By Zik Gbemre For years Delta State Government has enjoyed impunity of refusal to settle accumulating entitlements of primary schools teachers in succession of promotions. Now that they deemed it necessary to release the arrears under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, the dubious State Universal Basic Education Board (DSUBEB) is blatantly ripping off target beneficiaries. The payment of the promotion arrears is smeared with usual lack of transparency, non-accountability, insensitivity and disrespect which define the unhindered sleaze in the board’s treatment of primary school teachers. How would teachers who are contemporaries, some employed same day, promoted together, currently at same Grade…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Ecomiums have been pouring in for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) as the nation’s crude oil production hit 1.8 millions barrels per day (1.8m bpd) The board and management of NNPCL, which announced the feat on Thursday, also disclosed that gas production has also risen to 7.4 billion standard cubic feet per day (7.4bscfd). Stakeholders have hailed NNPCL and private security agencies hired to safeguard the nation’s economic assets, especially Tantita, for achieving the feat. Tantita has lately led a relentless war against crude oil theft and pipelines’…
A recent high-profile ruling has shown the British justice system’s effectiveness, as the City of London Magistrates’ Court ordered the release of $1,199,965 to Nigerian Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, that was frozen in an account belonging to Mr. Keith Davies. The money, originally transferred by Ned Nwoko to a middleman named Abubakar, was subsequently transferred to Davies, who held himself out as a broker. However, the funds were frozen by authorities pending the resolution of the ownership dispute. Following the court proceedings, the judge ruled that the funds should be returned to Ned Nwoko, acknowledging him as the rightful owner.…
National Judicial Council suspends Justice G. C. Aguma of High Court of Rivers State from performing judicial functions for a period of one year without pay and also placed him on “Watch-List” for two years. The Judicial Council also recommended compulsory retirement of the chief judge of Imo State, Justice Chukwuemeka Chikeka and Grand Kadi of Yobe State, Kadi Babagana Mahdi, over falsification of their ages. The council cleared Justice Peter Lifu of any wrongdoing, says he neither exhibited personal interest in the River state mmatter nor misconducted himself in the proceedings. Allegations of bribery against Justice Lifu…
My name is Bunmi, I am 31, married, with 3 lovely kids, 2 boys and a girl. I Work in a bank, as a customer care agent. The pay is not much, but it’s better than doing nothing. My husband is a very rich man, that provides all I need, and takes good care of our kids, I don’t spend a dime from my salary, except when I just want to be extra. He is 36, from Anambra state, while I am from Lagos state. He is what every woman would call a very good husband. He opened an account,…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., yesteray the 14th November 2024, delivered a compelling convocation lecture at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, emphasizing the integral role of citizens in the pursuit of national development. During his address, the IGP underscored the importance of collaborative efforts between security agencies, the government and the citizens, stating that a stable and cooperative society is essential for sustainable growth. In his lecture, the IGP called upon citizens to embrace their constitutional duties, urging them to foster a culture of integrity, patriotism, and civic engagement. The IGP further highlighted that…
By Fredrick Nwabufo The real sector – agricultural and industrial — is a critical factor for economic growth and development. A nation is as affluent as its industrial sector. In fact, this sector is the mitochondrion of a productive economy. Nigeria is endowed with a vibrant consumer market – the largest in Africa. And where there is consumption, there is demand, and there should be commensurate local production. Incentivising production and creating the enabling environment for businesses to thrive are indispensable for sustainable economic growth and job creation. Since he assumed office, President Bola Tinubu has taken ingenious decisions to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among all ethnic nationalities that make up our great nation. In a special message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and all Ogoni citizens to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the Ogoni nation’s interests. This year’s commemoration, themed “After Price, Comes Prise,” reflects our collective commitment to acknowledging the pain and the lessons of the past as we aspire for a brighter future. “We honour…
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, a former justice of the Supreme Court and Nigeria’s judiciary, on his passing. The President also conveys his sympathies to members of the bar and bench across the nation mourning this distinguished jurist’s death. Throughout his illustrious career, Justice Ogwuegbu mentored countless judges and lawyers. Born in 1933 in Amainyi, Ihitte-Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State, Justice Ogwuegbu dedicated over five decades to the judiciary, culminating in his appointment as a Justice of Nigeria’s Supreme Court. He also served as President of the…
The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has been commended for the massive infrastructural projects, and positive socioeconomic remodelling going on across the state, and within the Delta State Capital Territory. The Director-General, Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Mr. Patrick Ukah, gave the commendation when the Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, led his Senior Management Team on a courtesy visit to the agency. He affirmed that Delta State Capital Development Agency, has achieved a lot in the past one year under the present administration, saying that several internal roads in…