Few Days After Adebanjo’s Demise, Edwin Clark Dies at 97 Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader Edwin Clark has died at 97. According to a statement released by his family on Tuesday, the chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) passed away on Monday night. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February, 2025.” “Born in Kiagbodo, in the Ijaw area of what is now Delta State, Clark attended primary and secondary schools at Effurun, Okrika, and Afugbene…
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Nigeria Opposes Move To Split African Unions Departments The Nigerian government has backed the move to reform the African Union, making the continental body more vibrant, viable, and relevant to the needs of member states in the face of rapidly changing global political and economic realities. President Bola Tinubu, whose statement was delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, during the consideration and deliberation on the AU reforms report, commended his Rwanda and Kenya counterparts, Paul Kagame and Williams Ruto, for the reform proposals. President Tinubu acknowledged the recommendations outlined in the draft decision on the AU…
Police, DSS Arrest PDP Thugs Attempting to Disrupt Reinstatement of Osun LG Chairman Security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested several suspected PDP thugs who allegedly attempted to disrupt the peaceful reinstatement of the duly elected Local Government Chairman in Osun State. The security agencies acted swiftly to maintain order and ensure a smooth transition following the recent Appeal Court ruling.
Police, DSS Arrest PDP Thugs Attempting to Disrupt Reinstatement of Osun LG Chairman Security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested several suspected PDP thugs who allegedly attempted to disrupt the peaceful reinstatement of the duly elected Local Government Chairman in Osun State. The security agencies acted swiftly to maintain order and ensure a smooth transition following the recent Appeal Court ruling.
Council Boss, Remi Abass, Allegedly Shot Dead In a shocking turn of events, Remi Abass, the recently reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government in Osun State, has been tragically shot dead. The incident occurred under circumstances that have sparked outrage and condemnation across the region. According to preliminary reports, Abass was allegedly killed by suspected thugs believed to be affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State. The attack has raised serious concerns about political violence and the safety of public officials in the area. Remi Abbas, who had only recently been reinstated to his position, was a…
Aminu Tambuwal Only Confirmed Himself A Stomach-Directed Politician Without A Conscience Riled by the gale of defection plaguing his decimated Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), His Excellency, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto state and Senator representing Sokoto South, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, opined that the development was only driven by “stomach infrastructure” as, in his warped view, no politician with conscience would join the All Progressives Congress (APC). There remains profound wisdom in the saying that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. That wisdom has clearly eluded Tambuwal, a notorious and vainglorious party defector.…
Ogun Group President, Shobowale Remembers Late Dad, Four Years After ..pens Emotional tributes The President, Ogun State Solidarity Movement, (OSM), Lekan Shobo Shobowale on Sunday marked the fourth anniversary of his late Dad, Lt Col. Olawale Timothy Shobowale. In a special tribute, he described his late Dad as an inspiration and very unusual father. “My dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever. “Everything I do in my life I do to make my you proud. I want to carry on in your footsteps and make sure that your legacy lives on forever. “The loss of…
President Tinubu Congratulates Nazir El-Rufai On 65TH Birthday President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on his 65th birthday. Mallam El-Rufai is an administrator, scholar, and politician. He is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance. He served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and prior to elective office, he had served as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007. President Tinubu celebrates Mallam El-Rufai on this occasion and commends his endeavours for democracy; his…
Olukoyede’s Record- Breaking Strides in EFCC & Olu Fasan’s Errors of Analysis. By Dele Oyewale Olu Fasan’s opinion piece in the Vanguard of Thursday, February 13, 2025 entitled: ” EFCC’s Failure: Olukoyede’s Blame- Shifting is Mere Shadow- Boxing”, clearly brought to the fore precipitate desperation to deny, ignore, lampoon and disregard the obvious and undeniable achievements of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede since he assumed office more than a year ago. Besides, the piece equally exposed Fasan as lacking total grasp of the position of Olukoyede on the character traits of…
President Tinubu’s Statement On The Passing Of Pa Ayo Adebanjo I received the news of the passing of one of the Afenifere leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, with profound sorrow. Nigeria has lost a political leader whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy, and national unity have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history. According to the family, Baba transitioned peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos. All who knew Baba Adebanjo drew from his boundless wisdom and cherished the democratic ideals he tirelessly campaigned for. His principled voice, which resonated through decades of…