-By Zik Gbemre Delta state politicians should have some shame. The desperation to hang around the corridors of power is nauseating. From falling from the Senate with stolen mandate, Chief Ighoyota Amori is comfortable beaming with smile to be engaged as personal assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori with the big-for-nothing title of Chief Adviser. Amori are you not ashamed of self? The governor is among errand boys you and Ibori groomed as heirs to the helms in the PDP hegemony of misgovernment over Delta since 1999. So, Amori because of greed, you prepared to reverse the mood of relationship with…
Author: Spade Nigeria
The Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on Thursday bagged Master of Science Degree in Mass Communication, making it the 4th degree from the University of Lagos. The Postgraduate convocation which took place at the University campus, Akoka, Lagos on 16th January, was well attended by prominent Nigerians, academicians and captains of industry from all walks of life. Oghenesivbe dedicated his MSc Degree to God, while thanking the State Government, and governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for giving him all the necessary support for the attainment of his new academic feat.…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the launch of two new account types targeted at Nigerians in the diaspora: the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA). In a circular signed by Dr. W. J. Kanya, Acting Director of the Trade and Exchange Department, the NRNOA allows Non-Resident Nigerians (NRNs) to remit their foreign earnings to Nigeria and manage funds in both foreign and local currencies. On the other hand, the NRNIA provides NRNs the opportunity to invest in assets within Nigeria, using either foreign currency (FCY) or local currency (Naira). Account holders…
The recently suspended Ms. Favour Obakoro, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori on Morals and Diaspora Affairs has been arrested in Abuja by police Recall that Ms. Obakoro, popularly known as Vida Modelo was alleged to have used her government position to fraudulently obtain money from different individuals with a promise to help use her connection with the governor of the state to facilitate their travel to overseas, until the social media activist, VeryDarkMan called Ms. Obakoro out, which led to her sack by the Governor. Abuja Police which invited her and the complaints…
By Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko The Delta North Senatorial District has yet to feel the impact of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Local Oil Companies (LOCs) operating within its region, despite the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) since 2021. The 3% development fund allocated to host communities under the PIA has not translated into meaningful progress for the oil-producing communities in Delta North. The enactment of the PIA was a landmark moment, aimed at addressing years of environmental degradation, neglect, and lack of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in host communities. For Delta North, this law was…
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…
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…