The events of the last few days have been interesting, and at the same time intriguing. They have inspired hope of a brighter future for Udu, as well as gave a hint of a bleak one. Hence, the need for this urgent appeal to His Royal Majesty, Uduovo for his fatherly intervention. Election is now important part of our lives, especially as it has become a measure of conferring legitimacy on any leadership, be it political, sócio-cultural or religious. As we have come to see, even potential Kings are made to undergo a seeming electoral process, whereby the best among…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Immediate Past President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians. The approval, according to a statement from the Ministry of Aviation signed by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi, was given on Friday. The airports include Akure International Airport named after Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu; Benin International Airport now known as Oba Akinzua ii; Dutse International Airport renamed Muhammed Nuhu Sanusi; Ebonyi International Airport now known as Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo; and Gombe International Airport renamed Brigadier Zakari Maimalari. They also include Ibadan International Airport (Samuel Ladoke Akintola); Ilorin International Airport (General Tunde…
Biography of Dele Alake Henry Dele Alake is a journalist, activist, technocrat and a politician Dele hails from Ekiti state. He was born on the 6th of October 1956. He is currently 66 years. He was a mentee of the late MKO Abiola. Amidst oppression and terrorization, Dele was at the forefront during the 1993 controversial election which was annulled by the then military president; General Ibrahim Babangida Dele was commissioner for Information and Strategy to the then Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu between 1999–2007. He is currently the Director of Media and Communication of The Tinubu Campaign…
Victor Adekunle Adeleke, an Oyo-born career diplomat, has been appointed by Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s new president, as State Chief of Protocol. The newly appointed SCOP officially, began his assignment, today Monday, May 29, 2023. An accomplished diplomat and lawyer, Ambassador Adeleke joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1993 and rose through the ranks, serving in various missions abroad and at the Headquarters, including the State House. His appointment is adjudged as well-deserved by his colleagues as he takes over from Ambassador Lawal Kazuare. The new SCOP comes to the job with a huge pedigree as a career Foreign Service Officer…
Following the reliance on the success and fortunes recorded in exploration activities coupled with the use of efficient international best practices, Nigerians have been reassured of a more promising future for oil exploration activities. This was the submission of Mazadu Bako; a former Group General Manager of NNPC while delivering a lecture titled Frontier Basin Hydrocarbon Exploration: The Nigerian Experience during a national public service lecture organized by the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) held at the university campus. According to Bako, energy transition means a better functioning of the sector, hence commitment to energy transition would put the…
ASABA/Nigeria: Rt. Hon Ochor C. Ochor, the immediate Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, has conveyed warm greetings to the incoming Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme as they prepare to assume office on May 29, 2023. In a statement released on the same day, he also expressed gratitude to the outgoing Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for laying the foundation for the development of the state. Rt. Hon Ochor C. Ochor stated that he prayed for the protection of the incoming Governor and his Deputy and congratulated them on…
President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President-Elect, Kashim Shettima and other dignitaries and guests, were at the Book Launching of PresidentM uhammadu Buhari. The Book “State of Repair” written by Antony Goldman and “The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari”, by Senator Abu Ibrahim, showcase how President Muhammadu Buhari tried changing Nigeria for good. The Ghanaian leader, Akufo-Addo, who unveiled the Books, acknowledged and praised President Buhari for the significant progress made during his tenure in Nigeria and in stabilizing the sub-region. President Akufo-Addo stressed the importance of documenting and honouring the legacies of influential leaders as a guide for future generations. The…
By abiodun KOMOLAFE On July 29, 1966, Adekunle Fajuyi, a Lieutenant Colonel, and Military Governor of Western Nigeria, staked his life, when some revenge-seeking counter-coupists came for the head of Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s military ruler. Aguiyi-Ironsi was on a visit to the region; and the governor told the coupists that they’d not kill his guest in Ibadan, the regional capital. But the soldiers insisted. Ultimately, they killed the guest and his host. But there was no compensation, either for Fajuyi’s family or the Yoruba race, for the supreme price he paid to keep the country together. Instead, the…
By JOHNSON EBIGIDE Shakespeare wrote about the exploits of the Roman Julius Caesar and how he fought for Romans, but vanquished for his love of Rome. Julius Caesar is not alone in the bitting ingratitude of humanity, particularly coming from the Brutuses ! Okowa as the former Governor of Delta State stands out as a man out to better the lots of the people of Ika, but unfortunately ended up as the “Egho Aria” Governor from Ika of Delta State. Like a man dancing so well, but not appreciated, Okowa did his best for his people in Ika, but rejected…
The Founder of T-200 Foundation, Mr. Emmanuel Nnamdi Osadebay, has enjoined the sellected 200 final year indigent Students who benefited from his Organization’s NECO Enrollment Grant in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State not to allow any obstacle in life to stop them from realizing their goals. This advice was handed down to the beneficiaries on Friday during the maiden Edition of T-200 Scholarship and Grant Award held in the Main Hall of Osadenis Mixed Secondary School, Asaba. The Founder also congratulated the students who were beneficiaries as he counted them lucky for being chosen among many. He…