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  • Aregbesola pays condolence visit to Olofa

    Following the armed robbery attack that claimed many lives of in Offa, Kwara State, the Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described the recent armed robbery attacks in Offa, Kwara State, as the worst in the history of the ancient town. He called on security agencies at various levels to beam their searchlights into the incident and launch thorough investigation to unravel the incident.

    He made the call on Friday during a condolence visit to the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Oloyede, at his palace, in Offa, Kwara State. Aregbesola described the attack as barbaric in a modern society, saying no effort must be spared to unravel the perpetrators and bring them to justice. According to him, “what happened last week was very unfortunate, barbaric, saddening and uncalled for. It was like what happened about 132 years ago in this town.

    “I deemed it fit to be here in my capacity not only as a governor but as a brother, friend and in-law to the people of Offa and Kwara State in general. It is on record that our people in Osun have had robust relationship and affection with the people of Offa, prompting us to be here in large number. I came here with members of my cabinet to sympathise with the good people of Offa and Kwara State, particularly the family of those that lost their lives to the unfortunate incident.

    “The incident has once again challenged us on the need to tighten internal security and I am very sure that the perpetrators would not go unpunished. As Muslims, we believe that the incident was God’s will and those that lost their lives have been destined to experience such as we pray God to grant the souls of the departed the best place in paradise and give their family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

    In his remarks, the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Oloyede Okikiola, attributed the incident to God’s will. The Olofa noted that the families of the victims and the entire people of the town have taken consolation in God, noting that the ancient town is vastly religious. “What happened to us last week is considered as God’s will, that is why my subjects have been going on their normal businesses. Investigation is ongoing and we are assured that the bandits will be brought to justice in no distant time,” the Olofa stressed.

     

  • Senator on condolence visit to Lagos Rep’s home

    Senator on condolence visit to Lagos Rep’s home

    THE Senator representing Lagos West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has described the late Adewale Elijah Oluwatayo, who represented Ifako Ijaiye Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives until his demise days, as a devoted Christian.

    Adeola, who stated this when he led a delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the late politician, added that the late Adewale was always jovial and passionate to help his people.

    The senator, who described the late representative as witty and funny, said he would be missed by his family, constituents and other well-wishers.

    Consoling the widow of the late politician, Mrs. Elizabeth Bola Adewale, to take heart, Adeola said her “husband is resting in the bosom of the Lord”.

    He stated that the Lagosians would always remember his good deeds.

    Kemi Adewale, a daughter of the deceased, who received the visitors on behalf of the family, thanked everybody for showing their support at the time when the family was mourning the sudden demise of their father.

    The senator was accompanied to the family home of late Adewale by the Special Adviser on Commerce and industry to Lagos State Governor, Benjamin Olabinjo and others.

  • Ortom, Akume, condole El-Rufai

    Ortom, Akume, condole El-Rufai

    Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, in the early hours of Friday in Kaduna paid a condolence visit on his Kaduna State counterpart, Nasir El-Rufai, following the recent loss of his foster father, Alhaji Yahaya Hamza.

    All Progressives Congress, APC, leader in Benue State and Senator representing Benue North West, Senator Dr George Akume led the condolence delegation.

    Governor Ortom stated that the visit which had been scheduled earlier could not hold because of unforeseen circumstances.

    [ad id=”403656″]He described the death of a dear one as painful at whatever age but urged his colleague to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a life of committed service to his fatherland adding that all must one day return to the creator.

    Senator Akume who stated that he knew the late Alhaji Hamza at the Federal Ministry of Education described him as a humble and unassuming man.

    In his response Governor El-Rufai said he would always remember his cousin who adopted him at the age of eight when he lost his father as kind hearted and accomplished educationist.

    The deceased was one time Secretary to Kaduna State Government and Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education.

    He died at the age of 82.

  • Photo: Deputy Gov of Bauchi pays condolence visit

    Photo: Deputy Gov of Bauchi pays condolence visit

    DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI STATE, NUHU GIDADO (R) AND GOV. KASHIM SHETIMA OF BORNO, CONDOLING WITH THE FAMILY OF THE LATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BORNO, ZANNAH MUSTAPHA, IN BORNO ON TUESDAY
    DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI STATE, NUHU GIDADO (R) AND GOV. KASHIM SHETIMA OF BORNO, CONDOLING WITH THE FAMILY OF THE LATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BORNO, ZANNAH MUSTAPHA, IN BORNO ON TUESDAY
  • Photos: FGN delegation condoles with Borno government

