…Urges Protection of Public Assets The Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has met with President Generals (PGs) of communities in Owhe Clan, assuring them of the timely completion of the ongoing power infrastructure upgrade in the area. The meeting, which held on Saturday at the lawmaker’s country home in Erawha-Owhe, provided an opportunity for engagement on pressing community development issues and strategies for sustaining peace and protecting public facilities. Rep. Ukodhiko thanked the PGs for honouring his invitation at short notice and appreciated their continued support over the years.…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 11 in Ethiope East Local Government Area on Tuesday held a well-attended general meeting at the Isiokolo residence of High Chief Brodericks Arigbodi, a gathering widely described as a significant step toward strengthening party cohesion ahead of forthcoming elections. The meeting attracted the full complement of the Ward 11 executive committee alongside critical stakeholders and party leaders, and was marked by a strong atmosphere of unity, reconciliation, and renewed commitment. Opening the session, Ward Chairman, Chief Roji Lawrence, welcomed members and expressed satisfaction over the turnout, describing the meeting as the first major…
Victims of the 2025 flood and windstorm disasters across several communities in Delta Central Senatorial District, covering parts of Udu, Ughelli South, Ughelli North and Sapele axis of Delta State, have expressed their gratitude to President Bola Tinunbu for approving and releasing relief materials to cushion the effects of the disaster that destroyed lives and properties The relief materials came as a post-disaster intervention provided by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and facilitated by Senator Ede Dafinone (APC, Delta Central) have been distributed to victims of the 2025 flood and windstorm disasters across several communities in Delta Central Senatorial…
By Nelson Agbajor In furtherance of his commitment to improving the standard of education in Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has commissioned six newly renovated classrooms at Ewu Grammar School in Otor-Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The commissioning ceremony, which attracted community leaders, education stakeholders and school administrators, forms part of the senator’s broader efforts to ensure that students across the district learn in a safe, modern and conducive environment. Speaking at the event, Senator Dafinone said the intervention underscores his dedication to strengthening educational infrastructure and addressing long-standing challenges faced by public schools…
By Nelson Agbajor The Board of Trustees of the Urhobo Leadership Forum, Abuja, has commended Senator Ede Dafinone, for his pragmatic leadership style and impactful representation of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly. Led by its Chairman, His Excellency Ambassador Brownson Dede, the Board described the Senator as a committed and accessible representative whose contributions at the Red Chamber have continued to advance the collective interests of the Urhobo nation. They particularly applauded his principled stance on critical Urhobo issues and his effective legislative engagement. Among the achievements highlighted by the Board was Senator Dafinone’s…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has called on eligible residents of the state to take full advantage of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, describing voter registration and possession of the Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) as both a constitutional right and a civic responsibility. Aniagwu made the call on Wednesday while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a sensitization and advocacy engagement organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in collaboration with the Delta State Government at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. According to the Commissioner, every Nigerian who has…
…Cites Lack of Representation and inclusivity. A Delta-born Ijaw leader, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has implored the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to consider and appoint an Ijaw man as the next Vice-Chancellor of the Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba. According to him, the call is driven by concerns over the lack of Ijaw representation in the university leadership, despite the community’s contributions to the institution’s establishment. He pointed out that no Ijaw individual has held a Vice-Chancellorship or principal officer position in the state’s new universities, and argued that qualified Ijaw candidates with academic integrity, administrative competence, and…
…Community Protests Shut Down Economic Activities Tension grips the atmosphere of Uwheru Kingdom, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, on Tuesday, January 20, when the suspended President-General (PG) Chief Macpherson Igbedi, was reinstated against the wishes of the people and the traditional leadership by the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo. Recalled that Chief Igbedi, was suspended by the Uwheru Kingdom monarch over an alleged gross misconduct, neglect of traditions, and defiance to the kingdom’s wishes. The once-peaceful community ground to a halt as youths, women, elders, schools, markets, and businesses shut down in a unified protests with demonstrators…
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has described the Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, ‘The Ugo of Okpe Kingdom’, as APC Chief Strategist, as he congratulated him on his birthday anniversary. In a statement, Senator Dafinone, stated that “I warmly felicitate with Chief Paulinus Akpeki, the Ugo of Okpe Kingdom, a consummate political tactician and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta Central, as he marks another year in his distinguished life. “This celebration offers a fitting moment to honour a man whose political journey has been defined by courage, strategy,…
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has described the Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, The Ugo of Okpe Kingdom, as a Chief Strategist, and congratulated him on his birthday anniversary. In a statement, Senator Dafinone, stated that “I warmly felicitate with Chief Paulinus Akpeki, the Ugo of Okpe Kingdom, a consummate political tactician and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta Central, as he marks another year in his distinguished life. “This celebration offers a fitting moment to honour a man whose political journey has been defined by courage, strategy, and…