By Abel Johngold, MNIPR In a remarkable show of compassion and dedication to the welfare of his people, the Senator representing Jigawa Northwest Senatorial District, Dr. Babangida Hussaini (Walin Kazaure), has donated rice, millet, and cash assistance worth N300 million to indigent families across the 12 local government areas in his constituency as part of his Ramadan support programme. The gesture, aimed at easing the hardship faced by vulnerable households during the holy month of Ramadan, reflects the Senator’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the living standards of his constituents and ensuring they observe the fasting period without undue financial burden.…
Author: Spade Nigeria
BY FRED ODU In a concerted effort to enhance security in Idumuje-Ugboko and its surrounding areas, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly, has successfully rehabilitated the previously non-functional police station in the region. This initiative was among several constituency projects recently inspected by Senator Nwoko’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Nwoko. Dr. Nwoko highlighted his principal’s deep concern over the lack of a functional police station in Idumuje-Ugboko, a critical area with a major road linking to Edo State and proximity to a university, which made it particularly vulnerable to security threats. The…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate and Delta State APC Governorship candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment to more inclusive leadership in the Delta APC. He assured party leaders and members in Delta State that the APC will adopt a more participatory approach to decision-making, giving every stakeholder a voice. According to Senator Omo-Agege, who also leads the Delta APC, this renewed focus on inclusivity aims to harness diverse perspectives, accommodate all interests, and empower stakeholders to contribute to the party’s future direction. At an interactive stakeholders’ meeting in Patani, attended by party members, stakeholders, and…
BY OGELE ABEDNEGO In the political landscape of Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko has emerged as a transformative figure whose achievements within a mere two years in office far outweigh those of his predecessor, Peter Nwaoboshi, who served for eight years. Nwoko’s current two years as the representative of Delta North in the Nigerian Senate has been marked by significant strides in infrastructure development, empowerment initiatives, and advocacy for his constituents, leading many to question how such a short period in office could yield such remarkable results. One of such remarkable experience was a remark made by Seun Okinbaloye of…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, former Deputy President of the Senate, has condemned the persistent neglect and underdevelopment of Burutu and Bomadi Local Government Areas by successive PDP-led administrations in Delta State. He emphasized that despite the significant economic contributions of these oil-producing areas, the state government has failed to improve their infrastructure and overall living conditions. Omo-Agege, the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of roads and the general lack of development in the two local government areas. He lamented that after 25 years of PDP rule, there has been…
By Femi Akinrogbe Delta State Association of Chambers of Commerce, lndustry, Mines and Agriculture, (DACCIMA), has vowed to synergize and collaborate with the sector agencies to enable it have a formidable force to provide a united and solid representation for the private sector within the state. President, DACCIMA, Engr Anthony Okoh, stated in Asaba during the 12th association’s AGM/Investiture Ceremony 2025 with the theme, “Driving Excellence Through Collaboration And Innovation: A Pathway For Sustainable growth” He said the association would have a lot to do in deepening its collaboration with the state government with a view to translating the fragile…
The Niger Delta Development Agenda, NDDA, has heralded the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio as the defender of the Niger Delta, commending him for his leadership acumen in the Senate and the National Assembly as a whole. At a media briefing held today in Abuja, the group said it is general knowledge that the fulcrum of our nascent democracy is the independence and viability of the legislature in Nigeria without which we would have only reinvented our gory past. “The Viability of our legislature, hence, is predicated on how well it represents the interests and yearnings of Nigerians. “Sometime in August,…
By Ndego Uche Senior Special Assistants (SSA’s) endorsement is not a bad one,but they added nothing to the system without spreading cheers to their suppers as many are behaving like they submitted rich CV for the job and after their family alone.In a good democratic system after endorseing the Governor their supputers will endorsed them and that is the democratic chain that leads to victory Ndego Uche expressing some concerns about the effectiveness of SSA’s endorsement in a democratic system. You’re right; endorsements should ideally translate to tangible support and action, rather than just mere praise or self-interest. In a…
University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) worldwide will on Friday, 28 February, 2025 roll out drums to celebrate legal products of the institution who have attained the status of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), 78 so far, as part of its culture of showcasing the excellence of UI. Tagged “Reunion and Award Night”, the event which comes up under the Chairmanship of Senator Adedayo Adeleye, the Chairman of Nigerian Port Authority, will take place at Dame Edith Okowa Auditorium, intended to celebrate eminent legal minds who were educated in UI and have attained such an enviable status despite the fact…
By Kenneth Orusi On a memorable day in Onicha Olona, the political landscape of Delta State, particularly Delta North was stirred as Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS) and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, was officially welcomed into the Aniocha North chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, a significant show of unity and strength, was a powerful symbol of the growing influence of the APC in Delta State. The occasion was a well-organized affair that brought together a cross-section of party members, political leaders, and…