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A farmer from the South-East region, Mr Ayogu Chukwuemeka, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s unpopular policies and ineptitude over the plights of the citizenry were responsible for the ongoing #EnbBadGovernanceIn Nigeria protests across the country. This was as he called on the President to as a matter of urgency attend to the demands of
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the Nigerian Senate will participate fully in the burial of late Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark who died on Monday. He stated this on Wednesday when a delegation of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, led by its National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali visited him to formally inform
Nigerian Senate will participate fully in Edwin Clark’s burial – Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the Nigerian Senate will participate fully in the burial of late Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark who died on Monday.
He stated this on Wednesday when a delegation of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, led by its National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali visited him to formally inform him of the demise of the elder statesman.
The Senate President told his guests that the Senate had earlier in the day observed a minute of silence in honour of Pa Edwin Clark who was himself a Senator.
“We couldn’t even wait for you to let us know that he was gone. We agreed to send a strong delegation to come and condole with you, condole with the immediate family and the good people of Ijaw nation, Niger Delta as a whole and other Nigerians and for the Senate to take part in all the burial activities. So we intend to be there.
“So on this note, I welcome you. We have received the news now formally and I want to thank you for the honour that you have done to the National Assembly by coming as a delegation to let us know that yes indeed, our father is gone. The father of Nigeria. One of those who have made Nigeria what it is.
“I assure you of our total readiness to cooperate with you and all well-meaning Nigerians and because this is a great loss to Nigeria, not just to the Niger Delta region,” Akpabio said.
Speaking further, the Senate President said “Pa Edwin Clark was not just any Nigerian. He was a Pan Africanist. We describe him as an iconic leader. We describe him also as a detribalised Nigerian who fought particularly for the welfare of the minorities across Nigeria, not just in the Niger Delta.
“He wanted a better country. He wanted an inclusive country. He wanted a country where every minority could have a sense of belonging and say yes, this is my country. I am proud of my country.
“And today to hear that at the age of 97, almost 98, he lived with his principles intact and on his passage, all he could mutter was ‘I love Nigeria,’ ‘I am a Nigerian.’ I think one can write PhD thesis out of that. That was the summary of his life. From the time he was born, until the time he left.
“That exclamation was to remind you and all of us alive that we must continue to exhibit the best virtues. We must not lose faith no matter what is happening. No matter the travails that we are passing through today. We must love Nigeria. We must believe in Nigeria.”
The PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador Igali said the delegation was at the National Assembly to inform Akpabio as the most senior politician from the South-South, from Niger Delta that his father Chief Edwin Clark had passed on.
“We thought it is only proper and fit that having been a Senator himself, a senior politician, an elder statesman of this country, it is right that we come to inform you.
“Besides the fact that he was from your part of the country, he was very close to you. When he was ill, we informed you. Papa was not sick for a long time.
“Up to two months ago, Papa was hale and hearty but we observed there was a gradual wind down…But two weeks ago, the wind continued.
“Last Sunday, I was there, sitted with his nurse and he exclaimed: ‘I love Nigeria,’ ‘I’m a Nigerian.’ He said ‘I’m a Nigerian’ twice.
“He said ‘I love Nigeria’ twice and the next thing he stopped talking. We took him to the hospital and after some hours, the doctor said he had gone.”
Nigerian Senate will participate fully in Edwin Clark’s burial – Akpabio
Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra.p Both sides earlier scored two goals apiece in regulation time but needed a penalty shootout to determine the winner of the tournament,
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Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra.p Both sides earlier scored two goals apiece in regulation time but needed a penalty shootout to determine the winner of the tournament,
Community leaders from Shagogo in Donga local government council of Taraba State, have accused the state police command of aiding a fraudulent cement dealer who allegedly embezzled N6.14 million meant for a consignment of cement. According to the leaders, the community had ordered 900 bags of cement on January 14, 2025, at the rate of
Taraba community accuses police of aiding fraudster
Community leaders from Shagogo in Donga local government council of Taraba State, have accused the state police command of aiding a fraudulent cement dealer who allegedly embezzled N6.14 million meant for a consignment of cement.
According to the leaders, the community had ordered 900 bags of cement on January 14, 2025, at the rate of N8,000 per bag.
The cement, as made known by the community, was intended for church construction projects, however, upon the truck’s arrival in Donga, the driver refused to hand over the consignment, claiming that the payment had been made to the wrong dealer.
The community reported the matter to the police area command, leading to the interception and detention of the truck.
Additionally, the leaders obtained a court order from Area 1 Court in Donga to prevent the release of the vehicle and its cargo until the case was resolved.
Speaking to journalists in Jalingo on Sunday, the kindred head of Shagogo, Zaki Terngu Agere, alleged that despite the legal measures taken, the police unilaterally released the truck and the cement without consulting the complainants.
“The transaction was conducted with a known cement marketer in Gboko, Benue State but upon the truck’s arrival in Donga, the dealer who received N6.14 million via bank transfer switched off all his phone lines. The issue has been causing unrest in the community since January.” Agere said.
He expressed shock over the police’s decision to release the truck despite the ongoing investigation and a court order pasted on the vehicle restraining its movement.
Agere called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP, and other security agencies to help recover either the cement or the community’s money, stressing that the funds were painstakingly gathered through the efforts of community members.
When reached, the state police spokesperson, Usman Abdullahi, said the matter had been reported to the police.
“The matter was reported to the state police command and later transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for proper investigation.
The CID obtained an order to release the vehicle to its owner, but we assure the community that we will track down the suspect behind the fraud,” Usman stated.
Taraba community accuses police of aiding fraudster