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Traditional Ruler Calls On Enugu State To Demarcate Boundary With Neighbouring Community—-Igwe Christopher Nwafor, a traditional ruler in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, has called on the state government to demarcate the boundary between Nkanu East and Nkanu West Local Government Areas.

Nwafor, traditional ruler of Isienu Amagunze Autonomous Community in Nkanu East said the boundary demarcation with Nkanu West would enhance peaceful coexistence between residents of both areas.

He made the call at the maiden cultural “Ofala’’ festival held at Isienu Amagunze on Saturday as part of activities to preserve the community’s age-long culture.

He said the boundary demarcation would also promote peace and stave off repeated rancour between residents of the communities.

Nwafor complained that his community’s neighbour in Nkanu West had been encroaching on its land and called for a permanent boundary demarcation to end frictions between the two communities.

“I don’t want anyone’s trouble or any misunderstanding between us and our neighbours in Nkanu West,’’ he said.

The royal father also decried infrastructural decay in his community and called for the provision of schools, roads and hospitals in the area.

Speaking on the significance of the “Ofala’’ festival, Nwafor said it served as a unifying force and promoted love and peace in the community.

“I am so excited because I am the first traditional ruler in Nkanu land for whom his community is celebrating Ofala while alive. Communities celebrate Ofala for their traditional rulers only after their death.

“We are celebrating Ofala because love has returned in Isienu Amagunze community and we now live in peace and harmony,’’ he said.

Nwafor advised Igbos to continue to preserve their tradition and cultural heritage for generations to come.

In his remarks, Chief Okey Nwatu, President-General of the community, said that the festival was a way of reconciling all warring factions in Isienu Amagunze.

“When I became president-general, my priority was peace and development of this community. I embarked on peace and reconciliation between the people and that peace is what we are witnessing today,’’ he said.

Corroborating Nwatu’s submissions, coordinator of the festival programme, Mr Edmund Nnaji, said the celebrations became necessary after the community emerged from a long chieftaincy tussle.

“The tussle led to fragmentation in the community as groups were pitched against one another.

“The president-general sold the idea of peace and unity to us and the holding of the festival which was sponsored by the community.

“Peace begets unity and progress and without peace one cannot talk of progress.

“We believe that from 2024, there will be tremendous development in our community,’’ Nnaji said.

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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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