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The Ijaw National Council (INC) National Burial Committee paid a courtesy visit to the family of the late Pa Edwin Clark on March 17, 2025. The visit, led by Dumo Lulu-Briggs, marked an important step toward preparations for the upcoming funeral of the revered Ijaw leader. The committee, comprising prominent members of the INC, was joined by representatives from the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). Together, they engaged in closed-door discussions with the Clark family regarding the final funeral arrangements for Clark. The delegation was warmly received by the immediate family of the late patriarch, including his children and siblings.…

The Wasps of Rwanda and the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to clash for three points in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. Previously, Eric Chelle’s Eagles faced off against Adel Amrouche’s team in their final AFCON 2025 qualifier game. In November, the Rwandans emerged victorious, sealing a 2-1 win at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. In that game, Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench to break the deadlock for Nigeria before a quick-fire double from Ange Mutsinzi and Innocent Nshuti turned the game in Rwanda’s favour. Victor Boniface and Rwanda defenders during the Men’s…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has announced its support for the Sole Administrator appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The lawmakers, who lauded the development, said the President’s decision to take control of the state’s affairs was due to the governor’s alleged malfeasance and failure to govern in line with the Constitution. In a statement issued by the Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, the lawmakers acknowledged that the situation was not what they had hoped for but assured their constituents that they would abide by the…

Tension gripped Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday as farmers took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of five people by suspected herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area. It was gathered that the assailants invaded the community in the early hours of Wednesday, opening fire on the victims. The fresh killings come barely two weeks after no fewer than 14 people were reportedly murdered by gunmen in four communities—Ademekun, Aba Pastor, Aba Sunday, and Alajido—all in the same local government area. Angry protesters stormed the Governor’s Office in large numbers, chanting solidarity…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara have sparked mixed reactions across the country. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), legal experts, stakeholders, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ijaw Youths, and others have voiced their opinions, with many criticizing Tinubu’s decision. However, some, including Hon. Obidike Chukwuebuka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have commended the President for what they see as a wise intervention in the state’s political crisis. In a statement sent to Vanguard on Wednesday, Obidike asserted that…

Ahmed Amshi The Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project on Friday handed over water operation and maintenance equipment to the Yobe State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency to boost the state’s water sector. Arewa PUNCH reports that that the equipment, which included solar panels, solar pumps, riser pipes, hand pumps, VLOM tools, AC pumps, and other essential tools, aims to address water pollution issues in Yobe communities. According to Alhaji Idi Musa Jidawa, MCRP’s Project Coordinator in Yobe, the project has achieved significant milestones in the WASH – Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene sector. This, he further noted, included the rehabilitating and…

Photo credit: craigdavid/Instagram Remember these lyrics? “I’m walking away from the troubles in my life. I’m walking away oh to find a better day” from “Walking Away” by R&B star Craig David? Well, he’s back with the visuals for his new single “Commitment,” his collaboration with Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage. Produced by Mike Brainchild, the song blends Afrobeats, pop, and R&B, capturing the struggles of a relationship. Both artists tell their side of the story. Craig as a man who feels unappreciated and Tiwa as a woman who’s grown distant. Craig sings about putting in effort that goes unnoticed. “Every…

Ahead of the 2027 poll, pro-democracy activists have cautioned against the repeat of a situation whereby nine million voters played the decisive role in the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential poll. Dr. Otive Igbuzor, who spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at a political dialogue on election credibility thresholds in Nigeria, organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), decried the voter apathy that characterized the 2023 presidential poll. Igbuzor, who is the Executive Director of LSD, remarked that it’s unfortunate that votes from nine million Nigerians, representing 26 percent of…

Former Zimbabwe captain Knowledge Musona has urged his teammates to step up and secure maximum points against Nigeria and Benin in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Zimbabwe, currently bottom of Group C with two points, will first face joint leaders Benin on March 20 before a high-stakes clash against Nigeria in Uyo five days later. The Super Eagles have never lost a competitive game to the Warriors, winning four and drawing two in their previous six encounters. Nigeria and Zimbabwe played out a 1-1 draw when the two met on matchday two of the qualifiers, Kelechi…

In the wake of a deepening political crisis in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who was suspended from office following a declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged the people of the state to remain calm. Addressing Rivers residents on Wednesday, Fubara reassured them of his commitment to peace and constitutional order despite the turbulence rocking the state’s political landscape. “I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history,” Fubara stated in a personally signed message. “Even in the face…