Leader of the notorious ‘One Million Boys’ gang leader in Ibadan, the Oyo capital, Biola Ebila, has been shot dead by security operatives.
Ebila, who was on the wanted list of the police in the state, was said to have been killed around Olomi area of Ibadan on Sunday afternoon. His death has been confirmed by the Oyo State Police Command.
He was declared wanted by Oyo State Police Command for his alleged involvement in the murder of another Ibadan notorious gang leader, Moshood Oladokun, fondly called Ekugbemi, on Saturday May 11, 2020, and was buried the following day.
Ekugbemi was stabbed to death during a bloody clash with a rival group at Olunde area of Ibadan in Oluyole Local Government area of the state.
The groups that have been terrorising inner parts of Ibadan such as Born Photo, Foko, Isale-Osi, Popoyemoja, Oopeyeosa, Idi-Arere, Kudeti, and so on include One Million Boys, the Indomie Boys and Abe-Igi Boys.
Ebila, leader of the One Million Boys in Ibadan, was reportedly shot dead when he resisted attempts to arrest him by officials of Operation Burst, an Oyo State Joint Security Outfit.
The late Ebila was alleged to have been busted along with some of his gang members by operatives of Operation Burst when they went to kidnap one person, simply identified as Femi.
Ebila and his boys were said to have exchanged fire with the officials of Operation Burst. But his gang members reportedly escaped with his dead body in a car and took the lifeless body to Kudeti and showed the corpse to other members of the gang that did not follow them for the operation.
The development was said to have angered some of his gang members, who immediately unleashed pandemonium on Kudeti, which is their operational headquarters.
In a telephone chat with Daily Sun, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state, Olugbenga Fadeyi, who confirmed Ebila’s death, said some of his gang members brought his corpse to Kudeti area of Ibadan on Sunday and after some people had seen it, drove the lifeless body to an unknown destination.
He stated further that some arrests have also been made because some of his followers wanted to foment troubles in Kudeti area following his death, adding that security personnel have been stationed at strategic places at Kudeti, Idi-Arere, Oke-Oluokun, and other places to forestall breakdown of law and order.
TOPSHOT - US actor John Travolta (L) and his wife US actress Kelly Preston pose on May 15, 2018 during a photocall for the film "Gotti" at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Kelly Preston has died. She was 57.
“On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer,” a family representative tells PEOPLE exclusively.
“Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends,” the family rep says. “She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time.”
Preston is survived by her husband John Travolta and their children: daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. Son Jett died at age 16 in January 2009.
Preston, who was born Kelly Kamalelehua Smith on October 13, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, studied acting at the University of Southern California and launched her career in 1985 with her first major movie role in Mischief after several minor roles in television shows, including For Love and Honor.
In the next few years, Preston starred in films such as SpaceCamp (1986), Twins (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996) and For Love of the Game (1999). Preston’s final film role was in the 2018 film Gotti in which she played Victoria Gotti, the wife of Mafia boss John Gotti, who was portrayed on screen by Travolta.
Along with her career, Preston treasured her decades-long romance with husband Travolta.
On New Year’s Eve 1991, Travolta proposed at the Palace Hotel restaurant in Gstaad, Switzerland, with a six-carat yellow-and-white diamond ring. When they got married on Sept. 5, 1991, Preston was two months pregnant with their son Jett. (The couple later got married for a second time on U.S. soil in Daytona Beach, Florida.)
Last September, Travolta and Preston celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. “Happy Anniversary to my wonderful wife ♥️ @therealkellypreston,” the Grease actor wrote on Instagram at the time.
Preston wrote a heartfelt note to her husband, sharing: “To my dearest Johnny, the most wonderful man I know. You have given me hope when I have felt lost, loved me patiently and unconditionally… made me laugh harder than any other human being possible… shared the most beautiful highs and at times low. You’re a dream Daddio and make life so much fun!! I trust my love with you implicitly… with you I know I will always be okay no matter what happens… I love you forever and completely. Happy 28th Anniversary @johntravolta.”
In 2018, Preston told PEOPLE about one of the couple’s last romantic moments. “I think it’s when Johnny just whisks me away, and we’ll jump on the airplane and go out to dinner, and I don’t know where we’re going. It’s good to be married to a pilot!” she said.
And the mother of three adored her children. “I’ve wanted babies since I was 9,” Preston told InStyle in 2001.
