Senator Dafinone
16 Mar
The senator representing Delta Central Senatoral District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has called on the dramatis personnae involved in the ongoing carnage at Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area to sheath their swords for the sake of humanity. Dafinone also called on the state and federal government to urgently intervene to de-escalate the crisis…
23 Jan
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has extended warm congratulations to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori following the Supreme Court's affirmation of his status as the duly elected Governor of Delta State. In acknowledging the significance of the Supreme Court's legal validation, Senator Dafinone emphasized that it serves as a testament to the robustness of…
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A Lagos-based law firm, Tope Adebayo LP, has revealed that the concept of plea bargaining, although increasingly popular in Nigeria, lacks legal foundation in Nigerian federal laws and is only formally recognised in Lagos State. In its report titled ‘The Legality of the Use of Plea Bargain in Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System’, the firm described…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the appointments in a statement on Wednesday. The appointees for the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun) include Hon. Odebunmi…
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The Arewa for Justice Assembly, on Wednesday, condemned the unlawful detention of the leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Badejo, by the Nigerian military, describing the action as unjust, unconstitutional, and gross abuse of power under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa. They also criticised the military’s…
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Residents of Imeko in Ogun State have expressed fear and frustration, stating that Fulani herdsmen have made their lives unbearable. Communities such as Sagada, Iaro, and Imeko claim to be at the mercy of these alleged hoodlums and have called on the state government to intervene urgently. A farmer in the community, Adeshina Omidina, told…
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An Executive Bill to establish the Akwa Ibom Geographical Information System (AKWAGiS) as an independent government agency, under the supervision of the Ministry of Lands, will be sent to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 2025, Governor Pastor Umo Eno has announced. Speaking on Day 3 of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council…
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Over 20 children are feared dead in a stampede that occurred during a Christmas celebration in Ibadan, Oyo State. The event, hosted by a radio station owned by a popular broadcaster, promised gifts to attendees, drawing a large crowd and leading to a chaotic rush. The incident occurred during the event, with many children reportedly…
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Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio, has read the riot act to Heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) with the habit of refusing to submit themselves to Legislative oversight on their sectorial allocations. Speaking during the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he stressed the importance of Ministers and Heads of…
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