By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh Delta State Government has again emphasized the need for good parenting, and called on parents to bring up their children well, and help them grow into responsible adults, free from deviance lifestyle and use of hard drugs. The Director-General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Oghenesivbe, made the call at a joint press conference with the state commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Commander Wada Abubakar, and the state Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Tracy Ikolomi, on the forthcoming Drug Free Delta Sensitization Campaign. He said good parenting…
Author: Spade Nigeria
In the words of Plato, the Greek Philosopher, “A grateful mind is a great mind which eventually attracts to itself great things. Indeed, Dr. Chioma Egwuenu Dumbuya and her husband, John Dumbuya through their acts of kindness are destined for greatness. It is gratifying to know that many of our women at the grassroots appreciate acts of little kindness, and having been praying that their milk of human kindness will never go dry, as God Almighty will continue to uphold and bless her and family. It was another great joy and appreciation today, Thursday 30 January, 2025 by expectant women…
The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, has officially renamed the well-known Bonsac satellite town in Asaba to Ajaji Layout, with immediate effect. Announcing the change during a familiarization visit to the former Bonsac and Oduke areas of his kingdom, the Asagba stated that the development would be formally communicated to the Oshimili South Local Government for necessary actions. In addition, Asagba Prof. Azinge appointed Ogbueshi Dada Okolo as the Palace Liaison Officer for Ajaji Layout and Ogbueshi Adim Onochie as his counterpart for Oduke. He directed Ogbueshi Okolo to ensure that signposts reflecting…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Dr. Iyke Odikpo, has expressed strong support for the upcoming high-profile interactive stakeholders’ meeting with His Excellency, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, in Delta North Senatorial District. As part of efforts to strengthen the APC in Delta State, Senator Omo-Agege will embark on a tour of Delta North, beginning in Ukwuani Local Government Area tomorrow. The tour aims to foster unity, reorganize party structures, and reinvigorate political strategy ahead of the 2027 elections. Dr. Odikpo, a committed party leader, reaffirmed his support for the initiative, emphasizing its significance in breaking…
By Makua Ubanagu A former governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, has revealed that he played a pivotal role in convincing President Bola Tinubu to contest for the presidency. In an interview, State Affairs with Edmund Obilo, published on Wednesday via YouTube, Akande disclosed that Tinubu was initially hesitant about pursuing the position, citing financial constraints and personal doubts. “When I met him, he said, Baba, do you have money? If I had the kind of money that people have to be president, I would rank with Dangote,’” Akande recounted that Tinubu said he had no money to be president.…
Asaba, Delta State – January 29, 2025 In a bold move to combat the rising menace of drug abuse, the Delta State Government has unveiled an intensified campaign aimed at protecting public health and ensuring a safer society. The initiative, set to be officially flagged off by the governor on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, will focus on awareness, stricter regulations, and rehabilitation for affected individuals. Speaking at a pre-flag-off press conference, the Director General of the State Bureau of Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq, emphasized the urgent need for collective…
In a bid to curb indiscriminate waste disposal and ensure a cleaner environment, the Delta State Waste Management Board, the Ministry of Environment, the Beautification Agency, and the Oshimili South Local Government Council have partnered with the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge (SAN). The collaboration aims to enforce environmental and sanitation laws, maintain the free flow of drainage systems, and promote responsible waste disposal across Asaba. During a visit to the Asagba’s palace, the Chairman of the Waste Management Board, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, reaffirmed the board’s commitment to tackling waste-related challenges in the city. Accompanied by…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr The people of the Niger Delta, particularly the Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the Act establishing the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko. In a heartfelt letter of appreciation, High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, commended the President for this landmark decision, describing it as a long-awaited breakthrough for the institution and the region. The university, established in 2014, had operated for nearly a decade without full legal status, limiting its growth…
Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, recently hosted Mr. Femi Adekanbi, the Managing Director of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA), alongside other members of the Authority’s leadership team, at his residence in Abuja. The meeting focused on accelerating regional development through sustainable water resource management, agricultural initiatives, and infrastructural projects within areas served by BORBDA, which include Delta North, Edo, Ondo, and Ekiti States. During the discussions, Senator Nwoko highlighted two critical dam projects in Delta State—the Ogwashi-Uku Dam and the Amukpe Dam. He explained that these dams, when completed, will have a…
Tuface Idibia’s younger brother, Charlybrave, pours his heart out. As posted on his official Instagram account: I pray for composure as I write these and I pray for clarity because there is so much to say, This is in no shape or form an attàck on anybody, I just want to create a Peaceful space in my heart and move forward . Annie , I am sure you are shocked that all these are coming from me, because in your heart of hearts you know I have always loved you and treated you the best way a brother in-law should….…