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EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin

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May 14, 2025

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IGP Kayode Egbetokun

EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin

By Our Reporter
In its bid to flushout internet raudsters in Kwara state,operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations in Ilorin and Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement by the Agency’s head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewole in ilorin on wednesday, the suspects were rounded up at Asa Dam, Al-Hikmah University area and Gaa-Odota areas of Ilorin and in Ganmo and Amoyo areas of Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.

According to hin the arrests which took place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 followed actionable intelligence that linked the suspects to fraudulent internet activities in the state.

Items recovered from them upon arrest include three luxury vehicles, high-end mobile phones and laptop computers.

The latest arrests came on the heels of that of last week that involved 47 suspects, picked up in Ilorin and Ifelodun LGA on the basis of intelligence that exposed their fraudulent internet activities.The suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

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NLM-APM-Merger: National Director Mobilization and Contact Says Merger, Calls for Collaborative Synergy

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National Director, Mobilization and Contact, Nigeria Liberty Movement, NLM Alhaji Suleiman Yunusa

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Alhaji Suleiman Yunusa, the National Director, Mobilization and Contact, Nigeria Liberty Movement, NLM says there is need for every stakeholders in Allied Peoples Movement, APM and Nigeria Liberty Movement to collaborate in a way that would see to the fruitfulness of the NLM political ideology.
A Capacity Leader that has been in the forefront of grass root mobilization for NLM made this statement during an official merger and release of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC certificate by APM to NLM in Abuja, today Tuesday, May 13th, 2025.
Yunusa while commending the wisdom of the leadership and stakeholders of APM to merge with NLM said, “as the historic event of today has put the necessary power in the hands of NLM to fully partake and participate in any future political activities in Nigeria, we now need to put NLM ideology of creating a new breed of leadership to full motion and be in a continual collaborative synergy that will see to the empowerment of the down trodden.”
Hon Yunua thereby calls for continued supports and commitments of its mobilization team members, stakeholders and well-wishers across the country to go all out for grass root mobilization as this is a national call to action.
He also said, “I thank the Founder and the incumbent Chairman of the Allied Peoples Party, APM, Alhaji Muhammadu Musa Bagana, for his leadership and wisdom in merging with Nigeria Liberty Movement, NLM.”
“I also thank the National Chairman, Ambassador mesach Thompson, the National Director, Coalition, HRH, Ogah Attah Alhaji Tijani Musa and the National Director of Operation, Otunba Kingsly Adejumo for your sagacity and doggedness in seeing that the merger is a success”.
“I also each and everyone here that leave whatever you are doing and be here today to witness this epoch making event as it unfolds.”, he continued.
Meanwhile, Alhaji Muhammadu Musa Bagana, Founder and the incumbent Chairman of the Allied Peoples Party, APM said it is time to focus and dump any selfish interest now that the merger has put the necessary political power in the hands of NLM.
Bagana that is ably represented by APM National Organising Secretary/Personal Assistant to The Chairman, APM, Pastor Frank Oluwa said, “we are now full members of NLM and we ceased to operate as APM and I am saying this with full authority in the power vested on me.”
“I have the full authority to speak here today on behalf of the National Chairman and I am ably representing him here today. And if you are in doubt, you can put a call across to him and confirm it that this what somebody is saying now.”
He further admonished the leadership of Nigeria Liberty Movement to make a judicious use of the merger as the certificate is released to NLM on a platter of Gold.

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Nigeria will be great, says Pa Fasoranti at 99th birthday

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May 13, 2025

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Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti

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The Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti has declared that Nigeria will be great and will soon become a country that everyone would be proud of.

According to the National Publicity Secretary of the organization, Comrade Jare Ajayi, the nonagenarian stated this in the course of celebrating his 99th birthday in Akure at the weekend.

The ceremony held at the Federal University of Technology, Akure and in the nonagenarian’s home, both in Akure, capital of Ondo State.

Expressing gratitude to the Almighty God for sparing his life thus far, Fasoranti said that although Nigeria might have missed opportunities to develop in the past, “hope is very much alive now that the country is on the path to progress and greatness.”

The Asiwaju of Yoruba went further to say that his optimism about Nigeria’s future was based on inspiration and “the steps being taken by the present administration under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu… When Asiwaju Tinubu came to me to express his desire to run for the presidency of Nigeria, I prayed to the Almighty and I got a nod that the prayer would be answered. We continue to give glory and adoration to the Supreme Being for answering our prayers.”

