In the wake of Shimite’s passing, James Shirley’s 17th-century poem, ‘Death the Leveller’ offers a poignant reminder of mortality’s impartiality. The poem underscores that death spares no one—regardless of status, power, or accomplishment. “Death lays his icy hand on kings: Sceptre and Crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.” Shirley emphasizes that worldly achievements and power are fleeting. Even the mightiest must yield to death, becoming equal with the humble. “The garlands wither on your brow; Then boast no more your mighty deeds! Upon Death’s purple altar now See…
Author: Spade Nigeria
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has extended a warm welcome to Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and other key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as they officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday April 28, 2025. In a press statement, Senator Nwoko described the move as a historic and symbolic step towards political progress and inclusion for Delta State and the Anioma people. The official event, which is expected to be attended by prominent political figures including the Vice President of Nigeria and the APC National Chairman,…
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth body in the South East, has declared its full support for the re-election bid of Senator Ned Nwoko in the 2027 general elections, citing his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to the creation of Anioma State. In a press statement jointly signed by its President General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Okey Nwaoru, COSEYL praised Senator Nwoko for what it described as “visible and meaningful development” in Delta North over the past two years. “Senator Nwoko has proven to be a true leader and servant of…
By Abel Johngold Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State and Deputy President of the 9th Senate, has warmly welcomed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and a host of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders and members into the APC, describing the move as a “historic milestone” for the state and the party. In a statement issued on Sunday, Omo-Agege praised the decision as a major endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that it reflects the growing faith in the APC’s capacity to drive growth, unity, and development across Nigeria. “We wholeheartedly welcome…
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in collaboration with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has empowered 500 businesswomen in Delta State through its economic empowerment programme. At the ceremony held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, the women entrepreneurs received essential business tools, including deep freezers, gas cookers with ovens, generators, and grain grinding machines. The intervention is part of a larger national programme to impact 18,500 women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. In her remarks, Senator Oluremi Tinubu underscored the vital role…
The member representing Ideato North and South in Imo State at the Federal House of Representative, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has revealed that about 40 PDP Lawmakers and 2 governor’s are set to dump the party if the internal crisis ravaging the party is not brought to rest. The vocal lawmaker made this revelation while addressing journalists and supporters at his country home of Akokwa in Ideato North local government area of the state. The revelation is coming days after the former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa who was also the running mate to former Vice President and Presidential candidate…
Leaders in governance, academia, civil society, and media converged on Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State on Friday, April 25, 2025, to dissect the widening gap between politics and governance in Nigeria. The occasion was the second edition of the Advocate Publication Ltd Annual Lecture Series, with the theme: “Between Governance and Politics: The Delicate Balancing to Ensure Growth and Development.” Delivering the welcome address, Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, Chief Executive Officer of Advocate Publication Ltd, publishers of Advocate Newspaper, noted that the lecture series was borne out of a desire to trigger vital conversations about the nation’s development. “We are disturbed…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the 9th Senate, has hailed High Chief Ayiri Emami, a prominent political leader, businessman, philanthropist and activist, as a major positive force in the Niger Delta and Nigeria. In a goodwill message as he celebrates his 50th birthday, Omo-Agege said that at his golden jubilee, Chief Ayiri, as a dependable and resourceful political leader, has made tremendous positive impact in the Niger Delta to sustain the nation’s economic development and growth. He noted that as a successful businessman, Chief Emami has utilised his youthful age to galvanize the vibrant population of the Niger Delta…
By Daniel Dafe The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee investigating ongoing crude oil theft in the Niger Delta has announced new dates for its postponed public hearing. Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, Chairman of the Committee, stated on Saturday that the hearing has been rescheduled following the Senate’s shift in resumption from April 29 to May 6, 2025. The two-day hearing will now take place on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Senate Conference Room 022, Senate New Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Proceedings will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Stakeholders are requested…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Hon Aniagwu Charles has further explained why the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decided to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on This Morning on TVC, Aniagwu said that remaining in the PDP, given its current challenges, would not advance the development of Delta State or its people. According to him, the decision to leave the party was carefully and primarily taken to avoid leading the state and its citizens into a bleak future, similar to the experience of Zamfara State. “You will recall…