Their son Jett was born in April 1992 and daughter Ella was born in April 2000. Following Jett’s tragic death, son Ben was born in November 2010 after Preston and Travolta tried for three years to conceive.
Preston’s final Instagram post was a family selfie in celebration of Father’s Day in June. “Happy Father’s Day to the best one I know, we love you,” she captioned the photo which starred their son Ben and daughter Ella. In addition, Preston posted a black-and-white portrait of Travolta and Jett.
A troubled Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
The deadly Coronavirus pandemic is having serious toll on Lagos, as another 13 people were killed by the virus on Saturday.
On Friday, 14 Lagosians were killed by the deadly virus.
According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, of the 15 reported deaths nationwide on Saturday, Lagos accounted for 13 of such deaths, while Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and Ondo recorded one case each.
The increasing number of Coronavirus deaths in Lagos brings to 160 the total number of people that have so far died of the pandemic in the State.
The total national deaths arising from Coronavirus stand at 724.
Lagos, the epicenter of the virus, has been seriously hit by the pandemic, ramping up 12,275 confirmed cases, with only 1,786 recoveries recorded, leaving behind 10,329 active cases to manage.
On Saturday, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu charged all Nigerians to take responsibility as the nation joins the global community in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking as a Guest Speaker at the Virtual edition of the Lagos Leadership Conference, themed: “Leading in Extraordinary Times”, which was broadcast via Plus TV Africa, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the firm realization that Lagos is the Nigerian epicenter of the pandemic, and that the whole of country is looking up to the State for leadership and for accomplishment, has been a driving force for his administration’s response to pandemic.
He said: “COVID-19 pandemic is global and all of us have a role to play. Everybody has a role to play. It is only when everybody plays that role that we can put this pandemic behind us very quickly. As a government, we will continue to lead that conversation.
“We should continue to have various levels of engagement and various levels of communication. Everybody must be seen taking responsibility at this stage. We are fully out there and what is just remaining for us is just to keep this momentum and we believe that we will come out of it stronger and better.
“I will ask each and every one of us to take full responsibility, especially for our loved ones and ourselves. When we are going out, let us ensure we continue to obey the protocols. Let us wear our face masks. Let us ensure we keep social distance or physical distancing and continue to listen to our health practitioners and the advice they give us.
“If you have any symptoms, do not wait until when it becomes very severe; get yourself a test, get yourself into one of our isolation centers and we can assure you that, you will be treated well and you will get well at the end of the day,”
Sahara Reporters had extensively reported how Nigerian troops suffer mass casualty in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists due to lack of a robust intelligence apparatus and also lack of equipment.
At least 356 soldiers fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East have written the country’s Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, seeking voluntary retirement over “loss of interest”.
The soldiers in a letter with reference number NA/COAS/001, quoting the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service soldiers/rating/airmen (Revised) 2017, asked for approval to leave the Nigeria Army due to low morale.
Sahara Reporters had extensively reported how Nigerian troops suffer mass casualty in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists due to lack of a robust intelligence apparatus and also lack of equipment.
Some soldiers said this is further compounded by poor welfare for them and their families by the army.
In June, Sahara Reporters exclusively reported how a soldier and three others were abducted at a checkpoint before Gasarwa Village, about 40 kilometers from Monguno Local Government Area in Borno State.
The soldier and policeman, who was executed in a video a day after their abduction, spoke about their identity before their gruesome killing.
The Nigerian Army has not commented on the executions to this day.
The Nigerian Army also recently arrested a soldier, Lance Corporal Martins, after he appeared in a video blasting the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, and other security chiefs in the country for abandoning troops on the war front.
The soldier was arrested on the orders of Buratai, sources revealed to Sahara Reporters.
Meanwhile, Buratai has approved the disengagement of the 356 soldiers in a 17-page circular with reference number AHQ DOAA/G1/300/92.
He said, “In compliance with the provisions of Reference A, the COAS vide Reference B has approved the voluntary and medical discharge of the above named MWO, and 385 others listed as Annexes A and B.
“The soldiers are to proceed on terminal leave December 3, 2020, while their disengagement date takes effect from January 3, 2021, in accordance with the Nigerian Army Administrative Policy and Procedures No 27 Paragraphs 3 and 4. Accordingly, I am directed to request formations and units to release all affected soldiers to report at the Headquarters, Garrison, with their unit service documents for documentation.
