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NUJ Hails Buni, YEDC As Power Is Restored Back In Yobe Ahead of Xmas—The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe Council, has commended Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe for his role in the restoration of power supply in Damaturu, the state capital.

The union’s commendation is contained in a statement issued by the council’s Chairman, Alhaji Rajab Mohammed, and made available to newsmen in Damaturu on Sunday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that two 330KV power towers, conveying electricity from Gombe to the state, were recently vandalised by suspected insurgents.

The incident, which occurred at Kasesa area of Damaturu, plunged Yobe and its residents into blackout that lasted for more than 30 hours.

Mohammed said Buni’s sterling leadership within the period was critical to the restoration of power in the capital city.

“Recall that immediately the incident occurred, the governor contacted the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

“That call led to the contract award for reconstruction of the vandalised towers.

“The governor equally directed the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) to restore the 33KV line from Potiskum to Damaturu with immediate effect,” he said.

The NUJ chairman also lauded YEDC for its quick response in restoring electricity to Damaturu and called on TCN to ensure the reconstruction of the towers in good time.

He called on the people of the state to continue to pray for peace and prosperity in the country.

He wished the Christian faithful merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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Mojisola Meranda Speaks On Resigning As Lagos Assembly Speaker Amid Crisis

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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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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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