In his inaugural speech as the newly sworn-in president of Nigeria, President Tinubu addressed the pressing issue of the fuel crisis gripping the nation. He emphasized that there was no provision for fuel subsidy by the past administration, signaling the end of fuel subsidy. Despite the immediate onset of the fuel crisis, Nigerians expressed their support for Tinubu’s bold decision. However, in response to the rising fuel prices and the resulting cost of living, Nigerians called for immediate palliative measures. They demanded an increase in the minimum wage to at least 100,000 Naira, 24/7 provision of electricity, and highly subsidized…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Sweden has declared sex as a sport and the first-ever sex competition is scheduled to take place early next week. On June 8th, the highly anticipated European Sex Championship, which will be happening under the guidance of the Swedish Sex Federation, will be held. The participants taking part in this competition will have to engage in sex sessions that will stretch up to six hours on a daily basis. One solo match will at least go on for a good 40-45 minutes. The participants will have to compete in a variety of categories including, foreplay, oral sex, penetration, knowledge of…
Because of his desire and that of an inglorious cabal to handpick, impose and install a successor on the Udu people, High Chief Godwin Jefia Notoma the outgone President-General of the UUC ended up organising the worst ever Congress in the history of the Udu people. Chief Notoma, an otherwise honourable man, was literally booed out of office at the Congress held on Saturday 3rd June, 2023 to elect a net set of Executives for the Union of Udu Communities, UUC. Chief Notoma was so much in a hurry to leave office having failed to stand up to an infamous…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has cautioned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding of Petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Festus Ahon in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba quoted Governor Oborevwori as saying that the state government would not tolerate acts that would make life difficult for Deltans. He said the state government desire is to grow the economy of the State through its MORE agenda. He therefore solicited the support of all stakeholders in its determination to make life more meaningful for Deltans. *According to the statement, “we…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is not the problem of Nigeria but Nigerians themselves. The reality star said this while reacting to the hikes in fuel prices a few hours after the president announced the removal of subsidy on fuel. She shared a footage of automobiles waiting in line to buy fuel while noting how some gas stations increased their fuel price to N500. Tacha concluded that Nigerians are the cause of their own problem and not President Tinubu. “You see this country, Nigerian, lets not deceive ourselves, Nigerian are the ones doing…
By Bayo Onanuga NLC President Joe Ajaero has asked workers to go on strike next Wednesday over the removal of petrol subsidy, despite being privy to the distressing financial figures, which justified why subsidy ought to have been scrapped a long time ago. My advice to the perceptive workers and the Nigerian populace is simply to ignore Ajaero and his ilk. He is playing politics and is actually acting the script of the opposition Labour Party, out to destabilise the young Tinubu administration. Besides, one wonders whose interest Ajaero is championing, when he did not oppose the position of his…
By: Ahmed Garba-ja Abdulkadir, Sarkin Sudan Katsina. 1. The HISTORY Soon after the Nigerian Civil War ended in January, 1970 the sale of Nigeria’s crude oil began in earnest. By early 1972 the money influx into Government coffers was so relatively suddenly huge that the General Yakubu Gowon regime (1967-75) was awash with money. To cut a long story short, the Govt was looking for ways and means of allocating/distributing or otherwise spending these monies. The political leaders increased, oftentimes by a factor of 1000%, their own salaries, allowances and other welfare packages. Public/Civil servants got their share in the…
Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged that his administration would be fair, just and equitable to all parts of the state. He said that every senatorial district would be treated equally in terms of projects and appointments. Oborevwori gave the pledge at a grand reception in honour of immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa held on Saturday at Owa Model College, Boji-Boji, Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state. According to him, we have promised to do more for Deltans for entrusting us with this cherished mandate and we will…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The President, University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) worldwide, Prof. Saawua Gabriel Nyityo, has congratulated Senator George Akume on his appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was contained in a statement he made available to journalists on Friday in Ibadan on behalf of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, describing the appointment as, ”deserving and well-thought-out by President Tinubu”. Praising President Tinubu for making the appointment, Prof. Nyityo, commended Senator George Akume’s unwavering commitment to serving Nigeria, saying “after secondary education Senator George…
The Stability Group in the 10th Senate rooting for Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau leadership of the Senate from June 13th on Thursday, hosted over 70 Senators-elect to a dinner at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja. Information pieced together at the venue of the well attended dinner revealed that it was organized to enable the Senators-elect the opportunity to rub minds and compare notes on the progress so far recorded since it started consultations with relevant party structures, stakeholders, leaders of thought and Senators-elect on the aspirations of Senators Akpabio and Barau for the leadership of the 10th Senate. It…