“I am going to go play in Saudi Arabia where I’ll be making $33-million(N52-billion) per year because Trophies won’t put food on my table or neither will the people advising me to play in Europe feed me if I finish my career and go brõke.” ___ Victor Osimhen “I was born to very pôor parents in Lagos. I grew up in a place called Olusosun, an area in Lagos state. And where I grew up life was so hard that if you were able to eat breakfast, you might not even eat lunch nor dinner. We were never able to…
Author: Spade Nigeria
The administration of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has continued to show unwavering commitment to advancing the tourism sector to diversify the economy of Delta State through his MORE Agenda. Speaking with journalists at a media parley held in Asaba, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Culture and Tourism, Dr Josephine Odunze disclosed that the State government is intensifying efforts to promote tourism by creating an enabling environment for tourism investors. Dr Odunze, who embarked on a two-day trip to various tourist sites with her team of other political appointees and civil servants in the culture and tourism sector, said…
By Endurance Ikanone In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, the proprietress of His Majesty Group of Schools in Sapele, Delta State, has been allegedly murdered by her own son, Emmanuel Umukoro. The tragic incident, which occurred in the late hours of the night, has left the neighbours in a state of shock and bewilderment. Neighbors and passersby, who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity, described the scene as gruesome and horrific. According to eyewitnesses, the gate of the Umukoro residence was left open around 10pm, which was unusual. This prompted neighbors and passersby to…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU), Prof Andy Ogochukwu Egwuyenga, will deliver the Univerrsity of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter’s 2024 Annual Public Service Lecture, scheduled to hold on September 19, 2024 in Asaba. Egwuyenga is expected to speak on the theme, ‘Integrity and National Development: What Nexus?. At the Unity Hall of Government House, Asaba by 2pm. The Chairman of the Asaba chapter of the alumni association, J. I. Kagho, Esq., at a briefing pointed out that the UIAA Annual Public Service Lecture was a platform used in proffering solutions to the…
Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared that “only the best is good enough for Edo State,” stressing that “on no account should the people allow fraudsters to become their leaders.” He added that, “we don’t want to be taken back by some incompetent people. In fact, we have no reason to go back. So, vote for PDP, vote Asue Ighodalo and Osarodion Ogie.” He made the assertion when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stormed Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West on Saturday. Addressing the mammoth crowd, who defied the rain at the Iguobazuwa…
By Reno Omokri What Nigerians need to understand is that the government cannot fund us. Rather, we fund the government. There are only four ways by which a government can get revenue. The first is by sending the resources of the people and the state and claiming it as its own, which General Aguiyi Ironsi did with his Unification of Assets Decree Number 34 of May 24, 1966. The second is by taxing citizens and corporations. The third is printing money. The fourth is borrowing money. Other than these ways and means, governments do not have money that they generate.…
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced his decision to take an indefinite leave of absence to address urgent medical issues within his nuclear family. In a memo submitted to the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Ngelale explained that during this period, his family requires privacy. The memo read: “On Friday, I submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family. While I fully appreciate that…
On a day filled with excitement and camaraderie, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) team paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Chief Ezenyili Kelvin Obi PhD. The visit was aimed at congratulating the Chairman on his resounding victory at the last local government election. The event commenced with an opening prayer led by Mrs. Ojogho Agatha, setting the tone for a spirit-filled and productive meeting. Mrs. Tracy Ikolomi, the State Director of NOA, took the floor to express her gratitude to the Chairman for receiving them. She highlighted the…
By Pat Gbemudu 100 indigent persons in Eruemukohwarien Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area, have been enrolled into the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme. The beneficiaries, who were registered at the Eruemukohwarien Town Hall, were sponsored by Deacon Sunday Aghogho Omamofo, a member of the Board of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission. Presenting a plaque of honour to Deacon Omamofo as a Health Ambassador in recognition of his exemplary commitment to improving healthcare access for vulnerable members of society, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, expressed pride in Deacon Omamofo for…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday stormed Igueben, headquarters of Igueben Local Government Area of Esanland in continuation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the September 21 election in the state. He used the occasion to commission the Union Bank Road constructed by his administration. He, however, respectfully requested Elder statesman, Chief Tom Ikimi, to do the commissioning, an offer he gladly accepted and performed. Speaking at the Eguare Primary School venue of the rally in Igueben, Governor Obaseki thanked Chief Ikimi and his Selection Committee for choosing a competent , credible and convincing candidate, Asue Ighodalo.…