By SAAD ABDULRAHEEM As the number of unemployed Nigerians continue to swell due to our exponential increase in population, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore has said that the Ministry is well positioned for employment creation to mitigate soaring unemployment in the country. Belgore made this disclosure when he received the Senior Special Assistant to the President (SSAP) on job creation, Mrs Tilda Mmegwa, saying that the last couple of years had witnessed unprecedented recruitment into paramilitary outfits under the supervision of the Ministry. He reeled the figures to the admiration of the visiting SSAP…
Author: Spade Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to Amayanabo of Twon-Brass, King Alfred Papapreye Diete-Spiff, on his 80th birthday, July 30, 2022, congratulating the elder statesman for many years of service to his community, nation and humanity. The President felicitates with King Diete-Spiff on the auspicious occasion of turning an octogenarian, joining family, friends and associates to celebrate with the first military Governor of Rivers State, 1967-1975, who was appointed at the age of 25, with the rank of a Naval Lieutenant Commander, and provided strong and visionary leadership that laid a good foundation for the state. President Buhari notes the…
Shock & DCI-Worldwide Enterprises, the Publishers of SHOCKNAIJA, DELTA UHURU MEDIA (Online Newspaper), has expressed sadness over the demise of one of the illustrious sons of Aniocha/Oshimili people, LATE HENRY ILOBA as he described the late veteran Journalists as a great ASSETS TO ANIOMA NATION Delta State and Nigeria in general. In a press Statement which was made available to group of Journalists, today being Friday, 29th day of July, 2022, by the group’s Chairman/CEO, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike mourned the demise of Late Henry ILOBA , who died on Wednesday in Asaba, Delta State capital. The Publisher…
The Deputy Senate President and Delta APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has felicitated with the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom and Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Felix Mujakperuo, Orhue 1 on the 16th anniversary of his coronation. In a congratulatory message, Senator Omo-Agege hailed the revered monarch for using his position to promote peace and progress since his ascension to the exalted throne. Describing the traditional ruler as vibrant, visionary and progressive, the Delta Central lawmaker noted that he has always been at the forefront of the quest for justice, equity, and fairness. He prayed to God to…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council mourns the untimely passage of a veteran journalist and a former Union leader, Mr. Henry Iloba. At a time when we should be relying on the experiences of Mr. Iloba to move the Union forward, we lost him to the cold hand of death. We are indeed pained by this sad event which has thrown the NUJ family in the State into mourning. The late Henry Iloba was an easy going man, peace loving, helpful in the resolutions of tasks as far as Union matters are concerned when he was with…
Gubernatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State, Olorogun David Edevbie has congratulated the Orodje of Okpe, His Majesty Major General (Rtd) Felix Mujakperuo Orhue 1, CFR, mni, on the occasion of his 16th anniversary of ascension to the throne. In a Press Statement issued by his Director of Strategic Communication, Mr Fred Edoreh, Olorogun David Edevbie lauded the Orodje of Okpe for providing visionary leadership for his people in the past sixteen years. The one time Principal Secretary to Former President Umaru Yar’Adua described the rule of the Orodje as one that has brought lasting peace, prosperity…
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, has married a 22-year-old lady, A’isha Yahuza Gona. Sources told newsmen that the wedding which was held in Safana town of Katsina State, was in a lowkey ceremony after a brief courtship which lasted only one week. The bride is a daughter of Alhaji Yahuza Gona, former local government chairman of Safana. Recalled that the Emir reportedly married a 20-year-old bride lady, Aisha Iro Maikano, few months ago.
Delta State immediate past Commissioner for Humanitarian and Community Support, Barr. Bridget Anyafulu, has congratulated His Majesty, Prof (Obi) Chike Edozien on his 98th birthday and 31st year anniversary on the throne as the Asagba of Asaba. Anyafulu, in a statement she made available to newsmen described the revered monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler who through his academic background, has provided quality leadership not only to the people of Asaba, but to the entire nation. Anyafulu, who is also the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Oshimili South State constituency in the Delta House of Assembly in the…
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has felicitated the Asagba of Asaba, Asagba (Prof) Chike Edozien on his 98th birthday and 31st anniversary on the throne as the Asaba of Asaba kingdom. Elumelu in a Statement on Thursday, eulogized the traditional ruler and described him as a renowned icon and outstanding monarch who has contributed immensely to the medical profession, the traditional institution, the development of Asaba and humanity in general. He appreciated God for preserving the life of the traditional ruler, saying that the Lord God Almighty in His love and mercy has…
The performative and babyish antics of those senators staging a walk out notwithstanding, Senate President Ahmad Lawan’s refusal on Wednesday to entertain the ridiculous motion to impeach our President was quite appropriate and correct. Rather than making a mockery out of voters by trying to imitate what they see in America, the opposition would be well advised that their time would be better spent tackling the pressing issues Nigerians face, such as the current global cost of living crisis. Their continued failure to do so goes some way to explaining why they remain in opposition. In contrast, the President Muhammadu…