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President Tinubu Receives Senate Leadership Led by Akpabio in Lagos for Sallah Homage
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received a high-powered delegation of Senate leadership and distinguished senators at a Sallah homage visit in Lagos.
The delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, included Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator Solomon Adeola, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, and several other senators.
The courtesy visit, which is a traditional gesture during the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations, underscores the cordial relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government. Sources close to the meeting described the atmosphere as warm and productive, with discussions centered on national unity, good governance, and continued collaboration for the progress of Nigeria.
President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the Senate leadership for their unwavering support and partnership in driving key reforms and legislative agenda of his administration. He emphasized the importance of harmony between both arms of government in tackling the nation’s challenges and delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda.
In his remarks, the President noted that the spirit of Sallah — marked by sacrifice, reflection, and togetherness — should inspire leaders to work selflessly for the Nigerian people.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on behalf of the delegation, congratulated President Tinubu on the successes recorded so far by his administration and reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to providing the necessary legislative backing for policies aimed at economic recovery, security improvement, and infrastructure development.
Akpabio also used the occasion to extend Sallah greetings to all Nigerians, particularly Muslims observing the festival, praying for peace, prosperity, and divine guidance for the country.
The meeting further highlighted the strong working relationship between the 10th National Assembly and the Tinubu administration, which has been instrumental in the swift passage of several executive bills and the deepening of democratic governance.
This Sallah homage is one of several high-profile visits the President has been receiving in Lagos during the festive period, reflecting the respect and solidarity of key stakeholders across the political spectrum.
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Nigerian Law school student dies after falling from hostel rooftop
The deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
•Faith Alayande
A Nigerian Law School student identified as Faith Alayande, is dead after she fell from the rooftop at Lagos campus.
In a statement on Monday, Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said that the deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
Osho said preliminary findings revealed that the student died from injuries sustained after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel around 4am on Friday.
The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development.
“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate.”
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Ekwulobia Suspends New Yam Festival for Kidnap Billionaire Son
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
• Joseph Ezeokafor
Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has cancelled its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.
Ohibaba.com learned that this is because of the kidnap of billionaire businessman and owner of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor.
Ezeokafor was kidnapped in Awka on Tuesday last week when he stepped out of his house without his security details to attend to his spiritual need, where he goes to offer prays.
Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the development said that serious operation is currently ongoing to save the elder statesman.
His kidnap has sent his community into mourning, causing the postponement of the new Yam festival, an annual festival which holds on a static date every year.
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
“The Igwe said the community of Ekwulobia cannot celebrate while their son remains in the custody of the kidnappers,” the source said.
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NLC disrupts Air Peace flight
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday disrupted flight operations in Lagos, leaving passengers scheduled to travel on an Air Peace flight stranded at the airport.
Our Reporter learned that the “protest was intended to enforce Air Peace employees right to join the union.”
Zulu terminal gate was under lock and key. The protest started at about 5am.
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
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