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Gov Dapo Mourns Late Ajumobi I am yet to come to terms with the passage of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, because this is one death that has inflicted not just a deep pain, but one that will linger for long. It is a loss of immeasurable proportions yet to be fully grasped. I have lost a great pillar of support who stood by me at my most trying times. The Ajimobi family has been deprived of a scion and someone who deepened the family’s proud legacy of service; Oyo State has lost a true pacesetter, and the rank of progressive politicians has been depleted.  Indeed, a colossus has taken a bow, an orchestra has been abruptly terminated and the curtains drawn on an era. Many had hoped this political titan would be back on his feet, making light of his brief illness with his admirable deployment of his signature wit, humour and prodigious intellect. But God had a different plan and as people of faith, we take solace in the knowledge that from Him we come and unto Him we shall return...

How Ajimobi travelled to Abuja and did not return alive — Aide Bolaji Tunji, the special adviser on communication and strategy to the late ex-Governor Abiola Ajimobi has penned a tribute for his late boss revealing how the politician made a journey of no-return from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. He said it was during that fateful trip that Mr Ajimobi took ill and did not recover. Mr Ajimobi, the immediate past governor of Oyo State, died in Lagos on Thursday from complications arising from COVID-19. He was until his death the deputy national chairman (South) of the ruling All Progressives Congress. Below is Mr Tunji’s tribute in full which he published on his Facebook Page on Friday morning. It was just like yesterday. He (Abiola Ajimobi) had received a call to come to Abuja. It was to discuss party matters. He was not sure of who would follow him. Because it was a private flight, he had limited options. He only went with his...

FG makes clarification for another lockdown from next month. The war against Coronavirus Disease in the country seems not to yield rapid results as it’s expected by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force, Boss Mustapha on Thursday said he would return Nigeria to another lockdown if he had the powers to do so. Mustapha during the daily briefing said even though it would not be palatable to the ear, locking down Nigeria again will be the best option going by the rate citizens are flouting the guidelines order. He said Nigerians are playing love with Covid-19, behaving as if the virus does not exist. According him, “You want to hear the truth? If it were within my powers this is the time to lockdown. “Lockdown might not be a popular thing but this is the time to lockdown because I can see the attitude of Tom and Jerry. “I saw a real romance with Covid -19 today. Romance of people behaving as if the matter (virus) is over. ...

Robber Killed Colleague During Robbery Operation in Ondo According to VERYCONCERN, A suspected armed robber has reportedly killed his colleague during an attack at a Point of Sale, (POS) Centre in Okitipupa area of Ondo State. Information gathered shows that the incident happened in Okitipupa township when the suspected robbers, after launching an attack on the POS centre tried to escape. Eyewitness account said immediately after the operation, the attendant alerted residents of the area to come to his aid and when one of the suspects noticed the crowd chasing them was said to have shot into the air to disperse the crowd, but accidentally shot his colleague in the head. Men of the Nigeria Police, Okitipupa Divisional Headquarter, who later arrived the scene recovered from the deceased suspect, two guns, the stolen bag from the POS centre and the cloth belonging to his colleague who managed to escape, but was later apprehended. Meanwhile, police said the corpse of t...

Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball on Thursday as Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City ended the Reds' 30-year wait to win the English title. Jurgen Klopp's men sealed a 19th league title for the club with a record seven games left to play after second placed City's defeat left them 23 points adrift. Liverpool had moved within two points of the title with a 4-0 demolition of Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday. Their 28th win in 31 league games this season prompted Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to declare "now is our time to win the league" and 24 hours later his wish was granted. Liverpool got the favour they wanted from Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Willian's 78th minute penalty, awarded for a handball by Fernandinho, ended City's two-year reign as champions after Kevin De Bruyne had cancelled out Christian Pulisic's opener. Liverpool have clinched the title earlier than any other ...

I’m Saddened by Ajimobi's Death – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi as a great loss to his family, the people of Oyo State and the country as a whole. The Governor added that he is saddened by the loss. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Thursday, said Ajimobi’s shocking demise, after all efforts by medical professionals to stabilize him, when he took ill, has opened a deep sore in the hearts of millions of Nigerians, who looked up to him as a rallying point and a political stabilizer. He said: “the passage of Senator Ajimobi hurt me. My heart was filled with grief when I was informed that I had lost another political icon in  our battle against the coronavirus.” “Senator Ajimobi was more than a politician, he was a man of many parts, whose managerial skills and experience are required at this critic...

Edo Governorship: BoT Congratulates Obaseki For Emerging As PDP Flagbearer …Calls For Formidable Unity Ahead Of 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday congratulated Godwin Obaseki for emerging as the party flag bearer ahead of the September 19 governorship election. The BoT, in a statement by its Chairman, Senator Walid Jibrin, called for formidable unity among party members so that PDP will emerged as ruling party in 2023. The Board of Trustees congratulated the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party and the PDP governors for their tireless efforts in bringing Obaseki into the PDP family. He also thanked the state executives and other members of the BoT for their efforts in sustaining the party. BoT said: “On behalf of over 100 PDP BoT members, who serve as conscience of the party, I wish to sincerely congratulate first the entire people of Edo state inclusive of all political parties, especially members of our party PDP w...

