By Austin Emaduku I do not understand Nigerian politics. I cannot understand why the opposition, even though, quite aware of it’s minority status will want to snatch the leadership of the National Assembly from the majority party. And we are not even talking of a slim majority here! Is it so that it can frustrate the policies of the national government that also holds the majority in the legislature or what? In Democracies across the world, a synergy is required between the Executive and the legislature for governance to succeed. That is why every party worldwide seeks to control both…
Author: Spade Nigeria
THE Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Developmental Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun Williams Makinde will deliver the 1st Maris Annual Lecture. According to a press statement issued on Saturday morning signed by Chief Kenneth Olise and Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, Chairman and Secretary respectively of Maris Trust Council, organisers of the annual lecture, Chief Makinde will speak on the topic, MANAGING POST-ELECTION CHALLENGES: Nigeria As Case Study. “The 2019 general elections are over and to calm frayed nerves, and engender a peaceful environment ahead of the inauguration of new government on May 29, 2019,…
By Austin Emaduku I have always been in love with the written word, especially, prose. Always delectable. I admire writers and I am forever fascinated by their ability to create a world and transport others along into that world with them. For their ability to tell stories that can make one laugh or cry; to invoke feelings that can be so diverse and extreme all at once. I am addicted to words woven in esoteric language, that invoke feelings ethereal. I love poetry too. Especially for its ability to compress, to make long short without losing the essence. For its…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificate Of Return to Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, the newly-elected House of Assembly member for Warri South West LGA in the just concluded general elections in Delta State. The INEC National Commissioner Dr. Mohammed Lecky, presented the certificate to Hon. Guwor and other elected State Lawmakers at the Presentation Of Certificates Of Return To Governor And Members Elect Of Delta State House of Assembly at INEC State Headquarters, Asaba, on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019. In his presentation, Muhammed noted that by this event, the Commission had complied…
Delta Broadcasting Service, Warri, owned by Delta State Government may be shut down in the next one week over issues bothering on outdated or non-availability of relevant technical equipment as well as appalling staff welfare condition our correspondent can authoritatively report. A document obtained exclusively by your Soaring International Tabloid revealed that basic protective equipment such as Thunder Arrestor, is not in the state owned electronic media house as the rainy season approaches and air conditioners are not functional in “various offices”. The document which was signed by leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo as well…
The High Court of Justice, Delta State in the Bomadi Judicial Division holden in Bomadi, has ruled in favour of Okia Community in Burutu Local Government Area in a land dispute against Agge Community, Ekeremor Local Government Bayelsa State, in a land dispute that lasted over decade. The settlement is contained in a judgement delivered in Suit Number: HCB/13/2004 by the Court and was in favour of Okia Community, coming after several years of delay, adjournments and trials. The Claimants had approached the Court wherein they sought four reliefs against the Defendants. The Claimants, Messrs Pius Gbeneyi, Christopher Dove and…
Niger Delta based International Human Rights, Peace advocate/ Environmentalist, Comrade Amb. Sheriff Mulade has raised concerns over the recent reports of building collapse trending across some States in Nigeria, describing the development as unfortunate and lack of various states government incongruous attitude towards peoples lives and safety. Comrade Mulade who is the National Coordinator Centre For Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ was also recently in USA decorated as United Nation Global Peace Ambassador, while condemning the ugly development of rising building collapse in the country urged the Delta state governments under the leadership of the Governor reelect Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa…
By Afokobah Cellestine Aniocha South LGA Ward (9) youths mobilizer for Governor Okowa and Hon. Austine Chikezie has described the victory of the duo at the polls as an act of God and product of humility. This was contained in a congratulatory message sent by MR. Chamberlain Onyenachie Dege, on the just concluded Governorship and House of Assembly elections held on the 9th of March, 2019. The youths mobilizer noted that Gov Okowa reelection was based on general acceptance by all Deltans and the level of humility he has been known for. Dege noted that Gov Okowa’s road massive performances…
By Afokobah Celestine The National Executive Committee, Elders Forum and the entire members of Izu Anioma Organization has congratulated Gov Ifeanyi Okowa for his reelection as the Governor of Delta State. The congratulatory message was contained in a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting of the body presided over by the National President, Pastor (Dr.) Kingsley Ojie and read by its Media and Publicity Chairman, Comrade Emma Uche Aboh, in Asaba. “We heartily congratulate our admirable son and the Executive Government of Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi A. Okowa on his resoundin victory at the Governorship election. Your victory is…
By Afokobah CelestineYouths mobilizer and one time councillor representing Ewulu ward 9, in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Gerald Izuka Odimegwu has described Governor Okowa’s re-election for second term as a true reflection of Equity, Fairness and Unity of Delta State. He made the assertion in his congratulatory message to Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa over his victory in the just concluded Governorship and House of Assembly elections held on the 9th of March, 2019. The People’s General thanked the people of Delta State for their massive support to Anioma’s son, especially those of Delta South and…