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Extra Judicial Killing: Sen Dafinone Calls For Calm, Visits Ogidi Family, Police Authorities For Further Actions

April 30, 2026 Admin

Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly has called for calm amid growing public outrage over the killing of Mena Ogidi, following a high-level meeting with police authorities in Warri on Wednesday. The senator made the appeal after a meeting with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Salman-Dogo Garba, at the Nigeria Police Area Command, Warri. Also present was the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Yemi Oyeniyi. The family of the late Mena Ogidi also attended the meeting, led by his…

Sen Dafinone Demands Justice For The Unlawful Killing Of Million Ogidi

April 29, 2026 Admin

The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has s condemned the extrajudicial killing of Oghenemine Million Ogidi, by a team of police officers attached to the Uvwie Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, describing the incident as disturbing, unlawful, and unacceptable in a democratic society While condemning the killing, Senator Ede Dafinone held that those who are entrusted with the protection of citizens should not turn their weapons against them. According to him, “It is with deep shock and profound sadness that I received the news…

Substance Over Noise: Why Dafinone Stands Apart from Omo-Agege

April 28, 2026 Admin

By Agogo Johnbull By all standards of fair political engagement, Mr. Godwin Anaughe’s piece laden with conjectures, alarmism, and selective memory reads less like a thoughtful intervention and more like a desperate attempt to halt an inevitable tide. That tide is the rising acceptance, credibility, and performance-driven appeal of Senator Ede Dafinone across Delta Central. To recast this organic growth as “panic” within the ranks of the APC is not only misleading; it is an insult to the intelligence of Urhobo people who can distinguish propaganda from performance.…

Dafinone Declares For Second Term, Gets Endorsement From Emerhor, Amori, Koyoyo, Delta Central APC Leaders

April 26, 2026 Admin

The lawmaker representing Delta Central at the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, on Sunday, declared to contest the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dafinone, who reeled out his achievements at the Senate on his first term, declared that he will serve the people of Delta Central with a renewed vigour if elected in 2027. The declaration ceremony held at the popular Oharisi Primary School in Ughelli had in attendance leaders of the party from eight local government areas of Delta Central. The…

2027: Sapele APC Assure Tinubu, Oborevwori And Dafinone Of Total Support Of Re-election

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Admin

Stakeholders and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, stake in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, have ensured and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Senator Ede Dafinone for the 2027 general elections, in what observers describe as an early political signal ahead of the next electoral cycle. The endorsement, backed by all 11 ward coordinators of the party in the council, was announced at a stakeholders’ meeting in Sapele, where party leaders said the decision was driven by confidence in the leadership and…

Dafinone Lauds Zamarr Institute Bridging Gap Initiatives

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Admin

The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone has lauded the outstanding commitment and impact of Zamarr Institute in advancing care and awareness for individuals on the autism spectrum. The Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Olorunke Katagum gave the commendation during a delegation meeting with the Legislative to explore a collaborative support. It was learned that discussions at the meeting were centered on the institute’s upcoming fundraising dinner, which aims to expand access to essential services and sustain critical programs tailored to children…

Performance Over Geography: The Real Test Of Democratic Leadership

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Admin

By Apst. P. O. Edu., Esq. The argument from Ovie Omo-Agege’s camp that Sen. Ede Dafinone should be denied reelection simply because he shares the same federal constituency as the sitting governor is political rhetoric, not constitutional logic. Under Nigeria’s democratic framework, the offices of governor and senator are distinct, independently elected, and serve different functions. The electorate of Delta Central sent Distinguished Sen. Ede Dafinone to the National Assembly based on his capacity to represent their interests at the federal level — not to balance geography within…

Delta Central 2027: Dafinone Not Stepping Down For Anyone -Adelabu Reitrates

April 18, 2026 Admin

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun Barrister Adelabu Bodjor, has dismissed claims that Olorogun O’tega Emerhor stepped down his senatorial ambition in the build-up to the 2023 elections in favour of Senator Ede Dafinone, describing the assertion as misleading, unfounded, and lacking substance. Bodjor, a pioneer Delta Central APC Chairman, said Emerhor could not have withdrawn from a race he never formally declared interest in, stressing that there was no basis for the narrative being promoted by Emerhor’s few supporters in the…

