Ethiope West came alive today, March 26, 2026, as Senator Ede O. Dafinone’s free medical outreach in Mosogar demonstrated why “free programmes like this show leadership.” The initiative, designed to deliver essential health screenings and treatments at no cost, drew residents’ attention not only for its life-saving medical impact but also for the broader conversation it sparked about what effective leadership looks like on the ground. Under the canopies set up for the event, residents lined up patiently for malaria, hypertension, diabetes, and hepatitis screenings. For many, it was their first encounter with quality, free healthcare, highlighting both the urgent…
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It was a vibrant and politically significant gathering in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially presented its newly elected Ward 9 executives to the people of Ogbolobiri community. The event attracted party faithful, community stakeholders, and political observers, marking a renewed show of strength for the PDP in the riverine area. Representing the immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Barr. Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, was his Personal Assistant, Pastor Oporoza Abraham, who led a delegation to the ceremony. In his remarks, Pastor Abraham formally introduced the Ward…
By Shirley Binitie. The Delta State Chief Judge, Justice Tessy Diai in a move to check unlawful detention and ensure that cases are going on as they should in court has released 12 awaiting trial inmates on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) that they have no case to answer during the just concluded first quarter Custodial Centres visit of the Chief Judge in the year 2026. While addressing stakeholders at the Ogwashi – Uku Custodial Centre on Monday, 23rd March, 2026, Justice Tessy Diai explained that a total of 1,142 awaiting trial inmates…
Held from 23rd -24th of March 2026 New Government House Press Centre, Asaba, Delta State 1. PREAMBLE Recognizing the critical importance of strategic communication in democratic consolidation, political stability, and national development; Acknowledging the necessity of effective citizen engagement in advancing transformative governance reforms; And conscious of the historic responsibility placed on political stakeholders to strengthen public understanding of ongoing national reforms; The South–South Zonal Summit on Strategic Communications and Political Mobilization of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors was convened from 23rd to 24th March 2026 under the guiding theme: “Our Party. One Message. One Mobilisation.” The Summit was convened by…
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed strong legislative and political backing for the creation of Anioma State, with Asaba designated as its capital. He emphasized that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains firmly committed to the realization of the initiative. Senator Akpabio made this declaration on Wednesday while addressing party faithful at the South-South Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress held in Asaba, the Delta State capital. He also noted that Warri would be the capital of the new Delta, given its existing infrastructure – airport, major oil companies, Seaport, government offices and…
Hundreds of residents in Deghele, and other adjoining village in Elume, Sapele Local Government Area on Wednesday benefitted from a free medical outreach sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone, as part of efforts to expand access to essential healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The outreach, held at Deghele Health Center in Deghele community, attracted a large turnout of men, women, and elderly residents from various surrounding villages, many of whom had limited access to medical facilities. A wide range of services were provided during the programme, including hepatitis screening, blood pressure checks, glucose level tests, malaria diagnosis, blood…
My manhood became small after my ex-fiancée’s family bewitched me — Husband A 25-year old nurse of Nakonde, Zambia, who recently got married to a clearing agent, has left her 11-month-old marriage after her husband failed to make her pregnant and satisfy her in bed due to his strange manhood, which is very small and short like that of a 6-year-old boy. Abigirl Nakamba Sinkala, who is still awaiting government deployment, took her husband, Moris Sinkala to court last week, alleging that in the 11 months they have been together, he has only managed to lay with her five times…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD Senator Ede Dafinone has emerged as a central figure in the renewed push by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to consolidate its dominance in the South-South, declaring that Delta State is now politically secured for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the APC South-South Zonal Congress in Asaba, the Delta Central lawmaker projected confidence and authority, describing the gathering as a clear signal of unprecedented unity across the region. According to him, the party has entered a new phase of cohesion, with stakeholders across the six South-South states closing ranks to…
By Patricia Gbemudu As geopolitical tensions, inflation, and financial market volatility reshape global investment strategies, institutional investors are increasingly turning to agriculture—particularly in Africa—as a resilient, long-term asset class. Farmland, once considered a niche investment, is gaining renewed attention for its stability and low correlation with traditional assets. According to Preqin, global allocations to agriculture have grown steadily in recent years, reflecting investor demand for “real assets” that can hedge against inflation and economic shocks. Africa is emerging as a key frontier. The continent holds about 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet receives less than 5% of global…
By Kingsley Otuaro Media Team The immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State and a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP ) in the state, His Excellency, (Dcn) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Sunny Kotor, describing it as a rude shock. In a condolence message, Otuaro extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, and associates of the deceased, noting that Kotor was a committed and dependable figure whose contributions to the political development of Delta State would not be forgotten. He said the news of Kotor’s passing came as a…