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Tinubu Pays Tribute To Edwin Clark, Describes Him As A Courageous Icon
President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his sorrow over the death of Chief Edwin Clark, a renowned Pan-Niger Delta Forum leader and former Federal Commissioner for Information. Tinubu’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. Tinubu said, “He led an illustrious life marked by dedicated service,...
PANDEF Mourns Loss Of Edwin Clark
According to the Pan Niger Delta Forum, renowned national leader and elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark passed away. He died peacefully in Abuja on the evening of Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by family and loved ones. The announcement was made through a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary/Spokesman of PANDEF, Obiuwevbi Ominimini, on...
“Over 35,000km Of Federal Roads Require Alternative Funding” – Minister
The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has revealed that over 35,000 kilometres of Nigeria’s Federal Government road network will require alternative funding arrangements, as budgetary allocations alone have proven inadequate over the years. Goronyo made this statement during a visit to the Kogi State Field Office of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) in Lokoja, alongside the...
Elder Statesman Chief Edwin Clark Is Dead
Nigeria has lost one of its most prominent elder statesmen, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information and an influential leader in the South-South region. He passed away on Monday night, February 17, 2025, at the age of 97. The Clark family confirmed his passing in a statement signed by Prof. C.C. Clark, which read: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family...
Tariff Hike: Airtel Increases Data, Call Rates
Airtel Nigeria, the country's second-largest telecom operator, has updated its data pricing structure with a tariff increase of up to 50 percent, as outlined in details posted on its website Monday. The adjustment to various data bundles reflects ongoing industry concerns about rising operational costs. While the company has yet to issue an official statement, the move underscores the broader...
UBA Group Champions Peace In Africa, Donates $500,000 To AU
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering peace and stability across Africa with a landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union Peace Fund. This donation by the UBA Group supports the AU’s efforts towards promoting security, conflict resolution, sustainable development and a unified Africa, as envisioned in the AU’s Africa Agenda...
Japan Targets 60% Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction By 2035
Japan Tuesday pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 levels but climate campaigners said the target fell short of what was needed under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. Under the Paris accord, each country is supposed to provide a headline figure to the United Nations for cutting heat-trapping emissions by...
“$23bn Refinery Biggest Risk Of My Life” – Dangote
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has described his $23bn Dangote Refinery project as the “biggest risk” of his life, acknowledging the challenges he faced in bringing the venture to fruition. In an exclusive interview with Forbes on Monday, Dangote opened up about the risks involved in such a massive undertaking. “It was the biggest risk of my life. If this didn’t work, I...
Abia Govt Launches Urban Renewal Projects To Transform Umuahia Into A Smart City
In a bold move to modernize the state capital, the Abia State Government has rolled out a series of urban renewal and beautification initiatives aimed at transforming Umuahia into a Smart City. A key component of these efforts is the relocation of illegal traders from Isigate to a newly acquired site at Okwulaga-Afara, Umuahia. This initiative is expected to enhance...
‘My Parents Did Not Die Natural Deaths’ – Prince Kanu Blames Military Invasion (Video)
Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has blamed the 2017 military invasion of their family home in Afara Ukwu, Umuahia, for the untimely deaths of their parents. He made this statement during an exclusive interview on ABN TV's Political Perspective. https://youtube.com/shorts/XEXYMNTJewM Speaking on the tragic event, Prince Emmanuel Kanu described the military operation, known as Operation Python Dance,...
