JUST IN: Olowu of Kuta Elevated As Vice Chairman Osun Council Of Obas—-

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November 25, 2022

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JUST IN: Olowu of Kuta Elevated As Vice Chairman Osun Council Of Obas——–The Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun 111, has been elevated as the vice chairman, Osun state council of traditional rulers.

Olowu in a statement issued by his media office in Kuta on Friday described the elevation as a welcome development.

The monarch on his social media handles stated that; “I received the News of my Elevation to the Status of Vice chairman Osun state Council of Obas.

“The state government just conveyed the approval to me now. Congratulations to all Owus.”
Oba Makama who celebrated his 10th coronation anniversary recently said it’s an added impetus for him to do more.

Recall that the monarch has been in forefront for the support of the Nigeria military, especially the army towards defeating the insurgents in the country.

He is also among the few Obas in Nigeria who has always lent his voice to national issues which has earned him many recognitions within the media and non governmental organizations

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Mojisola Meranda Speaks On Resigning As Lagos Assembly Speaker Amid Crisis

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February 18, 2025

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Mojisola Meranda Speaks On Resigning As Lagos Assembly Speaker Amid Crisis—-Mojisola Meranda a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, has refuted claims of her resignation, dismissing the rumors amid the ongoing leadership crisis in the Assembly.

Speculation surged on Monday following a forceful invasion of the Assembly complex by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police.

According to reports, security forces stormed the premises in the early hours, sealing the offices of Speaker Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk.

Speaking to Punch, the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, denounced the reports of her resignation as “a lie from the pit of hell.” He reaffirmed that Meranda remains committed to her role despite mounting pressure.

The crisis, which began with the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, intensified when security personnel occupied the Assembly on Monday, further escalating tensions among lawmakers and staff.

Reacting to the situation, Ajiboye stated, “It is a lie from the pit of hell. If she had resigned, would she come back to sit at the plenary today?”

Meanwhile, a member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Muraina Taiwo, acknowledged that the crisis had spiraled beyond the council’s ability to manage, calling for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.

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JUST IN: Pan Niger Delta Forum leader, Edwin Clark Is Dead

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February 18, 2025

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JUST IN: Pan Niger Delta Forum leader, Edwin Clark Is Dead

Thecloudngr gathered that the elder statesman died at the age of 97.

The former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader’s death was confirmed in a statement by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday.

In a statement, the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta state, said the ex-senator died on Monday, February 17.

He was 97 years of age.

Until his passing, Clark was the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF).

His political career began in 1953 when he was elected councillor of Bomadi in Delta state. Clark would later join the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) political party.

He served as Midwestern commissioner of education and later finance between 1966 and 1975.

He pitched tent with the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in the second republic and was treasurer of the party in the old Bendel state.

The outspoken Ijaw leader and critic was senator for three months in 1983 during the Shehu Shagari administration.

Clark spent the rest of his life advocating for development of the Niger Delta region.

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