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Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Is Dead

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Oba Lamidi Adeyemi
Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Is Dead
Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has passed on.

He was 83 years old.

The top Yoruba monarch died in the late hours of Friday, according to palace officials.

Adeyemi died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, The PUNCH was told.

The late Alaafin’s first son, Prince ‘Tunde, and other children had received the monarch’s remains at Idi-Igba, Oyo town early Saturday morning.

Palace sources confirmed that traditional rites had begun without giving details about his burial arrangement yet.

Adeyemi ruled for 52 years before his demise, making him the longest-reigning Alaafin.

By tradition, the head of the Oyomesi, Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, would take over pending the appointment of a new Alaafin.

Basorun is also expected to brief the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, before an official announcement.

The late Alaafin of Oyo was from the Adeyemi branch of the Alowolodu family. He was born on October 15, 1938.
During his late childhood stage, he lived briefly at Iseyin.

Adeyemi III was the son of Oba Adeyemi II, the former Alaafin of Oyo who was deposed and sent into exile in 1954 for having sympathy for the National Council of Nigerian Citizens.

He succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II in 1970 and was crowned on January 14, 1971.

He was a lover of boxing.

Adeyemi’s death came after the demise of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Jimoh Oyewumi, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Saliu Adetunji, who died on December 12, 2021, and January 2, 2022, respectively.

Experiences Of Past Seven Years Have Prepared Me To Lead Nigeria, Says Osinbajo

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Osinbajo

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said that the past seven years have prepared him for a higher purpose as he pursues his Presidential ambition.

The VP said this on Friday when he met with All Progressives Congress delegates in Oyo State.

Presenting his political credentials before the delegates, the Vice President said he has spent the past couple of years in training and preparation.

He, therefore, believes that he has had ample experience to hit the ground running if elected as the next president to take over from Buhari.

Earlier, Professor Osinbajo and his entourage had paid homage to the Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Sen Lekan Balogun in his palace to inform the monarch of his ambition.

Alaafin Of Oyo Joins His Ancestors At 83

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Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III

 

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has passed on.

He was 83 years old.

The top Yoruba monarch died in the late hours of Friday, according to palace officials.

Adeyemi died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, The PUNCH was told.

The late Alaafin’s first son, Prince ‘Tunde, and other children had received the monarch’s remains at Idi-Igba, Oyo town early Saturday morning.

Palace sources confirmed that traditional rites had begun without giving details about his burial arrangement yet.

Adeyemi ruled for 52 years before his demise, making him the longest-reigning Alaafin.

By tradition, the head of the Oyomesi, Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, would take over pending the appointment of a new Alaafin.

Basorun is also expected to brief the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, before an official announcement.

The late Alaafin of Oyo was from the Adeyemi branch of the Alowolodu family. He was born on October 15, 1938.

During his late childhood stage, he lived briefly at Iseyin.

Adeyemi III was the son of Oba Adeyemi II, the former Alaafin of Oyo who was deposed and sent into exile in 1954 for having sympathy for the National Council of Nigerian Citizens.

He succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II in 1970 and was crowned on January 14, 1971.

He was a lover of boxing.

Adeyemi’s death came after the demise of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Jimoh Oyewumi, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Saliu Adetunji, who died on December 12, 2021, and January 2, 2022, respectively

[EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS & VIDEO] Sen. Kalu, Ogah, Nkechi Nwaogu, Rep. Onuigbo, Others Grace Barr. Monday Ubani’s Father’s Burial In Abia

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[EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS & VIDEO] Sen. Kalu, Ogah, Nkechi Nwaogu, Rep. Onuigbo, Others Grace Barr. Monday Ubani's Father's Burial In Abia

[EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS & VIDEO] Sen. Kalu, Ogah, Nkechi Nwaogu, Rep. Onuigbo, Others Grace Barr. Monday Ubani's Father's Burial In Abia

Top dignitaries from within and outside Abia State on Friday graced the final burial of late Pa Ubani Egbedubi, father of Barr. Dr. Monday Ubani a human rights lawyer at his country home Umuosoko Awomukwu Ikwuano local government area of the state.