Veteran actor, Ajirebi Kayode Olasehinde, popularly known as Pa James, has denied reports that actress Funke Akindele bought him a new house.
Some reports on social media had claimed that Funke Akindele, popularly called Jenifa, had bought a new house for the veteran actor.
Recall that Pa James’ son Samuel Ajirebi had called out to the government for help as flood overtook his father’s house last year.
The plight of Pa James left many dearly worried after his house was swept by flood in Oke Isagun community of Oke Odo, Lagos State. However, after learning about the unforeseen event about the veteran actor, Funke gifted him a new apartment solving his accommodation problem.
Speaking on the gesture, Pa James disclosed that Jenifa did not buy a new house for him as it was widely circulated online.
He said, Funke only assisted him with finances to rent a new apartment.
According to Pa James, Funke came to his aid when she heard about the incident of his home being flooded by rain.
He appreciated the Scene One CEO gesture, as well as all Nigerians and actors who showed support and love for him.
The suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has asked the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential Panel to investigate the alleged sale of recovered assets by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
According to Magu, the AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), had no constitutional authority to approve the auction of recovered assets which he said was the responsibility of the Minister of Finance.
It would be recalled that the AGF had reportedly granted two separate approvals to an auctioneer to conduct an open bid for sale of crude oil and diesel as well as five vessels forfeited by illegal bunkering operators to the government.
But Magu, who spoke through his lawyer, Tosin Ojaomo on Saturday, contended that the justice minister had no power under section 174 of the 1999 Constitution to dabble into assets management, adding that the law only empowers him to institute and undertake criminal proceedings.
Magu’s lawyer also attributed his client’s travails to detractors who he said were not comfortable with the fact that he (Magu) was remitting money directly to the Federal Government coffers.
Asked if he was demanding the probe of the AGF for alleged involvement in the sale of recovered property, the lawyer stated, “Yes, I’m calling for that; I’m calling for a probe of the AGF. Ladidi Mohammed, head of assets recovery management in the office of the AGF should be brought to the panel to tell Nigerians how much they have managed in terms of assets.
“On what grounds is the AGF appointing contractors to conduct open bid? You can see that there is a question mark on the company appointed to conduct the auction. There is one Omoh-Jay Nigeria. There is a moral burden. The same person was tried by the EFCC, the same firm was now being picked to sell the assets recovered by the EFCC.”
Most people last year were looking forward to the 2020 New Year, catapulting some resolution they were unable to achieve with a determination and promise of commitment to see them through. Unknowingly for all, 2020 has a different plan for the world.
The year 2019 left a mark in the world such that will never be forgotten. If nothing at all, 2019 donated the world the “19” in the now most unpopular disease “COVID-19”, in decades.
What started as a “new form of pneumonia” in China’s Hubei region and its provincial capital of Wuhan has resulted in the death of more than half a million people globally.
Nigeria recorded its first case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on February 27.
With the de javu of the ebola virus in July 2014, the Nigerian medical personnel sprung into action, shoulder-high, this will be easily contained; just like the last time.
The Minister of Health, Professor Osagie Ehanire had said on February 27, prior to the first recorded case COVID-19 said that Lagos State, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is well prepared and ready to contain the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infectious disease if eventually, it breaks out in Nigeria.
Also lending his voice to the assurance, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi had said; “Since the experience we had with Ebola a few years ago, we have been building capacity, infrastructure, revising our policies and laws, training staff that are specially equipped to deal with an outbreak of infectious diseases like Ebola, Monkeypox, Lassa Fever and Coronavirus if it comes here.
“So, we are ready in Lagos; we have the facility, trained staff, and robust surveillance system in place to contain and effectively manage an outbreak,” Talking of Ebola, Nigeria was declared Ebola-free, lesser than 3 months after the first case was recorded.
Announcing Nigeria is Ebola-free, the World Health Organisation said; “according to WHO recommendations, the end of an Ebola virus disease outbreak in a country can be declared once 42 days have passed and no new cases have been detected. The 42 days represents twice the maximum incubation period for Ebola (21 days). This 42-day period starts from the last day that any person in the country had contact with a confirmed or probable Ebola case.
While comparing Ebola to COVID-19, Nigerian health practitioners forgot these diseases are analogous. Ebola virus outbreak originated in DR Congo while the coronavirus disease originated in China.
