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  • Alliance consoles colleagues, family

    Alliance consoles colleagues, family

    Nigeria Biodiversity Conservation Alliance (NBCA) has commiserated with family, friends and colleagues of Mr. Olabode Olawuyi,

    Olawuyi was killed by a lioness at the Zoological Garden of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).

    He was a dedicated veterinary technologist and former public relations officer of National Zoological Agency (NAZAP).

    In a statement by Mr. Dipo Bali, NBCA said it was sad by the death of Olawuyi.

    The group condoled the family, friends and colleagues at OAU, assuring them of NBCA’s support.

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    It described Olawuyi as a pillar of Nigerian zoological community and hailed him for his commitment to wildlife conservation and exceptional service.

    NBCA praised the deceased for his dedication to work, noting he shone in his chosen field at Zoological Garden at OAU.

  • Agbako: Fans, colleagues remember actor at 94th birthday

    Veteran Yoruba actor, Abudulsalam Sanyaolu, otherwise known as Charles Olumo or ‘Agbako’ was 94 years old on Tuesday.

    The actor had been off the screen for many years due to old age. Thus, when his birthday picture surfaced on the social media, many began to reminisce about his heydays as an actor.

    The thespian who started acting about 66 years ago, got the stage-name, ‘Agbako’, from one of the movies he featured in.

    One of the low moments for him was in 2013, when he was said to be sick and in coma. The actor who was also hospitalized in 2018 was said to be battling an undisclosed aliment. He had since not been going to movie locations, and has remained indoors, in his Abeokuta home, when not in hospital.

    In 2015, he was down with a stroke for six months. The same year, few days to his 90th birthday, he had an accident in his compound, wrecking his only car in the process.

  • Monarch urges colleagues to improve communities

    THE Ojomu of Ajiranland in Eti-Osa, Oba Tijani Adetunji Akinloye has admonished traditional rulers to play more active roles to improve their communities as it is part of the responsibility entrusted on them by their position.

    Describing his 25 years on the throne as years of success, progress and peaceful coexistence, he called on his fellow monarchs to show devotion to their responsibilities to bring about desired progress and values.

    Oba Akinloye gave the admonitions yesterday at a pre-anniversary press conference to kick-start the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of his coronation in his palace at Ajiranland, Eti Osa.

    According to him, “Our people have entrusted in us the responsibility to continuously seek ways of improving our communities; I believe if everyone can approach their responsibility with dedicated devotion, our communities will reflect more values and progress, and to drive these values education and guidance should take a prime position.”

    He stated that on assumption of the throne, he picked education, health care and infrastructure as three major sectors to focus on and “I have pursued these goals with my utmost vigour. With unflinching support and cooperation from the Oba Ojomu-in-council, highly progressive indigenes, residents and corporate bodies and especially the Lagos State government, Ajiranland has been transformed into a bustling and thriving commercial and residential area blessed with serene aquatic splendour.”

    He said his reign has witnessed phenomenal growth with the population rising from 2000 to 200,000 in January this year made up of many ethnic groups living peacefully amongst themselves.

    The Oba who started life as a teacher and rose to the post of principal and subsequently Executive Secretary Eti-Osa Local Government Education Authority from where he was installed as Ojomu of Ajiranland said the consequences of the progress in the past 25 years is challenges of high population and unemployment.

  • Protesting students mourn their colleagues,shut down Asaba

    NO fewer than a  1000 students of the Federal College of Education, (Technical) yesterday trooped to the streets of Asaba to protest the killing of their colleagues at the college premises on Wednesday.

    The protesters  marched from the College gate  at Achalla-Ibusa Road through Summit Road to the Police Headquarters,Delta State  House of Assembly.

    The protesting students were header to Government House when they were stopped by stern looking policemen.

    The protest cause  traffic gridlock  in Asaba metropolis as the students barricaded the popular Okpanam Road  by Police Headquarters with two vehicles, forcing motorists to divert to other routes.

