By Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan 08 January 2024 | 3:59 am Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the weekend, visited the family of the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ibadan. Osinbajo, who went on the condolence visit together with his wife, described the late Akeredolu as a bold… Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo (left); wife of the late Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Betty and Dolapo Osinbajo,during a visit to the family of the deceased in Ibadan… at the weekend. Says he’s lost bold, God-fearing friend of over 40 years Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the weekend, visited the family of the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ibadan. Osinbajo, who went on the condolence visit together with his wife, described the late Akeredolu as a bold, courageous, forthright, fair minded, kind and God-fearing leader. They were received by the deceased wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu and other family members. Osinbajo said: “Dolly and I express our sincere condolence to Her Excellency, Betty Akeredolu, children, family, friends, associates of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu @rotimiaketi and the government and people of Ondo State on his passing. “I have lost a brother and friend of over 40 years. “Aketi was bold, courageous, forthright, fair minded, kind and God- fearing. He firmly believed in our democracy, justice and the rule of law. He loved the people of Ondo State and was passionate about their security and economic advancement.” “We pray that the Almighty God will comfort the family and people of Ondo State on this great loss.” NOW Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the weekend, visited the family of the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ibadan. Osinbajo, who went on the condolence visit together with his wife, described the late Akeredolu as a bold… 9 mins ago A member of the House of Representatives, representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Festus Akingbaso, at the weekend, said he was yet to receive the two trucks of rice valued at N100 million that was promised by the Federal Government as palliative 9 mins ago Following the proclamation by the United Nations Assembly that December 3 every year be celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), various groups, associations, as well as organisations have been clamouring and making 10 mins ago The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) has condemned what it described as unjustified and unwarranted extortion and assault of truck drivers by hoodlums. 10 mins ago Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of MKH Properties Limited, Dr Muibi Kehinde Hammed, has urged the Lagos State government to sanitise the real estate sector by checking unlicensed emergency developers and others. 11 mins ago Founding member of All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has described President Bola Tinubu’s anti-graft war as “hope renewal and identification with masses nationwide.” 11 mins ago The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently convene ‘Meetings for Understanding and Peaceful Co-existence’ among local leaders to stem increasing terrorism and banditry. 32 mins ago Some prominent Nigerian industrialists, politicians and other public figures, including Peter Obi, Jim Ovia, Aliko Dangote, Adams Oshiomhole and institutions such as Channels Television and MTN, among others 36 mins ago Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has deployed a special tactical squad of the command, in conjunction with other sister security operatives, to rescue the abducted ex-chairman of the Imo Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Samuel Ohiri . 37 mins ago Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has scored his administration high in education and other sectors, just as he promised to leave the state better than he met it in January 2016.
