ABRAKA—Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has called on constituents to sustain their support for Bola Tinubu and Sheriff Oborevwori, as his free medical outreach team stormed Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area, to a rousing welcome by residents. The university community erupted in jubilation as hundreds of people thronged the Ejeta Primary Health Care Centre venue of the outreach, on the 27th March, 2026, chanting and cheering the arrival of the medical team. The atmosphere reflected both excitement and relief among residents who turned out to benefit from the intervention. Dafinone, who spoke through his aides, Chief…
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Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has lauded the All Progressives Congress (APC) for what he described as a resounding demonstration of internal democracy, unity, and political maturity at its 8th National Convention held in Abuja. Ochei praised the peaceful and widely endorsed consensus process that culminated in the re-election of Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman, alongside other members of the party’s National Executive Committee. He noted that the overwhelming support by delegates reflects renewed confidence in the party’s leadership and a collective resolve to consolidate its progressive ideals. As a member of…
Leaders across all levels of governance in Nigeria have been challenged to adopt knowledge driven strategies in tackling disaster management, boundary security and infrastructure development as well as urban planning, among others. Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Johnbull Tonukari threw the challenge while delivering a paper titled the Place of Geography in Contemporary Knowledge and Nation Building during the third annual conference of the Association of Nigerian Geographers, South South Zone, at the Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba. Professor Tonukari noted that geography is dynamic and indispensable for national planning, particularly in enhancing the nation’s economic prospects, geopolitical significance…
Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central Senatorial District hosted key political stakeholders from the district at a dinner in Abuja on Thursday night, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention, which commences today at Eagle Square. The lawmaker said the gathering, held at Nkoyo Restaurant, Ceddi Plaza, was aimed at welcoming leaders who had travelled in for the convention and fostering unity among party stakeholders from Delta Central. “Last night in Abuja, I had the pleasure of hosting a dinner at Nkoyo Restaurant, Ceddi Plaza, for our respected leaders from Delta Central who travelled in ahead of the…
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…
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…