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The South-South people have expressed great worry over the demise of two great icons in the region in less than a week, Pa Edwin Clark, the leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), and Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of Afenifere. The South-South Elders Forum said it is indeed a troubling situation in the region…
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While still mourning the death of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2024, Peter Obi has expressed shock over the passing of another revered elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark. On behalf of his family and the Obidient Movement, Obi extended heartfelt sympathies to the Clark family and the Pan-Niger Delta…
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The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) described the late Chief Edwin Clark as a leader and advocate for equity and inclusion
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Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF), Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader, Chief
26 Dec
Elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has condemned the rising trend of nepotism in Nigeria’s political landscape, accusing past and present administrations of fostering inequality and deepening ethnic divides. Speaking during a special Christmas service at his residence in Abuja, Chief Clark criticized both former President Muhammadu Buhari and current President Bola Ahmed…
8 Sep
Renowned elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has expressed sympathy over the passing of Hajia Dada Rabi Yar’Adua, the mother of former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who died at the age of 102. In a statement of tribute, Clark praised Hajia Yar’Adua for her wisdom, compassion, and…
26 Aug
Chief Edwin Clark has lauded President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian security agencies for the successful rescue of 20 medical students abducted in Benue State and eight youth corps members from Akwa Ibom who had been held for over a year. READ ALSO:Tinubu hails NBS report on Nigeria’s GDP growth, economy In…
13 Jun 2024
Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw Nation, Chief Edwin Clark, has charged President Bola Ahmad Tinubu to immediately restructure Nigeria if the country is to continue to remain one nation. He also appealed that the President take immediate action to implement the historic 2014 National Conference Report, which submitted 600 recommendations to the Presidency…
20 May 2024
Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Edwin Clark, has accused the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, and the acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, of colluding with former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to sabotage the elected government and Governor of Rivers…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has ordered restriction of vehicular movement from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday across the state. The directive was due to the statewide local government election scheduled across the state. Adeleke, in a statement on Friday by his spokesperson, reiterated his commitment to peace and security. He said the…
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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has defended the recent 120% increase in tuition fees at Gombe State University (GSU),
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The forum of chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in Osun, on Friday, urged the Osun State Independent
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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared next week Monday a public holiday in the state. According to the governor, the move became imperative to enable residents to participate in his inauguration activities and that of his deputy, Olayide Adelami. The inauguration of the governor commenced on Friday with a Jumat Service at the…
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The Minister of Regional Development, Mr. Abubakar E. Momoh, yesterday, attributed the relative peace in the Niger Delta region to the meaningful engagements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. Momoh, alongside the Minister of State, Uba M. Ahmadu, gave an account of the achievements of the sector since they assumed office and identified peace in…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to supporting local farmers through targeted interventions.
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Former National Auditor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir Paul Chukwuma, has thrown his hat into the race for the coveted seat of the governorship of Anambra State. The Director-General of the Chukwuma primary election campaign council, Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi, accompanied by scores of party faithful, procured the ₦50 million worth of expression of…
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Elder statesman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, stated on Thursday that the admission by former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangid
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The Coalition of Civil Societies for Good Governance (CCSGG) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a comprehensive and independent probe into the financial activities of the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, over alleged misappropriation of N9.9 billion. They also requested the anti-graft…
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The Concerned Niger Delta Civil Society Groups, including the Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum (IYCF), Ex-Agitators Third Phase, and Ndukwa Youth Association, on Friday, condemned allegations of financial mismanagement against Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), describing them as false, baseless, and politically motivated. They noted that the controversy surrounding Dr.…