The Nigerian Army has announced a major shake-up in its top hierarchy with the redeployment and appointment of new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), General Officers Commanding (GOCs), and senior commanders across key formations nationwide. The restructuring, approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, is aimed at strengthening operations and boosting efficiency within the force. Among the new appointments, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife has been named the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Ibadan, while Major General A.S.K. Wase takes over as GOC, 1 Division, Kaduna. Other postings include: Major General M.O. Erebelu, Provost Marshall (PM)…
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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Ede Dafinone, has expressed his heartfelt felicitations to Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and current Delta State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In statement signed by Senator Dafinone and made available to journalists, he said; “Rt. Hon. Igbuya, has distinguished himself as a patriotic son of Delta State, a grassroots mobiliser, and an advocate of development in the Niger Delta. His wealth of experience in public service and his contributions to…
By Hon. Justice Aggrey There is a kind of wisdom that is not loud. It does not seek attention. It does not scream to be seen. It simply exists, quietly, deeply and eternally. This is the wisdom of the Catholic Church, a body that has outlived empires, survived schisms, endured scandals and yet remains standing, steady and sacred. The Catholic Church is not a trend. It is not a social wave. It is an institution that walks with time but listens to eternity. While the world busied itself with predictions, drawing up lists of notable Cardinals, analysing political alignments and…
The people of Delta Central Senatorial District in Delta state, has been told to unite and have a solid and formidable political voice both in Delta state and in Nigeria in order not to be left behind. Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the senatorial district made the plea while speaking at the 2nd Edition of the UPU Ighelle World Conference held at the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, with the theme “Igniting the Urhobo Spirit: Urhobo Youth as Custodians and Catalysts of Change,” Dafinone declared: “The change that Urhobo requires is so necessary, so deep, that unless we get…
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Elder Omeni Sobotie, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Saturday, described Elder Sobotie as a seasoned politician, grassroots mobiliser, and a political leader whose contributions to the state’s political landscape remain remarkable. Oborevwori praised the APC chairman for his dedication to public service, his commitment to democratic ideals, and his role in fostering peaceful political engagements in Delta State. The…
Senator Ede Dafinone Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated the Delta state APC Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, on birth anniversary. In a congratulatory message he signed personally, Senator Dafinone felicitates the All Progressives Congress APC Delta State Chairman, describing him as a dynamic and committed party chairman. He said; “On behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I, Senator Ede Dafinone, heartily felicitate with our dynamic and committed Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Elder Omeni Sobotie, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. “This day offers us all an opportunity to celebrate…
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has reaffirmed his commitment to human capital development and accessibility for constituents as his focal point going forward. Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sapele Chapter, at his residence in Sapele, the Delta Central lawmaker said his mission in the Senate was to empower people across all walks of life and ensure Urhobo voices remain strong at the national level. He also reiterated the call for the unconditional release of the remaining Okuama community leaders held in military custody for almost a…
A socio-political group in Delta State, Ndokwa Forward for Tinubu/Sheriff and Onyeme, has appealed to indigenes of Ndokwa Nation to desist from making derogatory remarks about the state’s Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, and instead engage in constructive dialogue to support his development efforts. In a statement signed by its leader, Hon. Bar. Sam Osasa, the group expressed concern over what it described as “relentless personal attacks” against the Deputy Governor by some individuals, warning that such actions undermine both his office and the image of Ndokwa people. Osasa noted that Sir Monday Onyeme had long demonstrated his commitment to…
In a joint show of commitment to the preservation and promotion of indigenous languages, FOOSTODEY and the You Matter Charity Foundation have donated ₦1 million to support the upcoming Urhobo Studies Conference and Pre-Conference Workshop for Urhobo Language Teachers.The announcement was made by the International Coordinator of FOOSTODEY and Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, in collaboration with the First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation. According to Izeze, the gesture reflects both organisations’ shared dedication to safeguarding the Urhobo language, culture, and heritage for future…
The cheques issued on behalf of the IGP are part of the IGP Family Welfare Scheme and Group Life Assurance, SP Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer for the Delta Command revealed in a statement.
The Commissioner of Police Delta State while presenting the cheques noted that the Nation and the Nigeria police force appreciates the sacrifices made by their loved ones who served in the Nigeria Police force before until their demise, noting that the welfare of families of both serving and deceased officers are part of the interest of the Inspector General of Police, on whose behalf the cheques were presented to them