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Senator Alli mourns death of Tribune’s Senate Correspondent,  Tijani Adeyemi

Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Tribune Newspaper Correspondent in the Nigerian Senate, Mr. Tijani Adeyemi. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday. Adeyemi’s sudden death, which occurred on Wednesday, has left many […]

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Death

APC PCC Chief, Mutiu Are, mourns, pays tribute to Demola Seriki …I have lost my best friend

The Director of Contact and Mobilisation (South-West) of the AllProgressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC),Alhaji Mutiu Are has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Ambassador Demola Seriki griefing that he has lost a selfless friend. Alhaji Are, in a tribute made available to journalists on Friday, stated that […]

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Traditional Death

Alaafin: NUJ mourns loss of a father, best media-friendly monarch 

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council on Tuesday described the passing of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as shocking and one death too many to bear for the media professionals in the State and beyond. Alaafin died at the age of 83years last Saturday after reigning for 52years on […]

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Death

Makinde mourns Ibadan elders’ forum chairman, Amb. Sanu

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former diplomat and chairman of Ibadan Elders’ Forum, Ambassador Olusola Sanu, as a great loss to Ibadanland, Oyo State, the diplomatic community and Nigeria. The governor, who condoled with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Lekan Balogun, Ibadan Elders, the Central […]

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Death Politics

Makinde Mourns Olubadan Of Ibadanland,Says He Was A Great Exemplar In Royalty

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, describing him as an exemplar in royalty. Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon, who he described as a great leader of his people and an […]

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Traditional Death

HOR Member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe Mourns Olubadan

House of Representatives member, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, describing him as a brave and courageous leader. Oba Adetunji, was a successful businessman and first class Traditional Ruler, who died today after close to five years on the throne of his forefathers. Akande-Sadipe’s condolence message was […]

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Oyo SWAN Mourns – Alhaji Rasheed Balogun

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Oyo State Chapter has described the death of the General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Alhaji Rasheed Balogun as a disaster, not only for 3SC but for Nigerian football in general. Alhaji Balogun, who has been sick since last year, died on Thursday night at the […]

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Politics

Oyo has lost its most experienced politician in Alao-Akala – Makinde pays condolence visit to family

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, saying that the state has lost, “perhaps its most experienced politician” in the former governor. Governor Makinde, while addressing the widows, family and political associates of the late former governor, […]

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Religion

Osi Olubadan, Mourns His Former Deputy- Alao Akala

Otunba Adewolu Ladoja said he was shocked to hear the news of Alao-Akala’s death, recalling that they were together at two separate functions in Ibadan recently, the last being the funeral of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. Ladoja said his personal relationship with the deceased was cordial till his death, though they had […]

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