In the bustling campus of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), a familiar sight catches the eyes of many—a young woman gliding through the throngs of students on a bicycle. RUTH ADESEYE OMOLE, a daring PhD student in the Department of Food Science and Technology, in the University’s School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology stands out not just for her academic pursuits but also for her unique mode of transportation. For her, riding a bicycle is more than just a means of getting around; it is a symbol of resilience, freedom, and joy. Growing up in a modest household,…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that tourism business is undergoing tremendous transformation under the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as more resorts and luxury hotels dots the state. He made the disclosure in Asaba when the Senior Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism Development to the Governor, Ambassador Huxley Adiniebo Unumadu, paid him a courtesy visit, saying that foreigners and Nigerians from all walks of life are daily arriving the state, either to enjoy their vacations or to visit tourist sites with a view to investing heavily in the tourism…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to firmly resist the plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to smuggle in unaccredited Polling and Collation Agents after the APC failed to meet the deadline stipulated by the Electoral Act, 2022 and INEC Guidelines for the September 21, 2024 Governorship election in Edo State. It is already public knowledge as posted on INEC’s Portal that the APC failed to upload its over 3000 Polling and Collation Agents with the required bio-data and cannot be allowed to submit any Polling and Collation…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected some political parties submissions for polling and collation agents in the upcoming Edo State governorship election, particularly those of the Labour Party and All Progressive Congress APC, citing widespread non-compliance with digital submission requirements. This development was confirmed by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with political parties in Abuja on Thursday. Prof. Yakubu reiterated the Commission’s commitment to digitalizing the electoral process, stating that the manual method of agent nominations is “gone for good.” He emphasized that political parties must adapt to the digital procedure,…
By Kingsley Ohens The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday at the Ubiaja Township Stadium, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, flagged off its gubernatorial campaign in a grand style. Led by the Governor Godwin Obaseki, the fully packed township stadium, venue of the campaign, took the form of a carnival as party chieftains and supporter exhibited an uncommon enthusiasm and confidence about the coming election. Speaking at the rally, Governor Obaseki made it clear that his choice for the post of governor of Edo State after him has the capacity to “anchor the relay race successfully…
Online newspaper editors in Nigeria have been advised to deploy and fully utilize traditional gatekeeping measures before publishing stories and articles, to avoid fake news and misinformation. Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr (Barrister) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the advise on Wednesday, while speaking as guest of Bridge FM Radio’s prime time talkshow, the “Bridge Parliament,” saying that the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is yet to borrow a kobo from any bank or financial institution either in Nigeria or anywhere in the world. He noted that governor Oborevwori’s vision for Delta through the MORE…
By John Mayaki The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has once again demonstrated his superior position in the Edo governorship race as the most prepared candidate. In recent media engagements, he delivered a clear, concise, and compelling outline of his vision and plan for Edo State. Speaking to his “Pathway to Prosperity” manifesto, which is anchored on five strategic pillars beginning with improved security, he explained his mission as seeking to grow the economic pie so that Edo people can enjoy more, unlike those who are seeking a return with a bitter vengeance to consume the…
By George Etakibuebu In 1986, legendary Pan-African liberation singer, multi-talented and proud Esan son from Edo State, Sonny Okosun, now of blessed memory released the evergreen “Now or Never” song. That was 38 years ago. In that song, the Ozziddi King as he was fondly called, challenged Africans and Nigerians to brace up and salvage their continent and country to enable them keep it for good both for them and their children yet unborn. And if they don’t, then they stand to lose it forever. For proper context, the lyrics of the beautiful song rendered in both English and Igbo…
The Edo State Government has said the All Progressives Congress APC in the state is afraid of imminent defeat in the September 21 governorship election hence it has resorted to lies and propaganda to divert attention from its own rigging plans. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, in a statement on Tuesday evening, called on the people of Edo to disregard APC’s spurious allegations about plans by the state government to rig the election and go out enmasse and vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr Asue Ighodalo. Crusoe…
By George Etakibuebu During a recent campaign trail in Ewhohimi, Esan South East, Adams Oshiomhole made an outlandish claim to the effect that Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has no house in his own community, which is a complete lie. Canvassing support for his candidate demands that Oshiomhole tell the people the truth and not a cocktail of lies. All through the last two or three weeks, Oshiomhole has made it his favourite past time to always tell outlandish lies against either Governor Godwin Obaseki or Dr Asue Ighodalo. Unknown to him, it is a…