Edwin Clark
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The Senate on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to the late Chief Edwin Clark, a towering figure in national politics and Niger Delta advocacy, who passed away on February 17 at the age of 97. Acknowledging his immense contributions to Nigeria’s development, the Senate called on the Federal Government to immortalize Clark by naming a national…
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The ranks of elder statesmen who understand what Nigeria ought to be further depleted on Monday with the demise of nationalist, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. Announcing his passing, yesterday, Prof. C. C. Clark on behalf of the family said he died on Monday. He was aged 97 years.
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The death of Chief Edwin Clark, a foremost nationalist and elder statesman who passed away on Monday at 97 in Abuja, has prompted an outpouring of tributes from President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo
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President Bola Tinubu's former campaign spokesmgan in the south east, Dr Josef Onoh, has mourned the late Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as the last of Nigeria Titans. Onoh said that Clark, in his lifetime, lived an exemplary life of humanity, using politics to agitate and institute…
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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed grief over the death of the National Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark. Governor Fubara said the tragic news of the death of Chief Edwin Clark, made public on behalf of the family by Prof. C. C. Clark, is heart-wrenching, given the impact…
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President Bola Tinubu Tuesday expressed sadness over the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, former federal commissioner of information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). Chief Clark, 97, was born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. He led an illustrious life marked by dedicated service, at…
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The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has mourned the passing of Chief Senator Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a revered elder statesman and national leader, lamenting that a mighty iroko has fallen. Chief Clark died peacefully in Abuja on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by family and loved ones. The announcement…
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Elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has passed away at the age of 96. His family confirmed his death in a statement signed by his brother, Prof. C. C. Clark, and his son, Penawei Clark, on behalf of the children. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the…
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Olufemi Ajadi, a prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), has expressed his profound sorrow and lamentation over the passing of the venerable leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Edwin Clark, who passed away at the age of 97. In a poignant statement released to the press on Tuesday, Ajadi reflected on…
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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has commiserated with the immediate family and all Nigerians as a whole for the loss of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark who died on Monday at the age of 97. In a statement signed by Mark Adebayo, National Spokesperson of the Coalition, CUPP said: "The death of Chief Edwin …
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Prominent leader of the APC in Delta State and Former Commissioner of Finance, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba has condoled with the Clark family of Kiagbodo and indeed the entire nation, on the passing of renowned Elderstatesman, Chief Edwin Clark at the age of 97. In a press statement, Olorogun Okumagba stated that, “I am saddened to…
14 Feb
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Members of the Doka Community in Kaduna have petitioned the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, to probe the circumstances leading to the death of a Senior Secondary Two (SS2) student of Government Technical College, Ahmed Musa, who was found with signs of brutalisation and strangulation. Furthermore, the father of the deceased, Comrade Musa Muhammed, a…
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The Delta State Police Command has assured the citizens of the state that their security is paramount and that the police are ready to ensure their lives and property are secured. The Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, made this known on his X handle (formerly Twitter) as the state command showcased illegal arms and highlighted cases…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday, expressed deep sadness and condolences to the family of Pius Etim, a young man who tragically lost his life in an unfortunate incident on Thursday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, following heavy rainfall. Okpebholo described the collapsed mast that killed Pius Etim during the heavy…
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In defiance of the advice by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that local government elections will hold in Osun State on Saturday. According to him, the elections will take place unfailingly under the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). Spokesperson to the State Governor, Olawale Rasheed,…
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The Abia State Police Command has said it is aware of a trending video on Facebook depicting some police officers manhandling a civilian along Lagos Street, Umuahia, the state capital. In a statement on Friday, the Spokesperson for the command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the officers involved have been identified, and are currently under interrogation…