China is the second country with the highest GDP. In fact, it is number one, ahead of the United States, on PPP basis. The number of people travelling to China exceeds the number of foreigners DR Congo receives in many folds.
China, being a hotspot for world businesses, nations across the world had their cases exported along with businesses.
Since the affluent are the ones in constant touch with foreigners, during their travel or business transactions, the coronavirus became a disease of the affluent. Nigerian politicians felt the impact of this disease more than the common Nigerian. As a matter of fact, some Nigerians still don’t believe coronavirus exists in the country.
In a poll conducted by Vanguard, 33 per cent of respondents claimed there is nothing like COVID-19 in Nigeria. A Vanguard reader, Sarah Mbah on Facebook said; “I think our government wants to get money from international bodies which they actually got and more from well-meaning Nigerians in tones of billions of naira.
” Even if they are faking it, the death of politicians related to coronavirus complications cannot be faked. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in March, less than one month after the first confirmed case in the country said: “States and treatment centres are primarily responsible for case management, with support and guidance from NCDC. These treatment centres are doing their best under difficult circumstances.
“The NCDC will not provide comment on the management of individual cases. We also ask the public to respect the privacy of individuals and families who are affected at this time.”
Subsequently, most COVID-19 cases that have been gaining media attention are either from an elite or a politician. Politicians have a larger share.
Governors who tested positive
At least, three governors tested positive for the coronavirus in March alone. The first among this is the executive governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed.
Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed Sen. Bala Mohammed
Executive Governor of Bauchi state
On the 24th of March, the Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Mohammed, tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) after he had contact with the son of former vice president, Abubakar Atiku. The governor announced his recovery in April after two consecutive tests that declared him negative. Reminiscing his encounter with the disease, Bala Mohammed said the fear of death to coronavirus was always on his mind after he tested positive to the disease and isolated because it has no definite cure or vaccine.
“I never had any manifestation of the symptoms all the period that I was there (in isolation), but I was under severe suspense that it might come any time,” he said. Narrating his treatment journey, the governor said; “I was a COVID-19 patient; I told the world and I have been asked to say how I got cured and I told them how I got cured. “I recommended that should be done to other patients too; I … used chloroquine, Zithromax, zinc, iron, and vitamin C to get cured.
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai, in March tested positive for the coronavirus. The governor in the statement announcing his health status said the deputy governor will be chairing the COVID-19 Taskforce and will be issuing statements from time to time.
He announced his recovery in April via his Facebook page; “I am delighted to report today (Wednesday), that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results. I thank Almighty Allah for His grace and mercy. I also acknowledge with gratitude the massive outpouring of sympathy, prayers and public support that followed the disclosure of the infection.
” He also mandated the wearing of facemasks by all Kaduna residents during the announcement. ”I have issued another amendment to the Quarantine Regulations requiring everyone in the state to wear a face mask when going out of the home or workplace for any reason.”
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde
Seyi Makinde announced he tested positive for the coronavirus on March 13. In a statement via his twitter handle, Makinde said: “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.” He announced his recovery on April 6th, while thanking well-wishers for their prayers. He tweeted: “I am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful.
This evening, I received my second negative test result for COVID-19. I especially thank Prof Temitope Alonge, who acted in my stead as Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force”
Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu Okezie Ikpeazu Abia State Governor
Okezie Ikpeazu tested positive for the coronavirus on June 4. Announcing the development on June 8, John Okiyi Kalu, the state’s commissioner for information said: “On Saturday, 30th May 2020, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu volunteered his sample for COVID-19 test and subsequently directed members of the state Executive Council (EXCO) and those of the inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 to submit themselves for the same test.
“On Tuesday, 2nd June 2020, the result of Governor Ikpeazu’s test returned negative. On Thursday, 4th June, 2020, the Governor submitted another sample at NCDC laboratory for confirmation and the result returned positive.”
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu Rotimi Akeredolu
Just a day to the new month of June, the governor of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu announced he has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). According to him, According to him, he is “asymptomatic and not displaying any symptoms”.
Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Okowa
Ifeanyi Okowa Less than 24 hours after the announcement by the Ondo State Governor, the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, announced he and his wife has tested positive to the coronavirus. “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued prayers for us and our daughter.”
This development was about five days after the governor disclosed that one of his daughters has tested positive for the virus and that himself and his wife will be self-isolating.
