By Fred Edoreh Truly, political defeat can be terribly traumatizing. The pain of loss can lead to Complex-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder, the symptoms of which include low self-perception, poor emotional regulation, amnesia in consciousness, loss of sense of reality, and dullness in judgment. The trauma is not only on the defeated politician but also on his aides and personal staff. They all first suffer disbelief, then pain, then anger, not just against the winner but also against the electorate, the entire society, and the governmental system. The trauma can be prolonged for months and even years. It is in this context that we…
Author: Spade Nigeria
By Ovasa Ogaga, Delta State is arguably among the richest states in Nigeria in terms of human and natural resources. Blessed with huge oil and gas deposits, it is the highest oil revenue earner in Nigeria. However, this wealth has not translated into development or a better quality of life for its citizens. Since the dawn of the current democratic governance in 1999, Delta State has been plagued by bad leadership, with each succeeding government worse than its predecessor. Many consider the current Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, to be a man destined to lead Delta State at…
Late former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been immortalised in Edo State. An ultra-modern auditorium and outdoor sports centre built at Ogbona Secondary School, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, was named Ibrahim Lamorde Hall. A director in Inter-Atlas Synergy, Peter Omoh Dunia, hails from Ogbona community, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The edifice was built by award-winnning pipelines security firm, Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited, chaired by Lamorde until his demise on May 25th, 2024. One of the Executive Directors…
Police have arrested a woman after footage emerged of a female prison officer having sex with an inmate in an HMP Wandsworth jail cell. The suspect was taken into custody yesterday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The video shows a prison officer engaging in sexual acts with an unidentified prisoner at the Category A jail in south-west London. The woman is seen wearing her uniform during the explicit encounter. The footage, believed to be recent, depicts the officer first performing a sex act on the prisoner before having intercourse with him. The incident was reportedly filmed by the…
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, on Saturday in Nuremberg, explained why he is running to be the governor of the state. It was at the last lap of week long blitz in which he engaged the Edo Diaspora Community in Europe. It started with Reggio Emilia, in Italy, then moved to Manchester in England; London, also in England and to Hamburg and finally to Nuremberg. Addressing a packed hall, Ighodalo who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ighodalo and other campaign chiefs, swept his…
Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau has appealed to residents in flood prone communities, villages and towns to commence evacuation, and brace up for the challenges ahead in order to minimize flood loss, occasioned by unprecedented floodwater during this rainy season. The Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, during radio interviews in Asaba and Warri, said flooding occurs when drainage channels are filled, and rivers and streams can no longer accommodate the excessive water generated by severe weather conditions. He noted that flooding is majorly caused by heavy rainfall from tropical weather disturbances, inadequate maintenance of drainage…
It was yet another great outing for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, on Friday night in Hamburg, Germany, in continuation of his engagement with Edo Diaspora in Europe. At the meeting, Ighodalo reiterated his determination, working with his running mate, Barr Osarodion Ogie and a sound team, to make Edo State a first world sub-national in Nigeria. The engagement with Edo Diaspora Community in Europe ahead of the September election had taken him to Reggio Emilia, Italy; Manchester, and London in the UK and will…
by Timinepere Jombo Idoko/Sarah Ogodo ISOKO-DELTA The Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukhodiko, has called on the public to hold elective office holders accountable in their stewardship. Hon. Ukhodiko stated this when members of the Nigeria Association of women Journalist (NAWOJ) South -South Zone paid him a courtesy visit at his Erawha-Oweh country home in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. The team, which was led by the Zonal Vice Chairperson, Comrade Stella Macaulay had representatives from the three southern geo-political zones. The Lawmaker, who said elected office holders were expected…
The General Overseer of Jesus House of Joy Church, Awka, Anambra State, Pastor Francis Ogwu, who was arrested for allegedly defiling his housemaid, 7, has blamed his wife for giving him excuses with fasting and prayer over sex. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the cleric, Pastor Ogwu, made the confession after he was arrested by Police operatives following an alarm raised by concerned residents of the community, which drew the attention of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. The suspect, who hails from Imo State but has lived with his wife and children in Awka town, Anambra State, for…
The President, University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Worldwide, Prof. Saawua Gabriel Nyityo, yesterday inaugurated the Dr. Michael Omolayole Alumni Complex Guest House, UI, Ibadan, to serve the guests that are patronizing the Guest House. According to Prof. Nyityo, “The Gift Shop/Store provides guests visiting the UI Alumni Complex items to take back home as gifts to family, friends and fellow UItes or gifts for themselves. All they need is to select from an array of items such as Alumni souvenirs, Alumni / UI related books, Alumni Magazines/Journals/Periodicals, specialty cookbooks, wines, yogurts, travel essentials, and more. “The Store is officially…