APC, Makinde ‘war’ over Osun LG polls
THE All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to withhold allocations to local government areas in Osun State
Joop, Chief Joop Joop
He had lived in the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia, a wandering spirit of some sorts, as an extraordinary salesman, before he arrived in Nigeria.
Urhobo monarchs seek stronger ties with Aboh kingdom
Traditional rulers of Urhobo extraction have pledged to collaborate more closely with the people of the ancient Aboh Kingdom to foster greater socio-cultural and economic cooperation.
Clark was father of ethnic nationalities — HOSTCOM
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) Delta State Chapter has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as the “Father General of Nigeria’s Ethnic Nationalities.”
NDLEA nabs Thai lady with boxes of illicit drugs at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has detained a 24-year-old Thai woman for prosecution after she was caught with prohibited substances at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement yesterday said that the woman was allegedly found in possession of […]
Humanitarian group donates e-library, holds anti-drug abuse campaign in Jos
In its continued efforts to promote learning and combat drug abuse, Jeje Riders Nigeria, an international touring bikers group, has donated an E-Library and ICT Center to Government Secondary School, Kyan Rikko, Jos, Plateau State.
Clark, Adebanjo and Iwuanyanwu: The end of an era
By CHIEDOZIE OGBONNIA The death of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, the Ijaw National Leader, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and National Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, on Monday, February 17, 2025 marks the end of an enviable era in the political discourse of Nigeria. The death […]
Return of toll plazas on federal highways
Last week, Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the Federal Government had concluded plans to reintroduce tolling on selected expressways with the kickoff on the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Highway. The 227.2-kilometer road is among the nine expressways scheduled for tolling. Other roads listed include the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Second Niger Bridge, Abuja-Kano Road and Makurdi-9th Mile Road. According […]
NDPM mourns passage of Pa Edwin Clark
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Niger Delta Peoples Development Movement, NDPM, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a renowned statesman and fearless defender of the Ijaw nation. Accordingly to NDPM, Chief Clark’s lifelong dedication to the progress of the Niger Delta people, his wisdom, and steadfast commitment to equity […]
Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court
…Case adjourned to March 6, 7 for continuation of trial The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned the money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to March 6 and 7, 2025, for continuation of trial. The court adjourned after the […]
FG seeks worldwide support for Arewa entertainment sector
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Federal Government has called for international support to enhance the Arewa entertainment sector, highlighting its potential as a multi-billion-dollar industry and a key driver of economic growth. This appeal was made during the Arewa Turn Up 2.0 event in Abuja over the weekend. Organised by Rahama Sadau and Ali […]
