Bisi Egbeyemi, the former deputy governor of Ekiti, has passed away at the age of 78.

Egbeyemi served as deputy governor to Governor Kayode Fayemi from 2018 to 2022. According to reports, he died on Friday at around 8 pm after a short illness.

The former deputy governor was being treated at a private hospital in Ado-Ekiti at the time of his passing. More information on the circumstances surrounding his death will be provided at a later time.

In a heartwarming gesture of compassion, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has donated a whopping ₦‎250 million to the victims of the devastating fire outbreaks that ravaged Kurmi, Singa, and Rimi markets.

This generous contribution was announced on Thursday by Mr. Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement released in Kano.

The Governor expressed his sympathy and concern for the victims, offering prayers for Allah's blessings and divine replacement of all that they had lost in the tragic incident. 

In addition to Governor Ganduje's donation, Senator Barau Jibrin also contributed ₦‎20 million during the meeting, showing his support for the Governor's humanitarian efforts. 

“A Committee was raised to screen the magnitude of the tragic disasters, as some victims lost their properties more than others. The committee will look into how individual victims should be assisted,” the statement said.

The generous contributions from Governor Ganduje and Senator Jibrin will go a long way in providing some relief to the victims of the fire outbreaks. 

The donations made by Governor Ganduje and Senator Jibrin to the victims of the market fires are a testament to their commitment to the welfare of the people they serve.