President Bola Tinubu has described the late Ijaw nationalist, Chief Edwin Clark, as a vocal voice and a beacon of courage who championed the cause of the Niger Delta and the nation. Speaking at Kiagbodo during activities for the funeral of Chief Clark, the President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said, “Pa Clark was a passionate advocate for resource control, economic and social justice. He was a beacon of courage who spoke for the Niger Delta and the nation. His views on national issues were distinct and patriotic. He believed in a…
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The manager of a popular hotel in Delta State has confessed to the brutal murder of 22-year-old Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, Onoriode Bethel, who had been missing since December 2024. The suspect, identified as Iboirode, manager of Century Home Hotel in Owhelogbo, Delta State, allegedly lured Bethel to the hotel under the pretense of resolving a financial dispute. According to a statement by Delta State Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, Iboirode murdered Bethel in cold blood and buried her body within the hotel premises. Edafe confirmed that the incident followed a disagreement after Bethel accused Iboirode of fraudulently withdrawing N10,000…
Peter Fitzek, 59, who declared himself the King of Germany, has been arrested along with key members of his group, which has now been banned. The self-proclaimed monarch, according to a BBC report, was detained alongside three of his senior “subjects” for attempting to overthrow the state. Fitzek was among those arrested during coordinated morning raids across seven German states on Tuesday, involving around 800 security personnel. Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, announced the banning of their group, the Reichsbürger, or “Citizens of the Reich,” which seeks to establish the Königreich Deutschland, or “Kingdom of Germany.” The group is accused…
Edo State Government has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the Grassroot Consultative Committee on Biodiversity at the Gelegele Forest Reserve, a key component of the state’s biodiversity program being implemented in collaboration with Shell Petroleum Development Company. The Gelegele Forest Reserve, recognized as one of Nigeria’s most biodiverse ecosystems, is the focal point of the joint initiative aimed at protecting its rich biodiversity while promoting sustainable livelihoods for communities around the reserve. Chairman of the Edo State Forestry Commission, Mr. Valentine Asuen, voiced the government’s concerns when he received a delegation from the committee, led by its Chairman, Mr.…
A recent graduate of Banking and Finance from the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Faculty of Management Sciences, has been reported missing. Sources say that when Elizabeth left her aunt’s home in Benin City last week Wednesday, she was on her way to Ekpoma. But she has not been heard from since. Calls to her mobile phone have gone unanswered and have now ceased completely. The Usifo family is deeply worried about her whereabouts and is appealing to the general public for any helpful information. Anyone with useful information regarding her location or well-being is advised to please contact her aunt…
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has said that the best way to honour the late Ijaw hero, Chief Edwin Clark, is for his ethnic group to embrace greater unity, irrespective of kingdom or clan. Speaking at the lying-in-state and commendation service held at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Jonathan said Clark’s innate qualities set him apart as a leader not only to the Ijaws but also to other ethnic nationalities, as evidenced by the frequent visits of people from across the country to his home. He said: “The key thing for us, the Ijaw people, from Arogbo in…
For mutilation of the Naira note, the duo of Babatunde Peter Olaitan and Tobilola Olamide have been sentenced to six months imprisonment each by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convicts were arraigned on a separate one-count charge of tampering with the Naira notes and spraying, to which they each pleaded “guilty”. The charge against Olaitan reads: “That you, BABATUNDE PETER OLAITAN, on 8th April 2025, at 23, Macdonald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, whilst dancing during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination…
A woman and her baby were electrocuted during a heavy downpour in Benin City, Edo State, after stepping on a live cable submerged in floodwater. The incident occurred on May 7, 2025, at the Oregbeni area of the state capital. The victim, identified as 32-year-old Sarah David, was said to have her baby strapped on her back when tragedy struck. According to eyewitness accounts, the fatal cable had reportedly fallen from an electricity pole belonging to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). The cable was hidden beneath the flooded road where Sarah and her children were walking. An eyewitness,…
Skilled worker visas for the United Kingdom will now require applicants to possess a university degree, as part of sweeping new immigration policies announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The measures also introduce tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages. In a major policy shift, the Prime Minister said the UK’s “broken” immigration system will undergo a comprehensive overhaul alongside the release of a new migration white paper. The aim, according to Starmer, is to significantly reduce net migration and restore public confidence in the system. Key elements of the new rules include: Migrants will now be…
A psychiatrist, Professor Chris Piwuna of the University of Jos, has been elected as the 14th President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Prof Piwuna was elected at the union’s 23rd National Delegates Congress, which recently concluded at the University of Benin in Benin City, Edo State. The keenly contested election saw Professor Piwuna defeating his opponent, Professor Adamu Babayo from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. Professor Piwuna’s assumption of the ASUU presidency comes at a critical time for Nigerian universities, with ongoing discussions surrounding funding, Earned Academic Allowances of university academic staff, mass labour migration from…