Have Implicit Trust In Gov Oborevwori, Idu Amadhe Charges Isoko Nation

The Grand Patron of Isoko Development Union (IDU), High Chief Iduh Amadhe has called on the people of Isoko Nation of Delta State to have what he called ‘Implicit’ trust in the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as he cannot turn his back on the various interests of the Isoko nationality being an integral part of the State.     Chief Iduh Amadhe made the call in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area of the State while speaking with Journalists in reaction to recent misgivings over the…

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Amori At 73: Senator Dafinone Felicitates With Chief Dr. Ighoyota Amori For Impacting Lives

Okakuro Sen. Ede Omueya Dafinone, the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, has congratulated Chief Dr Ighoyota Amori for impacting lives on his 73rd birthday anniversary.   Senator Ede in his congratulatory message personally signed facilitates with Sen Amori for remaining a towering figure and a respected custodian of the Urhobo tradition. According to the statement, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, heartily congratulate Senator (Chief) Ighoyota Amori, PhD, on the joyous occasion of his 73rd birthday. “Chief Amori…

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Godwin Awhin And The Inevitability Of Mortality

By Sunny Awhefeada   Growing up, we were made to think or we naturally felt that the white race was better endowed or superior to the black race. Our parents talked about “oyibo” referring to the white man and “Inoko” referring to London with an accent that conferred sublimity on both. They gave children names that idealized and idolized “oyibo”. School also did not help matters. We were not only taught “why Africa remained a dark continent for a long time”, we took lessons that seemed to validate how the…

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Police Sergeant Dismissed Over Allege Kidnapping Of High Court Judge In Bayelsa

  The Bayelsa State Police Command, has dismissed  Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede over his alleged involvement in the recent abduction of a State High Court Judge, Justice Ebiyerin Umukoro.   Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede hails from Foutorugbene community in Ekeremor Local Government area of the State.   The Police Command, through the directive of the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu also declared Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede a deserter under the section 398(1) of the Police Act and Regulations 2020 over Abscondment from duty for over 30 days.   Although the combined team…

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Senator Ede Dafinone: Raising Urhobo Interest, Building The People

By Nelson Egware A quiet renaissance is unfolding in Delta Central, one marked by purposeful leadership, people-centric governance, and an unwavering commitment to progressive politics. At the heart of this transformation stands Senator Ede Dafinone: an accomplished accountant, economist, environmental advocate, philanthropist, and legislator. His election as Senator representing Delta Central has not merely rekindled hope within the Urhobo nation; it has fundamentally reshaped the contours of effective representation. The son of the late Chief David Omueya Dafinone, a revered statesman and national figure, Senator Dafinone has inherited more than…

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The Lasting Impact Of My Village School

By Andrew Darah,     As I reflect on my journey, I’m reminded of the profound legacy of my village school, Esaba Primary School. Despite its humble walls and limited resources, this institution had a transformative impact on my life. Within its unassuming classrooms, dedicated teachers ignited a spark within me that continues to burn bright.   Simple yet Profound Lessons   My village school may not have had the latest technology or fancy facilities, but it gave me something invaluable: a sense of community, a love for learning, and…

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Senator Dafinone Congratulates Orogun Monarch, On Presentation Of Staff Of Office

Delta Central Senator Sen. Ede Dafinone has congratulated the traditional ruler of Orogun kingdom, HRM Osuokpa 1, on the presentation of the staff of office by the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.   Senator Dafinone in his congratulatory message personally signed urged the Monarch to use the throne promote peace and development in Orogun kingdom. According to him, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, heartily congratulate His Royal Majesty, Osoukpa I, the Okpara-Uku of Orogun Kingdom, on the momentous occasion…

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Otovwodo Community, Protest, Reject Interim Motor Park Executive

  Women of Otovwodo Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, staged a peaceful protest in the early hours of Monday against the imposition of a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the Otovwodo Motor Park. The protesters, who gathered in their dozens at the motor park, chanted solidarity songs and carried placards with inscriptions such as “We want peace in Otovwodo”, “Arhiyor don’t instigate crisis for us,” in a show of resistance to what they described as an unwelcome political interference by the State Chairman…

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Bayelsa Police recovers Corpse Of Missing 43-yr old Real Estate Magnate

By Idibhar Julius/ Yenegoa    Operatives of the Rapid Response Unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command, has recovered the corpse of missing Real Estate Magnate, Ekpeboh Richard from the forest between new NDDC road and Otuokpoti in Ogbia Local Government Area of the State. Police discovered the deceased was shot in the head in an execution manner before heos corpse was dumped.   Ekpeboh Richard is the Vice Chairman of the Real Estate Consultants Association of Bayelsa and hails from Ammassoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government area of the…

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Senator Dafinone Celebrates Prof. Sam Oyovbaire At 84

Former Minister for information, Prof Sam has been congratulated on his 84th birthday anniversary by Delta Central Senator, Sen Ede Dafinone. Prof Sam Oyovbaire was commended for his dedication to public service and community development.   Senator in a statement, he personally signed said, “On the joyous occasion of your 84th birthday, I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the Dafinone family and the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, heartily felicitate with you, our respected elder statesman, former Minister of Information, and a distinguished Okakuro of the Okpe…

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