Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and prominent South-South leader, has died at the age of 97. The elder statesman passed away on Monday night, February 17, 2025, according to a statement signed by Prof. C.C. Clark on behalf of the family. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, on Monday 17th February, 2025. The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family,” the statement read. Clark’s death comes just days after the…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Tunde Kelani and MMi student fellows Renowned filmmaker, Tunde Kelani has called on young storytellers to take up the responsibility of preserving Yoruba culture through documentaries.Kelani speaking at the launch of the Documentary Fellowship for Students, an initiative of Illuminate Nigeria Development Network (INDN) through its Media Mentoring project convened by Anikeade Funke-Treasure to empower young media professionals through mentorship, training, and capacity-building programs pointed out that storytelling is a vital tool for safeguarding heritage in the face of globalization.“Documentaries are powerful tools for telling our stories, preserving our history, and educating others about the richness of our culture. Through…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command today, Monday, 17th February, 2025, paraded, one ( 1 ) Mr Wasiu Agbaraojo, male, aged 56 years, from Lagos State suspected, to have forcefully, had the carnal knowledge of a minor ( name withheld ), female, aged 12 years from Lagos State. The Magbon divisional office of the Lagos State Command obtained, a tip off, from a female friend ( name withheld ), of the victim, who happened, to be the eye witness of the inhumane incidence. The eye witness ( name withheld ) also gave her…
The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Anambra State Command, Comdt. Maku Olatunde has highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Local Government authorities and security agencies in maintaining peace and security in Anambra State. Commandant Maku stated this over the weekend when he received Hon. Van- George Ezeogidi, the Mayor of Nnewi South Local Government Area, of Anambra State on a familiarization visit at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters Awka. He assured the Mayor of the Command’s commitment to swift and professional responses to any emerging security threats in the LGA with special focus on intelligence…
In a strategic move to bolster internal security and enhance operational effectiveness, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has redeployed CP Jimoh Moshood as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State. Investigator news reports that CP Jimoh Moshood previously served in key positions including CP Communications Ops, Force Headquarters, Force Public Relations Officer, and CP Eastern Port, Rivers State before now. In a statement released by the Force Public Relation Officer,ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that CP Jimoh Moshood extensive background in communications, administration and public relations, combined with his operational expertise, uniquely qualifies him to head the…
A police station in Ifon, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area in Ondo State has been set ablaze . The development comes following the reported death of a boy in police custody due to alleged torture. According to The Nation, the protesters carried out the act after learning of the victim’s death, while his friend remained in a coma at a hospital. It was gathered that another building in the area was also reportedly set ablaze during the unrest. In response to the escalating tension, Ondo State Police Commissioner Wilfred Afolabi has departed Akure for Ifon to restore order…
The executive governors of Osun and Anambra states, Ademola Adeleke and Professor Charles Soludo alongside other dignitaries including Senator Abiodun Olujimi, traditional rulers have honoured the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele at the grand finale of his annual thanksgiving programme in Lagos. The event which took place on Friday, 14th of February to mark the end of Primate Ayodele’s ’21 days of thanksgiving’ which began in January recorded an influx of accolades for the prophet whose major aim for the programme was philanthropy. All through the ’21 days of thanksgiving’, Primate Ayodele engaged in different philanthropic…
As African Church Grammar School Abeokuta is set to celebrate its 70th Anniversary, former governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA CON, is among prominent individuals set to be honoured during the week-long activities of the establishment of the school. Founded in 1955 by the African Church Mission, the school, which is “famous for high standard”, has produced prominent individuals who have excelled in their various field of endeavours. It is in recognition of this that National Executive Council of the Old Students Association of the school has come up with a series of engaging events, including Career Talk,…
“I received the news of the passing of one of the Afenifere leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, with profound sorrow. Nigeria has lost a political leader whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy, and national unity have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history. According to the family, Baba transitioned peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos. All who knew Baba Adebanjo drew from his boundless wisdom and cherished the democratic ideals he tirelessly campaigned for. His principled voice, which resonated through decades of political activism, will be deeply missed. As a nation, we…
Ojaja Villa section, the 2nd phase of the Ojaja Park and residences was on Monday flagged off in Akure , the capital of Ondo state. The Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adewole Adebayo who officiated the low key ground breaking ceremony of the second phase of Ojaja phase said the idea being canvassed by the Ooni is to let everyone know it’s not only government that can be driving development, he said kings too can do it. “Let’s us rise up to support our government by providing jobs for our youths. I see a lot of youths here, over…