21 h. ago Group Condemns Natasha’s Outburst Against Akpabio, Seeks Apology

A Pan-African women’s advocacy group, Africa Arise for Change Network, has criticised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her recent altercation with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, calling for a public apology. In a statement issued on Friday by Patricia Idoko, the country representative of the organisation, the group said Akpoti’s actions on the senate floor during Thursday’s […]

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36 h. ago Tension as Natasha tackles Senate President over seat relocation

The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Thursday, called security for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid a heated argument over sitting arrangement at the plenary. An ensuing rowdiness threatened plenary proceedings as Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order Read More

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38 h. ago Senators urge calm as Akpabio, Kogi lawmaker clash at Senate

The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Thursday, called security for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid a heated argument over sitting arrangement at the plenary. An ensuing rowdiness threatened plenary proceedings as Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order Read More

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42 h. ago Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife

Tribune Online Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as a respected political leader She stated this during a condolence visit to his family in Lekki, Lagos. ALSO READ: Pa Adebanjo once told me it is time to go — Obasanjo The First Lady, during the visit, expressed gratitude for the opportunity […] Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife Tribune Online

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42 h. ago First Lady Tinubu pays tribute to late Ayo Adebanjo during condolence visit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as a distinguished political leader whose legacy transcended political affiliations. She stated this during a condolence visit to the family at his Lekki residence in Lagos, according to a statement issued by her Media Aide, Bisola […] The post First Lady Tinubu pays tribute to late Ayo Adebanjo during condolence visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to honour the memory of the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, by read more Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

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60 h. ago After Adebanjo, Clark, who mounts southern leadership’s seat?

The South lost two of its most influential voices in a single week. With the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader and pro-restructuring advocate, at 96, and Chief Edwin Clark, Niger Delta leader and statesman, at 97, a leadership vacuum has emerged. LAOLU AFOLABI takes a look at the recalibration amid the battle for Read More

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68 h. ago Senate pays tribute to late Edwin Clark, seeks national honour

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, paid glowing tribute to the late Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, who passed away on February 17 at the age of 97. During plenary, lawmakers unanimously resolved to urge the Federal Government to immortalise Clark by naming a national monument […] The post Senate pays tribute to late Edwin Clark, seeks national honour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Honour Clark’s memory by upholding values he stood for — Wogu charges Nigerians

The Chairman of South East Development Commission (SEDC) and former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu, PhD CON, has called on Nigerians to honour the memory of the late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, CON, a former Minister of Information, Federal Republic of Nigeria, by upholding the values he stood for:- unity, justice, and the […] The post Honour Clark’s memory by upholding values he stood for — Wogu charges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Honour Clark’s Memory By Upholding Values He Stood For – Wogu

Chairman of South East Development Commission (SEDC) and former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Emeka Wogu, has called on Nigerians to honour the memory of the late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a former Minister of Information by upholding the values he stood for:- unity, justice, and the relentless pursuit of a better Nigeria. He […]

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3 d. ago Edwin Clark’s death a national loss, says Afenifere leader Fasoranti

The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalists, Chief Edwin Clark. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, Fasoranti described Clark’s demise as a significant loss to the country, particularly Read More

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4 d. ago Clark will be greatly missed, Afenifere mourns PANDEF leader 

The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Tuesday said it received the passing of foremost Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, with great shock. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Clark, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum died on Monday in Abuja at 97. Reacting, Mr Jare Ajayi, the National Publicity Secretary, Afenifere told the Read More

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4 d. ago Osun: NANS urges President Tinubu, Southwest governors to wade into crisis

…cautions clashes taking semblance of ‘Operation-Wet-E’ Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to wade into the political crisis rocking Osun State to forestall anarchy. NANS made this call in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, NANS National Headquarters, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, on […] The post Osun: NANS urges President Tinubu, Southwest governors to wade into crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Afenifere has lost a legend, Ohanaeze pays tribute to Adebanjo

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has expressed deep condolences over the passing of the esteemed leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President-General, through the National Publicity Secretary, Dr Ezechi Chukwu, also conveyed his heartfelt sympathies on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, to Pa Adebanjo’s Read More

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5 d. ago Adebanjo Will Be Remembered As Advocate Of Progressive Nigeria — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed grief over the passing of Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who died in Lagos on Friday at the age of 96, describing him as an advocate of a more equitable and progressive Nigeria. Shettima noted Pa Adebanjo’s extensive contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, from his role as the Organising […]

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5 d. ago Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi Lead Dignitaries In Paying Tribute At Late Pa Adebanjo’s Residence

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, have visited the residence of the late Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere. Also present to pay their respects were former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel, Labour […] The post Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi Lead Dignitaries In Paying Tribute At Late Pa Adebanjo’s Residence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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