Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF), Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, as a profound loss to Nigeria, yet a glorious conclusion of a monumental chapter in Nigerian history. Abiodun, who described the former Federal Commissioner for Information as one of the greatest leaders ever produced by the South-South geopolitical zone of the country and arguably the most engaging voice for the redressing of decades of exploitation and marginalisation of the Niger Delta peoples, said the exit of the foremost nationalist, educationist, legal practitioner, freedom fighter and…
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By Gbenga Akingbule In 2024, a persistent rumour began circulating that the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alh. Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar CFR was facing imminent dethronement. As the speculation gained traction, Vice President Sen .Kashim Shettima, the North’s top political leader, intervened to assuage concerns. Gatekeepers News reports that Shettima categorically assured the public that the Sultan’s position as the spiritual leader of Nigeria’s Muslim community and head of the Sokoto Caliphate was secure, effectively quelling the rumour. Vice President Shettima did not mince words as he let out his precise message, directed at the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), as part of its implementation of the Global funds grant circle 7 (GT7) inaugurated Access to Justice Coordination Forum to enforce the rights of people living with HIV and other marginalized Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu also expressed displeasure over criminalization based on sexual preference. He said: “Access to justice is a fundamental pillar of human rights and the rule of law. It ensures that individuals, regardless of their socio-economic…
Our attention has been drawn to a publication by the Department of State Security (DSS) regarding a letter dated 14th February 2025, titled *”Enhanced Security Measures for LSHA.”* Earlier today, lawmakers and staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly arrived at the Assembly complex to find the offices of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, and the Acting Clerk of the House locked and access restricted by operatives of the DSS. Furthermore, the legislative chamber itself was sealed off. In an apparent effort to justify their actions, the DSS released to the public a letter written by the Acting Clerk…
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has distributed 100 tons of dates to Nigeria as part of its annual humanitarian relief efforts in the country. According to a statement by the embassy, the initiative, facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), aims to support vulnerable families across the country and strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. During the ceremony, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Nigeria, Ambassador Faisal bin Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi, conveyed the Kingdom’s dedication to humanitarian causes. He expressed his profound gratitude to King Salman bin…
Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, leader, Edwin Clark, has died at the age of 97. His death comes barely three days after the prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, died at the age of 96. Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader’s death was confirmed in a statement by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday, 18 February, 2025. 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 2025. “The…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is not resting on its oars when it comes to fulfilling its mandate of developing the Niger Delta region. In the past 25 years, it has worked hard to touch the lives of people living in the region. One area where its giant imprints are being felt is in Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State where the NDDC facilitated road repairs, to ease movement of people in the axis. This development rejuvenated economic activities thereby improving living condition among the people of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, of the Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has assured that the Commission is poised to make a more significant impact in the development of the Niger Delta region. Ebie, who gave the assurance during the two-day Board and Management Retreat of the NDDC in Ikeja, Lagos State, said the Commission was building on the foundation it established in 2024 to refine our strategies for enhancing operations to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness. The retreat, which attracted members of the National Assembly, past chairmen, managing directors of the NDDC, and key stakeholders,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied that its officials invaded the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Monday, 17 February, 2025. According to the DSS, Mr ATB Ottun, Acting Clerk of the Assembly, invited its operatives to forestall an alleged move to reinstate Hon Mudashiru Obasa as speaker. In a copy of the letter dated Friday, 14 February, 2025, the Assembly management told security agencies in Lagos that there was credible information that plans were afoot to forcefully reinstate the impeached Speaker of the State Assembly on Tuesday, 18 February, 2025. Meranda The letter was sent to…
Osun State Council crisis on Monday, 17 February, 2025 turned bloody as the the reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Remi Abass, was reportedly been killed.It was gathered that Abass was killed by armed men linked to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The event occurred when Abass and other local government officials, who had been dismissed but reinstated by a recent court ruling, tried to take control of the council secretariat in Ikire.The incident on the morning of Monday, 17 February, 2025 escalated when Abass led a group of former local government officials to the…