He added that his declaration that Nigeria is poised for greatness soonest was based on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, the policies being implemented and the vision that Tinubu has and is pursuing with vigour.

Fasoranti also based his optimism on Nigeria’s greatness on the abundant talents and resources with which “our dear country is blessed and the creativity cum prowess that the Almighty God endows us with.”

Ajayi also quoted the Afenifere leader as stating that Yoruba race will continue to forge ahead. He urged the Yorubas not to relent because they remain the beacon for Africa…. “The future is very bright for the Yorubas as they are increasingly becoming conscious of the historic roles they are to play in the emancipation of the black race”.

The elder statesman turned 99 on Sunday, May 11, 2025 and a lecture was held in his honour at the Muti-Purpose Auditorium of the Federal University of Technology (FUTA) on Saturday.

The lecture was delivered by former Ogun State Governor who is also representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Gbenga Daniel.

The title of the lecture was ‘A Strong and United Yoruba Race as Panacea for Reviving Vanishing Yoruba Values and Culture.’

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Pa clark lived for others, says Jonathan Diri, Dickson, PANDEF, INC, IYC also pay tributes …Urges Bayelsa govt to Iimmortalise late Ijaw leader

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May 13, 2025

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Late Pa Edwin Clark

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As the remains of Pa Edwin Clark was being laid to rest, Prominent Ijaw leaders, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, his predecessor Senator Seriake Dickson, and President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba, were among dignitaries who paid glowing tributes to the late elder statesman and Niger Delta icon.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Speaking at the lying in state and commendation service held Monday at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Dr. Jonathan described Pa Clark as a man who lived selflessly in service to others and for a cause he passionately believed in.

Jonathan emphasized that the best way to honour Pa Clark’s legacy is for the Ijaw nation to remain united, transcending the divides of kingdom and clan.

“The key thing for us Ijaw people — from Arogbo in the coastal area of Ondo State to Eastern Obolo in Akwa Ibom — is to stay united and avoid discrimination among ourselves,” Jonathan said.

“Clark did remarkably well for the Niger Delta. He was not just a leader for the Ijaw people, but a voice for all the oppressed. People from the Middle Belt and other regions visited him even more than we, his people, did. He was fearless, outspoken, and stood firm on his beliefs.”

Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa State

Governor Douye Diri described Pa Clark as a courageous, intelligent, and patriotic leader whose love for the Ijaw people and Nigeria defined his life.

“We are not mourning but celebrating the life of a great man,” Diri said. “Let us emulate his passion and unwavering dedication to the unity and development of the Ijaw nation.”

Diri announced that the Bayelsa State Executive Council had constituted a committee to consider naming major streets and structures after notable Ijaw figures — including Pa Clark, former President Jonathan, and Senator Dickson — as part of efforts to immortalise their legacies.

He also urged the Ijaw people to return to their communal roots and show genuine love beyond politics.

“We must remember the sacrifices of people like Pa Clark who fought for the creation of Bayelsa State,” he added.

Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, described Pa Clark as a revered national voice who lived his life in service to the people.

“The Ijaw nation has lost one of its finest. We pray that such a leader will rise again from among us,” Dickson said.

INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, hailed the late elder statesman as a fearless advocate of justice, a defender of the oppressed, and a symbol of national unity whose influence reached far beyond regional lines.

“His death is a call to action — to continue the work of building a fair, united, and prosperous Nigeria,” Okaba said.

King Bubaraye Dakolo, Chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, said Clark’s legacy would endure, not only among the Ijaw people but also across Nigeria.

He praised Pa Clark’s unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and equity, describing him as one of the boldest voices in the country.

PANDEF National Chairman, Dr. Godknows Igali, recounted Pa Clark’s final message to the Ijaw people: to remain united, resilient, and proud of their identity.

“He embodied the spirit of the Ijaw man and was never ashamed to declare it,” Igali noted.

The late elder statesman’s first son, Pinaowei Clark, read the only Bible passage of the event, from Ecclesiastes 3:1–6.

Also speaking, President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Comrade Jonathan Lokpobiri, praised Pa Clark as a visionary leader who inspired generations

of Ijaw youths.

Pa Edwin Clark passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 97.

Among dignitaries present at the ceremony were Bayelsa Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, Dr. Fred Agbedi of the House of Representatives (Sagbama-Ekeremor), state legislators, members of the Bayelsa State Executive Council, and other top

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