Pa Ubani Egbedubi passed on on the 3rd of January, 2022 at the age of 101.

ABN TV reports, among those in attendance are Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Uche Ogah, member Representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/ Umuhia South Federal Constituency, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, former National Assembly member, Sen. Nkechi Nwogu, Abia guber aspirant, Chief Chima Anyaso, Hon. Obioma Iheanacho (CHOMEN), members of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), and host of others.

His only child, Barr. Dr Monday Ubani while speaking at the event described his father as one that is always satisfied with what life offered to him and never hesitated to pray for the success of everyone in the family and beyond.

He said his late father will be missed greatly by everyone in the family his wife, himself, grandchildren, inlaws, great-grandchildren, relations, and well-wishers adding that they are consoled by the fact that Egoro Oti as he was popularly referred left legacies in his 101 years on earth.

Testifiers who spoke at the funeral ceremony described the late Egoro Oti as a good man who was always ready to help all who came his way in any way he could.

He was described as an industrious, accommodating, generous and loving father to all.

The officiating minister and former General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Nigeria Rev.Dr.Chidi Okoroafor charged mourners to live justly as no one knows when his time will come to meet his creator, adding that there is one problem the current generation is facing now which he said is “Dangerous Combination”.

He urged everyone to be of good courage, generous and live a good life the way Late PA Ubani left a good legacy in the minds of all.

Top gospel artistes, including Buchi and others were also present.

See more photos below…

Abia Mechanic Returns N95K Credited To Him In Error, Gets N50K Reward [PHOTOS]

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Abia Mechanic Returns N95K Credited To Him In Error, Gets N50K Reward

Abia Mechanic Returns N95K Credited To Him In Error, Gets N50K Reward

A mechanic simply identified as Emmanuel has returned the overage sum from N95,000 credited to him in error in place of 9,500.

Abia Mechanic Returns N95K Credited To Him In Error, Gets N50K Reward
Mr Emmanuel

Emmanuel who hails from Itumbuzo in Bende LGA of Abia State works in Ohia mechanic village.

His customer, Maduforo Chukwuma Wisdom who made the transaction in a Facebook post stated that he had intended to send to the mechanic N9,500 for repair of his (Wisdom) Hilux car.

Unknown to him however, he credited the sincere mechanic with N95,000.

The refund of the balance was made after two weeks because Emmanuel’s phone was bad, Mr. Wisdom posted.

Surprised by Emmanuel’s honesty and sincerity, the happy customer rewarded him with the sum of N50,000

He wrote, “AN HONEST MECHANIC.

“While trying to transfer 9,500 for servicing my Hilux I mistakenly sent 95,000. After about 2weeks he returned to tell me that his phone had issues and that what he saw later was 95,000 instead of 9,500.

“I’m like oh my God! How can I lost such money and I’m still breathing in the land of the living..?😂. I later rewarded him with the sum of 50k. Is good to be honest.

“He’s name is Emmanuel. He’s from Itumbuzo in Bende LGA and stays in Ohia Mechanic village.”

Abia Mechanic Returns N95K Credited To Him In Error, Gets N50K Reward

UN Secretary-General Will Meet With Putin On April 26 In Moscow

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United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “will be received by President Vladimir Putin” on Tuesday April 26 after having a working meeting and lunch with the foreign minister of Russia, the UN said.

“The Secretary-General will visit Moscow, Russian Federation, where, on 26 April, he will have a working meeting and lunch with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and will be received by President Vladimir Putin,” according to a UN statement.

On Wednesday, a UN spokesperson said Guterres was requesting separate audiences with Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine to discuss the urgent need to bring about peace.

Guterres would like “to discuss urgent steps to bring about peace in Ukraine and the future of multilateralism based on the Charter of the United Nations and international law,” according to a statement from UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.

Group Hails APC NEC For Transferring Power To NWC, Says Days Of Lawlessness Over

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Ebonyi Speaker, 15 Sacked Lawmakers Not APC Members Says APC Group

Group Hails APC NEC For Transferring Power To NWC, Says Days Of Lawlessness Over

A group under the aegis of Progressives Initiative for Good Governance, PIGG, has applauded the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for transferring power to the Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee until July 2022.

