Health Fellow on Wednesday at the Council Secretariat. Beneficiaries of the free medical outreach were tested on TB, Diabetes, BP, Sugar, Hepatitis, Chest X-ray and reading glasses were given with eye challenges. Speaking during the exercise held at Ughelli North Secretariat, Coordinator, National Health Fellow, Onome Sandra Ugbarugba said, “What we will be…

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Sen Ede Dafinone Lauds Ogboru On Her Bike Cruise To Belgium And Back To Nigeria

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Delta Central Senator, Sen Ede Dafinone has commended Urhobo born Assistant Comptroller of Nigeria Customs, Akpevwe Ogboru on her solo bike ride from Nigeria to Belgium and back home successfully.   The Senator in a statement signed described the efforts of Ogboru who crossed 22 countries in a 72-day journey as that of Urhobo spirit. According to him, “I Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the great people of Delta Central Senatorial District, congratulate our daughter, Urhobo Amazon, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Akpevwe Ogboru, popularly known as Tracta 2, for…

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Oskar: Ughelli North APC Leadership Council Pays Condolence Visit To Ibru Family

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    Members of the Executive Committee of the Ughelli North All Progressives Congress (APC) Leadership Council have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Olorogun Oscar Ibru.   The delegation, led by the Council’s First Vice Chairman, Chief Fred Majemite, expressed heartfelt sympathy to the Ibru family over the passing of Olorogun Ibru, describing his death as a great loss to the party and Delta State.   Chief Majemite noted that the late Oscar Ibru was a strong pillar of the APC in Ughelli North, recalling…

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Groups Condemn Soldier’s Killing of Ugo In Delta State, Demands Full Investigation

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A human rights organisation, Journalists for Defence of Human Rights, JDHR, has condemned the killing of Oghenekaro Ugochukwu Bonny who was visiting a friend along with two others on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Delta Marine Logistics and Technical, DMLT Estate in Otokutu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The group is calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. This was contained in a statement Thursday by Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Okakuro Akpokona Omafuaire, Chairman and Secretary respectively in WARRI. According to…

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Oborevwori Flags Off ₦21.3 Billion Ugbolu–Okpanam Road Project, Despite Heavy Rain

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    .…Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Infrastructure   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, defied heavy downpour and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the ₦21.3 billion Ugbolu–Okpanam Road in Oshimili North Local Government Area, describing it as another milestone in his administration’s aggressive infrastructure renewal drive under the MORE Agenda.   Speaking at the event on Thursday, at Ugbolu, Governor Oborevwori said the 12 -kilometre road project embodies his administration’s commitment to building durable and sustainable infrastructure that supports economic growth and improves the living…

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Legislative Representation And Senator Ede Dafinone’s Blueprints For Delta Central

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By Akpor Odedede     In advanced democracies as seen in the United Kingdom and the United States, legislative representation is an entrenched practice that enables elected lawmakers to act on behalf of their constituents to create laws that address their needs and interests. In other words, it is correct to say legislative representation is a deliberate constitutional enactment that empowers elected members and senators to represent the interests and concerns of their constituents in the National Assembly. However, in Nigerian politics, a lot of persons aspire to hold elected…

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