    The combined efforts of Security agencies including  the Nigeria Police, State Security Services, SSS, Civil Defence saved the day.

    They mobilized to all the flash points in the city, deploying over 15 patrol vans to the town to stop the peaceful protest.

    The two students died at the venue of All Progressive Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary election at the school.

     

    The students, who were dressed in black shirt and trousers, mourned their colleagues,

     

    They described their  dead colleagues as gentle and harmless  who were brutally murdered because the security arrangement during the primary election only took care of the rich.

     

    Speaker of the Student Union Government, SUG, Onochie Vincent Ubani, identified one of the victims as Nweke Henry, a 200 level student of Industrial Technical Education in the College while the identity of the other victim is yet to be revealed.

     

    Ubani lamented that such political primary in the first place was not to be done at the school premise considering the volatile nature of politics in Nigeria whether the students are on holiday or not, stating that the politicians are only concerned with their interest but not others.

     

    He vowed that the student union Government will do everything possible to unravel the cause of the death of the students, assuring that the union has set up a high powered investigating team to unravel those who were responsible for the shooting and bring them to book in a unionism way.

     

    Efforts to get confirmation from the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the State, DSP Andrew Aniamaka on the matter failed.

     

     

     

  • Catholic priest to colleagues: be steadfast

    A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Francis Kusa, has called on his colleagues to be steadfast and focus on their apostolic work in the face of challenge and persecution.

    He made the call in a sermon at a Mass to mark the 10th priestly anniversary of Rev. Fr. Stanley Aroh, the Parish Priest of Rita Catholic Church, Mararaba, Nasarawa State.

    Kusa, who has been a priest for 23 years, said the priestly vocation was a sacrificial one that faced a lot of challenges but that the priest should not be deterred by the problems.

    He encouraged priests to keep blessing those who trespassed against them as God commanded.

    “Love those who hate you and do good to those who persecute you. As a parish priest, it is not easy to head your parishioners or be a leader, people must criticise you, they must gossip and talk ill about anything and everything you do.

    “Everybody must not like you but that should not be a yardstick for you to derail or lose focus, their misbehaviour should propel you to do more for the sake of Jesus Christ.

    ” As a priest no matter what you face, keep blessing your parishioners, keep loving them, keep anointing the sick because for this reason you were called to serve in the vineyard of God,”Kusa said.

    A parishioner from St. Rita Catholic Church Mrs Cornelia Obande, felicitated with the celebrator and described him as an amiable and humble priest.

    She prayed God to grant Aroh long life and good health to carry on the priestly work to the glory of God.

    She also encouraged Aroh to overlook all actions and inactions of humans and focus on the crown of glory that awaited him.

  • Catholic priest to colleagues: be steadfast

    A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Francis Kusa, has called on his colleagues to be steadfast and focus on their apostolic work in the face of challenge and persecution.

    He made the call yesterday in a sermon at a Mass to mark the 10th priestly anniversary of Rev. Fr. Stanley Aroh, the Parish Priest of Rita Catholic Church, Mararaba, Nasarawa State.

    Kusa, who has been a priest for 23 years, said the priestly vocation was a sacrificial one that faced a lot of challenges but that the priest should not be deterred by the problems.

    He encouraged priests to keep blessing those who trespassed against them as God commanded.

    “Love those who hate you and do good to those who persecute you. As a parish priest, it is not easy to head your parishioners or be a leader, people must criticise you, they must gossip and talk ill about anything and everything you do.

    “Everybody must not like you but that should not be a yardstick for you to derail or lose focus, their misbehaviour should propel you to do more for the sake of Jesus Christ.

    ” As a priest no matter what you face, keep blessing your parishioners, keep loving them, keep anointing the sick because for this reason you were called to serve in the vineyard of God,”Kusa said.

    A parishioner from St. Rita Catholic Church Mrs Cornelia Obande, felicitated with the celebrator and described him as an amiable and humble priest.

