Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in last year’s Edo State governorship election, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Jattu Community in Etsako West Local Government Area following a devastating overnight fire that razed the town’s market. In a statement released on Friday by Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) and signed by Erhabor Emokpae in Benin City, Ighodalo conveyed his deep sadness over the tragedy. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the devastating inferno that razed your market. In moments like these, words often feel inadequate, but I want you to know that my heart…
Author: Spade Nigeria
AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has long been recognized as a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, especially in the context of the Delta North. His contributions to the growth and development of the region have been noteworthy. As a member of the Senate, Nwoko’s actions and decisions have demonstrated his commitment to the advancement of Delta North, a region that has faced numerous challenges in terms of infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic development. Nwoko’s contributions to the growth and development of Delta North APC can be assessed across several key areas, including political leadership, infrastructural development, human capital development, and…
The National Leader of the Niger Delta Peace Awareness Movement (NDPAM), Alhaji Awo Destiny Harmony, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for its transformative strides under the leadership of its Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Igbuku. In a statement issued in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Alhaji Harmony praised Dr. Igbuku’s relentless efforts to improve the lives of residents in the Niger Delta region, particularly his initiative to implement massive streetlight projects across the nine states under the NDDC’s jurisdiction. “The streetlight projects in various communities across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, Imo, and Ondo States have…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. The President has also appointed a new managing director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a director-general for the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). President Tinubu directs the board chairpersons not to interfere with the management of the organisations, emphasising that their positions are non-executive. All the appointments take immediate effect. 1. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS, MINISTRY OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – Hon. Hillard Eta Chairman (Cross River) 2. NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS…
By Ese Obote In a bid to uphold transparency, accountability, and value for money in all government procurements, the Delta State Public Procurement Council has reiterated its commitment to aligning with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE agenda. Speaking during a press briefing in Asaba on Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Council Chairman, David Igbodo, Esq., highlighted the critical role of proper procurement practices in driving the state’s development. He emphasized the Council’s responsibility to establish and enforce procurement regulations, ensuring all ministries, agencies, and commissions adhere to state procurement laws. Mr. Igbodo cautioned public servants, contractors, and procurement officers against violating…
In a commendable display of teamwork and swift action, police operatives attached to the Ogun State Command have successfully neutralized the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of Retired Assistant-Inspector General, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, and rescued her unharmed. On January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45 PM, four masked gunmen forcibly abducted Mrs. Odumosu from her Lexus Jeep outside her residence in Arepo, Ogun State. The abduction sparked an immediate response from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command, who commenced a thorough investigation and targeted pursuit of the kidnappers. With the support of the Force Headquarters technical intelligence platforms,…
An Abuja high court sitting in Gudu has sentenced Kenneth Duke, a bishop of a popular congregation, to 20 years in jail for raping a 12-year-old girl. The 52-year-old convict, an indigene of Cross River state, committed the offence on March 6, 2023, at his residence behind Dantata Construction Company in the Dakwa area of Abuja. Called from The Cable
By Omorodion Omoregie “If you tell a big enough lie and tell it frequently enough, it will be believed.” — Adolf Hitler This chilling quote from Hitler’s Mein Kampf is often cited as a stark reminder of how deceit, when repeated confidently and consistently, can manipulate perception and overshadow truth. It serves as a cautionary reflection on the power of lying with a straight face. By attempting to pass himself off as a detached observer while penning a groveling apologia for Governor Monday Okpebholo, John Mayaki’s article, “BVAS IREV on Trial in Edo,” does little more than parade the very…
Ebedei Secondary School Old Students Association (ESSOSA) held its maiden annual alumni get-together on December 28, 2024, with a grand gesture of philanthropy by its Grand Patron, Odogwu Godbless Ik Ijeoma. The event, hosted on the school premises, saw the enrollment of 20 top-performing students for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC), courtesy of the Grand Patron’s donation. The gathering attracted dignitaries from within and outside Ebedei, including the council of chiefs, local vigilante groups, PTA executives, and ESSOSA patrons. The Grand Patron, a native of Umueziogoli Ebedei community and a Senior Public Servant with the Federal…
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) works tirelessly to broaden its political base and restore its footing across the nation, particularly in Delta State, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi’s actions and utterances raise questions about his commitment to these goals. Rather than embracing unity and progress, his divisive approach appears to undermine the strides being made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other dedicated party members. The APC at the federal level, under the visionary leadership of President Tinubu, has made it a priority to welcome formidable and result-oriented politicians into its fold. A clear example is the party’s readiness to collaborate…