This question is not an insult. It is an awakening, a soft but firm shake at the shoulders of every woman who has been taught, directly or subtly, that her identity begins and ends in the shadows of the men in her life. Many women are raised to believe that a father’s name opens doors and a husband’s name sustains her relevance. But what happens when these names are stripped away? What remains when the titles of “wife of” and “daughter of” are silenced? What voice echoes back when she asks herself: Who am I? This is why self-development is…
Author: Spade Nigeria
By Spear News The sudden resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has opened up a crucial leadership vacuum in Nigeria’s ruling party, sparking intense speculation about his possible successors. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State who had held the position since 2023, officially cited health reasons for his departure, but political observers note that the move was likely influenced by broader strategic calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections. His exit, coming just two years into his tenure, follows a pattern in the APC where party chairmen often leave under circumstances…
Senator Ned Nwoko has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations to addressing historical and contemporary injustices suffered by Nigeria and the African continent. Speaking at a consultative forum with key stakeholders in Abuja, Senator Nwoko emphasized the urgent need for tangible actions in pursuit of justice and restitution. “Injustices such as slavery, colonial exploitation, and ongoing economic marginalization have shaped the African experience for centuries,” Nwoko stated. “Our Committee is determined to confront these issues head-on.” He noted that reparations should no longer be viewed as abstract or symbolic demands, but as practical and…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta state, Engineer Emmanuel Afam Eboh has dismissed as misrepresentation of facts, comments credited to Dr.Festus Okubor, chief strategist to the state governor, where he expressed concerns over the recent Delta North senatorial meeting held at the country home of senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North at the National Assembly. Engineer Eboh in a statement said contrary to Okubor’s claims in a press interview, the senatorial meeting followed due process in line with APC constitutional provisions. The APC stalwart faulted Okubor’s insinuations as “alarmist and ill informed.” He expressed dismay that Okubor…
In a move to promote digital literacy and educational inclusion, the First Lady of Delta State, Her Excellency Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has distributed 500 uLesson tablets to students in public primary and secondary schools across the state. The distribution, which took place at Government House, Asaba, on Thursday, was carried out in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Speaking at the event, Deaconess Oborevwori described the gesture as a meaningful investment in the future of Delta State’s children. “Again, we are giving students from the Primary, Junior, and Senior Secondary Schools five hundred…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, Delta North now stands at a turning point. Once viewed as a quiet senatorial district tucked within Delta State, it is today finding fresh energy and national attention through the emergence of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko—a man whose entry into the Senate has introduced a unique blend of celebrity, activism, and public engagement. For the people of Delta North, his rise represents more than just a change in leadership, it signals the arrival of a new kind of political voice. From Royalty to Politics Ned Nwoko’s journey to the Nigerian…
Senator Ned Nwoko has voiced strong support for the proposed bill to establish the National Institute on Drugs Awareness and Rehabilitation, asserting that Nigeria’s current drug response framework lacks the institutional capacity to tackle the country’s growing addiction crisis. Speaking at a one-day public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, Senator Nwoko pushed back against concerns from some stakeholders who fear the proposed institute may duplicate the functions of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). “The gap in our current drug response framework is glaring,” Nwoko said. “NDLEA’s focus is largely enforcement and interdiction, but…
The Wife of the Governor of Delta State and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Her Excellency, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has continued the distribution of food items under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Scheme, a federal government social investment program led by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON). At the distribution event held at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, Deaconess Oborevwori handed over 3,000 bags of semolina and 2,500 cartons of pasta to 400 hundred households in the state, marking a continuation of an earlier round of food distribution carried out under the same…
President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, sign into law four groundbreaking tax reform bills that will transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. The four bills, the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, were passed by the National Assembly after extensive consultations with various interest groups and stakeholders. When the new tax laws become operational, they are expected to significantly transform tax administration in the country, leading to increased revenue generation, improved business environment, and a boost in domestic and foreign investments. The historic presidential assent…
In the timeless words of Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This perfectly encapsulates the extraordinary journey of Dr. Victor Azubuike Osiatuma, a dedicated physician whose decade long service to humanity and the Nigerian health system continues to inspire. For more than ten years, Dr. Osiatuma led the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba; two years in acting capacity and eight years as substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD); coupled with over two decades of professional practice in medicine and hospital management. Indeed, his tenure was marked by a period of…