The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against armed robbery, recovering a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK, dangerous firearms, motorcycles, and an array of stolen valuables in a string of coordinated operations across the state. The operations, led under the watch of Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, also resulted in the arrest of notorious robbery suspects and the neutralization of criminal threats in Asaba and Ogwashi-Ukwu. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on August 5, at about 5:40 p.m., operatives from B Division, Asaba, acting on credible intelligence,…
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Senator representing Delta Central in the 10th Senate, Senator Ede Dafinone, has assured the Urhobo people that his office and key Urhobo stakeholders are actively engaging with the military authorities to secure the release of Ewu-Okuama leaders who have been in military custody for almost a year. Recall that Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, the President General of the Okuama Community, Pa James Oghoroko, Treasurer Pa Dennis Okugbaye, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs. Rita Akata were arrested by the military between August 18 and 20, 2024. They were detained over alleged involvement in the killing of 17 soldiers reportedly…
By Akanimo Sampson, Forty years after the Muhammadu Buhari military coup aborted their tenure in the Senate, the Dafinone has again returned to the Red Chamber of Nigeria’s bicameral Legislature with their trademark impact in public service. Senator Ede Dafinone, is continuing in the legacy of his late father in purposeful leadership, people-centric service, and an unwavering commitment to progressive politics. Ede’s father, David Omueya Dafinone, OFR was a renowned Nigerian accountant and politician, who was a senator for the then Bendel South Senatorial District in the Second Republic. He was a member of the defunct National Party of Nigeria…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has extended warm felicitations to his Chief Adviser, Chief (Dr.) Ighoyota Amori, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor lauded Chief Amori’s unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions to the growth and development of Delta State. Governor Oborevwori described Chief Amori, who notably chaired the Delta Central 2023 (DC-23) political lobby group, as a distinguished leader whose dedication to public service continues to inspire people. He affirmed that the celebrant is truly deserving of all the accolades and goodwill messages…
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,…
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