The late Bishop Michael Patrick Olatunji Fagun, the Pioneer and Emeritus Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, meant different person to different groups of people that had the opportunity to interact with him while he was alive. He was like the masquerade dancing in the town square. Where every spectator stands decides the side of the masquerade they shall surely see. My first personal encounter with Baba Fagun was in 1994 precisely. I was working on the biography of his friend and ‘twin’ brother, Bishop Julius Babatunde Adelakun of the old Catholic Diocese of Oyo with headquarters at Osogbo then. Later,…
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Ahead of further legislative actions on the proposed Landlord/Tenancy Bill, Delta Assembly House of Assembly has pledged thorough scrutiny to ensure it meet modern housing needs in the state and protect the rights of all parties. The Chairman of the House Joint Committee on Housing, Women Affairs, Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Support Services, and the Committee on Urban Renewal, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, gave the assurance in her opening remarks during the public hearing on the bill held at the Delta Assembly Complex in Asaba. Declaring the session open, Hon. Anyafulu explained that the bill is to provide a clear…
Senator Ede Dafinone’s story is one of a man who refuses to play to the gallery yet delivers where it matters most. His dedication to education, skills development, empowerment, infrastructure, and visionary planning underscores a simple truth: leadership is not about noise, but about results
The family of former Ethiope East Council Chairman, Hon (Pharm.) Victor Ofobrukueta buries mother late Mrs. Onovwerosoke Ofobrukueta (Nee Umukoro) on Saturday 8th November, 2025. According to the press statement for the burial arrangements signed by Engr. Friday Ofobrukueta and Hon. (Pharm.) Victor Ofobrukueta, on Thursday 6th November, 2025, Service of Song at her compound in Okurekpo, Okpara town. On Saturday 8th November, 2025, Funeral Service, Interment and Entertainment at Umiaghwa Secondary School, Oria-Abraka at 10am. On Sunday 9th November, 2025, Thanksgiving Service at New Ark of Salvation Ministry, Okurekpo, Okpara town at 10am.
The Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, has expressed profound appreciation to the Delta State House of Assembly for the passage of the Dual Mode Programme for Colleges of Education in the state. In a statement on Friday, in Asaba, Prof. Tonukari specially lauded the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Hon. Charles Emetulu, for his leadership and commitment in championing the bill that paved the way for this groundbreaking initiative. He described the dual mode programme as a *transformative milestone in the state’s education sector, noting that it allows students to obtain both the NCE…
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the DELTA STATE ANTI-TERRORISM AND ANTI-CULTISM (AMENDMENT ) BILL is a definite declaration of government’s commitment to securing lives and properties of citizens. The Speaker also explained that the successful passage of the proposed legislation which was read the third time and passed at Wednesday’s plenary after exhaustive scrutiny, has provided a powerful tool for law enforcement agencies to work. Speaking after hitting the gavel that sealed the procedural processing of the bill, Rt Hon Guwor said the significance of the amendment of the…
By Nelson Agbajor Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, joined dignitaries and top security officials on Monday, October 28, 2025, at the official decoration ceremony of AIG Mohammed Dankwara, who was elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). Our correspondent noted that the ceremony marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership within the Nigeria Police Force. However, in his congratulatory message, Senator Dafinone commended DIG Dankwara for his remarkable professionalism, discipline, and unwavering dedication to duty. He described the promotion as a well-deserved…
The foremost political pressure group, NDOKWAFORWARD, at its caucus meeting held in Asaba on Sunday, 26th October 2025, unanimously resolved to continue its unwavering support for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The group also reaffirmed its commitment to Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, commending him for his steadfast loyalty and dedication to His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. During the well-attended meeting, members agreed to intensify outreach efforts to traditional rulers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders across the three local government areas of the Ndokwa nation. The aim is to further galvanise grassroots support for both President…
The 2025 Basic Education Schools Sports (BESS) Competition, organized by the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has come to a successful conclusion, showcasing impressive displays of talents, teamwork, resilience and determination among pupils from across the 25 local government areas of Delta State. The over two-week-long sporting event, which began at the local government level and progressed through the senatorial districts, climaxed on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro, Isoko North local government area. It featured keen contests in football, Scrabble, table tennis, athletics…
Declaring the seminar open, the Osun State Chairman of APTAN, Comrade Qosim Olawusi, expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah and acknowledged the presence of dignitaries, including representatives of the Ooni of Ife and the Chief Imam of Ife