Aghaeze descendants of Onicha-Olona, in an emotional and nostalgic family reunion, pledge to uphold the family’s moral and ethical principles like unity, honesty, loyalty, industry, compassion, bravery, good neighbourliness and faith in God. The Aghaeze family, comprising the Ocheis, the Anikwues and the Okechukwus of Ogbekenu Village Onicha-Olona, a town in Aniocha Norh Local Government in Delta State, celebrated the Easter season in grand style with a big family reunion. The four-day event that brought together, nearly all the children of this great family from far and near, remained a major talking point throughout the Easter period for good reasons.…
Author: Spade Nigeria
In the annals of political history, certain figures emerge not for their statesmanship or virtuous deeds but for their brazen audacity and unapologetic embrace of thuggery. Phillip Shaibu, once a relatively obscure figure, catapulted into the limelight through a series of rascally acts that defined his tumultuous political career. From his humble beginnings in the House of Assembly to his ignominious downfall as Deputy Governor, Shaibu’s journey is a cautionary tale of ambition unchecked and the perils of political arrogance. Shaibu’s ascent to power was marked by a disregard for decorum and a penchant for thuggish behavior. His antics in…
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ahmed Ododo has signed a contract in the total sum of N29, 929,447,352.15 billion for the commencement of gully reclamation, stabilization and channelization at Etahi, in Okene, Omigbo in Kabba and Olubojo in Ankpa these sites cut across the three Senatorial Districts of Kogi State. A breakdown of the Contract shows that the Contract sum for Etahi Gully Site stands at N10, 664,612,410.46, and that of Omigbo Site stands at N9, 866,807,044.00; while the Contract sum for Ankpa gully Sites stands at N9, 397,037,897.69 only. Signing the contract for the commencement of civil works, the…
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Bello Mohammed Koko, has been accused of bribing investigating officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to cover up his multi-billion naira money laundering case, according to an internal memo sent to the office of the Chairman of the EFCC. According to a leaked memo intercepted, with Reference Number, 4089/EFCC/D.INT/IA/11/014/2021/009 from the office of the Director of Intelligence and dated 16 August, 2021, disclosed that “a source close to the investigation claimed that huge amounts in bribes were paid for the case to be quashed” citing a newspaper publication. The…
ASABA/Nigeria: After years of public outcry and demands for transparency, the eagerly awaited findings of the investigation into the untimely death of Sylvester Oromoni Jr. are set to be revealed to the public. According to the information available, the long-awaited findings of the investigation into the untimely death of Oromoni Jr. are scheduled to be disclosed to the public on Monday, April 15, 2024, barring any unforeseen circumstances. It could be recalled that the tragic incident, which occurred on November 30, 2021, shook the entire nation to its core when 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jr., a student at Down College…
By Oghenero Orovwuje The long-standing boundary dispute between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh Communities has been resolved by the Delta State Government. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, made this known during an enlarged stakeholders meeting on the Aladja- Ogbe-Ijoh boundary dispute held at the office of the SSG. At the meeting, Dr. Emu who gave a background history of the conflict noted that past admits administrations of the State Government (Military and Civilian) had tried to intervene by setting up various panels of inquiries such as the Justice Azinge Inquiry of 1996, Justice Nwulu Inquiry of 2009, and…
Five-time winners Barcelona came from behind to earn a slender advantage over Paris St-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in France. Xavi’s side were in danger of being overawed by a hostile Parisian crowd but the Barcelona boss used his bench to magnificent effect to turn the tie in their favour. Brazil winger Raphinha gave them the lead, sweeping home a loose ball for his first Champions League goal after Gianluigi Donnarumma could only parry a low cross. PSG responded immediately after the break though, with Ousmane Dembele firing into the roof of the net after…
By Dorathy Mbasen Uba Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe has called on Deltans, particularly Muslim Ummah to embrace the spirit of unity, understanding, and mutual respect to promote peace and development in the State. Comrade Oyowe made this call on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in a signed statement, extending his warm greetings and heartfelt wishes for a joyous and blessed occasion of Eid-el-Fitr celebration and called on the muslim community as well as Deltans to join hands in fostering harmony, tolerance, and cooperation across the State. According to him, “In this diverse and…
By Omonigho Okotie #dsobpress Delta State Government is targeting over two thousand, five hundred local exporters of various commodities and packaged products to countries within the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), during the first tenure of the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, while the second tenure shall double government efforts. Special Adviser on Trade and Export, Mrs Shimite Love, made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking as guest of Orientation Panorama on Voice of Delta Radio 97.9 FM in Asaba, saying that governor Oborevwori is committed to the socioeconomic growth and capacity building of entrepreneurs through training,…
The Seimbiri Traditional Council of Chiefs in Seimbiri Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area has announced the resumption of social activities following the completion of the three months mourning period declared to mourn HRM Pere Charles Ayemi- Botu JP, OFR, aka Lion of the Niger, Paramount Ruler of Seimbiri Kingdom. The Acting Spokesman of the Seimbiri Traditional Council of Chiefs, Chief Alexander Ebisine made the announcement at Okpokunou, traditional headquarters of the kingdom during a meeting of the Chiefs,community leaders,clans heads, quarter representatives, youth and women groups. He said a three month mourning period was declared to mourn HRM Pere Charles…