Author: Spade Nigeria

By Funke Egbemode He knows it is not true. He doesn’t even believe it himself but he’d do his damned best to convince you it is true, with words, body language and treats (if he has money). He’d try to prove that he’s the best, that with him, you cannot go wrong. He would even dress suggestively to show you some concrete evidence. It’s all about bragging about his sexual prowess and he doesn’t stint on apparatus. A man who is boasting about how good he is in bed (or any other venue) most times is a non-performer or one…

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Popular actress, Regina Askia has commented on the ongoing family feud between actor Emeka Ike and his wife and son, as she shares her experience with him during the period they had worked together. In her words: “It’s so shocking when you leave a society like Nigeria and have to adapt to a society that is very different from yours, and you have to take into consideration what that man is going through. I am not supporting violence in any way but you have to consider what that man is going through for real. “You know I used to work…

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Chief (Comrade) Sunny Ofehe, is the Executive Assistant on External Relations and Diaspora Affairs to the Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori. In this interview, Ofehe speaks on various issues, with particular emphasis on how foreign direct investment can be attracted to Nigeria and Delta State in particular.  How do you plan to sell Delta State to the rest of the world as an Executive Assistant on External Relations and Diaspora Affairs? We’re not just going to sell Delta State to Nigerians in the Diaspora alone; we’re going to sell Delta State to the global community at large. Delta State…

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Arewa Intelligentia Caucus, a group based in the Northern part of the country, on Thursday, called on President Bola Tinubu to probe the Nigerian Navy under Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, over alleged crude oil theft, economy sabotage and promoting insecurity in the nation’s waterways. The group in a statement by Abubakah Ciroma and Nasir Adamu, President and Publicity Secretary respectively, and made available to newsmen accused the Nigerian Navy of providing security for oil thieves. The group therefore implored President Bola Tinubu to set up a probe panel like that of the Obaze investigative team that has…

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By Timi Jombo Idoko/Sarah Ogodo Hon. Pastor. Engr Jonathaan Ahiroghene Ukodhiko, Member Representing Isoko Federal constituency comprising Isoko North/South Local Government Areas of Delta State has distributed Christmas gifts to Party Leaders, executives and support groups in his constituency as part of activities marking the festive season. The distribution was done in his residence at Erawha-Owhe in Isoko North local government Area of Delta State. Speaking during the distribution of the items, Hon. Ukodhiko said the gesture has been on for years even before he was elected as a member Representing the constituency. According to him service to humanity is…

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Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha has described his recent boxing bout with Nigerian street-pop singer, Portable as rigged, calling for a rematch. Recall that Charles Okocha was defeated by Portable in a recent boxing match on Tuesday. Portable was declared the winner by the referee after fulfilling the qualifications to win the bout. Reacting, Charles Okocha called out the referee for irregularities, alleging that Portable removed his boxing gloves during the third round, which should have resulted in immediate disqualification. He wrote, “How can you give up in the 3rd round when we have 4 rounds? How do you take off…

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In line with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the enrollment of beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer Program, a National Social Safety Net Project Scale-Up (NASSP-SU), has started across Delta state. Over 76,020 households are expected to be enrolled in the 25 LGAs of the state to qualify them for the initiative, which aims to bring financial relief to vulnerable citizens of the state. A statement by the National Program Manager, Dr Micheal Ajuluchuku, indicates that the enrollment targets 67,437 beneficiaries from the National Social Register (NSR) and an additional 8,583 beneficiaries from the Rapid Response…

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Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu has been commended for his inestimable contributions to the development of the state, spanning nearly two decades and counting. The commendation was contained in a goodwill message on Wednesday by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Orientation and Communication, Dr Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on the occasion of Emu’s birthday anniversary celebration. He described Delta SSG as a super technocrat and visionary team player who consistently motivates people to attain government set goals and objectives, saying that his landmark contributions to the success of precious administrations and the present in the state…

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Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication to the Governor of Delta State, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, has attributed the peaceful coexistence among ethnic nationalities in the state to the detribalized leadership style and ongoing strategic implementation of the MORE agenda by his Boss, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. Oghenesivbe made the assertion on Tuesday, while speaking as a guest on national radio in Lagos, saying that governor Oborevwori is focused on fulfilling electioneering promises encapsulated in his MORE socioeconomic blueprint that was presented to the electorates in the state during the governorship election. He disclosed that the state governor is loved by…

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, underscored the importance of local government councils to the overall growth and development of the nation. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on Christmas visit the College of Heads of Personnel Management, HPMs and Treasurers to the Local Governments, TLGs led by its President, Chief Austin Emaduku, at his Osubi country home. The Governor who expressed delight at receiving the delegation appreciated them for their support before, during and after the elections. Governor Oborevwori said: “I am very happy to receive you all this morning. I thank you for all your…

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