2027 Delta Central Senatorial Race: Senator Ede Dafinone Not Stopping Down For Anyone

April 18, 2026 Admin

By Lord Davidson Onedju De Pen Lion In the emerging calculus of Delta Central’s 2027 senatorial contest, the call for Senator Ede Dafinone to step aside betrays a curious logic—one that his political rivals would never accept if the roles were reversed. Would Ovie Omo-Agege or O’tega Emerhor vacate the seat for Dafinone had they been the incumbent? The answer, resoundingly, is no. Power, in Urhoboland, is not surrendered on sentiment but fought for on the turf of democratic choice. Consensus, however noble in theory, has plainly failed here.…

Supporting The Call For Senator Dafinone’s Return To The Senate In 2027-A Strategic Masterstroke For Urhobo Upliftment In The Nigerian Senate

April 16, 2026 Admin

By Dr. N.M. Darigho Odedede Considering the potpourri of goodwill messages and felicitations that greeted the 64th birthday anniversary of Senator Ede Dafinone across various media platforms on the 10th of April, 2026, one can easily conclude that servant leadership is the best form of leadership that appeals to the collective conscience of the people. No doubt, Senator Dafinone’s open-door policy resonates among the majority of the good people of Delta Central, and it seems obvious that his constituents have been waiting for an ample opportunity to reciprocate his…

Delta Govt Condemns Violence in Effurun, Orders Arrest of Perpetrators July 28, 2026
The Delta State Government has strongly condemned the violence in Effurun, on Sunday. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the state government was deeply disturbed by videos of the incident circulating on social media and other online platforms. Aniagwu, however, […]
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N20m Up For Grabs As Over 300 Players Converge For 6th Diri National Scrabble Classic July 28, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Top scrabble players across Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region are warming up for the sixth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Classic. The World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) and Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA)-sanctioned tournament, which is the biggest in the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) calendar, […]
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Pressure Mounts On Burutu Councillors To Deny Chairman Rift, Remain Silent On ₦2.5m Projects, Hold Tuesday Sitting July 28, 2026
Fresh controversy has engulfed Burutu Local Government Council in Delta State, as councillors are reportedly under intense pressure to publicly deny reports of a rift with the council chairman, even as they continue to maintain silence over the controversial ₦2.5 million allegedly released to each councillor for ward projects. The development comes as the Legislative […]
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Akpimegi Hails Okorugbo’s Installation as Okpako Orere of Ofuoma July 27, 2026
The President-General of the Ughelli Descendants Union (UDU), Olorogun Samuel Akpimegi, has congratulated Pa. Thomas Oboerhidjoma Okorugbo on his installation as the Okpako Orere of Ofuoma Community, describing the honour as a fitting recognition of a lifetime of wisdom, humility and unwavering commitment to the peace and development of the community. In a congratulatory […]
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NBA Polls: Dafinone Hails Okoro, Okpomor’s Election, Says Victory Reflects Urhobo Excellence July 26, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated two prominent Urhobo legal practitioners, Chief Oghenero Okoro and Mrs. Gladys Aghogho Okpomor, on their election into key national offices of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a congratulatory message, Dafinone described Okoro’s emergence as First Vice President of the NBA and Okpomor’s election […]
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Theo Mukoro Abandons Omo-Agege, Meets, Backs Oborevwori, Urges APC To Unite For Delta’s Progress July 25, 2026
Former APC Campaign Coordinator in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Theo Mukoro, has abandoned his political godfather, Senator Ovie OmoAgegeTheo Mukoro Backs Oborevwori, Urges APC To Unite For Delta’s Progress and declared unwavering support for Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, urging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to embrace unity and […]
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Anambra Police Reject Extortion Allegations Against Senior Officers, Restate Anti-Corruption Stance July 25, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that senior police officers benefit from extortion allegedly carried out by personnel deployed at the Onitsha Bridge Head, describing the claims as inconsistent with the values and operational standards of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s […]
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Oyede Community Begins New Era As Oborevwori Presents Staff Of Office To Pioneer Ovie July 25, 2026
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the newly installed Ovie of Oyede Kingdom in Isoko North Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Sir Engr. Goodnews Goodman Agbi, PhD, Athuaro I, to provide purposeful leadership rooted in wisdom, fairness, humility and compassion. Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, at the presentation of the […]
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Oborevwori Congratulates New NBA President, Two Deltans On Election Into National Executive July 25, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a milestone for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence and gender inclusion. The governor also felicitated with two […]
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Ondo Police Arrest Four Officers Over Viral Stop-and-Search Video, Launch Probe July 24, 2026
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four police officers captured in a viral social media video allegedly making unprofessional and ethnically insensitive remarks to a member of the public during a stop-and-search operation along the Lagos–Benin Expressway. Addressing journalists in Akure on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the […]
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