President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday charged security agencies that would be engaged with various support services in the 2023 elections to maintain a high sense of professionalism. Speaking at the commissioning of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) newly acquired Estate in Idu-Karmo, Abuja, the President urged the agencies to handle the distribution and monitoring of classified materials and other logistics ‘‘professionally and in accordance with Standing Operation Procedures.’’ Reiterating his earlier directive to security agencies to remain apolitical, the President said they must desist from behaviour that could bring disrepute to their organisations and the country ‘‘by compromising the democratic…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Ogulagha is about 1 hour 30 mins by boat from the jetty at Warri Club into the creeks of Ijaw land. The Ogulagha Model Secondary School built by DESOPADEC under Gov Okowa’s administration matches any high standard anywhere in the world. The facility is a start of the art affair. The hostel accommodation complete with beddings, lockers and cabinets. The dinning hall and common rooms are fully furnished for the comfort of the students. So also are classrooms and science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) laboratories and ICT hub fully equipped. The staff room and administrative blocks provide the best comfort…
By Emeka Esogbue In the face of frequent impasses in the nation’s petroleum sector, renowned Public Affairs Analyst, Frank Ofili, has advised the Federal Government to criminalize the hoarding of petroleum products by petrol station owners in the country. Ofili considers it wickedness and economic sabotage and calls on the Government to compel offenders to suffer for the crime and face disciplinary action for the act. He wondered why Nigerian petrol station owners engage in the act to punish consumers. “You own a gasoline station, you have stock, and you sell at N280 per liter, which is high enough. Yet,…
The apex socio-cultural umbrella of the Isoko nation, Isoko Development Union (IDU), has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate for Delta South Senatorial District, , Hon. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas as the candidate to vote for in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. President of IDU, Prof Christopher Akpotu led the endorsement ceremony on behalf of the Union’s Executive, Isoko Traditional Rulers Council, all Clan President Generals, Isoko Branches Council (IBC), Clergymen and all Isoko people at the Annual General Conference of IDU, held at Isoko House, Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. Prof Akpotu said the…
By Ade Divine Cameroon gained 28.86 points to move up 10 places, Argentina gained 64.5 to move to 2nd while Brazil lost only 0.53 points to stay 1st. Summarily, teams gain and lose points in the rankings based on clearcut parameters. The calibre of opponent faced is a key criterion. This explains why Cameroon’s lone win against Brazil enabled the Indomitable Lions move from 43rd to 33rd. If Cameroon’s lone win had come against a lowly ranked side, Cameroon would not have gained as many points. WHY ARGENTINA COULD NOT AMASS ENOUGH FIFA rules also indicate that a win inside…
By Ovie Okpare Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido as the new Bishop-elect of the Catholic Diocese of Warri. Ewherido until his appointment is the Rector of his alma mater, SS. Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Ibadan. He becomes the second indigenous Bishop of the diocese after the retirement of Bishop John Okeoghene Afareha. The Bishop-elect hails from Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Bishop Ewherido is an elder brother to the late Senator representing Delta Central at the National Assembly, Senator Pius Akpor Ewherido, who died June 30, 2013. Ewherido’s appointment…
President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the Olu of Warri, all chiefs of the Kingdom, family and friends of the Rone family, over the passage of Chief S.S Rone, Ogienoyibo, the Obazuaye of Warri and longest serving Chief. The President appreciates the grace of God on the departed, which saw him serving four monarchs as a high-ranking Chief, and helping to maintain peace, amity and development in Warri and environs. President Buhari commends the life of service lived by Chief Rone to the younger generation, and urges his family and children to ensure that his good works are preserved, and his…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stands out from other candidates because of his track record. Gbajabiamila said Tinubu has done what none of the other presidential candidates has ever done when he served as the governor of Lagos State for eight years from 1999 to 2007. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of Community Development Associations (CDAs) in Surulere, Lagos State on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila said Nigerians should vote for Tinubu because he is the only candidate that has something…
By Emmanuel Oladesu The aspiration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the re-election bid of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have been endorsed by the Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Stephen Adegbite, and the Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress, Chief Sesi Akinsanmi. Addressing members of the State and Local Governments Working Committee of Asiwaju Grassroots Talk, AGT, a good governance advocacy group in Lagos at Galaxy Event Center, Ogudu, Adegbite said Tinubu stood head and shoulder above the other presidential candidates. He…
By Charles Ebinimi Owaba Drama as bridegroom walks out of engagement ceremony in Imo State due to extortion. He paid N1,500,000 to cater for food, tents, chairs and a public address system. He was also made to set aside N100,000 as the bride price that the two families had agreed on. Biobelemoye David was asked to add N50,000 to the bride price because he had already impregnated the girl. He was slapped with a N10,000 fine for making a detour to the wrong path and ending up in a different homestead other than the girl’s. He was also asked to pay…