Monday, June 22, 2026

Ede Dafinone

June 10, 2026

NRC apologises for wrongly saying Dafinone, Ukah aboard fatal train crash

“The corporation expresses regret over the error and any embarrassment it may have caused,” Mr Opeifa said.

Ede Dafinone and Patrick Ukah
June 9, 2026

Dafinone, Ukah on board deadly passenger train crash, death toll rises

Ede Dafinone and a former secretary to the Delta State government, Patrick Ukah, were among the 482 people aboard the train that derailed on Monday on the Warri–Itakpe corridor

May 19, 2026

Dafinone clinches APC Delta Central senatorial ticket

Announcing results in Ughelli, APC’s National Assembly Primary Committee secretary, Nusa Amagbor, said Mr Dafinone polled 116,252 votes against Mr Omo-Agege’s 3,643 votes.

Ede Dafinone
November 18, 2025

Nigerian journalist Fejiro Oliver released after two months in prison on Governor Sheriff’s order

The Delta governor reportedly issued a direct order for Mr Oliver to be freed, despite a valid court order granting him bail.

Fejiro Oliver and Gov Sheriff
October 4, 2025

Police drag journalist Fejiro Oliver to court for calling Oborevwori sleeping gov, criticising Delta senator

Mr Oliver is expected to be arraigned before the Delta State High Court in Asaba in the coming days.

Fejiro Oliver
October 3, 2025

Court gives police 48 hours to justify journalist Fejiro Oliver’s detention over criticism of Gov Oborevwori

Mr Oborevwori had, in a petition to the police, accused the journalist of persistently publishing negative commentaries against him.

Fejiro Oliver and Gov Sheriff
June 8, 2025

Senate lauds Tinubu’s commitment to growing local capacity

He reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to growing local capacity in the oil and gas sector in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Senate
April 15, 2025

Akpabio warns MDAs over non-compliance with NASS resolutions

Mr Akpabio said compliance was a constitutional obligation owed by all arms and levels of government to the people of Nigeria.

Godswill Akpabio
April 19, 2024

Okuama Killing: Army releases detained traditional ruler

“While culpability has not been conclusively established against the traditional ruler, there is insufficient evidence to exonerate anyone at this stage,” said the army.

August 2, 2023

Senate asks ministerial nominee Stella Okotete to ‘take a bow’

The Senate has asked ministerial nominee Stella Okotete to “take a bow” instead of being queried about her competence and suitability.

Stella Okotete