By Augustus Onwumere Director of Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Warri, Rev. Fr. Cletus Enwefah, has urged members of the Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria (CWON) Warri Deanery, to adhered to prayers, the Eucharist and the scripture in other to be unstoppable in their lives. He gave this admonition during a retreat he hosted to mark the year of jubilee at Warri recently. With the theme: ‘Unstoppable Women of Jubilee”, taken from Proverb 31:25, members of the CWON converged on Tuesday, August 5 through Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aruoture, Warri South Local Government Area,…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience in news reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
Ghana was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the crash of a military helicopter en route from Accra to Obuasi, which claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, including two serving ministers and senior security officials. It was gathered that the Z-9 military helicopter, which lost contact mid-flight, was carrying government and army personnel to Obuasi, a gold-mining town in southern Ghana, for an official engagement when the tragedy occurred. Ghanaian President John Mahama described the crash as a “national tragedy”, suspending all official engagements and ordering flags to fly at half-mast across the country. In the same manner, President…
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Ede Dafinone, has expressed his heartfelt felicitations to Senator (Chief) Ighoyota Amori, PhD, on his 73rd birthday. In statement signed by him and made available to journalists, Senator Dafinone said; “Chief Ighoyota Amori remains a towering figure in our national political landscape and a respected custodian of Urhobo tradition. “Over the years, his unwavering commitment to public service, political mentorship, and cultural leadership has earned him a revered place among Nigeria’s most dependable elder statesmen.” Dafinone further noted that Chief Amori dedication to the unity, progress of the Urhobo Nation and the…
A prominent political support group, NDOKWA FORWARD for Tinubu, Sheriff/Onyeme, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his emergence as the South-South Governor of the Year at the Progressive Digital Media Summit and Awards held in Abuja. In a statement signed by the group’s leader, Hon. Barr. Sam Osassa, Ndokwa Forward described the award as a fitting recognition of Governor Oborevwori’s unwavering commitment to excellence, transformational leadership, and consistent strides in governance over the past two years. The group praised the Governor for his impactful policies and projects which, according to them, have brought about visible development…
A police Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede, has been dismissed by the Bayelsa State Police Command over his alleged involvement in the recent abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro of the Bayelsa State High Court. Ebiarede, a native of Foutorugbene community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was also declared a deserter by the Command. According to the police, under the directive of the State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, the sergeant was dismissed for absconding from duty for over 30 days in violation of Section 398(1) of the Police Act and Regulations, 2020. While a joint team comprising operatives of…
Idehen, who hails from the Oredo Local Government Area of the state, was arraigned under charge number FHC/B/114C/2022 and found guilty of two counts of unlawful possession and dealing in cannabis sativa (2.5 kg), Loud (1.8 grams), and Swinol (2.2 grams). She was sentenced to a 15-year prison sentence with an option of a N3m fine
By Nelson Egware A quiet renaissance is unfolding in Delta Central, one marked by purposeful leadership, people-centric governance, and an unwavering commitment to progressive politics. At the heart of this transformation stands Senator Ede Dafinone: an accomplished accountant, economist, environmental advocate, philanthropist, and legislator. His election as Senator representing Delta Central has not merely rekindled hope within the Urhobo nation; it has fundamentally reshaped the contours of effective representation. The son of the late Chief David Omueya Dafinone, a revered statesman and national figure, Senator Dafinone has inherited more than just a storied name, he has inherited a legacy steeped…
By Victor Lewis, Res ipsa loquitor is a Latin phrase which implies that ‘the thing speaks for itself’. The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone has completed his first two years in the Red Chamber just like the rest 108 of his colleagues. If the Distinguished Senator’s performance is to be evaluated within the framework of the past 24 months, then of course, he does not need to expend his effort to explain because the long catalogue of his achievements speak for themselves. Millions of sincere beneficiaries across the eight Local Government Areas…
By Victor Lewis The recent torrent of back and forth drags mounted and sustained by some on air social media personalities against Senator Ede Dafinone, could only be a testimony of the fact that, beyond their presumed placated grudges, there exists a horde of sponsors whose intent and interest on the senate seat are fast becoming obsession. Constructive criticism, no doubt, is a hallmark of a dynamic democratic process but where it loses its constructiveness, it becomes a tool for political blackmail in the hands of those manipulated to promote and perpetrate it. While the right to express one’s views…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District Olorogun Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Olorogun Professor Joseph Abugu, SAN, on his emergence as President of the Urhobo Renaissance Society (URS). In a statement signed by Senator Dafinone on Monday, July 28, stated that Professor Abugu’s election comes at a defining moment in the people’s pursuit of renewal and collective progress. He noted that his unwavering dedication to Urhobo values, combined with his contributions to academic and cultural thought, made him a most worthy choice to lead this respected body. Senator Dafinone also extended his sincere thanks and congratulations to the out going President,…