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NBA Polls: Dafinone Hails Okoro, Okpomor’s Election, Says Victory Reflects Urhobo Excellence

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  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 as Assistant General Secretary as a proud achievement for the Urhobo Nation, Delta State and Nigeria, saying their victories were well deserved. He said the elections reflected the duo’s years of distinguished legal practice, exemplary…

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Dafinone Moves To Revive NTA Amukpe Station, Boost Grassroots Broadcasting In Delta Central

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By Endurance Ikanone   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has intensified efforts to restore the long abandoned Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Community Station in Amukpe, Sapele, in a move expected to strengthen grassroots broadcasting and expand access to public information across the district.   The senator made the commitment during a meeting with the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, where both parties discussed practical steps toward bringing the station back on air after years of inactivity.   The…

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NAEC Honours Dafinone For Empowering Delta Youths Through Skills Acquisition

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The Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) has honoured the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, for his commitment to youth empowerment through vocational skills acquisition.   The association presented the lawmaker with an Award of Recognition during a courtesy visit by its Delta State executives, describing his sponsorship of scaffolding training for youths as a practical intervention that has enhanced employability and strengthened technical capacity among artisans.   Speaking during the visit, the Assistant National General Secretary of NAEC, Engn. Craft. Isaac Ehwerherume, said the association…

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Delta Central 2027: No More Family Table, Urhobo Must Eat Together

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By Wilson Okorugbo,   There is a pattern in Delta politics that has become tired, predictable, and costly. It’s the politics of borrowed identity. Senator Ovie Omo-Age perfected it. He embodied it so completely, it’s not for wont of the right label to tag it the ‘Agege Doctrine.’ Under the Agege Doctrine, election season sounds like a family reunion for all Urhobo. The posters wear Urhobo colours. The speeches are full of “our people,” “our collective interest,” “Urhobo must take its place.” The rallies are packed. The endorsements are thunder.…

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Dafinone Celebrates Okowa At 67, Hails Legacy Of Service

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Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, , on the occasion of his 67th birthday, describing him as a leader whose years of public service have left a lasting impact on Delta State and the nation. In a goodwill message, Dafinone said Okowa’s political journey, from the grassroots to serving as governor of Delta State and later as a senator, reflected his commitment to good governance, selfless service and the development of the people. The lawmaker commended the former governor’s contributions to…

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Strategic Imperatives for the Realization of a Viable New State in Delta Central: My Position

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By Senator Ede Dafinone, Introduction: The Logic of State Creation: The agitation for the creation of a new state where our people are dominant is a legitimate, noble, and deeply strategic quest. A Urhobo new state, no doubt, will bring governance closer to the grassroots, ensure equitable federal representation, guarantee greater indigenous control over local resources, and ultimately accelerate the socio-economic development of our people. During the current constitutional review sessions, nearly every distinguished senator has raised a hand to demand a new state for their senatorial districts. However, we…

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Opinion: Sen Dafinone’s Scaffold/Rigging Training Deserves Commendation, Not Daggers

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By Ufuoma Egbe     Youth empowerment in Nigeria has become a minefield. Do it, you get criticized. Don’t do it, you get crucified.   Senator Ede Dafinone’s Delta Central Scaffold and Rigging Training Programme has just walked into that minefield, and the shrapnel is unfair.   It’s not enough to instigate disenchantment. Context matters. The beneficiaries crying for cash gratification where the priority is starter packs may not be villains.   Their frustration is understood. Prince Awhotu captures it bluntly: too many repeated skills training have left Urhobo youths…

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Sen Dafinone Celebrates Joe Omene At 80, Hails His Service To Urhobo Nation

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  Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated former President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief Engr. Joe Omene, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, describing him as an exemplary leader whose contributions to the Urhobo Nation remain enduring. In a goodwill message issued on Saturday, Dafinone said Omene’s life has been defined by dedication, selfless service and unwavering commitment to the preservation of Urhobo culture, identity and values. He noted that the former UPU president-general provided purposeful leadership at a critical period in the…

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Dafinone Celebrates Oborevwori At 63, Applauds Development Strides

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    Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a dedicated leader whose administration has continued to make significant contributions to the development of the state.   In a goodwill message, Dafinone said the governor’s commitment to infrastructure development, economic growth and inclusive governance has continued to positively impact communities across Delta State.   According to the senator, the developmental strides recorded under the Oborevwori administration reflect a clear vision for a more…

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Dafinone Mourns Prof. Johnson Adjan, Says Urhobo Nation Has Lost A Cultural Icon

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has expressed profound grief over the death of renowned Urhobo musician and cultural icon, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, popularly known as “The Ogburine,” describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation and the preservation of indigenous cultural heritage.   In a condolence message issued on Senator Dafinone described Prof. Adjan as a towering figure whose contributions to Urhobo music and culture would remain indelible in the hearts of generations.   According to the senator, “Adjan’s music transcended entertainment,…

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