    She prayed God to grant Aroh long life and good health to carry on the priestly work to the glory of God.

    She also encouraged Aroh to overlook all actions and inactions of humans and focus on the crown of glory that awaited him.

  • Fans, colleagues condole with D’banj over son’s death

    Condolences have been pouring for popular singer, Daniel Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, over the death of his son, Daniel Oyebanjo III.

    The singer had confirmed the death of his son on Sunday night on his Instagram page.

    Sharing a black picture, he wrote @iambangalee, “Trying times but my God is always and forever faithful.”

    Daniel, who celebrated his first birthday in May, reportedly drowned in the family pool.

    Following confirmation of the sad news, condolences began to pour in from celebrities and fans alike replicating the black picture shared by the bereaved D’banj.

    Former label mate and producer, Don Jazzy wrote, “Just heard the worst news in a long time.”

    Singer Bank W wrote @bankywellington, “Sending prayers up for @iambangalee, his wife and their entire family. This is a nightmare. Heart wrenching news. May God strengthen and comfort y’all in this absolutely terrible time in Jesus name.”

    Music diva and Mavin First Lady, Tiwa Savage also wrote; “I was just holding you last month celebrating your birthday. I am in shock, my heart is broken. This is unbearable.”

    Another former label mate, Dr Sid said, “The Lord is your strength my brother.”

    Others including Big Brother Naija 2018 alumni, Alex, Tobi Bakre, singer Dija and actress, Tonto Dikeh have also expressed their condolences.

    Meanwhile, fans of the singer have taken to social media to mourn with him.

    @Ify_love tweeted, “the worst news. Couldn’t possibly imagine what they are going through.”

    @felyxxx01 wrote, “This is really sad. Such a lovely kid. My condolences to Dbanj and his wife.”

    Meanwhile, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Edgal Imohimi, on behalf of officers and men of Lagos State Police Command, commiserated with the family of the entertainer on the death of his one-year-old son.

    In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer Lagos, CSP Chike Oti, Imohimi said that the entire Command shares in their pain at this period of their grief.

    Although a delegation from the Command, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ikoyi Division, CSP Mustapha N’Abba, who were at the Ikoyi home of the Oyebanjos on a condolence visit did not meet anyone at home, they were urged to formally report the circumstances that led to the unfortunate death of little Daniel to the police when the mourning period is over.

  • Colleagues eulogise late filmmaker, Bambino Anachina

    These are sad times for the Nigerian entertainment industry as another practitioner, Chukwudi Anachina, popularly known as Bambino Anachina, has died after battling an undisclosed illness.

    A Nollywood producer, the deceased was also an actor and event compere.

    Reacting to his sudden demise, Member of the Board of Trustees of Association of Nollywood Core Producers (ANCOP), Chris Ekejimbe, told members of a WhatsApp group on Saturday afternoon that Bambino’s wife confirmed the death to him.

    “Just spoke with his wife. He is dead,” Ekejimbe wrote.

    Other friends and colleagues of the filmmaker have expressed shock on Anachina’s Facebook page.

    “Pity about Bambino.. His first movie was a piece I directed in the late 90’s.  ‘ Saved ‘.He played the Devil .His butt caught fire during shoot,” Madu Chikwendu wrote.

    “Yesterday, Bambino had plans, ironically, he had survived frightening situations when hope was lost .. one of then was in LUTH before me… and another was on a 4SCREAMS SET…

    “How come, when he looked strong and victorious he was taken away suddenly…. He was a friend, he has worked with me for years…But yesterday,he had plans…he was not expecting death at all..then this morning …it happened,” said a distraught Chris Ekejimbe.

    A product of Federal Polytechnic in Oko, Anambra State, Bambino Anachina counted musician, actor and politician, Tony One Week, as the biggest influence on his career.

