The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has initiated a peace-building process to resolve the issue between His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopkolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, and some suspended Enigie. Speaking with journalists after a meeting with some Enigie in Edo South Senatorial District, held at the residence of Prof. Gregory Akenzua in Benin City, Obaseki said the meeting is aimed at understanding the issues at stake with a view to brokering peace and ensuring reconciliation of the aggrieved parties. He noted that the move is intended to facilitate the withdrawal of the existing…
Author: Spade Nigeria
By Felix Ofou Joseph Goebbels, the author of Nazi propaganda, is known to have said: “repeat a lie, often enough, and it becomes the truth”. He became notorious for coining fables and seeking to project same as truth. In Delta State, this master of illusion seems to have converted a tiny clique as disciples, with lies as their merchandise. These persons not only live in a fool’s paradise, but also seek to convert the majority to embrace the truth from a convoluted lens. Ever since, it became obvious that Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori was likely to become the Governorship candidate…
Senior Policy Adviser to Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Funkekeme Solomon, has charged media and communication aides to governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to work as a team, shun eye service and to exhibit high standard of professionalism in the discharge of their assigned responsibilities. He gave the charge on Monday in Asaba at an interactive section and presentation of copies of “Delta State Service Compact With Deltans” as encapsulated in the Servicom document, to the media and Communication units of Government House Asaba. According to the Senior Policy Adviser to governor Oborevwori, the state governor directed that in order to…
OBIARUKU/Nigeria* : Amidst the political horse trading in Ukwuani LGA, ahead of the forthcoming Delta State Local Government elections, the Equity Forum, a coalition spanning the two major political blocks in the LGA, has elected Barr. Richard Okolocha as it’s preferred chairmanship candidate to contest the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary election. The Mock Primary election to determine the potential Chairmanship candidate was conducted after a rigorous selection process, which saw the legal luminary, Barrister Richard Okolocha emerging victorious with 11 votes and securing his candidacy for the group’s Chairmanship position. Indeed, as the 2024 Local Government Area Elections loom…
Delta Unity Group (DUG), the main political and leadership think tank in Delta State, has lauded the appointment of Sir Itiako Ikpokpo as the Director-General of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). Ikpokpo was Friday confirmed as the Director-General of ALGON following his earlier nomination by Hon. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, National President of ALGON. In a congratulatory message to Ikpokpo, also known as Malik by friends and political associates, the National Publicity Secretary of DUG, Sir Sunny Areh, said Ikpokpo takes over the affairs of ALGON with an impressive pedigree in management and administration. “Malik, a two-term Chairman…
BridgeRadio (98.7 FM) has approved the appointment of Mr Ruke Ignatius Edjeren as Head of Content, Presentation and Productions. The versatile veteran is highly regarded in the Media Industry, for his creative style, originality and his penchant for hardwork. At the Unveiling ceremony during the BridgeRadio 2024 Retreat and Strategic Session, the Chief Executive Officer BridgeRadio, Dr Henry Nzekwu said, he decided to bring in an experienced veteran and national figure in broadcasting to serve as a guide to the younger generation at BridgeRadio. He hoped that Mr Ruke Edjeren’s wealth of experience will be able to play a pivotal…
Ahead of the governorship election in Edo State, a coalition of youth organisations under the aegis of Edo Youth Arise Initiative (EDYAI) has tasked the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo to stop the “regime of lies and propaganda.” The group argued that the opposition’s resort to peddling lies and propaganda was apparently because it doesn’t have anything to campaign with and that was unacceptable. The youth group in a statement by its National Coordinator, Jerome Omonogbe Tadefua, on Tuesday in Benin City, expressed disappointment that the APC and Okpebholo…
Dr. Patrick Ighomrore (JP), PHF, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Community Development, has expressed profound gratitude to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his unwavering dedication to infrastructure advancement in the region. In an interview, the Senior Special Assistant commended the Governor’s leadership style, as he highlighted the ongoing road expansion project, and flyover at PTI and DSC Roundabout, being handled by Julius Berger Plc. He stated that under Governor Oborevwori’s visionary stewardship, the government has placed a premium on enhancing critical infrastructure to uplift the quality of life for its residents. “The commencement of extensive…
The Arewa Journalists’ Forum (AJF) honoured Senator Seriake Dickson in Abuja for his sterling contributions to democracy, good governance, and service to humanity. AJF, while bestowing the award on the Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial district, said he was singled out for the honour due to Senator Dickson’s sincere contributions on national issues, adding, the honour was done to spur him to promote sustainable democracy, good governance, nation building. The group led by its national President, Hassan Galadima, also expressed joy at Dickson’s acceptance of becoming one of their patrons as a dream come true, as they see in him…
Engr. Fidel Onwordi, Politician and humanist. Warm Birthday Wishes and Gratitude for who you are and what you have done so far. I am a living testimony to the kind of person whom God has made you to be. On this special day, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt wishes to you.Your presence in your constituents lives is a source of immense joy and inspiration. As a leader, you embody Kindness, Care, and Generosity in every aspect of your being. Your unwavering support and guidance have made a profound impact on all your constituents, followers and…