By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has paid glowing tribute to the Permanent Secretary in the Directorate of Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Angalaere Arthur Prest-Umukoro, who has retired after 34 years of meritorious service, describing her exit as both inspiring and triumphant. Mrs. Prest-Umukoro, who visited the Head of Service to formally announce her retirement, expressed deep gratitude for the support and encouragement she received during her career, especially in her trying moments. She thanked God for the grace to conclude her journey in the civil service in good health, despite earlier health…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Senator Ned Nwoko has urged the Nigerian media to move beyond routine reportage and take a bold, decisive role in confronting corruption, which he described as a grave threat to democracy and good governance in the country. Nwoko, represented by his Communication Director, Gloria Okolugbo, gave the charge at the 12th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), held at MBB Events, Effurun, Delta State. The conference, with theme “Corruption, Governance and Media in Nigeria”, brought together communication scholars and professionals from academia and the media industry. “The media has…
The management of Tantita Security Services Limited has called on the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) to use its intellectual and professional strength to support the ongoing war against oil vandalism and crude theft in the country. Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of ACSPN, held September 3–4, 2025, at MBB Events, Effurun, Delta State, with the theme “Corruption, Governance and Media in Nigeria”, Capt. Waredi Enisuoh, Executive Director, Operations and Technical, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, noted that oil theft remains one of the most devastating forms of corruption, undermining governance,…
What You Didn’t Know That Happened When President Lula of Brazil met Prof. Wole Soyinka Brasilia, August 2025: President Lula da Silva and Professor Wole Soyinka in an iconic embrace of touching of heads to symbolize sharing of grace, wisdom and solidarity. At the State Lunch in Brasília in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his State visit to the South American country, the Nigerian Presdient rose from his chair, offering his presidential seat to the 91-year-old Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka. “Egbon, e wa joko si ibiyi” Elder bro, please come and sit here. The hall fell silent. A…
By Timinepere Jombo Idoko Senator Ned Nwoko has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots empowerment, pledging strong support for the Positive Impact for Women and Youth Development Initiative (PIWYODI) as part of efforts to drive agricultural growth and job creation across Delta North. The lawmaker made the commitment when executives of the organization, led by its National President, Mrs. Martha Onadeko, paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Idumuje-Ugboko. Commending the group’s initiative, Senator Nwoko lauded their focus on farming as a sustainable means of creating opportunities for women and young people. He noted that PIWYODI’s approach of…
Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North senatorial district at the National Assembly has expressed optimism that Anioma state would be created as the 37th state in the Federation. Senator Nwoko gave the assurance yesterday while hosting his kinsmen in an enlarged meeting comprising leaders and members of the All Progressives Party (APC), Idumuje Ward 8, Aniocha North local government area. Addressing the people at Mount Ned Resort in his Idumuje-Ugboko ancestral home, the senator said Anioma fulfilled necessary requirements to become a state and noted that “the emergence was only a matter of time, with preparation for referendum”. He said…
There was drama at the Magistrate Court in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday as Delta activist, Victor Ojei, popularly known as “Wong Box”, was arraigned on a three-count charge and ordered to be remanded in prison custody pending the perfection of his bail conditions. Ojei, known for his fiery activism on social and political issues in Delta State, is facing charges of threat to life, assault occasioning harm, and threatening violence, offences said to contravene Sections 355, 86, and 249 of the Criminal Code. The charges stem from a recent incident captured in a video shared by the Delta State…
Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly says he has initiated efforts towards meeting with Senator Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa, Immediate past governor and Senator Peter Nwaoboshi among others to strengthen peace and unity in the All progressive Congress (APC) in Delta North and the entire state. Senator Nwoko gave the hint when he met with Delta North Senatorial Executives, the nine local government area chairmen as well as 98 ward chairmen of the APC in the district on Sunday. At the Sunday meeting held at the Asaba residence of the Delta North APC senatorial chairman, Ogbueishi…
The Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality has declared a total rejection of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s ward and polling unit delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, accusing the Commission of bias, illegality, and “robbing the Itsekiri people of their rightful representation.” The position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a press conference held on Monday at Preston Royal Event Centre, Warri South Local Government Area, and presented by Chief Brown Mene on behalf of the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality. While stressing that they are not opposed to the Supreme Court judgment that necessitated the redelineation exercise, the group…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has flagged off a nationwide sensitization drive to promote government programmes, national values, disaster preparedness, and security awareness across Nigeria. The initiative will engage citizens in all 36 states and the FCT through town halls, media outreach, and community engagements. The Agency launched the nationwide enlightenment campaign aimed at deepening citizens’ understanding of government programmes, strengthening national values, and fostering security consciousness across the country. The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Issa Lanre-Onilu, represented by Mrs. Nasamu Rebecca, Director of General Services at NOA headquarters, unveiled the initiative during a press…