David Mark

INEC: Why We Are Yet to Recognise ADC

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ADC Suspends Chairman

INEC delays ADC leadership recognition due to missing NEC report and signature specimens. Former ADC chairman Ralph Nwosu still communicates with INEC despite leadership change. New ADC leadership includes David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, backed by top opposition leaders. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has delayed official recognition of the newly constituted leadership of … Read more

Political Gladiators To Watch Out For in 2025

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PDP,LP,APC,Others May Form Alliance, Soludo to Seek for 2nd term in office PDP to hold 99th National Executive Council Meeting The political landscape in Nigeria is set to undergo a significant shift as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu moves towards its midterm with the fierce criticism of the PDP, LP taking the center … Read more

Nigeria At 64: Time For Serious Sober Reflections –David Mark

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An erstwhile Senate President, David Mark has said that Nigeria’s 64th independent anniversary is a time sober reflection. The former senate, in a statement on Tuesday in Kano by his Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, reflected on the country’s journey so far, noting that in spite of the challenges of insecurity, poverty, disease, and general underdevelopment, … Read more

PDP Govs, N/Central Caucus At Loggerhead Over Party Chair

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Eko Hot Blog reports that a cold war is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over who emerges as the substantive national chairman of the party. The PDP governors and the North Central caucus of the party, who have vested interest on who occupies the seat, have drawn the battle lines over who succeeds … Read more

Suswam Declares Ambition To Replace Ayu As PDP National Chairman

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Suswam

EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has announced his candidacy for the PDP national chairmanship position. Senator Suswam, who previously represented Benue North East in the Senate, conveyed his intention to the Benue chapter of the PDP, State Working Committee (SWC), and PDP Caucus of the Benue North East Senatorial … Read more

Buhari, Jonathan, Atiku, Obi, David Mark, Ooni, PDP, LP, Others Pen Tributes To Akeredolu

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Eko Hot Blog reports that condolence messages has continued to pour in following the demise of former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Governor Akeredolu died in the early hours of Wednesday while receiving medical treatment in Germany after complications arising from protracted prostate cancer. Former Presidents, Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku … Read more

Atiku Camp Reportedly Pushes For David Mark As Next PDP Chairman

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Eko Hot Blog reports that senior figures in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Vice-President Atiku Abubakar are pushing for David Mark, former senate president, to assume the chairmanship of the party. According to TheCable, sources claimed that Mark is believed to have the capacity to deal with “renegade” party members who are involved … Read more

Saraki, Peter Obi, Adeleke, Others Present As Ekweremadu’s Son Weds Lover [Photos]

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Lloyd Ikechukwu Ekweremadu, the son of convicted Nigerian senator, Ike Ekweremadu, on Saturday, tied the knot with his lover, Tiffany Adaobi Obinna-Uzor, in Abuja. The event was held at the Basilica of Grace, Anglican Communion, Gudu District Abuja. The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, … Read more

Ortom, Others Present As David Mark Buries Son In Benue

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David Mark

David Mark’s son was laid to rest in Benue.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of Tunde Mark, son of ex-Senate President David Mark, have been laid to rest.

The body was interred at the family home in the Otukpo area of Benue State.

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Tunde, 51, died on October 21, 2022, in a London hospital after battling cancer for over a year.

The funeral rites commenced on November 9, with the service of songs held in Abuja.

Tunde’s body was accompanied by family and friends to Otukpo for a wake on November 10.

Governor Samuel Ortom, his deputy Benson Abonu, Senate Minority Leader Philip Aduda, and Senator Abba Moro attended the burial.

Others were ex-Kogi governor Idris Wada, ex-Senators Suleman Adokwe and Lekan Mustapha, Bishop Michael Apochi of Otukpo Catholic Diocese, and Rev Innocent Jooji, among others.

In his sermon, Most Rev. Fr. Sylvester Onmonke told the family to have faith in God as only he can give and take life.

FURTHER READING

The late Tunde is survived by his wife, Natsu, daughter Audrey, parents, brothers, and sisters.

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Atiku Commiserates Ex-Senate President, David Mark Over Son’s Death

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Friday expressed his condolences to former Senate President David Mark following the passing of Tunde, David Mark’s first son. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released by his media office in Abuja, Abubakar expressed his astonishment and sadness at learning of Tunde’s passing. … Read more

Ex-Senate President, David Mark Loses First Son

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The first son of Senator David Mark is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tunde Mark, the first son of former Senate President, Senator David Mark, is dead. According to Daily Sun, a family source said that Tunde died in the early hours of Friday in London, the United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Panic As … Read more

David Mark, Senate Committee, Others In UK Court For Ekweremadu’s Trial (Photos)

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Ekweremadu

David Mark, Senate Committee, Others In UK Court For Ekweremadu’s Trial Recall that the London Metropolitan Police arrested Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, for allegedly bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting EDITOR’S PICK:  Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – … Read more

JUST IN: PDP Shifts NEC, BoT, Caucus Meetings

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PDP Shifts NEC, BoT, Caucus Meetings. Prominent caucus members of the party met behind closed doors for roughly two hours before filing out at about 12:00pm. EDITOR’S PICK ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For My Fellow Inmates’ — Abba Kyari Cries Out From Prison 2023: 5 Things I Will Do As President Of Nigeria … Read more

2023: PDP To Begin Screening Of Presidential Aspirants Friday

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PDP

Reacting to the zoning controversy, a Spokesman for Obi said it would be unjust for the South-East to be denied the PDP’s ticket He said it was regrettable that the party had jettisoned the zoning arrangement of the party EDITOR’S PICK 2023: ‘You’ve No Single Respect’ – Orji Kalu Slams Osinbajo, Tinubu, Wike, Others 2023: … Read more

Attack on Ortom: Don’t Push Citizens To Self Help, David Mark Warns

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Attack on Ortom: Don’t Push Citizens To Self Help, David Mark Warns

Governor Ortom was reportedly ambushed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits Angered by the assassination attempt on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has tasked security operatives to step up to the challenges of securing lives and property to avoid the consequences of a resort to … Read more

BREAKING: David Mark’s Daughter, Bauchi Rep Join APC

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David Mark’s daughter and member representing Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency of Benue, Hon. Blessing Onuh has joined the All Progressives Congress. The two lawmakers said they were leaving the platforms that sponsored their elections due to crisis at all parties’ levels. Daughter of former Senate President, David Mark and member representing Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency of Benue, … Read more

Fire Guts David Mark’s House In Benue

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The Ex-President of the Senate, David Mark,Otukpo, Benue State residence was on Thursday,gutted by fire. The house is located in the GRA area of the town. The fire, according to workers in the compound, started from a nearby bush near the fence of the guest house and burnt two ambulances and over 15 motorcycles to … Read more

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