Other Politicians who have tested positive for COVID-19
Aside from the state governors, the coronavirus has also infected a considerable number of politicians.
Bauchi deputy governor, Senator Baba Tela
Senator Baba Tela Bauchi deputy governor, Senator Baba Tela, was announced June 3, by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Bala Mohammed, Muhktar Gidado to have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Gidado further explained that Senator Tela contracted the virus in the course of discharging his duty as the State Chairman, Task Force Committee on COVID Response of Bauchi State. Yobe Lawmaker, Honourable Lawan Nguru Lawan Nguru.
The representative of the Nguru central constituency at the Yobe House of Assembly, Lawan Nguru was reported May 6 to have tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement announcing his health status, the lawmaker said; “Presently, I am in isolation centre and recuperating in a very stable condition waiting for further directives from Health officers.”
Mrs Rebecca Apedzan, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stalwart and former National Assembly member from Benue State, tested positive for the virus May 12. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, was in a meeting with her prior to the announcement of her virus status. “We were in a meeting together yesterday although we maintained social distancing. However, though I had done the test in the past which returned negative, I will have to go for another test. I urge all those who had contacts with her to also make themselves available for tests.”
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu. The news that the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu tested positive for the coronavirus was contained in a statement by the chief press secretary to the state’s governor, Olisa Ifeajika on the 21st of June. He was consequently moved to an isolation centre and reported to be stable, and responding well to treatment.
Delta State Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie. The Chief Press Secretary to Delta Governor, on the 21st of June, revealed that the Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie has tested positive for the coronavirus. He noted that Ebie mild symptoms of the virus and consequently subjected himself to the test.
The Kano State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Muazu Magaji who was sacked for celebrating the death of late Presidential Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari tested positive for COVID-19 on May 7. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had on April 18th sacked Muaz Magaji for making derogatory statements over the death of late Abba Kyari.
Makinde’s cabinet members Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on June 28 confirmed that four members of his cabinet have tested for the coronavirus disease. The secretary to the Osun State Government, Wole Oyebamiji was announced to have tested positive for COVID-19 July 1st. A statement credited to the state Commissioner for Health, Rafiu Isamotu, confirmed the news.
On July 11, 2020, the Osun State Government on Saturday announced that its Secretary to State Government (SSG), Prince Wole Oyebamiji, has tested negative for COVID-19.
Benue Chief of Staff, Terwase Orbunde Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, July 4 disclosed that aside from his wife and son, his Chief of Staff, Terwase Orbunde has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Terwase Orbunde Benue Head of Service, Veronica Onyeke Mrs Onyeke, the first female Head of Service in the Benue.
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, July 4 disclosed that aside from his wife and son, the state’s HOS has also tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). SSG, in Benue, Anthony Ijoho, was also among the government officials announced by Ortom, July 4 to have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Anthony Ijoho Politicians who self-isolate
At least six governors have announced they are going into self-isolation, Most of them later tested positive for the virus and thus have been removed from this list. You may have read about their status on the governors that tested positive section above. Aside from them, some politicians also probably after contact with an infected person such as when the governor tests positive are advised to go into self-isolation.
On March 25, Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi went into isolation after contact with two persons that tested positive for the virus. He, however, did not mention their names. “I just took a CoviD 19 test, having gone into self-isolation. I’m asymptomatic and feel well, but I was in meetings with two people who had since tested positive. “I look forward to an all-clear and have encouraged all my colleagues to take the test,” Fayemi on March 27 announced he tested negative for the virus. “I just received my test result from NCDC and it is negative. Thanks to all for your concern.
This, however, calls for continued vigilance on the part of everyone. Covid-19 is real and we cannot afford to be complacent,
” Governor of Nasarawa State, Sule Abdullahi Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State had in March 26 said he would work from home.
Politicians who lost their lives
Abba Kyari Abba Kyari
The former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari lost his life to the coronavirus disease on April 17. According to report, Kyari contracted the disease during a one-week (March 7 to 14) working visit to Germany in the company with the minister of Power, Saleh Mamman to meet with officials of Siemens AG in pursuit of the deal Nigeria signed with the German energy company towards improving electricity supply in the country. Mr Kyari’s health status was concealed from the general public for a long time.
