Senate Demand Answers Over Alleged USAID Links to Boko Haram

The Nigerian Senate has resolved to summon key security officials to a closed-door session following allegations by the US Congressman Scott Perry that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding Boko Haram and other terrorist organisations in Nigeria. The officials invited include National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Mohammed Mohammed, Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) Adeola Ajayi, and Chief of Defence Intelligence at...

The Patriots Mourn Demise Of Edwin Clark

The National Secretariat of the Patriots, an eminent body of Leaders of thought, Statesmen and women aspiring to birth a united and prosperous Nigeria under the chairmanship of Chief Emeka Anyoku, GCON, has mourned the demise of Chief Edwin Clark, Leader of the Niger Delta People who died at the age of 97 years old. The General – Secretary of the group, Olawale Okunniyi, has in a press statement on Tuesday noted that The Patriots...

House Of Reps To Hold Public Hearing On Tax Reform Bills

The leadership of the House of Representatives has announced plans by the Committee on Finance to lead a public hearing on tax reform bills on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.  This comes after the House, on February 12, debated the general principles of the bills, marking the resolution of a months-long stand-off between lawmakers and the executive branch. The consolidated bills, which were prepared in anticipation of the debate and second reading, aim to streamline tax...

Edwin Clark: The Exit Of True Federalist, Nationalist, Patriot,  Atiku Mourns 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the passing  of Chief Edwin Clark, describing the demise of elder statesman as the exit of a true federalist, nationalist and a patriot. Atiku in a press statement on Tuesday said, “Our nation was still mourning the demise of exemplary statesman Pa Ayo Adebanjo, 96, when the sad news of your passing away was brought to my attention. “Chief Edwin Clark, 97, the Ebi-Ebekekere, Owei of Western Ijaw...

Jonathan Mourns Demise  Of Clark, Describes Him As Father Figure

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the demise  sadness of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, who passed on to eternal glory on Monday at the age of 97 years. Jonathan described the late nonagenarian as a father figure, peerless icon and a relentless crusader for justice who devoted his life to the betterment of our society. In a condolence message to his immediate family, the former President also noted that late Chief Clark was...

Missing Ipetumodu Monarch Found in FBI Custody

…Faces $4.2 Million COVID-19 Fraud Charges The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, who was declared missing on 3 March 2024, has been found in the custody of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The traditional ruler is currently facing a 13-count fraud indictment in the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio over allegations of defrauding the US government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Oba Oloyede, who also...

YPP Candidates in Nnewi Joins APC, Declare Support for Paul Chukwuma

The Young Progressives Party – YPP Councilor candidates during last September’s controversial Anambra LGA election across the ten wards in Nnewi North LGA, have declared for the All Progressives Congress – APC. The group also declared their support for Sir Paul Chukwuma in the coming APC governorship primary election on April 6 and the General Election on November 8, 2025. The former YPP members who moved to the APC include; Hon. Amobi Okonkwo, who was...

PANDEF Mourns Passing Of South South Leader, Edwin Clark

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has mourned the passing of the leader of PANDEF and chairman of South and Middle Belt Leaders, Chief Edwin Clark at the age of 97 years. A press statement by the organisation, signed by National Publicity Secretary/Spokesman, Olorogun (Sir) Obiuwevbi Ominimini, stated that a mighty iroko tree has fallen. The press statement reads, “With heavy hearts and shock, Prof College Clark of the Clark-Fuludu-Bakederemo family of Kiagbodo, Burutu LGA...

South South Leader, Edwin Clark Has Died At 97

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Edwin Clark has dead. The chairman of South and Middle Belt leaders.whose death was confirmed in a statement by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday, died at the age of 97 years. The statement read: “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...

Lagos Lawmakers Suspend Plenary After Clash with DSS Over Speaker’s Impeachment

…Lawmakers Stand by Meranda The Lagos State House of Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force entered the assembly premises. The security personnel reportedly sealed the offices of Speaker Mojisola Meranda, Deputy Speaker, and the Clerk of the House. This action led to a tense standoff between lawmakers and security officers, with the lawmakers eventually regaining access to the assembly. The unexpected...

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