Author: Spade Nigeria

Peoples Democratic Party PDP Candidate for Warri Federal Constituency Seat House of Representatives in the forthcoming general elections in 2019, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi JP has congratulated Christians in Warri Federal Constituency as they join their brothers and sisters to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Chief Ereyitomi JP, while felicitating with Christian faithfuls urged them to continually live in peace, shun tribalism and show love among their neighbours because the reason for the season is Christ birth anniversary which is greeted with giving and exchange of gifts items to people and to less privileges in the society. The Prominent Warri…

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The Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has concluded plans to engage all the gubernatorial candidates of the various political parties in a live Media Debate. A statement issued in Asaba by the Chairman of the Delta State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, indicates that the debate will be beamed live on the African Independent Television (AIT) and some other Media outfits in the Country. The aim is to avail Deltans both at home and the diaspora, the opportunity to make informed decision on the candidate to vote as it would also afford…

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By Celestine Afokobah The Senior Pastor and Founder of HEIRS OF SALVATION GOSPEL CHURCH, Umuagu Quarters, Asaba, Pastor Ernest Otunkor has counselled Christians and believers to earnestly seek the face of God in all their lives affairs, stating that the Word of God must be daily meditated upon and faithfully applied at all times. He gave this advice during the 2018 Thanksgiving celebration of the church with the THEME: “GOD’S GRACE FOUND ME”. PASTOR OTUNKOR, who is also the General Manager of Tree Crop Unit of the Delta State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the President of…

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Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Delta State Chapter Chairperson, Comrade (Mrs) Patricia Gbemudu condemned the high level of insecurity and ritual killings of females in the State, and enjoined the security agencies, professional bodies and members of the public to curb the menace. Comrade Gbemudu made the condemnation at the conclusion of the 2018 NAWOJ week with the theme “Media Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Female Reporters; a Career Plan” in Asaba. While calling on Deltans to join hands with relevant authorities in building a virile society, the Delta NAWOJ leader enumerated some of the achievements of the present executive, mostly…

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By Abel Johngold Orheruata The National Orientation Agency (NOA) Delta State Directorate Director, Mr. John Emah has called for the public enlightenment of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act and Open Government Partnership (OGP) principles. Mr. Emah made the call when given his keynote address at the National Orientation Agency (NOA) One Day sensitization campaign to promote transparency and accountability in governance using the provisions of Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2011 and Open Government Partnership (OGP) principles, held on Tuesday, 18th December, 2018, in Asaba. The NOA Director disclosed that one of the roles of the Agency’s was to…

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By Abel Johngold  Orheruata The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Patrick Ukah, has said, governance should be hinted on constant truth to solve challenges facing any government. Hon. Ukah made the assertion during his goodwill message at the National Orientation Agency (NOA) One Day sensitization campaign to promote transparency and accountability in governance using the provisions of Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2011 and Open Government Partnership (OGP) principles, held on Tuesday, 18th December, 2018, in Asaba. Hon. Ukah who was represented by the Chief Information Officer/News Room Operation Editor in the State Ministry of Information, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, asserted that,…

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By Spadeng.com. The Provincial Pastor of Delta Province 3, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Unity Model Parish,Asaba Pastor Olutomi Sodeinde  has asserted that a life spent outside Christ irrespective of duration on earth was a waste. Pastor Sodeinde made the assertion in Abavo, in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, during an outing service in honour of Mama Ologwa Udueme, mother of Ejime Udueme of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS), Asaba who passed on recently. While urging the children of the deceased to follow her footsteps,  Pastor Sodeinde who was represented by Pastor Emmanuel Aninye, said…

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By Spadeng.Com. The Nigeria Police have assured residents of Drlta State of adequate security and safety of lives and property following concerns of possible increase in crimes that usually characterize the yuletide and the New Year festivities. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta State Command, Mr Michael Ogbizi, gave the assurance when the leadership of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Comrade Michael Ikeogwu paid a familiarity visit on the commissioner. The commissioner stated that the police were perfecting measures and strategies to respond swiftly to distress calls to nip crime in…

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Former military President Ibrahim Babangida has heaped praises on President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of his 76th birthday on Monday. In a statement he personally signed, Babangida said Buhari has remained focused and shown “tremendous energy and vibrancy” in running the affairs of Nigeria since 2015. He also acknowledged Buhari’s patriotism and commitment to serve the nation diligently with honesty and sincerity of purpose. “You have been an excellent role model to many young aspiring politicians and even to the not-so-young, because of the way and manner you have managed to sustain the survival of our country as an indivisible one…

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By Reuters/NAN Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for choosing not to attend this month’s ceremony where he was given the award. He said their decision was unfair to fellow players and voters. Croatian captain Modric broke Messi and Ronaldo’s decade-long stranglehold on the prestigious prize last month. He said in a newspaper interview on Saturday the pair’s absence from the gala in Paris on Dec. 3 did not make sense. “I cannot speak about why someone didn’t turn up at an award ceremony, it’s their choice. It doesn’t make sense, does it? “It…

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