Senator Ede Dafinone has called on Itsekiri leaders and the Uduaghan family to urgently call Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, to order over what he described as false, provocative and legally settled claims of ownership of Sapele land. He warned that such assertions, if unchecked, pose a serious threat to peace and public order in the historic Delta town. The senator, who is also Chairman of the Sapele Okpe Community Land Trust Association, made the call in a detailed response to a caveat emptor…
Read MoreTrouble looms in Uwheru as expelled PG set to resume
By Gradeone Henry Following the recent protest in Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government area in Delta State about the forceful reinstatement of the expelled President General (PG), Chief MacPherson Igbide by the Ughelli North boss, Hon. Jaro Egbo. The embattled PG is set to resume despite several warnings that he would be resisted by all means. According to the Youth President , Mr. Usio Utuagba “After several warnings by the people against forcefully reinstating of the expelled President General by the Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Jaro…
Read MoreSenator Dafinone’s Response To Uduaghan’s False Claims On Sapele Ownership
Re: FOUNDATION LAYING CEREMONY OF THE SUB-PALACE OF THE ORODJE OF OKPE KINGDOM IN SAPELE TOWN ON SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY, 2026 The attention of the Sapele Okpe Community Land Trust Association has been drawn to a Caveat Emptor issued by Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, in respect of the foundation laying ceremony of the new Sub-Palace of the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom in Sapele Town on Saturday, 24 January 2026. The said Caveat Emptor was widely circulated on various social media platforms and published…
Read MoreExcitement As Oborevwori Inaugurates Model Technical College, Omadino
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described technical and vocational education as one of the most effective tools for tackling youth unemployment in the country, noting that graduates would emerge as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and employers of labour rather than job seekers. Governor Oborevwori made the remark on Monday during the inauguration of the newly completed Model Technical College, Omadino, Warri South Local Government Area of the state, describing the institution as a flagship investment in technical and vocational education by his administration. He said some achievements…
Read MoreSen Dafinone Assured Of APC Total Victory At 2027 Polls
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, on Sunday declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would secure overwhelming victories for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2027 general elections, as the Sapele chapter of the Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie Federal Constituency, OSU, was inaugurated. Dafinone, who addressed thousands of party members and supporters at the Sapele Local Government Council Secretariat, Sapele, said the APC was not aiming for narrow victories but for massive votes that would strengthen the constituency’s political relevance. According to him,…
Read MoreFrom Sapele To Ughelli, Broad Support Builds For John Nani’s Senate Prospects
By Felix Ekwu As political discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to crystallise across Delta Central Senatorial District, a notable consensus appears to be forming around Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Nani, whose profile continues to rise beyond his immediate constituency. Delta Central, made up of Sapele/Okpe/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, and Ethiope Federal Constituency, has a rich history of Senate representation. Past senators include Senator Fred Aghogho Brume (PDP, 1999–2003) from Udu Local Government…
Read MoreDelta State College of Health Sciences Holds 8th Convocation Ceremony, As 5922 Students Convocate
The Delta State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli, on Saturday, held its 8th Convocation ceremony as educationist, dignitaries, parents, grad ands and well-wishers converge to celebrate academic excellence and perseverance. Delivering her welcome address, the Provost of the College, Dr. (Mrs.) Odiete Eravweroso Congrat, described the convocation as historic, noting that it was the first convocation organized under her leadership following her appointment in August 2025 by the Executive Governor of Delta State. According to her, “The ceremony was particularly significant as it brought together…
Read MoreDelta Central Leadership. BEFORE EDE-DAFINONE
By Emmanuel Omohavwa Before Ede- Dafinone: “The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must.” This grim reality once defined politics in Delta Central Senatorial District, where thuggery, restiveness, and political exploitation thrived under leaders who rewarded chaos rather than competence. For years, politics became the most lucrative enterprise, sustained by intimidation and lawlessness. Youths were used as tools, labourers were defrauded, and injustice flourished under official protection. The people endured because they had no alternative. That era began to fade with the…
Read MoreDelta School Of Health Matriculates 688, Seeks Govt Support
The Delta State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli today Thursday 29/01/25, matriculated 688 students into the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session marking its 30th matriculation ceremony. Speaking at the event, the Provost, Dr. (Mrs.) Odiete Eravweroso Congrat, described the ceremony as historic, being the first matriculation held under her leadership since her appointment in August last year by the Delta State Governor. She said the occasion represented both a privilege and a sacred trust. According to her, matriculation is not a mere formality but…
Read MoreThe Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Nani, has felicitated with former Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Festus Ovie Agas, as he clocks 66 years. Olorogun Nani, described Rt Hon Festus Ovie as a seasoned statesman whose contributions to governance remain deeply rooted in Delta State’s political history. In a congratulatory message , Nani commended Agas for a life defined by service, noting that his 66th birthday offers an opportunity to reflect on decades of…
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