With this transfer of power, the NWC would be at liberty to make decisions that would ordinarily require the approval of the NEC for the next 90 days.

Commending the decision of the party’s NEC, PIGG in a statement by Alhaji Usman Sageer on Friday in Abuja, said the decision was necessary to keep the party united ahead of the general elections.

He said, “The National Executive Committee of our great party with that decision has saved our party from some lawless elements trying to destabilize our party.

“With this someone cannot stay somewhere and claim to be in control of anything . The NWC being a neutral organ has been allowed to run the affairs of the party. I commend President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of our great party for this wonderful decision of transferring power to the NWC.

“With this, States like Kebbi , Abia , Akwa Ibom, Sokoto, Rivers, Kwara, and Oyo where we have crisis won’t have problems during the election. This is because the expectations that the state executives will be in charge of tickets is buried. The tickets for all elective positions Would be directly issued by the NWC in Abuja.

“We are therefore appealing to the Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee to be neutral and allow the right thing to do done for victory in general elections,” the group. said.

Pogba Ruled Out For The Season With Calf Injury

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Manchester United Midfielder, Paul Pogba
Manchester United Midfielder, Paul Pogba

Manchester United have confirmed that Paul Pogba is unlikely to play again this season due to a calf injury.

United stated this in a statement on their website on Friday.

Pogba sustained the injury in the early stages of the 4-0 defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday night, with Jesse Lingard replacing him as substitute.

Scans have since shown that the injury is set to keep Pogba out of action for around a month and, with five games to go, the chances are that he will not be involved in the run-in.

And speaking in his pre-match press conference, ahead of Saturday’s clash at Arsenal on Saturday, United manager Ralf Rangnick said: “With Paul, it seems, after the scan we did yesterday or the day before yesterday, it’s very unlikely that he will play until the end of the season again.

“The doctor told me that it will take four weeks, minimum, for him to recover and, since the last game is at the end of May, I don’t think it’s very likely that he will be able to play again.”

Pogba has made 27 appearances this term for United, and a further seven for France, and has scored once for the Reds in 2021/22.

He has registered an impressive nine assists in 20 Premier League outings since August.

The 29-year-old’s current contract at Old Trafford is due to expire in the summer.

International Swimming Body Suspends Russian Olympic Champion For Attending Putin Rally

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International swimming body suspends Russian Olympic champion for attending Putin rally

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) – swimming’s governing body – announced on Thursday that it had suspended two-time Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov for nine months for attending a rally hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in March. 

“The FINA Bureau met today and acknowledged the decision of the FINA Disciplinary Panel to suspend Evgeny Rylov (RUS) from all competitions and activities organized or sanctioned by FINA, including any International Competition on the FINA World Aquatic Calendar, for a period of nine months, following Mr. Rylov’s attendance and conduct at an event held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 8 March 2022. Mr. Rylov’s suspension took effect on 20 April 2022,” according to a statement.

Rylov, a gold medalist in the 100 meter and 200 meter at last year’s Tokyo Olympics, earlier pulled out of the June 18 to July 3 world championship in support of banned Russian athletes.

The statement also confirmed that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will not be invited to any FINA competitions for the remainder of 2022.

NFF, Chelsea, Emirates FA Cup Celebrate Mikel At 35

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John Obi Mikel

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Chelsea football club and the Emirates FA Cup have sent birthday wishes to former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel on his 35th birthday.

The NFF, Chelsea and the Emirates FA Cup sent their wishes via their Twitter handles.

NFF thanked Mikel for all the fond memories during his time with the Super Eagles.

“Happy birthday to former @NGSuperEagles captain, @mikel_john_obi. Thank you for the memories and have a good one.“

Chelsea wrote: “We’re also wishing a very happy birthday to John Obi Mikel!”

And according to the Emirates FA Cup “Happy Birthday, @mikel_john_obi! 🥳.”

Mikel helped Nigeria win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and featured at two FIFA World Cups (2014 and 2018) and also captained the U-23 Eagles to a bronze win at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

At Chelsea he won two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League, League Cup and Community Shield.

 

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