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Dafinone promised close collaboration with the Alliance, noting that credible journalism remains vital to public accountability. He encouraged the body to use its platform as a unifying force, adding, “Let this conference not only celebrate your achievements, but chart a clear vision for responsible reporting, unity, and the positive transformation of Urhoboland.” He closed with a rallying call for “a stronger voice for the Urhobo nation — a voice of truth, progress, and pride.”

“It is a shame that we do not have someone we can confidently call an Urhobo leader,” he declared, accusing those in authority who fail to uplift the Urhobo nation of “foolishness.” Ominimini lamented that despite the presence of oil wells, flow stations, and vast energy assets across Urhobo land, the people remain shut out of major decision-making circles.

By Sunny Awhefeada Studying literature was stimulating and ennobling. Many people only see the story and entertainment value of the subject. However, beyond that is the symbolic exegesis of the discipline with a multi-generic character manifesting in prose, poetry and drama.  The configuring of literature as a mirror of life is as apt as it is definitive. Yes, the discipline reflects the social history of humanity through storytelling. The curriculum of the literature we studied in the university was beguiling at face value and first encounter. We were enthralled by the nomenclature of Metaphysical poetry.  The title of another course…

Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the Delta Central Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Famous Oyibo. Dafinone, in a statement signed by him said, “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 entire Delta Central Senatorial District.” The Senator described Hon. Famous Oyibo, as a devoted, loyal, and energetic…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has emphasized the need for fair and transparent tax reforms as well as responsible media engagement as Nigeria navigates key economic transitions. The governor made the remarks on Thursday at the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, held at Orchid Hotel, Asaba. He was represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu. Speaking on the theme “Tax Regimes and Exchange Rate Unification: Economic Implications and the Media’s Strategic Role,” Oborevwori described taxation as the backbone of government revenue and…

By Peter Ajayi Dada  Though the carver might have died but his carvings would continuously  speak volumes about him among generations yet unborn. That statement may aptly describe the late Bishop Julius Babatunde Akanni Adelakun, Bishop Emeritus of the Old and new Oyo Diocese. He  died on Friday, October 24, 2025 just eleven days after his bossom friend and childhood friend,  Bishop Patrick Michael Olatunji Fagun, Bishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Ekiti transited into eternity. My personal and physical encounters with Bishop Adelakun dates back to the early 1990s  as a young reporter with the African Newspapers of Nigeria PLC…

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi  Dennis Guwor, on Tuesday welcomed delegation of Bayelsa State legislators to Asaba for a five-day retreat aimed at strengthening legislative competence in Bayelsa State. Rt Hon Guwor in his goodwill message at a brief session with the Bayelsa lawmakers, recalled their earlier promise to return to Delta after last year’s visit and affirmed that Delta remains their second home. He emphasized the deep historical, cultural and economic ties that bind the two states, noting shared challenges such as environmental pollution and the need for sustainable development. “The Bayelsa and…

Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the Delta Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has called for full scale investigation by the Police in the killing of the Ethiope East APC Vice Chairman Late Mr. Ese Idisi. In a statement personally signed by him, Senator Dafinone, expressed shock and sadness over the brutal killing of the Party vice chairman in the local government area. “I am deeply shocked, sad and utterly condemn the brutal killing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ethiope East Local Government Area Vice Chairman, Mr Ese Idisi. This horrific act is not only a devastating loss to his…

By Nkem Nwaeke In what many people, particularly key stakeholders in Nigeria project have described as extraordinary demonstration of political maturity, the Delta State House of Assembly, Thursday, 13 November 2025, staged a historic convergence of its past and present members in a special session that brought former lawmakers back to the fold for the first time in the nation’s democratic history. The event, conceived and convened by the young, dynamic, and vibrant Speaker of the 8th Delta State Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, was not merely ceremonial, but an intentional bridge-building initiative aimed at strengthening legislative continuity, institutional…

Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb, on his historic coronation as the 14th Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom and on the joyful occasion of his 71st Birthday. In a statement signed by Senator Ede Dafinone, on Saturday he said;  “This rare convergence of a royal ascension and a personal milestone marks a divine moment of grace and renewal for the great Olomu Kingdom. “Your Majesty’s illustrious career in the legal profession stands as a shining testament to integrity, discipline, and excellence. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Fellow of the Chartered Institute…