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JUST IN: Oba Olaitan emerges new Afenifere leader
The Deputy Leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has emerged as the new leader of the foremost Yoruba group.
Oba Olaitan assumed leadership following the death of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as he was unanimously elected as the new leader.
This was contained in a statement by the Secretary-General of the group, Chief Sola Ebiseni, who said Oba Olaitan would serve as the acting leader until the final burial of the late leader, Adebanjo.
Ebiseni stated that the decision to appoint Oba Olaitan was reached after the general meeting of Afenifere, held at the country home of the late leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State.
He said, ”The meeting considered the recommendations of the National Caucus and approved the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new Leader of Afenifere.
“Oba Olaitan will function as the leader in an acting capacity until after the final burial of Papa Ayo Adebanjo, when he will officially assume office as the substantive leader.
“Oba Olaitan was called to the Nigerian Bar as a lawyer in 1971, served as a Political Adviser to Governor Lateef Jakande, and was a member of the Lagos State Executive Council between 1979 and 1983.
He was also elected as a member of the House of Representatives and served as the Leader of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the House from 1999 to 2003.“
He has been a member of Afenifere for over 45 years, serving in various capacities, including as National Financial Secretary under the leadership of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and as Deputy Leader under Chief Ayo Adebanjo.”
In his acceptance speech, Oba Olaitan committed himself to upholding the ideals of Afenifere as a socio-political organization and an unwavering advocate of restructuring and true federalism. He pledged to ensure the unity of the organization.
Ebiseni noted that the meeting formally acknowledged the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, recognizing his immense contributions to nation-building, as reflected in the glowing tributes from various individuals and groups in Nigeria and beyond.
“The meeting commiserated with the children and immediate family members of our late leader and commended them for their tireless and gracious engagement with the large number of people who visit the Lekki, Lagos, and Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State residences to pay their respects.”
Speaking on the country’s security challenges, Afenifere condemned the worsening security situation.
Ebiseni said, “Members received reports of a young man, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, whose ordeal in the den of kidnappers has been circulating on social media for nearly a week.
Others in attendance included Hon. Leke Mabinuori, Olayemi Olajuyinu, Olu Pessu, Chief Olusegun Olawoyin, Chief Sola Ebiseni, and Justice Faloye.
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Katsina Flood Sweeps Away Siblings Returning From Islamiyya School
Fighting back tears, the children’s father, Malam Salisu Arabi, described the loss as the most painful moment of his life.
Two brothers, Muhammad Salisu, 12, and Abdurrahman Salisu, 7, lost their lives after they were carried away by flood in Janbago, a community in Katsina State.
The victims, were said to be returning home from a nearby Islamiyya school when downpour, accompanied by strong winds, turned the streets into raging torrents.
The Daily Trust reported that their bodies were later recovered from different locations after frantic search efforts by residents.
The incident plunged the entire community into mourning as sympathisers thronged the family residence to console the bereaved parents.
Fighting back tears, the children’s father, Malam Salisu Arabi, described the loss as the most painful moment of his life.
“They left home that day like every other child going to Islamiyya school. I never imagined that the same rain we all witnessed would take away my two children,” he lamented.
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An alleged fake university discover in Lagos
The university was operating from a three-bedroom apartment at Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.
Photo:Students of the university during the raid by NSCDC. Credit: NSCDC
The proprietor of an alleged fake university in Lagos , has been arrested by operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NCDC).
The NSCDC Badagry Area Command, who enforced the arrest, said that the university was operating from a three-bedroom apartment at Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.
The command also rescued 106 students of the institution from across Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries with promises of admission into a foreign university.
According to the corps, the operation was carried out in the early hours of Monday following days of intelligence gathering and covert surveillance by NSCDC operatives
” The suspected institution was operating without an official name, registration, signboard or recognised campus, while allegedly presenting itself online as a distance-learning centre affiliated with a foreign university,”said NSCDC.
Investigations revealed that the rescued youths, mostly between the ages of 19 and 24, came from several Nigerian states, including Kogi, Oyo and some northern states. Others reportedly travelled from neighbouring countries such as Niger, Cameroon and Togo after being recruited online.
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Ayo Fayose Gets Presidential Portfolio As REA Board Chairman
Fayose will head the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors,” said Onanuga.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Board.
The President also appointed Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.
24 others were also appointed to 10 federal government agencies and commissions.
The appointments were contained in a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja.
According to the statement, “All the appointments take immediate effect.”
“Fayose will head the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors,” said Onanuga.
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