    Photos: FGN delegation condoles with Borno government

    L-R; Leader of Federal Government Delegation and National Security Adviser to the President Major General Babagana Monguno condole the Bornu State Governor Alhaji Kashim Shettima and the El-Kanemi Shehu of Bornu, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai over the death of the State’s Deputy Governor later Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha at the weekend Maiduguri Bornu State.
    L-R; Leader of Federal Government Delegation and National Security Adviser to the President Major General Babagana Monguno condole the Bornu State Governor Alhaji Kashim Shettima and the El-Kanemi Shehu of Bornu, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai over the death of the State’s Deputy Governor later Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha at the weekend in Maiduguri Bornu State.
    Bornu State Governor Alhaji Kashim Shettima welcomes Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Household and Social Events., Mr Sarki Abba, Permanent Secretary General Service Office, Office of the SGF, Alhaji Mohammed Bukar and National Security Adviser to the President Major General Babagana Monguno. With them is Alhaji Kyari Monguno left when federal Government delegation visit to Bornu on the death of the State’s Deputy Governor, later Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha at the weekend Maiduguri Bornu State
    Bornu State Governor Alhaji Kashim Shettima welcomes Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Household and Social Events., Mr Sarki Abba, Permanent Secretary General Service Office, Office of the SGF, Alhaji Mohammed Bukar and National Security Adviser to the President Major General Babagana Monguno. With them is Alhaji Kyari Monguno left when federal Government delegation visit to Bornu on the death of the State’s Deputy Governor, later Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha at the weekend Maiduguri Bornu State
    The El-Kanemi Shehu of Bornu, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai receives the Federal Government Delegation led by the National Security Adviser to the President Major General Babagana Monguno, Permanent Secretary General Service Office, Office of the SGF, Alhaji Mohammed Bukar, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Household and Social Events., Mr Sarki Abba and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. With them is Kyari Monguno left during a condolence visit on the death of the State’s Deputy Governor, later Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha at the weekend Maiduguri Bornu State
    The El-Kanemi Shehu of Bornu, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai receives the Federal Government Delegation led by the National Security Adviser to the President Major General Babagana Monguno, Permanent Secretary General Service Office, Office of the SGF, Alhaji Mohammed Bukar, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Household and Social Events., Mr Sarki Abba and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. With them is Kyari Monguno left during a condolence visit on the death of the State’s Deputy Governor, later Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha at the weekend in Maiduguri, Bornu State
    Leader of Federal Government delegation and National Security Adviser to the President, Major General Babagana Monguno with the Bornu State Governor Alhaji Kashim Shettima during a condolence visit on the death of the State’s Deputy Governor later Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha at the weekend Maiduguri Bornu State
    Leader of Federal Government delegation and National Security Adviser to the President, Major General Babagana Monguno with the Bornu State Governor Alhaji Kashim Shettima during a condolence visit on the death of the State’s Deputy Governor later Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha at the weekend Maiduguri Bornu State
  • Photo: Deputy Gov of Bauchi pays condolence visit

    Photo: Deputy Gov of Bauchi pays condolence visit

    DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI STATE, MR NUHU GIDADO (R), GREETING FAMILY MEMBERS OF LATE DADA TURI, DURING A CONDELLENCE VISIT TO THE FAMILY IN GAMAWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAUCHI STATE ON MONDAY
    DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI STATE, MR NUHU GIDADO (R), GREETING FAMILY MEMBERS OF LATE DADA TURI, DURING A CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE FAMILY IN GAMAWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAUCHI STATE ON MONDAY
  • Condolence visit

    Condolence visit

  • Tambuwal condoles with Esiri’s family

    Tambuwal condoles with Esiri’s family

     …Late actor may be buried in April

    Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said the National Assembly will look into the laws guiding intellectual property in Nigeria, noting that the present laws are weak and do not protect the rights of filmmakers to profitable earnings.

    Tambuwal made this assertion during a condolence visit to the widow of late veteran actor, Justus Esiri, in Lagos on Sunday.

    He recalled that the actor had appealed to him personally as someone who had the interest of the entertainment industry at heart over the issue.

    He noted with regret, that Eziri had sent an SMS to him, six hours before he (the actor) died, but that he did not get to read it, until actor Kanayo O. Kanayo called to tell him that the actor had passed on.

    The Speaker arrived the Mafoluku residence of the Esiris at about 12:00 pm. He was in the company of some of his colleagues. He was led on the visit, by Kanayo and filmmaker, Zeb Ejiro.

    Introducing the guests officially to the family, Kanayo described the Speaker as a friend of the late Esiri and a man who has the interest of the entertainment industry at heart.

    He reminded the Speaker of the last visit of some actors to Asokoro, recalling how Esiri, who was seated to the left of the Speaker during the visit, was full of life and cracking jokes to the amusement of all.

    Zeb Ejiro, who spoke next, pleaded with the Speaker to ensure that the privileges usually given to National Honours’ holders are extended to the late actor. Esiri was in 2012 given the award of Officer of the Order of Niger (OON).

    Condoling with the family, Tambuwal expressed grief at the passing away of the actor, promising to support the family on his funeral rites.

    “The nation cannot forget in a hurry, the contribution of Justus Esiri to the entertainment industry. My consolation is that he has left a good legacy. It is God who gives and takes. And I think his death should bring the industry together more than before. I know that there are challenges of piracy. I know that the laws guiding piracy are weak. We will try at the National Assembly, as much as possible to see that they are strengthened.”

    In the condolence register, Tambuwal wrote: “It is indeed a great loss that we have to live with. Adieu our dear leader and uncle. You have made your mark. May the good Lord grant you His mercies, and the family, the fortitude to bear the loss.”

    The family has also received condolence messages from representatives of the Lagos State government, Delta State Government and the Urobo community, including Urobo College, the late actor’s Alma mater.

    Two hours after the Speaker and his entourage left, the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), led by its President, Ibinabor Fiberesima arrived the residence.

    The group had Genevieve Nnaji, Segun Arinze, Stephanie Okereke, Monalisa Chinda and Chidi Mokeme in attendance.

    Others were: Zik Zulu, President, Association of Movie Producers (AMP) and Andy Amenechi, President, Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN).

    The group presented a bouquet to the widow of the late actor.

    Responding on behalf of the family, musician and second son of the late actor, Sidney, expressed gratitude to the visitors, promising to avail them with information on burial arrangements as soon as the family has concluded on it.

    A family source said the late actor died of Type 2 Diabetes, a genetic disorder which he had managed for a while. He noted that there was no crisis prior to the death of the veteran actor, and that it could be said that he died peacefully. “He was fine; he went to work that day; he did his normal routine and passed on peacefully,” the source said.