The Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere Renewal Group, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, has expressed shock over the demise of Akeredolu. Fasoranti in a statement issued Wednesday by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Jare Ajayi, quoted the elder described the late governor as a quintessence gentleman, a thorough professional, a patriot and a very courageous individual. He said: “Since his youthful days, ever before he became governor, Akeredolu had been an activist who was always fighting on the side of the people. “Like another illustrious son of this state, Ondo, late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Akeredolu was…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje described the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State as a great loss to the entire country, the progressive family, the legal profession and the ruling APC. Ganduje in a statement issued Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, said Akeredolu who died at 67 after a protracted illness, left behind a remarkable legacy of dedication towards the development and betterment of Ondo State. The chairman said Akeredolu’s legacy would endure and his vision for a better Ondo State would never be forgotten. He commended him…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed grief over the death of Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu of Ondo State, describing it is a painful loss. Abbas in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, described Akeredolu’s death as a big blow to the APC family, noting that the governor was one of the brilliant legal minds in the ruling party. The Speaker eulogised Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, for his doggedness, brilliance, and patriotism in his lifetime. He said…
The Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has succumbed to the cold hands of death at the age of 67 after a prolonged battle with leukemia. He returned to Nigeria in September following a three-month medical leave in Germany. Since his return to Nigeria in September, Akeredolu stayed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and tried to govern his state from there, leading to public outrage. He recently proceeded on another medical leave following the directive of President Bola Tinubu and subsequently hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Akeredolu, it was gathered, died on Wednesday in Lagos. He…
The Onikoyi elect, Prince Abdul Waliu Sulaiman has said that the family selected him as the candidate to fill the vacant stool of Onikoyi because he cares so much about the family and loves to bring them together as a whole. Recall that Sulaiman was selected by the Onikoyi Family as the Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Moba Land Oba-elect in Lagos State last week. His selection was made at a well-attended meeting of the Muti Onikoyi Royal Family, held at Iga Onikoyi, Lagos Island, following the demise of Oba Patrick Ibikunle Fafunwa. His selection was in line with the provisions…
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba died on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 65. The remains of the former Speaker would be buried in Abuja today (Wednesday) according to Islamic rites. Na’Abba, it was gathered, battled with ailment for a long time before passing away. He was once flown abroad for medical treatment and stayed there for some months before he recovered and returned to Nigeria.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) led government in Kano state planned to misappropriate local government funds amounting to over N8,080,190,875.13 billion. Kano APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas in a statement issued Tuesday said the political uncertainty on what would be outcome of the Supreme Court judgement on the disputed gubernatorial election appears to be pushing the NNPP government to usurpation of the functions of local governments. He said: “The APC in Kano has gotten a copy of the letter of conveyance of approval from the ministry for Local government directing the 44…
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe on Saturday, 23 December, 2023, destroyed six illegal oil refining sites in Opu Arugbana in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, in a statement issued Tuesday said it was in continuation of efforts to rid the Niger Delta Region of activities of oil thieves and oil pipeline vandals. He noted that the illegal sites were sighted clustered within a radius of about 80 metres at a location about six nautical miles south of Opu Arugbana. Gabkwet stressed that having…
A non governmental organisation, Asiwaju For All has commenced the distribution of 22,200 bags of rice to Nigerians at the grassroots in the six geo-political zones as part of an effort to reduce hunger in the land. The National Coordinator of the program, Hon. Aminu Jaji, while addressing journalists during the flag off of the distribution of palliatives on Sunday in Abuja said the initiative was aimed at providing support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Jaji who was represented by Hon. Mansor Khalifa, said the distribution of the palliatives was targeted at vulnerable Nigerians in the seven states…
In a bid to alleviate the financial burden of holiday travel, President Tinubu’s unprecedented initiative has been met with overwhelming praise and thankfulness. Commuters and travelers, young and old, have lauded the President for his thoughtfulness and commitment to the welfare of the people. As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Nigerians from all walks of life are expressing their immense gratitude to President Tinubu for his timely and generous 50% transportation palliative. Across the nation’s bustling motor parks, the air is filled with a sense of relief and appreciation as citizens prepare to journey to their various destinations.…