by Nwabueze Obadiah (Egalitarian omnist) Sunday Jackson, a Christian, was sentenced to death in 2021 in Adamawa State after defending himself against an attempted killing by a Fulani herdsman. This case has provoked deep reflection on the disturbing flaws within Nigeria’s criminal justice system—one that appears increasingly inconsistent, selective, and riddled with structural deficiencies. These shortcomings are further compounded by unresolved tensions surrounding secularism, sectionalism, and the uneven application of the law, creating an environment in which religious persecution and grave injustices persist with alarming regularity. In Nigeria, these challenges are particularly pronounced in regions governed by Sharia law and…
Author: Spade Nigeria
American defence technology company Textron Systems has signed an agreement to supply advanced surveillance drones to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, the private security outfit engaged by the Federal Government to protect critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta. Under the deal, Textron Systems will provide three Aerosonde Mk 4.7 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drones to Tantita, a company owned by Niger Delta security contractor and ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The Aerosonde Mk 4.7 is a long-endurance tactical drone designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. With its VTOL…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the deaths of former Senator and political leader, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, and elder statesman, industrialist and community leader, Chief Emmanuel Nuel Ojei, as painful losses that have created significant gaps in Delta State, particularly Delta North, Oshimili North and Aniocha North Local Government Areas. Governor Oborevwori made the remarks on Monday, during separate condolence visits to the families of the deceased, where he paid glowing tributes to their legacies, describing them as bold, principled, and selfless leaders whose impacts would be difficult to replace. During his visit to the family of…
by Funke Egbemode Which one of you started this new campaign of ‘women enslaving men’ again? I have been seeing the articles on different platforms about how women have a playbook on how they will make men become their slaves. And their text is taken from a book called The Manipulated Man written by Esther Vilar in 1971. Yes 1971. Originally written in German and later translated to English. Guys, are we still on this matter? Why are you like this, seriously? How are we enslaving you and why do you need a 53-year-old book as reference, for crying out…
The House of Representatives, under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has released the four tax reform Acts duly signed into law by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Nigerians for public record, verification, and reference. Speaker Abbas, in concert with the Senate President, H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, directed the immediate release of the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the Acts, including the endorsement and assent pages signed by the President, following public concerns and allegations regarding purported alterations and the circulation…
Leaders of the Sapele Okpe Community have released a detailed rejoinder rejecting claims by the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, over the ownership and naming of the proposed Abigborodo Oil Field in Petroleum Prospecting Licence 220 (PPL 220), insisting that the land belongs to Okpe people. The leaders issued the statement in response to a Facebook post credited to Uduaghan, which asserted that the oil field was rightly named after Abigborodo Community. The Okpe leaders said the claims were misleading and contradicted by colonial records, government White Papers and legal instruments. The statement was jointly signed by…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt felicitations to renowned elder statesman and community leader, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, on the occasion of his 96th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a goodwill message issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended Chief Ogbetuo for his lifetime of principled leadership and unwavering commitment to good governance and accountability, describing him as a symbol of integrity and patriotic service in Delta State and Nigeria. He noted that Chief Ogbetuo’s contributions to public life had left lasting imprints on the political and socio-economic development of the state,…
From Barry Agbanigbi – Asaba It is not likely that Oko Community in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta has in recent times witnessed the volume of vehicles that throng the area on this day 29/12/25. Not even the collapsing roads that lead to the community and the scorching sun could deter the crowd as they kept coming. As the dignitaries arrived the venue, the ushers led them to their seat with pleasure. For several hours, praise singers and itinerant drummers danced around the streets of Oko Community chanting Ebubediike 1 of Oko Kingdom. The Venue of the ceremony…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising road safety over punitive sanctions in addressing the recurring incidents involving articulated trucks, particularly around the Ubu Bridge axis in Ogwashi-Uku along the newly constructed Ughelli–Asaba dual carriageway. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the government would implement decisive measures aimed at curbing the rising cases of accidents involving heavy-duty vehicles on the corridor. According to the Commissioner, the approach of the Oborevwori administration is anchored on enhanced safety enforcement rather than restrictive…
Kemi Adeosun, the former minister of finance, has attributed her resignation from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari to the handiwork of “powerful enemies”. Adeosun spoke during an interview on Channels Television, which will be aired on Friday. An excerpt of the interview — Inside Sources — was aired on Thursday as part of a news bulletin. In 2018, Adeosun tendered her resignation as finance minister following allegations that she tendered a forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate as part of her credentials. Speaking during the interview, the former finance minister said “powerful enemies” in the Buhari-led administration…