By Evidence Igere The Political Trailblazer of Urhobo Nation, Okakuro John Obukohwo Nani (JON), was on Sunday 6, February, 2022, at the palace of the Ovie (king) of IDJERHE KINGDOM, to officially notify him, the Chiefs and the People of his Kingdom of his intention to vie for the position of the Senate, Delta Central. After series of endorsements by various groups across Delta Central, Urhobo bodies in overseas, and Delta State in general, asking the Aghwemutuwevwi to contest for the position due to his enormous contributions towards the growth and development of Urhobo Nation and her People, Barr…
Author: Spade Nigeria
The author of “Delta 2014 election: Fmr Gov James Ibori near-suicide mission that caused Ex Gov. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan deliberate sellout,” could have at least been more decent in concealing himself as a well-known perjurer, who tells stories by the moonlight based on the figment of his imagination to earn the filthy lucre. But no, the leopard can never change its spot. Of course, the liar lives by blackmail; it is his stock in trade. But unfortunately, he wants people, including well-meaning and reasonable members of society to believe his lies and phantom stories, the product of a jobber in…
By Reginald Dibia One of the most important watersheds in Nigeria’s history is the external debt relief it secured from the Paris Club in 2006. The debt burden in excess of $34 billion, piled up from the mid 80s into the late 90s, was so excruciating that the Federal Government was defaulting in loan servicing and worse still, unable to fund capital development resulting in failing and inadequate infrastructure. The introduction of Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP), regular devaluation of the Naira and increase in petroleum pump price did not provide any respite. As a direct consequence, the nation experienced unending…
By Magnus Emuji The need for stakeholders especially government at all levels to put effective measures in place towards ensuring the safety of lives, violence free learning for children and teachers in school environment has been stressed. The Executive Director of Afro Centre for Development, Peace and Justice (AFRODEP) , Augusta Impact Keneboh stated this at Government Primary School, Junior Staff Quarters, Asaba during sensitisation and focal group discussion on safe school declaration. Augusta Impact, who said that Afro Centre for Development, Peace and Justice was selected, trained and supported by the Development, Research and Projects Centre (DRPC) in Partnership…
By Magnus Emuji The need for stakeholders especially government at all levels to put effective measures in place towards ensuring the safety of lives, violence free learning for children and teachers in school environment has been stressed. The Executive Director of Afro Centre for Development, Peace and Justice (AFRODEP) , Augusta Impact Keneboh stated this at Government Primary School, Junior Staff Quarters, Asaba during sensitisation and focal group discussion on safe school declaration. Augusta Keneboh who said that Afro Centre for Development, Peace and Justice was selected, trained and supported by the Development, Research and Projects Centre (DRPC) in Partnership…
The Aguinode of Warri, Chief Otimeyin Adams, has said Olorogun David Edevbie is more than qualified to succeed His Excellency, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, as the Governor of Delta State, come 2023. He made the declaration on Thursday when Edevbie paid him a courtesy call at his residence in Sapele in continuation of his consultations with leaders of the PDP across the State for the Governorship ticket of the PDP. The top notch leader of the party in Warri North said contrary to views in some quarters that Edevbie was unapproachable and distant, he has found him to be very…
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has felicitated the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Delta State, Olorogun Barrister Kingsley Esiso on the auspicious occasion of his birthday anniversary. Elumelu in a statement on Friday, February 5, 2022, thanked God for the life of Barrister Esiso and said that he has used a better part of his life for the service of God and humanity. Elumelu described the State Chairman of the PDP as a quintessential political leader who has demonstrated steadfastness, loyalty and love for the party in Delta State, saying…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Management of Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd (SEPCOL) in RECEIVERSHIP have announced the unfortunate incident of a fire that engulfed its offshore facility, the FPSO Trinity Spirit located at the Ukpokiti Teminal, following an explosion during the early hours of Wednesday, 2nd of February 2022. According to the Management, in a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ikemefuna Okafor and made available to newsmen today in Delta State, the cause of the explosion was currently being investigated and they were working with necessary parties to contain the situation. “At this time there…
By Augustine Akanigha The Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ochor Ochor has expressed shock at the death of Mr Joe Anumati, an ace broadcaster, who died Monday February 1, 2022. He stated this during a condolence visit to the family of the Late Anumati at Obiaruku, describing the deceased as the pride of Ndokwa in media broadcasting. He said that Anumati’s love for the people and culture of Ndokwa was not in doubt, adding that he was always happy to associate with projects that promoted the development of the area. In the condolence register…
Delta State PDP Stakeholders Should Abstain From Being Economical With the Truth and Making of Contradictory Arguments. Let’s Focus on the Big Picture of Peace and Unity of the Sate*. It is not truthful to say; the 2006 and 2014 PDP governorship primaries of Delta State was contested by aspirants from Delta Central alone against Dr Uduaghan of Delta South and Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta North respectively. Bradus Angozie from Burutu LGA in Delta South contested, Godswill Obielum from Ndokwa East LGA, Esther Uduehi from Ndokwa, Peter Okocha from Oshimili and Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa…