It is regrettable that Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, rather than engaging in sober reflection and demonstrating humility after his recent incarceration, continues to indulge in delusions of grandeur and outdated political entitlement. His latest remarks, laced with misplaced bravado and a glaring sense of myopia, suggest he still clings to the archaic belief that Delta North’s political future can be manipulated and twisted at will. It is imperative to state unequivocally that Senator Ned Nwoko, a man of substance, vision, and progressive ideals, remains focused on delivering the dividends of democracy to his constituents and uplifting Anioma people. Senator Nwaoboshi, on…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. This is contained in a letter of resignation signed by the former governor dated January 13, 2025, and addressed to the party’s acting national chairman, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent in Sokoto on Tuesday. Bafarawa said his decision to leave the party was to start a new chapter of service that aligns with his vision of uplifting humanity through empowering the youth. The letter reads, “I write to formally tender my resignation as a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). “This…
BY FRED ODU On Friday, January 10, 2025, the leadership of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, (PFAN), visited Distinguished Senator Ned Munir Nwoko at his Maitama residence in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The visit, according to the President of the association and ex-international, Tijani Babangida, was to seek the support of Senator Nwoko, who is the Acting Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, in enhancing the welfare of active professional football players and those who have retired from the game of football. Tijani, a former Super Eagles winger and Ajax player, told their host that the association was…
Nigeria’s energy sector is poised for transformation as petroleum marketers, in partnership with three oil companies—Claridge Petroleum Company Ltd, Oasis Petrochemical Products Limited, and Afrintech—unveil plans to establish a 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery in Akwa Ibom State. The initiative, led by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), is a strategic step to reduce the nation’s dependence on imported refined products and provide Nigerians with affordable fuel. This move aligns closely with Senator Ned Nwoko’s longstanding advocacy for boosting local production capacity and minimizing reliance on imports. Representing Delta North senatorial district—comprising nine local government…
The attention of the Ndudi Elumelu Media Office has been drawn to a misleading report in a section of the social media falsely claiming that the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu OON is under investigation over allegations of fraudulent diversion of constituency projects. This report is completely false, criminally libelous; a sponsored fabrication done in bad faith and deliberately aimed to mislead the unsuspecting public and tarnish the unblemished reputation of Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu conscientiously built over decades of service with unquestionable integrity. Ordinarily, we would not have responded to such…
By Ify Achugbue Agbor, Delta State – Wednesday, 15th January 2015 – The Delta State Waste Management Board (DSWMB) has commenced the evacuation of illegal solid waste dumps along the Asaba/Benin expressway near Dr. Whyte Street in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area. The initiative, launched today at the Agbor field office, is part of ongoing efforts to maintain cleanliness and environmental sustainability across the state. The Board’s leadership, under the guidance of Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, has been lauded for its continuous commitment to keeping Delta State clean and improving public health standards. The evacuation project is expected to…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said he was out for bad contractors who execute shoddy jobs for the state. He vowed severe sanctions for them and site engineers who okay shoddy jobs for payment. Governor Oborevwori issued the warning shortly after inspecting the 6.5 kilometer Achalla-Ibusa Road being executed by the state government. The Governor, who frowned at the poor quality drainage executed by the contractor handling the project, reiterated that his administration would not tolerate any shoddy job. He disclosed that his decision to inspect the project stemmed from an unsatisfactory feedback he had received from…
Ahead of the resume sitting by the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Tuesday stormed the hotel where witnesses of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP lodged in Benin City . This comes amidst allegation of a clandestine meeting between Governor Monday Okpebholo and the EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede, in Abuja. The said meeting allegedly took place just hours before the dramatic raid by EFCC operatives. The timing of the alleged meeting has raised eyebrows, particularly as it occurred when lawyers to Senator Okpebholo successfully pleaded for an adjournment of…
Delta State Government has commenced construction of access road to the proposed Asaba waterfront city in the state capital. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who disclosed this during the inspection of the project on Tuesday, said the project was conceived by the previous administration through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model. He said the state government’s role was to construct a 6-lane access road to the new city, while the developers were expected to reclaim the land and develop the city. He said: “Asaba is becoming very attractive to property developers who are coming from Lagos to Asaba because Asaba today is…
A chieftain of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has faulted the Olorogun O’tega Emerhor’s-led reconciliation committee of APC in Delta State, accusing it of deepening divisions rather than resolving the differences among few leaders in the party following the outcome of the last election. Speaking to a team of journalist at his country home at Ibusa over the weekend on his position on key issues surrounding the committee’s recommendations and their implications, Senator Nwaoboshi highlighted constitutional violations and leadership missteps that he believes have created crisis in the party. “The reconciliation committee, instead of uniting…