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[Updated] Assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns till March 5

Breaking: Portable turns self in at Lagos SCID

Musician Portable has turned himself in at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in the Yaba area of Lagos. Our correspondent confirmed the development from the spokesman of Lagos Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday. Historical background Portable, born Habeeb Okikiola, was declared wanted by the police in Ogun State following his refusal to meet …

Afenifere mourns Clark, says it’s not yet uhuru

Okpebholo, Imansuagbon, Idahosa mourn Clark

BENIN CITY – THE governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, former Labour Party governorship aspirant, Kenneth Imansuagbon and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Charles Idahosa has said elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark lived a fulfilled life and fought for his people till he breathed his last. A statement by the Chief …

Breaking: Edwin Clark Dies at 97

Clark’s last words: Don’t give up on making Nigeria better — Family

“I AM a Nigerian, I love Nigeria, Nigeria is my country, I am proud to be a Nigerian,” these were the last words of South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, who died Monday night, aged 97, according to the family. This came as President Bola Tinubu, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku …

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‘It’s out of this world’ – Everton fans get first glimpse of new stadium

It may have been a dark, freezing Monday evening on the banks of the Mersey, but Evertonians hope this day signifies the start of a bright new future. Everton’s magnificent new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock opened its doors for the first time to 10,000 lucky Toffees fans successful in a ballot for an under-18s friendly …

Afenifere mourns Clark, says it’s not yet uhuru

‘Mighty Iroko tree’ has fallen, PANDEF mourns Edwin Clark

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has announced the passing of Chief Senator Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, a revered national leader and elder statesman. Chief Clark died peacefully in Abuja on the evening of Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by family and loved ones. The announcement was made …

Nigerian newspapers review: NLC fumes, gives March 1 alert to shut telecoms services

Nigerian newspapers review: NLC fumes, gives March 1 alert to shut telecoms services

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review program, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a report on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) issuing an alert on its plan to shut down telecoms services on March 1, 2025, due to the 50 per cent tariff hike. Another headline says Ibadan Polytechnic has begun investigating the alleged gas poisoning of …

Labour to FG: Unemployment fuelling kidnapping, militancy

NLC demands reversal of telecom tariff hike, threatens shutdown

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has condemned the recent 50% tariff hike by telecommunications companies, calling for an immediate reversal to avoid severe consequences. Read Also: Subscribers react as MTN raises data prices to reflect 50% tariff hike Despite an agreement with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, telecom firms have proceeded with …