….•Suspect says ‘I knew my son was a kidnapper, but I thought he had stopped’ ABDULLAI Muhammadu, the 67-year-old Seriki Fulani and leader of the Fulani community in Ijebu Ode, who was arrested alongside his eldest child by the police in Ogun State for recent kidnappings around communities in the Ijebu area, has pleaded innocence, but one of the bags with which ransom was delivered was recovered in his kitchen. He, however, admitted that he was aware that one of his sons, Bala Muhammadu, is into kidnapping, but that he felt that he had turned a new leaf. He also…
Author: Spade Nigeria
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force (South-South) Operation Delta Safe, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, has charged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain disciplined, professional, and committed to the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, while emphasizing the importance of unity, sacrifice, and family values. Maj. Gen. Emekah gave the charge during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebration and Children’s Day festivities held at the 3 Battalion Effurun Barracks, Warri, Delta State. Addressing troops, officers, their families, and invited guests during the Sallah…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday attributed the successes recorded by his administration over the past three years to the grace, wisdom and mercy of God. He declared that the state’s development strides were achieved without borrowing a kobo and amid prudent management of resources. Speaking at the 2026 Delta State Thanksgiving and Praise Day held at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, the governor said the occasion was an opportunity to appreciate God for His faithfulness and guidance as the administration marks its third anniversary in office. Addressing a gathering of political leaders, government officials, clergy, traditional rulers,…
The Senior Special Assistant on media to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, has described the governor’s performance in office as exceptional, saying he has surpassed public expectations and justified the confidence reposed in him by Deltans. Speaking in an exclusive interview while congratulating Governor Oborevwori on his third year anniversary in office, Ikeogwu said the administration’s achievements across infrastructure, security, empowerment and social welfare have earned the governor widespread support across the state. According to him, the level of acceptance and goodwill currently…
Immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq. has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on the occasion of his third anniversary in office, commending his administration for sustaining peace, strengthening security, and advancing infrastructure development across the state. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of his family and associates, Otuaro described Governor Oborevwori’s leadership over the past three years as purposeful, people-oriented, and reflective of a strong commitment to the progress and stability of Delta State. The immediate past deputy governor particularly praised the governor’s efforts in promoting peace…
As part of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, the Delta State Government will on Friday, May 29, 2026, hold a statewide Praise and Thanksgiving Service to appreciate God for peace, unity and developmental strides recorded across the state. The event, tagged Delta State Praise and Thanksgiving Day 2026, is scheduled to take place at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, by 10:00 a.m., with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori serving as Chief Host. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, urging Deltans from all…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr A prominent socio-political support group in Delta State, Deltans Want More, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on the celebration of his third year in office and his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election. The group described Governor Oborevwori’s emergence as the APC standard bearer as a reflection of the overwhelming confidence, trust, and acceptance he enjoys among party faithful, political stakeholders, and the people of Delta State. In a congratulatory message signed by the Director General…
The Immediate Past Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., has extended warm felicitations to renowned statesman and respected community leader, Chief Solomon Areyenka, on the occasion of his 69th birthday anniversary. In a heartfelt congratulatory message, Dcn. Otuaro described Chief Areyenka as a distinguished leader, peace advocate, and patriotic son of the Niger Delta whose immense contributions to peacebuilding, leadership, and community development continue to inspire generations. Reflecting on their years of collaboration, Otuaro noted that Chief Areyenka has distinguished himself as a voice of wisdom, moderation, courage, and unity at a critical period…
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retired,) said the officer he personally appointed to protect his life, Joseph Garba, Commander of the Federal Guards Unit, was among those who orchestrated his overthrow in the July 1975 coup. He said Garba had sworn before him, days before the putsch, that he had no knowledge of any plot against his government. The account, contained in Gowon’s 859-page autobiography ‘My Life of Duty and Allegiance’ obtained by our correspondent at the book’s launch in Abuja on Tuesday, detailed the former Head of State’s personal account of the 1975 coup. Gowon described the…
By Augustine Akanigha Hon. Chief Benson Obire, Member representing Warri South Constituency II in the Delta State House of Assembly, has warmly congratulated His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, on the occasion of his third anniversary in office as Governor of Delta State, describing the milestone as a celebration of impactful governance, visionary leadership, and unprecedented developmental strides across the state. In a statement issued on Friday, May 29, 2026, Chief Obire praised Governor Oborevwori for what he described as “three years of purposeful and transformational governance anchored on the people-oriented M.O.R.E Agenda,” stressing that the administration…