 Ex-Oyo Governor, Ajimobi, Is Dead The 70-year-old, who had been on a life support machine since last Friday at First Cardiology Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos, after slipping into a coma following Coronavirus complications, finally died on Thursday. On Monday, a reliable source close to the ex-governor had confirmed that Ajimobi had been on life support machine after he slipped into a deep coma and may not make any recovery going by the observations of medical experts around him. The source further disclosed that the former Oyo governor had a lung surgery since being rushed to the Lagos hospital but made no progress while his kidneys had also failed. Doctors treating Ajimobi, it was reliably gathered, last Friday informed his family that his situation had defied every medical intervention and that only a miracle could bring him back to life.

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Ogun Majek Finally Passes Away Tregedy struck Nollywood thursday morning as popular yoruba actor Ogun Majek gave up the ghost in the band of a cold blood. Ogun Majek has falling ill for a while that even make media to broadcast his death sometimes last month. Ogun Majek demise was disclosed this morning by thy TANPAN chairman, Mobolaji Amusan popularly called Baba Latin. Ogun Majek has featured in many Yoruba movies especially in tne 90s with the likes of Abija, Fokoko, Olofana, Kanran, Kura, Ogogo to mention few. Ogum Majek died in bis country home of Ibadan tbis morning and he will be buried according to islamic right. Bolaji Amusan, TANAPAN president express his grive and send the condolence to Majek family. Ogun Majek left wife and children behind. He will greatly be missed by his fellow actors and actress in the industry. Early last month, nollywood actress Foluke Daramola dismissed rumours of Majek's death.

African Covid-19 cases Hits Over 332,000 Over 332,000 confirmed #COVID19 cases on the African continent - with more than 157,000 recoveries & 8,700 deaths. View country figures & more with the WHO African Region COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX or stay connected with VERYCONCERN for more updates.

Impending domestic flight resumption: Air Peace begins shakedown flights Lagos – Air Peace says it has began shakedown flights of several of its fleets of aircraft, as the resumption of domestic flight operations drew closer. Spokesperson of the airline, Stanley Olisa said in a statement on Thursday in Lagos,  that the shakedown flights were part of measures the airline had developed to guarantee safety of both passengers and crew when operations resumed. Olisa said the aircraft had been in storage mode for a couple of months and extensive maintenance checks had been carried out to keep them up to the required standards. “All the aircraft took to the skies flying to Abuja, Port Harcourt and back to Lagos without passengers. “These flights were aimed at ensuring that the aircrafts are in tip-top condition, haven been grounded for close to three months though they have been under very strict storage maintenance. The airline has a mixed fleet of 25 aircrafts whi...

Jamie Redknapp has claimed that the debate as to which side can be considered the best, Liverpool or Manchester City, can be compared to the long-running Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo argument. A star-studded City side have collected back-to-back Premier League crowns – with the 100-point mark reached in one of those – while also rewriting the history books with a treble triumph. However, this season, Jurgen Klopp's men are on the brink of capturing their first English title in 30 years and on course to break records recently set by the outgoing champions. Redknapp admitted there is no right answer to be found when picking between two brilliant options – much like the debate which sees a Barcelona icon compared to a Juventus superstar.  "They are both great to watch and a joy in their own right. Some like Ronaldo, some like Messi. It depends on the type of football you like" The former Liverpool midfielder told Sky Sports: "It's like the ...

Wadume: I shot IRT vehicle, it somersaulted, admits soldier According to VERYCONCERN, A soldier attached to Battalion 93, Takum, Taraba State, Sgt. Ibrahim Muhammed, has narrated how he crashed a bus in which members of the Intelligence Response Team were travelling after apprehending a suspected kidnap kingpin, Bala Hamisu (Wadume), on August 6, 2019. The 46-year-old member of the infantry regiment stated that he fired a shot at the tyres of the police Toyota Hummer bus causing it to somersault. Muhammed said he fired the fatal shots after receiving orders from his commander, Capt. Tijjani Balarabe, directing him to stop the policemen “by any means.” The sergeant with service number, 94NA/38/1750, made the admission in his statement dated, August 16, to the Joint Investigation Panel set up by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, to probe the killing of three policemen and their two civilian assistants by the troops commanded by Balarabe. He said, “...

649 new cases of #COVID19; Lagos-250 Oyo-100 Plateau-40 Delta-40 Abia-28 Kaduna-27 Ogun-22 Edo-20 Akwa Ibom-18 Kwara-17 FCT-17 Enugu-14 Niger-13 Adamawa-13 Bayelsa-7 Osun-6 Bauchi-6 Anambra-4 Gombe-3 Sokoto-2 Imo-1 Kano-1 22,020 cases 7,613 discharged 542 deaths A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng or stay connected with VERYCONCERN for more updates. #TakeResponsibility

Man Stabs Wife and Self To Death Over Paternity In Lekki. He stabs his wife to death and then commits suicide in their home in Lekki. A Nigerian man simply identified as Femi, stabbed his wife to death, and thereafter committed suicide in their home in Victory Park estate in Lagos state on Sunday, June 21. According to residents of the estate, the couple moved into the estate three weeks ago with their two young children. Not much was known about the couple but just a day before the murder-suicide, they were spotted jogging together on Saturday night June 20. However, on Sunday, the man who is said to have always questioned the paternity of their second child, stabbed his wife to death, and then took his own life. A neighbor who spoke on condition of anonymity to VERYCONCERN, said On Sunday afternoon, neighbors close to the couple's apartment heard loud music emanating from their home and this lasted for many hours. The neighbors went to the estate office t...