By Funke Egbemode (egbemode3@gmail.com) Letty was a good girl who became a good wife but the seasons changed and this once-upon-a-time choir leader, like Lot’s wife, looked back and right before the eyes of her Pastor and in the presence of her bewildered husband, is turning into a pillar of salt. The kind of salt no one wants to touch or taste. It was all the fault of this Japa syndrome. Letty and her husband, Brandon, had decided that Nigeria, the way it was going, was going to ruin their plans for the future. As it was, their future was…
Author: Spade Nigeria
By Dada Olusegun The Lagos-Calabar coastal road project is undoubtedly Nigeria’s most ambitious transport infrastructure project since independence. In terms of scope, distance covered, and connectivity, not even the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, the 2nd Niger Bridge in Onitsha/Asaba, or the Abuja-Kano expressway comes close. It is simply a world-class iconic project. Before I go further, I want us to take a brief trip back to history. The idea for a major coastal federal road in Nigeria was first conceptualized in 1955 by the then Federal Commissioner of Finance, Late Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, who hails from present-day Delta State.…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has declared illegal Regulations 126 and 127 of the Nigerian Police which allows for the dismissal of an unmarried policewomen who become pregnant during their service. The three-man panel of the court also asked the respondents, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Police Service Commission and the Nigerian Police Force, to carry out a comprehensive review of the entire Police Regulations to ensure that they accord with the demands of a modern society operating under the rule of law. Justice Olubunmi Oyewole read the lead judgment which was unanimously adopted by the…
Delta state Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on Saturday despatched a high powered investigating team to Ometan Community Junction, along the ever-busy Warri-Sapele road in Okpe Local Government area, for an on-the-spot assessment on the cause of accident which led to the fuel tanker fire that claimed seven (7) lives and property in the area. The investigating team led by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, DCP Aina Adesola, who arrived the accident scene at about 09;27am, took some eye-witnesses account on the tragic occurrence, especially from traders and artisans operating along the highway where the incident occurred at about…
The reconciliation efforts of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State led by party founding leader, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor may be in jeopardy due to an alleged constitutional breach by the state party Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, in constituting the Committee. A top Delta APC legal expert, Barr. Michael Ukusare in a letter to Sobotie claimed that the formation of an “Expanded State Caucus” which appointed Emerhor was unconstitutional as the APC constitution does not provide for such a caucus. Ukusare who has diligently defended the party legally in the past warned that any actions from the illegal committee…
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatoral District, Senator Ede Dafinone has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last election in Delta State, Olorogun Barr Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM OON. Gbagi, a former minister of Education, industrialist, a renowned criminologist and senior lawyer died on Saturday, May 4th 2024, at the age of 62. Recall that in a statement signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi on behalf of the Gbagi family, confirmed the demise of the industrialist; “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to…
ASABA: As the world marks World Press Day on May 3, 2024, the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) reaffirms its commitment to upholding professional and ethical standards in online publishing in Nigeria. With a steadfast dedication to ethics, professionalism, and service, DOPF remains at the forefront of promoting responsible journalism in the digital age. This year’s World Press Day has as theme, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis.” Therefore as journalists and media professionals, it is our collective responsibility to recognize the critical role we play in addressing the environmental challenges facing our…
The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last election in Delta State, Olorogun Barr Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM OON, is dead. Gbagi, a former minister of Education and an industrialist died at the age of 62. The Renowned Criminologist and senior lawyer died on Saturday May 4th 2024. A statement signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi on behalf of the Gbagi family, said: “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM, OON; Former Minister…
The Pro Asue Ighodalo Group, Afemai Coalition for Asue Ighodalo, embarked on a series of market visits across Etsako West Local Government Area, beginning with the bustling Jattu Market. In addition to Jattu Market, the group also visited four other markets: Ughele, Igbei, Uchi, and Utsokwili modern markets. During these visits, the group engaged with market women, discussing the qualities and vision of Asue Ighodalo, as well as his support for various groups and projects across Edo North. The market women expressed excitement about the visits and commended the group for remembering them. They particularly appreciated Asue Ighodalo’s efforts, such…
The Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Forum (NDSF) has alleged that incompetence and non performance made against Pipelines Infrastructures Nigerian Limited (PINL), owned by the the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase III in the handling of the Trans – Forcados Pipelines network system surveillance and protection contract led to the termination of the $3.9M Monthly Contract by the NNPCL The group said that Chief Government Chief Ekpemupolo, (alias Tompolo) and his security firm, Tanitita Security Services Nigeria Limited should not be dragged into the woes of the Olu of Warri and his PINL, saying that “Tantita cannot be blame for PINL losses”.…