It was gathered that the former governor died on Sunday, 4 February, 2024, while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia. It was equally gathered that Ibrahim would be buried in Saudi Arabia. Ibrahim, who was a former Senator representing Yobe East Senatorial District, died at the age of 75 years.
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It was yet another day of honour and special recognition for Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as he received the New Telegraph Newspaper Governor of the Year Award for Infrastructure Development. The award ceremony, which had an array of dignitaries and eminent personalities in attendance was held at the prestigious Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday. Receiving the award on behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat thanked the Management of the New Telegraph Newspaper for the recognition and award for government efforts in improving infrastructure in the State. He added that the…
The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi, has congratulated Honourable Fuad Kayode Laguda, newly-elected lawmaker on the ticket of the party at the bye-election conducted on Saturday, 3 February, 2024. Laguda will be representing Surulere Federal Constituency I at the House Of Representatives in Abuja after he must have been inaugurated by the leadership of the National Assembly Ojelabi while congratulating the new parliamentarian in a statement he issued on Sunday, 4 February, 2024, said that Laguda’s victory was a testament to the support and trust the people of his…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed condolences on the death of the bus driver of the abducted pupils of Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary school, Emure Ekiti, Mr Olugbaye Taiwo. It was reported that Mr Olugbaye was killed by the kidnappers while in their custody. The school pupils and their teachers were released on Sunday morning, 4 February, 2024, and are receiving medical treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode, expressed his condolences to the family of the late driver, assuring that the…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Sunday, 4 February, 2024, visited the rescued pupils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary School, Emure -Ekiti, at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado- Ekiti, where they were receiving treatment. The students and their teachers were brought to the hospital from Emure Ekiti by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani and some ministry officials, following the Governor’s directive shortly after their release. Governor Oyebanji who arrived the hospital a few hours later, had brief interaction with each of the students and their teachers at the Accident…
On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend our deepest condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Geingob. I mourn the painful loss of a veteran in the struggle for democracy, a proponent of good governance, and an advocate for economic, social, and political solidarity among African peoples. This tragedy comes at a time when Africa is in dire need of more visionary leaders who believe in our common destiny and who can strengthen the bonds across our borders and spread the tendrils of cooperation in all fields…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has congratulated newly elected member for Surulere Federal Constituency I in the House of Representatives, Honourable Fuad Laguda on his victory at the polls. Laguda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the rerun election for the Surulere Federal Constituency I by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which took place on Saturday, 3 February, 2024. The rerun election was organized to replace Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila who resigned his membership of the House after he was appointed the Chief of Staff by President…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Turkish woman has reported filed a lawsuit against her husband, claiming that he rarely takes his bath, smells of sweat, and brushes his teeth only once or twice per week. The woman, identified only as A.Y. by Turkish news media, filed for divorce from her husband, C.Y., citing his lack of personal hygiene as the main reason. The plaintiff’s lawyer told the 19th Family Court in Ankara that the defendant wore the same clothes for at least five days in a row, rarely showered, and constantly reeked of sweat. Witnesses were brought in to confirm these…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 22 suspects in connection with the murder of Inspector Usang Egbe and for engaging in cult-related activities in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, who confirmed the development in statement issued on Saturday, 3 February, 2024 in Uyo, the state capital, said the arrests were made between January 31st and February 2nd, 2024. According to Macdon, the command would escalate its efforts against criminal elements in the state, ensuring that perpetrators of heinous crimes are brought to justice. “On 30/01/24, at about…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Sixteen farmers kidnapped at Dan-Gunu Community of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State have been rescued by Security Operatives. Recall that gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed the community last Wednesday and kidnapped the victims, including pregnant women and children. The Chairman, Munya LGA, Abdulhamid Najume, confirmed the development in a telephone interview with an online medium on Saturday, 3 February, 2024. “We had an emergency security meeting after which we mobilised security operatives and dispersed them to go after the bandits. Luckily, they were able to rescue all the kidnapped victims. Currently, they are receiving…