The Sheriff Oborevwori Administration of Delta State has presented series of spectacular events, some of which defy human logic. Governor Oborevwori himself emerged Governor after surviving as many as 38 court cases, which were veritable land mines strewn on his part to stop him from becoming Governor. As a man destined to govern the state, he weathered all storms, and today, no one is in doubt that he didn’t become governor by chance but through divine orchestration The 18 -month old administration of Sheriff Oborevwori, with its M.O.R.E agenda mantra, presents features that are distinct from those of his predecessors…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Basil Okoh Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has just been arrested and taken in by the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly stealing N1.3 Trillion from one agency of the Delta State government, DESOPADEC. Just the thought of the humongous sum is making thinking men and women of Delta swoon. People are going berserk when they realize what the sum of N1.3 Trillion could have done for the oil producing communities of the state. For the many others, their mental acuities cannot even process such a figure, so huge and so out of contemplation in their world. The sheer…
Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has said that the excellent performance rating from the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, is a testament to the good governance strides of governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He noted that the NIPR’s commendation had resonated with the general assessment by majority of the people of Delta State, considering the fact that the governor did not borrow money from any bank or financial institution to fund his mega projects, assuring that the state government will continue to leverage fiscal discipline, prudent management of resources and accountability to Advance…
By Jane Uyi Orobosa Since the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, political discourse in Nigeria have centered on electoral integrity and accountability; how electoral contests should be conducted to reflect the very will of the people and enhance Nigeria’s democratic experience. The Edo governorship election has been widely condemned by both local and international observers on account of the brazen manipulation of the process, especially by the institution responsible for conducting and managing elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Attention has focused on the ignoble roles played by political parties and the electoral umpire’s alleged…
The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr. Olalere James Olayinka as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, effective immediately. Mr. Olayinka, a seasoned media and communications professional, brings over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. His career spans a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Olayinka has held various positions, including but not limited to the following: CEO of Our Peoples FM, Ado-Ekiti, (2018 till date) Publisher. Wazobia Reporters Online Special Assistant on Public Communications…
By Ejime Udueme…. Retirement is when an individual stops working after an active career in the public or private sector after attaining the age of sixty or sixty five or after working for a period of 35 years. From the day of first appointment, the retirement bell ought to ring in the minds of every employee, so as not to be caught unawares when retirement comes. In the Public Service, retirement is based on age or years of service as the case may be. Another red flag for retirement is when creativity and productivity keeps declining. In all spheres of…
The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief Dr Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has condoled the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Nigerian Military, the Nigerian Army and the family of the Chief of Amry Staff, late Lt.General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Tompolo condolence message was contained in a Press Statement he personally signed and made available to journalists on Friday. The Chairman of TSSNL expressed sadness over the death of the Ex Chief of Army Staff, whom he said contributed so much to the security of the…
A 43-year-old Nigerian man, Abimbola David, has been taken into custody by the UK police following allegations of inappropriate online chat with a 14-year-old girl. According to the organization Saving Our Children’s Futures, Abimbola, who is married with two children and residing in the UK on a student visa, allegedly engaged in online interactions with the minor and made inappropriate requests. The girl, who reported the interactions to authorities, provided evidence that led to Abimbola’s arrest. During questioning, Abimbola claimed he was unaware of the girl’s age and expressed shock that she was on the platform. He asserted that he…
In a bid to douse prevalent life challenges in the hearts of Deltans occasioned by the current economic hardship Nigerians are faced with, Eye on the Future Initiative, (EFI), a Non-governmental Organization (NGO) of professionals in various fields of endeavour, on Tuesday launched a mental healthcare outreach at Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. The programme launched in collaboration with the Bomadi local government council was themed in pidgin English: “Nor Go Kill Yourself, E Go Better”, meaning “Don’t go and kill yourself, it will be better”, which was held at the council secretariat. The programme,…
By Eben Enasco With the Ondo gubernatorial election just around the corner, all eyes are on Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, to deliver a free, fair, and credible election. The INEC Chairman Professor Yakubu would be keen to forget this year’s Edo gubernatorial election in a hurry over the alleged collation center manipulated results that has become a threatening smog as ‘a year-round epidemic’ instead of a celebrated issue in the country. The shift in maintaining Professor Yakubu’s numerous assurances announced during pre-elections, has so far failed to yield the desired results, living doubts…