Dear Aisha, Thank you for your feedback. In case you are unaware, there are differences between terrorists, bandits, and criminals. Please allow me to draw your attention to the distinction amongst these terms, according to the official Global Terrorism Index handbook and the Oxford English Dictionary. A terrorist is an individual who uses violence and intimidation against civilians to achieve a political objective. Boko Haram, for example, is a terrorist organisation, and Abubakar Shekau was a terror leader. A bandit is defined as a person whose occupation is organised theft, often in a group. They have no political motives. Their…
Author: Spade Nigeria
I have read many things about what Reno did to Asiwaju before 2023 elections. Although, without reading them, I also know and saw them too. They were very strong. I mean, very very strong! Reno was a foremost critic of Tinubu, undoubtedly, a rabid one too. However, while he was pursuing what he believed rightly, wrongly or wailingly is correct, the moment he comes across a superior argument, he retreated. That is what distinguishes him from a typical hating wailer. For example, while he was working for Atiku, he still went on a personally funded fact finding mission to Chicago…
Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, the distinguished senator representing the Delta North Senatorial District, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON on his successful coronation ceremony as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. In his message as made available by his media directorate, Senator Ned Nwoko acknowledged the deep responsibility that comes with the role of Asagba, describing the new Asagba as the “heart and soul” of Asaba. He noted that the Asagba’s position extends beyond the ceremonial, stating that His Royal Majesty will be looked upon as a beacon of wisdom, strength, and unity that will…
By Abdulaziz Abdulaziz On Wednesday, October 2, the Daily Trust newspaper came out with the long overdue public apology to the Federal Government over its erroneous reporting of July 4, 2024, on the Samoa Agreement. It was a needful closure to a touchy controversy. It is a commendable gesture on part of the Media Trust management. It is not everyone that has the humility to admit wrongdoing. This has now settled the matter and brought to rubbles the scornful allegations contained in the story under reference. The watery lead story of July 4, 2024 alleged that the Samoa Agreement, signed…
A Niger Delta born ace journalist and publisher Daily Watch Mr. Cletus Opukeme has lost his mother, Mrs Goodluck Opukeme to the cold hands of death. In a press statement signed by Cletus Opukeme,said his mother died on 20th (Friday Morning) September after a brief illness in a private hospital in Sagbama, Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa state. Late Goodluck hailed from Tuomo town in Burutu LGA, Delta state. She was born 15th February 1951. According to the statement, the family will announce a formal burial date after a family meeting.
The Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has shared how he endured mockery after his marriage crashed. According to his Imperial Majesty, when his marriage crashed, many people mocked him and said there was no respect for a king who had no queen. He further revealed he was sleeping and waking up alone, which pushed him to call on God and asked questions like, ‘who did he offend’. The monarch claimed that God assured him to put his mind at rest and fast forward to now, he has queens everywhere in the palace. He said, “When my marriage broke and I became…
Fresh details have emerged over how an ally of former militant in the Niger Delta, Ebokabowei Victor-Ben, alias Boyloaf, Jude Gbaboyor, has subjected High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, to media attacks. Findings showed that Gbaboyor, who was acting the scripts of his boss – Boyloaf, was unhappy that it was no longer business as usual for himself and his benefactor at the Amnesty Office with Otuaro in the saddle as the head. It was gathered that Boyloaf and his attack dog took on Tompolo as they…
By Abel Johngold Thousands of Edo residents took to the streets of Benin City on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, to protest the outcome of the September 21 gubernatorial election, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare Dr Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the legitimate winner. The protesters alleged widespread fraud, malpractices, and irregularities in the electoral process, specifically accusing the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of manipulating the results in favor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. The PDP claimed that the INEC altered the results to favour the APC,…
Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has again emphasized the need for broadcasting stations in Nigeria, to prioritize local contents, invest substantially on staff capacity building to enhance effective communication and programming. He gave the charge while delivering keynote address at the official flag-off of Bridge FM Radio programme planning conference with the theme: “Programming for Effective Communication” in Asaba, the state capital. Dr Oghenesivbe, identified effective communication as the backbone of any successful organization, including radio broadcasting, adding that broadcasters have the power to shape public opinion, influence cultural narratives, and provide…
A bill sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North) to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, passed its first reading today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the Senate. The bill, titled “A Bill for An Act to Alter the Federal Universities of Technology Act, Cap.F23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to Provide for the Upgrade of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, and for Related Matters”, seeks to amend the existing legislation governing federal universities of technology. The proposed amendment…