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By Kamil Opeyemi Nine members of the Nigerian Baptist Convention have been killed in the Christmas Eve attacks that took place In Plateau state. Rev. Keoleh Saleh, the President, Baptist Conference in Plateau, said the church lost nine of its members in the Chrismas eve attacks in some communities of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. The president disclosed this when he visited Dares community to witness the mass burial of the victims on Wednesday. According to him, the deceased were members of the Nasara Baptist Church, Dares in Tanti Baba of Bokkos. Saleh, who described the incident as…
Former Acting Governor of Ondo state, Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa haas been sworn in as the substantive governor of the state. His swearing in by the Chief Judge of the state was sequel to the death of his former boss, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu who passed on in the early hours of Wednesday. The swearing in which was conducted by Justice Olusegun Odusola, was witnessed by the Speaker of the Ondo state House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji and members of the Assembly. The secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, and the state chairman of the ruling party All Progressives Congress,…
By Kamil Opeyemi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has led a delegation of the Federal Government to visit victims of Christmas Eve’s attacks on some communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau on Wednesday. The vice-president sympathised with them over their losses and assured them that the Federal Government had put modalities in place to bring the perpetrators to book. He said President Bola Tinubu was deeply affected by the mindless killings, adding that when Plateau bleeds, the whole nation shakes. He assured the people that the Federal Government would ensure they got justice and end the circle of violence in…
By Kamil Opeyemi The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in the state, Hon. Ladi Adebutu has visited the ogun state police command on Wednesday. It was gathered that Adebutu met with the. Commissioner of Police Abiodun Alamutu. It was learnt that he was at the Eleweran headquarters of the police command over allegations of vote buying and money laundering made against him during the March 28 governorship election. It would be recalled that Adebutu returned to the country a few days ago after an eight-month medical vacation abroad.
By Bola Tinubu It is a difficult task to have to pen a tribute and sing a dirge for a departing soul. It is a more difficult job in our African culture when one is compelled to do so for a younger person. Here I am with the difficult job of singing a dirge for Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, my beloved brother, confidant, political soulmate and governor of Ondo State. I cannot fairly capture in words Rotimi’s towering figure and his human essence. Rotimi was a man who moved our nation towards equity, fairness and justice in his strident advocacy against…
The Chairman, Ondo State Christian Association of Nigeria( CAN) Rev. Fr. Anselm Ologunwa has described the death of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a colossal loss to the state and Nigeria as a whole. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu died in the early hours of Wednesday in Germany after a prolonged battle with Leukemia at the age of 67. Ologunwa in a statement by the Director Information and Communication of the association, Mr Daisi Ajayi, expressed shock over the news of the death. He described Akeredolu as a great fighter of democracy, a dedicated and loving father…
More tributes have started pouring in as Nigerians react to the death of the former Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu. NPO Reported earlier the death of the late Governor who was once the President of the Nigerian Bar Association. In a condolence message on Wednesday, hours after his death became public knowledge, former President of Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan. described Akeredolu as a visionary leader, whose commitment to the prosperity of Ondo State was evident in his numerous achievements. “Akeredolu, a true son of Ondo State, was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to the service of his…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Governors Forum has expressed sadness over the death of one of their own, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state who died on Wednesday. A statement by the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described Akeredolu as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service. The governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said, “My heartfelt condolences go to the Progressives Governors’ Forum, the government and people of Ondo State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), as well as the immediate family of my dear…
By Halimah Olamide The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has died. Reports had it that Akeredolu reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday at a German hospital. NPO Reports that Akeredolu two weeks ago transferred power to his deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa after a protracted dispute who governs the state in the absence of the governor. As at the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation of the death of the Governor. As at the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation of the death of the Governor. An appointee of the…
By David Orji Singer, Habib Okikiola popularly called Portable has clinched the trophy for the celebrity boxing contest between him and actor, Charles Okocha. The boxing contest, which held at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki, attracted many fun lovers who trooped to the ringside to watch the duo slug it out. The fight had dominated the the social media scene for more than a month as both social media personalities prepared and boasted of their boxing skills. Portable was declared the winner after the fourth round which saw each of the contestants aiming for hard punches within the 40 minutes…