Author: Spade Nigeria

The Leader of the Oshimili North Local Government Legislative Arm, Honourable Chris Nwamgbor, has reaffirmed that he remains the duly elected leader of the legislature, dismissing as “invalid and unlawful” the purported impeachment announced by a group of councillors led by Hon. Jeffrey Mordi, representing Okpanam Ward. Hon. Nwamgbor, who represents the Atuma-Iga Ward, said the process allegedly used to announce his removal fell short of all known legislative procedures, relevant laws, and the council’s standing orders. He recalled that he was formally elected leader of the legislative arm following the inauguration of councillors, a development widely reported in mid-2024,…

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By Seun Opejobi Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shi’ite, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has disclosed that the United States, US, created Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS. This was as El-Zakzaky said the US is funding the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, and ISIS. He disclosed this in a trending video while noting that politicians in government are responsible for insecurity in Nigeria. The Shi’ite leader wondered how cattle rearers suddenly acquired weapons and armoured vehicles in the bushes. He said: “The Insecurity Problem in Nigeria was created by politicians…

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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, marked a major milestone in its political reawakening in Delta State with the official unveiling of its statutory members and the inauguration of its new state secretariat located at No. 30 DLA Road, Asaba. The high-profile ceremony, led by the South-South Vice Chairman of the party, Usani Uguru Usani, drew top national officials, making it one of ADC’s most significant outings in the state in recent years. Among the dignitaries present were National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, National Vice Chairman North-East (represented by Babachir Lawal),…

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The Senate’s ad-hoc committee investigating the persistent theft of Nigeria’s crude oil intensified its inquiry on Tuesday with an oversight visit to the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Speaking after the engagement, the committee’s chairman, Senator Ned Nwoko, said the visit was a crucial step in ensuring that the Senate’s final report on crude oil losses is “factual, defensible, and grounded in verifiable data.” According to Nwoko, the committee has so far submitted three interim reports to the Senate, each backed by extensive analysis, expert consultations, both local and international, and credible documentation. The findings, he…

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Three youths from Onicha-Olona in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State detained for alleged involvement in gun and drone manufacturing factory have regained freedom after spending one year and six months in the custody of the Nigerian Army. Their release followed a plea for clemency championed by Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The young men were arrested in February 2024 by operatives of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, after the discovery of an alleged illegal gun and drone fabrication factory said to be linked to their family in Onicha Olona…

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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr As the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence drew to a close on Tuesday, stakeholders in Delta State intensified calls for sustained action, stronger institutions, and community-driven solutions to eliminate violence against women and girls—especially in the rapidly expanding digital space. The grand finale event, held at the Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat in Asaba, brought together key actors in the fight against GBV, including the Ministry of Justice, FIDA, Civil Society Organisations, faith-based women groups, teachers, students and the media. The symposium, themed “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and…

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by PM News Former Anambra State governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been arrested in Abuja by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ngige, a prominent political figure and former federal cabinet member, is currently being questioned by the anti-graft agency. His arrest was confirmed late Wednesday night in a statement issued by his former media aide, Fred Chukwulobe. Chukwulobe addressed growing speculation on social media suggesting that Ngige had been kidnapped, insisting that the reports were false. He clarified that the former minister voluntarily honoured the EFCC’s invitation and…

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By Shulamite Owhoekevbo Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has congratulated the Delta State Sports Commission team for emerging champions of the 2025 Civil Service Week Football Tournament, marking a remarkable back-to-back victory. The defending champions held their nerve in a thrilling final, edging out the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources 2–0 in a penalty shootout to retain the prestigious trophy. Dr. Oseji applauded the team’s exceptional performance, commending their talent, discipline, and determination, which she said reflect the spirit of excellence within the state’s workforce. She encouraged other civil servants across ministries, departments, and agencies…

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Delta State has intensified its campaign to safeguard children, as the Chairman of the Delta State Child Rights Implementation Committee, Mrs. Oghenekevwe Agas, rallied stakeholders to strengthen child-protection systems across all Local Government Areas (LGAs). She reaffirmed that both the committee and the Ministry of Women Affairs remain fully active and responsive to all reports of child abuse. Agas, who also serves as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, made the charge during a stakeholders’ meeting of the committee held at the Chike Edozien Secretariat, Asaba. The meeting brought together a wide array of partners in…

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by Funke Egbemode The other room is the most important room in the home and in any woman’s life. Every woman knows that. So, don’t mind those who are pretending to be holier than the sacred sanctuary. It’s okay to have powers in and over the other rooms, but a woman who does not know how to wield the influence derivable and derived from the other room is indeed a powerless woman. Yes, the powers of the boardroom is plenty power. But what is the power of the boardroom without the power of the bedroom? At best, the power of…

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