Author: Vincent Osuwo

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has characterized the late Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, as a bold leader who always had a point of view on problems concerning Nigeria’s structure. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the group’s Secretary General, Chief Sola Ebiseni. In a statement titled “Akeredolu: Afenifere mourns the exit of a federalist and patriot,” the group commended the late governor for supporting true federalism and restructuring of the country. The statement read, “Having been sick for a long while, the news of the death of Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo…

The Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has claimed that the presidential settlement on the Rivers State political crises is unfair and impracticable because it violates the rule of law. The elders also stated that President Bola Tinubu lacks the authority to overturn the ruling of a court of competent jurisdiction. They criticized the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his Christmas Day broadcast, claiming that the declaration, contrary to his belief, is essentially a death sentence. The forum, chaired by former Rivers State Governor Chief Rufus Ada-George, issued the proclamation in two separate, strong-worded open letters dated December 24, 2023, written…

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State governor, has announced three days of mourning in memory of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who died on Wednesday. This was said in a statement published on Wednesday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the announcement, the period of mourning will begin on Thursday. The statement reads, “In a solemn declaration, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced a three-day period of state mourning in honor of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, former Governor of Ondo State, who died in the early hours of…

Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has called for a rematch after declaring his last boxing match with Nigerian street-pop musician Portable was rigged. In a recent boxing battle held in the early hours of Wednesday, Okocha was defeated by Portable. The referee pronounced Portable the victor after he met the standards for the bout. In response, Okocha chastised the referee, stating that Portable removed his boxing gloves during the third round, which should have resulted in an immediate disqualification. He wrote, “How can you give up in the 3rd round when we have 4 rounds? How do you take off your…

No fewer than 15 people were killed when a tanker exploded after crashing in central Liberia, the police said on Tuesday. The truck carrying gasoline overturned and tumbled into a ditch along a road in Totota, Bong County, with at least 30 more people hurt in the explosion as villagers gathered at the scene, according to authorities. “There were lots of people who got burned. For now, we hold the number of deaths at 15,” said Prince B. Mulbah, deputy inspector general for the Liberia National Police. Malvin Sackor, another police officer, stated that following the crash, some villagers began…

Zambia’s Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo has reportedly resigned after allegedly being captured on video accepting a large sum of money from a Chinese businessman. However, the foreign minister did not deny appearing in the video. Kakubo, on the other hand, stated that he was facing “malicious claims over a business transaction” and had resigned so that the administration would not be “distracted” by the matter.Two men are shown in the video sitting beside a table, counting the neatly arranged cash, which includes both US dollars and Zambian kwacha. Their faces are obscured, but social media users speculated that the men…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has told survivors of the coordinated attacks in Bokkos, Plateau State, that the federal government will not ignore the attacks and will ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. DShettima addressed the survivors of the attacks at the Bokkos mini-stadium on Wednesday. He stated, “President Tinubu is deeply shaken by these killings on the Plateau. The Plateau used to be a very calm and peaceful place. The inter-community violence will not be allowed to persist unless we set our watch. ”We are resolute in our commitment to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.…

Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, has died after a long battle with leukemia, a type of cancer. He recently sought treatment in another country and attempted to administer Ondo remotely from his Ibadan mansion while he recovered. After a three-month medical leave in Germany, he returned to Nigeria in September. Following President Bola Tinubu’s direction, he went on another medical leave on December 13, handing over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Here are ten things to know about the late Akeredolu: 1. Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu CON SAN was born on July 21, 1956, in Owo…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the safety of cash in Nigerian banks, emphasizing the wellness of the country’s banking sector. As a result, the apex bank recommended the people continue with their routine banking activities without becoming alarmed by unconfirmed allegations about the health of Nigerian banks that did not originate with the CBN. The apex bank indicated that it is well equipped to carry out its statutory role of ensuring the stability of Nigeria’s financial system. In a statement issued by the acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, on Wednesday, the apex bank said, “The Central…

Two teenage brothers have been arrested after their sister was shot and killed following a fight over Christmas presents in Florida, US. According to the Florida sheriff’s office, the 23-year-old was shot in the chest by her adolescent brother while carrying her 10-month-old baby in a carrier.The teenager was then shot by his elder brother, who pulled out his gun, according to Florida’s Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.According to the report, the shooting occurred as a result of a disagreement over who would receive more presents.Sheriff Bob Gualtieri told reporters that the older teenager, who was 15 at the time, fled…