By Abel Johngold Orheruata Ahead of the September 21 gubernatorial contest in Edo State, one thing has become crystal clear — Dr Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is by far the clear preference of the people for the topmost job. And a lawmaker in the state, the Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Charity Aiguobarueghian, representing Ovia North East 1, during a recent chat with newsmen in Benin City, aptly described him as “na fine pikin wey everybody wan carry.” Ever since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the public…
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Following the Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police’s refutal of the death rumour of former lawmaker and immediate past Commissioner for Technical Education in Delta State, Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Mrakpor, THE WILL’s earlier report which was republished by this platform, Spade Nigeria News Online is hereby retracted with apologies to all concerned. Below is THE WILL’S retraction. “The Delta State Police Command has refuted our earlier news report on the murder of Hon. Joan Mrakpor (Joan Mrakpor), also known as Ada-Anioma, a former member of the House of Representatives, Delta State House of Assembly, and an ex-commissioner. “The Police…
Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau on Saturday, faulted alleged insecurity challenges raised by a young lady in a trending video on social media, wherein she claimed that rampant kidnapping and raping of victims had increased in Warri township, Osubi, Otokutu, Agbarho and Otuama communities. The Bureau in a statement by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, said Delta State is one of the safest states in Nigeria, due to the collaborative efforts of security agencies in combating crime, coupled with the good governance strides of governor Sheriff Oborevwori, since May 29, 2023 and counting. He said…
By Fred Edoreh At last, the August #EndBadGovernance protest, also known as the #HungerProtest came as scheduled and, in Delta State, like in various other states and cities of the country, there were processions in Warri, Sapele, Ughelli, Agbor, Asaba, Abraka and other urban centres. By effective engagement between the State Government, the local governments, the security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, workers, students bodies, community leaders and youth bodies, the processions in Delta State have been relatively peaceful. In Abraka, we saw the turn out of perhaps one of the oldest women in the country, which on its own…
The All Progressives Congress(APC) in Edo State has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of stealing Federal Government food palliatives and lying to the public about them. It will be recalled that a viral video has been in circulation showing some persons looting 10 kg bags of rice from a truck during the ongoing End Bad Governance protests in Edo State. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State Chapter, Apostle Dr. Irekpono Omoike disclosed that the rice being scrambled for in the video was meant for distribution by a vendor contracted by the Edo State…
President Bola Tinubu and the federal government of Nigeria, have been advised to immediately stop the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (fuel), and fully patronize Dangote Refinery until the nation’s four refineries are fixed and ready for production. The Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the advise while speaking as a guest of a national radio public affairs program on Friday, saying that the ongoing national protest is rapidly attracting negative image for Nigeria at the global stage. He said Dangote Refinery in Lagos, has the capacity to refine and…
By John Mayaki The APC in Edo State has reduced itself to crisis profiteers in an election for which it is obviously unprepared. After our chairman stood at Ring Road to make a misleading video about the absence of a protest in the state, in a calculated bid to boast to the presidency about a capacity they lack, the party shamelessly shifted to seizing on the chaos that trailed the same protest they claimed didn’t take place. The focus was on a particular event in which angry protesters stormed a warehouse to cart away bagged rice. Seeking to turn the…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Palace of the Olowu of Owu kingdom was agog with celebration as former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s first elected female Speaker and former Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief Mrs) Titilayo Oseni, members of the Univerrsity of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) worldwide graced the installation ceremony of the new Giwa Iyalode, Chief (Dr) Oyinade Olujimi Tomori, JP, as ‘Giwa Iyalode’ of Owu kingdom in Ogun State. She was installed alongside eight others at the Palace of the Paramount ruler of the ancient Owu Kingdom on Thursday, 1st August, 2024. This explained…
Following series of protests that rocked many parts of the country on Thursday and Friday, 1st and 2nd of August 2024, Nigerian journalists in their numbers went out as required by the demands of the profession to cover the events. Unfortunately, the hydra headed monster of journalist intimidation, harassments and siezures of both official and personal assets of members of the press reared its ugly head once more. These acts were carried out by the state and non-state actors. This sordid and unacceptable state of affairs, especially those perpetrated by state actors is happening in spite of various conscious efforts…
By John Mayaki In the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and other parts of Europe, the message is the same: members of the Edo diaspora community are resolute that Asue Ighodalo should be the next governor of the state. This is unsurprising, given the candidate’s unassailable status as the most prepared in the race and his successful overseas campaign tour. Guided by a results-based, strategic mindset forged through decades of managerial excellence in the private sector, Ighodalo focused on this influential community early in the race and made moves to secure their support with interactive town halls and other engagements where…