  • Colleagues mourn actress Nkiruka Ugo

    Colleagues mourn actress Nkiruka Ugo

    Nollywood actress Nora Nkiruka Ugo who died at the weekend has been described by a close associate, Kabat Esosa, as “a calm, quiet girl who did her best for her craft.”

    Esosa who is obviously heartbroken by the actress’ demise recalled: “She was an actor on my set of “HUSBANDS OF LAGOS” and a friend of over a decade.”

    Esosa who broke the news on a social media forum made up of top film industry stakeholders said the late actress had battled an unknown ailment for a while.

    This was just as fellow actress Ruth Kadri recalled that the Ugo was an amiable personality.

    According to Kadri who poured out her thoughts on Instagram: “…You were that girl that made my life change. You were that girl that made me laugh a lot you where that girl that I got so mad at. You where that girl that was friend to all.”

    Although Nkiruka had been ill, Kadri said she had remained strong towards her last moments.

    “I spoke to you last week. You were the strongest sick person I know. I’m hurt by your death. My head still aches. Wish death was a thing that could be undone.” Kadri said.

    Apart from featuring in Esosa’s films, the deceased was also a regular face in the television series produced by Emeka Osai, she had featured in Chris Ekejimbe-directed musical video entitled Heavy Weight Champion by Dr. Fresh, featuring 2Face. Nkiruka is seen in the video in a red top and camouflage mini skirt.

    “OMG! @ Kris…I sent her to you,” recalled another filmmaker, Madu Chikwendu. “I know she got married few years back…She could not have died of natural causes…She should be in her mid 30s,” he said.

    Corroborating his colleagues fond memories of Nkiruka, director Kingsley Omoefe said: “Ha! Ever reliable Nora! Easy going and very friendly. Rest in peace my friend and colleague.”

    The deceased last birthday was May 24, 2017 as recorded on her Facebook account. In a ‘Feeling thankful’ mood, she shared a sultry photo, saying “a very big thanks to God Almighty for making me add yet another year to my age. Many people started the race with me but got knocked off half way…but God Almighty made me see this wonderful special day in good health and peace. What more can l say than to ascribe all honour glory and adoration to his holy name. Through Christ our Lord…..Amen…Happy Birthday SupaDupaNora……”

    Three months later, Nkiruka who may have been hit by an ailment said on August 10, 2017: “Thinking of resurrecting dat SupaDupa Nora.”

    A source told The Nation that the actress may have died of blood clot and severe fibroid.

  • Police parade killers of colleagues, others in Niger

    Police parade killers of colleagues, others in Niger

    The culprits who killed 19 villagers and two policemen in Alawa, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, have been arrested.

    Police spokesman Jimoh Moshood, while parading the suspects, said the culprits burnt the police station.

    He added that the bandits, who have been terrorising Tegina, Makera, Shiroro in Niger State and Zamfara State, confessed to the crime.

    They were arrested by a Special Tactical Squad under Operation Absolute Sanity, set up by the inspector general of Police (IG).

    It was gathered that the suspects were once vigilantes before taking to kidnapping.

    Gang leader Lawal Kwali (Mai saje) said he was not commissioned to kidnap and kill anybody.

    “I killed them just like that. What my boys did, the people they killed, was done under my directive. I was not paid or commissioned for their kidnap or killing, I did it and gave the orders out of my own discretion,” he said.

    One of the suspects, Zakari Mamman, recalled how a father pleaded that his son be spared, but both were killed on Kwali’s order and buried in a school at Alawa.

    His words: “I was the one who interviewed the seven people brought from the mosque, and after interviewing them, we marked them for death. My master has those who specialise in slaughtering, I only supervise the killings.

    “There was a 12-year-old whose father begged that he be spared, but we slaughtered the boy in his father’s presence before killing the father.”

    A victim identified Lawal Kwali and his team as vigilantes in his community, saying he and his brother were kidnapped on their way from the market and released after his people paid N350,000 ransom.