A frontline leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta state, Chief Emmanuel Afam Eboh, says the endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko ahead of 2027 polls by Delta North APC stakeholders remains valid and irrevocable. Reacting to the criticism of Nwoko’s endorsement by an APC local government party chairman, Mr. Norbert Akachukwu Sochukwudinma, who appeared in a recent TVC interview, Chief Eboh said the objection was of no effect. It would be recalled that thousands of APC leaders and members from across the nine local government areas of Delta North had at an enlarged meeting held on the 14th…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Introduction Politics is an integral part of every society. It naturally breeds conflict, yet within every conflict there is equal or greater benefits. These benefits, however, can only be realized through constructive engagement by seeking solutions rather than fault, and by avoiding blame game. The recent achievements by the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review in Ikot Ekpene and Enugu are commendable. The submissions by various Anioma groups advocating for the creation of Anioma State were well argued, transparent, and inclusive. There was an ample opportunity for dissenting voices to be heard during the Public Hearings. However, the Odu Oma Club…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo Civil servants in Delta State have been charged to actively support and sustain the state government’s digitalization initiative aimed at transforming public service delivery. The Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, gave the charge at a workshop themed “Training the Trainer on Digitalization in the State Public Service”, organized by her office in Asaba. Dr. Oseji commended the resource persons drawn from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), urging them to see their selection as a rare privilege to make history. She disclosed that a pilot paperless system was already in operation at the Office of…
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has noted the decision announced in the early hours of Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, to withdraw the criminal complaint against Ms Comfort Emmanson, reduce sanctions in the case of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam 1), and introduce reforms to improve the handling of disruptive passenger incidents. In a statement on Wednesday by the NAS Cap’n, Dr Joseph Oteri, the Association said the Minister’s intervention, which emphasised de-escalation, reconciliation, and capacity building for aviation security personnel, is a welcome step towards addressing public concerns about…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Youths from Ukala-Okwute, Ezi, Ebu, and Ukala-Okpunor in Oshimili North and Aniocha North Local Government Areas have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Delta State Government to commence construction on the abandoned Ukala-Okwute-Ezi-Ebu-Ukala Okpunor Road, a critical route linking several communities. Under the banner of Concerned Youth for Good Governance, the protesters staged a peaceful demonstration at Interbau Roundabout, Asaba, on Tuesday, decrying what they described as “years of government neglect” that has crippled economic activities and endangered lives. In an address to the Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Prince Johnson Erijo, group…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, has urged aviation authorities to end what it describes as “double standards” in the handling of airport-related infringements. In a statement, the group clarified that it does not condone the actions of Miss Comfort Emmanson, who was recently involved in a violent altercation with officials of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). NAS maintained that Miss Emmanson should face prosecution for resisting lawful authority. However, the group questioned why other high-profile individuals accused of similar or related infractions…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr For many, turning 50 is about cake, music, and family toasts. But for Hauwa Abdul-Dimka, founder of Zafama Helping Hands Foundation, her golden jubilee became a golden opportunity to touch lives. At her birthday celebration in Abuja, the philanthropist gifted over 400 schoolchildren from paramilitary schools and orphanages with school bags and accessories—sending them home with not just supplies, but smiles that lit up the day. Born into a royal family in Uromi, Edo State, Hauwa has been married to Usman Abdul-Dimka from Plateau State for 22 years. Together, they are blessed with seven…
— A Special International Youth Day Message from Dr. Martins Kedienhon As the world marks International Youth Day, I am reminded of a song many of us sang as children: “Parents, listen to your children; we are the leaders of tomorrow. Try to pay our school fees and give us the best education.” Calling young people “the future” is not just a compliment—it’s a responsibility. It means the choices, skills, and values we build today will shape the prosperity, peace, and stability of our society tomorrow. Young people hold incredible power, and here’s why we must never relent: 1. Population…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission. She succeeds Dr Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was dogged by controversy. President Tinubu appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun as commissioner. Oladele, a former House of Representatives member, was appointed by President Tinubu in 2024. He served as the Commission’s acting chairman. The President renewed the appointments of Lawal Ya’u Roni, Abubakar Atiku Bunu, and Eludayo Eluyemi, who represent Jigawa, Kebbi, and Osun States, for a second term. The…
ByAbigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika Amidst the renewed advocacy for the creation of Anioma State, robust discussions have emerged concerning critical issues such as linguistic affinity, the geopolitical zone to which the proposed state should be assigned and broader socio-economic and political considerations. In this context, Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, an Ukwuani native speaker linguist, development expert and communication scholar offers a compelling perspective in support of the Anioma state movement. She contends that, this movement is a historic and transformative idea, deeply anchored in language, heritage and the pursuit of progress; it is where language and legacy converge to chart a forward-looking course for…