President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wednesday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal was being worked out, assuring that the decision was in the best interest of the country, especially in guaranteeing future prosperity. President Tinubu, who received 18 governors who served with him, Class of 1999, at the Presidential Villa, appealed for more patience from Nigerians, while the government will increase effort, speed up the process and ensure a full-proof social security structure that will not be compromised, especially in cash-transfer. “I understand that our people are suffering yet there…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Nigeria loves the Southeast. And that is the reason why people from that geological zone are the most dispersed people in Nigeria. That will not happen if Nigerians hate Igbos. But if you believe you are hated, you will misinterpret every little thing and create misunderstandings that make your belief a self-fulfilling prophecy. For instance, if a Federal or State Government says everybody must pay taxes, and it gets to your turn, that victim complex will make you see such a routine practice as hate. That is what happened with Mmesoma. A government agency fulfilling its lawful duty seemed like…
DEPUTY Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, on Wednesday, called on Christians to make themselves readily available for the work of God. The Deputy Governor, made the call when the Council of Knights, Diocese of Ndokwa, Anglican Communion paid him a congratulatory visit at Government House, Asaba. He stated that job schedule should not be a barrier to carrying out the work of God. “We should always contribute to the growth of Christianity; even when you are not there physically, contribute your quota to the work of God,” Sir Onyeme said. He observed that there are a lot of…
The Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, has assured the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), of the support of government to reduce accidents on the road . Onyeme gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received on courtesy call, the State Sector Commander of FRSC, Corps Commander Udeme Eshiet at his office, Government House, Asaba. He said that the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s-led administration will deepen the relationship which exists between the Delta State Government and FRSC, observing that the administration is always willing to execute programmes that will be of benefits to the people. He said, “FRSC is a…
By Sam Omatseye He is rich. He is powerful. He has influence. He has changed lives. He transformed a city. Made men and women. Yet he attracts quite a few adversaries. They deny him the right to be human. When he is sick, some wish him dead or eternally crippled. When he is not seen, some conjure his ghost as a dead soul. When he reappears, they won’t even credit him as a revenant, a man who came back from the dead. Rather, they wait for another date with the grave – in their imagination. When he makes a mistake,…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in collaboration with the Nig high commission in Turkey, has successfully located Prof Fasina who went missing for a few days at Istanbul Airport while connecting on a flight back home. Mr. Fasina, 76, was traveling to Algeria when he was said to have missed his connecting flight from Istanbul, Turkey. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in collaboration with the Nig high commission in Turkey , has successfully located Prof Fasina who went missing for a few days at Istanbul Airport while connecting on a flight back home. A big thanks to the Nigerian Ambassador…
Delta State Government on Tuesday lauded the enterprising and wealth creation spirit of Ndigbos to the economic development of the country. Senior Political Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo stated this when he received on courtesy visit, the Chairman and members of Ohaneze Ndigbo Delta Central and South Senatorial Districts led by its President, Chief Chiedu Idama in his office in Asaba. Aguariavwodo said that the state government would continue to partner with Ohaneze Ndigbo and other investors for the growth and economic development of the state. He called on the Ndigbos to take advantage of the investor-friendly…
By FIDELIS EGUGBO On Sunday, July 16, 2023, lovers of democracy and believers in our Lord, Jesus Christ, shall gather at Ibabu, Onicha-Ukwuani in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State. The people will join Sir Monday Onyeme, as he gives thanks to God for his emergence and successful assumption of office as the Deputy Governor of Delta State. As I was reminiscing on the choice of the venue for the thanksgiving, St. John’s Anglican Church, I recalled a Biblical passage that says, “He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his…
BY SAM DUVWODE Delta Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said that within available resources, the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration will connect communities in the state with good network of roads. According to Onyeme, good road network is very important to the socio-economic life of the people and its construction across the state is going to be taken seriously in the delivery of the M.O.R.E. Agenda of Oborevwori’s administration. He spoke today, in Asaba when the traditional ruler of Abala Kingdom, HRM Obi Fredrick Egbunkonye, led his subjects to pay him a courtesy visit. Abala Kingdom is in Ndokwa…
Delta Journalist, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti wishes to extend his appreciation to Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori over the appointment of an astute politician, philantropists and leaders par excellence, Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme, Chief (Mrs) Shemite Bello and Olorogun Jaro Egbo KSC as Special Advisers The Journalist also congratulates the People’s Democratic party (PDP), Delta State Government over the well deserved appointment of Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata as the DBIR Chairman. “As a watch dog of the society and with an excellent records of the above names, Otiti therefore sees the appointment as well deserved, timely and beneficial to humanity and the entire State.…