The Chief of Staff to the Alaafin-designate, Rotimi Osuntola, has firmly declared that there are no hindrances to the planned coronation of Engr. Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. The event is set to take place on April 5, 2025, at the Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Osuntola assured the public that all necessary arrangements for the coronation are in…

The Ogun State Police Command has rejected claims by controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, that he is receiving psychiatric treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. Portable made the statement in a video on Tuesday, February 18, appealing to Nigerians and the Ogun State Government after being declared a wanted man by the police. In the video, Portable described himself as a “madman” and claimed he…

The apex Ijaw socio-cultural organisation, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) has declared three days of mourning to honour late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. President of the INC, Prof Benjamin Okaba, who disclosed this in a statement Tuesday night in Yenagoa also called on Ijaw people at home in the diaspora to fly the Ijaw national flag at half mast during the mourning period. He described the demise of Pa Clark…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has donated six gunboats to the Rivers State Police Command to strengthen security on waterways. The launching exercise took place on Tuesday, at Abonnema Wharf. Representing the IGP, Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations (DIG), Ali Ali, emphasised that the boats must be strictly used for security purposes and not for private protection services. “the IGP office was inundated with complaints from people of…

By Alade Adisa Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), and the Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) were among the individuals and groups who mourned the passing of former Federal Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. Obasanjo, in his statement, lamented the depletion of Nigeria’s ranks of patriotic leaders, particularly at such a crucial time when their wise counsel and rich experience are greatly needed. In his…

To fulfil his lifelong dream of pursuing higher education, Adedapo Idowu, a 94-year-old man, has reportedly enrolled for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). JAMB is responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for aspiring students across Nigeria. In a featured JAMB bulletin, Mr. Idowu expressed his excitement about finally pursuing academic excellence after many years of waiting.…

Edwin Clark, a distinguished Nigerian statesman, Ijaw leader, and political figure from Delta State, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 97. The news of his death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 18, through a statement jointly issued by Olorogun Obiuwevbi Ominimini, the National Publicity Secretary and Spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF); Professor College Clark of the Clark-Fuludu-Bakederemo family of Kiagbodo; and Ambassador…

President Bola Tinubu expressed deep sadness over the death of Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and leader of PNDF. Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences in a statement released on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. A lifetime of dedicated service In his message, President Tinubu described the late Clark as a man who led an illustrious life, marked by…

The Ikwerre People’s Congress mourns Chief Edwin K. Clark, a patriot, statesman, and steadfast advocate for justice and fairness in the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by Chairman Livingstone Wechie, Vice Chairman Chief Ihunwo Obi-Wali, and Secretary-General Engr. Stanley Worgu, the IPC described Chief Clark as a “father and field marshal” in the struggle for justice and equality. The group emphasized his lifelong dedication to the betterment of his…

A Kano State High Court has issued a perpetual injunction restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from withholding funds allocated to the 44 local government areas (LGAs) in the state. The court ruling, delivered on Monday, February 17, comes after a motion was filed by the applicants, including the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ibrahim Muhd, and others. The motion, filed on November 1,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have announced a deepened collaboration aimed at tackling corruption and promoting transparency in Nigeria’s business sector. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 18, in Abuja, the two agencies outlined their commitment to working together to curb fraudulent activities, ensure businesses operate with integrity, and create a more stable economic foundation for the country. This new phase…

The Oyo State Government has officially received 22,200 units of data tools to enhance healthcare service delivery across the state. The donation, aimed at strengthening family planning and healthcare documentation, was made by the Society for Family Health (SFH) in collaboration with Population Services International (PSI). The handover took place on Monday, February17, in Ibadan, the state capital, with Muideen Olatunji, Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care…