Edwin Clark dies at 97

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…

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OSSIEC unveils voting materials for LG elections

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission has unveiled voting materials for the February 22, 2025, Local Government Elections in the state. The election materials were unveiled on Monday during a press briefing by the commission’s Chairman, Barrister Hassim Abioye. The Chairman reaffirmed that the commission is fully prepared to conduct free and fair local government…

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Osun LG Crisis: Ex-council chair, six others shot dead as PDP, APC supporters war

The People Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress have traded accusations over escalating violence in Osun State, which culminated in the killing of a former chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, Mr. Aderemi Abbas, and six others on Monday. The crisis was triggered by a contentious Court of Appeal ruling allegedly reinstating APC-elected local…

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Yoruba Leaders of Thoughts Slam Oyetola, APC’s Violent Attempt to Seize Power in Osun

The Congress of Yoruba Leaders of Thought strongly condemns the violent and reckless attempt by some members of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), instigated by former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, to forcefully take over the administration of local governments across the state. The orchestrated attack, which led to an unfortunate loss…

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