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Dafinone, Emerhor, Ominimini, Odiakpo Task Urhobo Journalists To promote Urhobo’s Interest

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  …Urhobo Editors, Publishers Alliance Launches in Ughelli     The Senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone, has urged Urhobo media professionals to embrace responsible reporting, deepen unity, and drive the positive transformation of Urhoboland, stressing that “the press remains one of the strongest pillars of democracy.” Speaking on Friday, November 21, at the Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, during the inauguration of the Urhobo Editors and Publishers Alliance, the Senator — represented by Hon. Mercy Okiemute Orhierhor Lance — praised the emergence of the body and challenged members to rise to…

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Sen Dafinone Expresses Shock Over Awolowo’s Death

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Senator Ede Dafinone, senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, has expressed shock over the death of  Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of late foremost Nigeria Nationalist and Prime Minister, Obafemi Awolowo.   The Senator in a personally signed state , described the death of Awolowo as tragic and personal lost after the they met while serving Nigeria in different capacity years ago.   According to the statement, “I am shocked to hear the news of the passing of Olusegun Awolowo Jr., a resourceful lawyer and grandson of…

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Sen Dafinone Mourns Delta Central APC Youth Leader, Hon. Famous Oyibo

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Delta Central Senator Sen Ede Dafinone has described the death of Hon. Famous Oyibo, the Delta Central Youth Leader as unfortunate and disheartening.   The Senator in a statement he personally signed described the death of Famous Oyibo is unfortunate.   According to the statement, “I received with profound sadness and shock, the news of the passing of the Delta Central Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Famous Oyibo. His death is a painful and untimely loss to the APC family in Okpe LGA and across the…

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Senator Dafinone Felicitates Owhorode Akpomudje on Coronation, 71st Birthday

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Sen Ede Dafinone has congratulated the traditional ruler of the ancient Olomu Kingdom, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, the Ohworode of Olomu on his coronation cum birthday celebration.   In a statement, the senator assured the traditional ruler that the Urhobo Nation stand firmly with you in advancing the collective aspirations of the Olomu Kingdom and the Urhobo Nation at   According to the statement signed by the Senator, “It is with immense joy and deep pride that I, Senator…

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Delta Senators, Joel-Onowakpo, Dafinone Thwart Lalong’s Move To Halt INEC’s Delineation Of Warri Federal Constituency

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    A spirited attempt by former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong and Chairman Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, to halt the ongoing delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was on Wednesday thwarted on the floor of the Senate by Delta lawmakers, Senators Joel-Onowakpo Thomas (Delta South) and Ede Dafinone (Delta Central).   The two senators firmly opposed the motion, arguing that INEC’s constitutional independence must be respected and that the matter was already before a competent court of law.  …

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Senator Ede Dafinone: A Quintessential Legislator Building A Transformational Legacy In Delta Central

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By Akpor Odedede,   Leadership is a sacred call to duty—anchored on the delivery of meaningful service to humanity and the advancement of society. True leadership becomes hollow when the welfare of the people ceases to be its central concern. In Nigeria’s political environment, often fraught with instability and self-interest, there is an urgent need for transformational leaders who rise above transactional politics and pursue the collective good with vision and integrity. Egocentrism has, unfortunately, become the hallmark of many politicians in Nigeria today. A public office is too often…

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Your Reign, A Beacon OF Hope -Dafinone Tells UDU Monarch At Staff Of Office Presentation

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Senator Dafinone Congratulates Ovie of Udu Kingdom On the Presentation of the Staff of Office The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has described the reign of the Ovie of Udu kingdom, HRM Engr Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo, Okporua I, JP as a reign that is filled with great beacom of hope.   The Senator made this known during the presentation of the Staff of Office by the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, who was represented by the Deputy Governor,Sir Monday Onyeme at Udu local government…

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Tinubu Took The Hard Decisions To Fix Nigeria’s Economy, Now The Results Are Emerging -Dafinone

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  In a revealing interview on Meet the Lawmaker”, Senator Ede Dafinone spoke candidly on Nigeria’s economic recovery, youth empowerment, leadership values, and his vision for a better nation. He defended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as “hard but necessary decisions” to restore fiscal stability, noting that subsidy removals and currency realignment were already showing early signs of recovery. On leadership, Dafinone emphasized humility and service over power, warning that politics must return to people-centered governance. He called for stronger protection of Nigeria’s traditional institutions, describing them as vital…

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How Senator Ede Dafinone’s Free Medical Outreach Sparks Hope Across Delta Central

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By Shedrack Onitsha,         When the Delta Central Diabetes Sensitization and Medical Outreach kicked off in Sapele on October 1, 2025, few could have predicted the emotional wave of gratitude, relief, and renewed hope that would ripple across all eight local government areas of Delta Central. What began as a modest health sensitization exercise quickly grew into a full-scale medical mission—touching over 2000 lives, uncovering silent illnesses, and reminding people that genuine leadership still breathes compassion. From the bustling town of Sapele to the quiet communities of…

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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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