When the news was announced across the media, the president’s health status questioned. However, having come in contact with him, the president and vice president, Yemi Osinbajo tested for the disease. A report on March 25 stated the president and vice president both tested negative for the virus.
Confirming the cause of Kyari’s death, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi said; “Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari died from complications of Coronavirus, COVID-19 infection on Friday, April 17, 2020, in the State. “Mallam Abba Kyari died from complications of Coronavirus infection at First Cardiology Consultants in Lagos. “This hospital is a Lagos State designated high care, biosecurity-compliant, COVID-19 facility, accredited by the Health Facility Management and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) of the Lagos State Ministry of Health.
“As a basis for accreditation, First Cardiology Consultants established a separate specialist wing with staff dedicated to the treatment of complicated cases of COVID-19, under the supervision of the Lagos State COVID-19 emergency response team.”
Abiola Ajimobi Abiola Ajimobi A former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi died from multiple organ failure facilitated by his COVID-19 infection on June 25. Ajimobi, who was born on December 16, 1949, was on life support machine at First Cardiology Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Ajimobi who had COVID-19 related ailment was rushed thereafter he reportedly fell into a coma. Elucidating the cause of his death, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi said; “We regret the death of immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi, who passed on today, June 25, 2020, at First Cardiologist Consultant; a private COVID-19 approved care facility in Lagos State. “The former Governor died from multiple organs failure following complications from COVID-19 infection.”
Nasarawa Lawmaker Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State June 5 disclosed that a state lawmaker died of COVID-19 in the state. As at that time, the governor said 705 samples were taken from the state to the Nigeria Centre of Disease Control, NCDC) for testing.
Ondo Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro was reported dead July 2. Reports from government quarters said he died of COVID-19.
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti Daredevil gunmen, numbering 10, on Friday evening reportedly invaded Isinbode-Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State and abducted three persons.
It was gathered that the assailants, attacked a Sawmill located along Isinbode-Ode road and dispossessed the workers of their personal belongings and abducted two at the scene. Eyewitness account revealed that after they left the sawmill, the kidnappers waylaid a Hilux Van conveying a top government official and rained bullet on the vehicle and one of the occupants was kidnapped.
“The hoodlums stormed a sawmill in the area where they dispossessed traders and workers of their money and valuables while two persons, a man, and a woman were abducted. “While the criminals were fleeing the community, a Hilux van conveying a senior officer of a government agency was attacked in which the driver was shot. “The driver of the Hilux was hit by bullets forcing him to wait on the highway, this led to the kidnap of the unknown top government’s functionary”, the source stated. Confirming the incident, the Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, disclosed that one out of the abductors had escaped from captivity.
Abutu said the kidnappers are now left with two persons, including the senior civil servant but he refused to disclosed the identity of the one that escaped.
The police spokesperson added that the police were on the trail of the criminals, promising that the captives shall be freed unhurt. Abutu disclosed that the shot driver has been rescued to a hospital where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
A former Commissioner in Oyo State, Honorable Fatal Abimbola is dead.
DAILY POST gathered on Saturday that Abimbola, a native of Ibadan, the state capital died in a road accident on Friday.
Abimbola who is fondly known as Abogun served as a commissioner under the government of the immediate past Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
A source said that Abimbola died in a road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday.
A former Special Assistant (Students Matters) to Ajimobi, Mr. Afeez Mobolaji, confirmed the death of the former Commissioner in a post on his Facebook page Friday night.
Mobolaji said, “Rest in peace, Mogaji Abogun”.
Another aide of the immediate past Governor, Mr. Wale Sadeeq also confirmed the death of the former Commissioner.
Sadeeq said, “So so sad. May his soul Rest In Peace”.
Fatai Abimbola, Ajimobi’s former aide, dies in auto accident
A former Commissioner in Oyo State, Honorable Fatal Abimbola is dead.
DAILY POST gathered on Saturday that Abimbola, a native of Ibadan, the state capital died in a road accident on Friday.
Abimbola who is fondly known as Abogun served as a commissioner under the government of the immediate past Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
A source said that Abimbola died in a road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday.
A former Special Assistant (Students Matters) to Ajimobi, Mr. Afeez Mobolaji, confirmed the death of the former Commissioner in a post on his Facebook page Friday night.
Mobolaji said, “Rest in peace, Mogaji Abogun”.
Another aide of the immediate past Governor, Mr. Wale Sadeeq also confirmed the death of the former Commissioner.
