Perhaps, one of the earliest recorded history of Nigerian sports was told by Chinua Achebe in his “Things Fall Apart.” It was about Amalinze “The Cat,” who earned popularity as undefeated wrestling champion across the communities stretching from Umuofia to Mbaino. He was later defeated by Okonkwo whose reputation also soared across the land. The story of Amalinze and Okonkwo was drawn from around the 1800s and early 1900s, and two things stand out for me from the accounts: that our forefathers not only knew sports, but they also organised sporting events in a big way in our communities; and…
Author: Spade Nigeria
PART 1 *THIS COUNTRY CALLED NIGERIA!* PRIMA GARNET WAS ONE OF THE AD AGENCIES THAT LAUNCHED ECONET IN NIGERIA, AND IT WAS AN INCREDIBLY HISTORIC MOMENT. BUT MANY HAD NO IDEA THE STORM THAT WAS BREWING WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND THE TROUBLES STRIVE MASIYIWA WENT THROUGH. BELOW IS AN EXCERPT FROM STRIVE WHO WE CLOSELY WORKED WITH. FOR THE RECORDS Econet Wireless holds the record of being the first GSM operator to go live in Nigeria. This was way back in 2001 when they were only two operators, the other being MTN. Over the years, the company has undergone so…
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Tax ID The process is designed to be simple and accessible, ensuring you can comply with the new law without a hassle. Step 1: Verify if you already have a Tax ID Visit the official Joint Tax Board (JTB) TIN Verification Portal at https://tin.jtb.gov.ng. Select the “Search for TIN” option. Enter your BVN and Date of Birth to check if a Tax ID has been automatically assigned to you. Step 2: Register for a new Tax ID (if you don’t have one) If your search on the verification portal does not yield a result, you…
The Indomitable Class ’98 of the Mass Communication Department, Delta State University, Abraka, is gearing up for a memorable reunion scheduled for Friday, October 3rd, to Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The reunion, themed “Reconnect, Relive, and Reunite,” promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with nostalgia and camaraderie. A statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, said the event will feature a business session and a fiesta to celebrate shared memories. Nwaeke attributed the…
The attention of the Joint Tax Board (JTB) has been drawn to recent reports and insinuations suggesting that Nigerians without a Tax Identification (Tax ID) will be denied access to their bank accounts or prevented from carrying out financial transactions from January 1, 2026. Nigerians are hereby assured that they will continue to have access to their bank account and also continue to carry out financial transactions even beyond January 1, 2026. In line with the tax reforms championed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Government is working to make tax compliance simpler, fairer, and more inclusive for all…
The Anioma people spread across nine Local Government Areas are geographically nestled in Delta North senatorial district. We share a long history and rich cultural ties with the Igbos. So, we are Igbos in every sense: by language, tradition, blood and identity. Yet, arbitrary distortions of colonial boundaries, tragedy of civil war and manipulations of post-war politics and narratives have exposed Anioma to double burden: the pain of denial and the weight of marginalisation. Albeit, our spirit is unbroken. Today, as the representative of Anioma in the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I affirm with courage the…
By Khaleel Muhammad About 792 women have dumped the main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Jigawa State. The defectors were received by the wife of the governor, Amina Umar Namadi, in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. She said the development reflected the good leadership of the present administration under Governor Umar Namadi and its commitment to improving the lives of citizens, especially women and youth. Mrs Namadi congratulated the women and assured them that the APC’s doors remain open to all who wish to join the movement for the…
by Emmanuel Ochayi Spiritual leader and founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji has warned former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against making divisive statements, saying no one can break Nigeria. He stated President Bola Tinubu is on the right track and deserves support. Reacting to El-Rufai’s recent comments that Nigeria may not survive if APC wins the 2027 election, Maharaj Ji said the former Governor must learn to speak peace. He accused El-Rufai of pushing religious and political division. “He is a robot of the Anglo-Arab theological group, trying to keep Black people down through religion. But in Africa,…
by AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna A torrential downpour on Thursday and Friday unleashed devastating floods in Zaria, Kaduna State, displacing more than 470 children and destroying over 270 households across several communities. A coordinated assessment team, which included the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and local government officials, confirmed the scale of destruction during a visit to affected areas. Led by Zaria Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga, the team toured Kofar Kuyanbana and other hard-hit communities, including Gangaren Mobil and Bayan Cinema in Tudun Wada Ward,…
by Yewande Fasan Actress Nkechi Blessing has opened up about her current single status, revealing it’s the longest she’s gone without a partner. Speaking on her talk show “Unfiltered with NBS,” Nkechi expressed that she’s growing tired of being single. She said, unlike in the past, when she’d quickly move from one relationship to another, this time she’s found herself alone for an extended period. Blessing said: “This is actually the longest that I have been single. I am literally tired of being single. Before, once I leave one relationship, two working days, I don find another relationship”. Nkechi’s current…