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January 21, 2025 Losing My First Child Was the Saddest Moment of My Life – Nollywood Actor Dele Odule

Losing My First Child Was the Saddest Moment of My Life – Nollywood Actor Dele Odule

Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of his first child, describing it as the saddest moment of his life.

In an emotional interview with his colleague Kunle Afod, the renowned Yoruba actor shared the painful experience, explaining that the news was especially difficult due to the circumstances surrounding the child’s birth.

The 63-year-old actor reflected on the tragedy, expressing how deeply it affected him. However, he emphasized that he eventually accepted it as God’s will, praying never to endure such a loss again.

The saddest moment of my life was when I was called that my first child died. It was very hard on me,” Odule revealed. “It was hard because of the situation during the child’s birth, but no one can question God’s authority. It was so bad that I don’t pray for it anymore.”

Odule’s revelation sheds light on the emotional toll of losing a loved one and the strength required to cope with such a profound loss.

 

January 21, 2025 FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, Loses Son in Tragic Car Accident

FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, Loses Son in Tragic Car Accident

The family of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, is in mourning following the tragic death of his son in a car accident on Monday.

A top police source confirmed the devastating news, which has left Disu and his loved ones in deep grief. While the exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear, family members have described the loss as an immense tragedy.

Commissioner Disu, who recently assumed leadership of the FCT Police Command, has received an outpouring of condolences from colleagues, friends, and members of the public since the news broke.

In a poignant coincidence, CP Disu had earlier on Monday paid a condolence visit to CSP A.A. Sambo, the Divisional Police Officer of Ushafa Division, who also recently lost his son. During the visit, Disu expressed heartfelt sympathies to CSP Sambo and his family, assuring them of the Command’s full support during their time of grief.

The tragic loss of CP Disu’s son has further underscored the fragility of life, drawing widespread sympathy and prayers for strength and comfort for the bereaved families.

January 21, 2025 Tinubu, Wike, and Fubara Meet with Ogoni Leaders at Aso Rock

Tinubu, Wike, and Fubara Meet with Ogoni Leaders at Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu, alongside Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, is hosting a closed-door meeting with a delegation of Ogoni leaders led by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The meeting follows demands from a coalition of civil society organizations urging the Federal Government to allocate $1 trillion for the cleanup of the Niger Delta and compensation for lost livelihoods before resuming crude oil production in Ogoniland.

In a joint statement, groups including Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), and Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) expressed strong opposition to the government’s reported plans to restart oil activities in Ogoniland. The coalition emphasized the environmental devastation caused by decades of oil extraction, referencing the 2011 UNEP report that documented severe pollution of Ogoniland’s land, water, and air. They criticized the government’s failure to fully implement UNEP’s cleanup recommendations or prioritize environmental restoration.

The organizations made several demands, including suspending oil production plans until meaningful consultations with the Ogoni people are held and environmental remediation is completed. They called for the exoneration of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni leaders executed in 1995, alongside the return of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Memorial Bus sculpture. They also pressed for immediate and transparent execution of cleanup measures, accountability for oil companies like Shell, a transition to renewable energy, and an end to military intimidation in the Niger Delta. Decisions regarding Ogoniland, they emphasized, must respect the principle of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC).

The coalition described the government’s approach as a disregard for the Ogoni people’s fundamental rights and warned that resuming oil production without addressing past injustices would deepen mistrust among the government, oil companies, and local communities.

Present at the meeting are key government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Mele Kyari, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and other ministers and aides. The discussions aim to address concerns and explore solutions for justice, environmental restoration, and sustainable development in Ogoniland.

 

January 21, 2025 UI Students Plan Peaceful Protest After 7-Day Ultimatum to FG Over Blackout

UI Students Plan Peaceful Protest After 7-Day Ultimatum to FG Over Blackout

The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has announced plans for a peaceful demonstration following the expiration of a 7-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address the prolonged blackout at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

Led by the union's president, Aweda Bolaji, the protest is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22. Participants will gather at the main gate of UCH before proceeding to the Secretariat.

In a statement, Aweda expressed solidarity with students affected by the 80-day blackout, particularly those residing in Alexander Brown Hall and Ayodele Falase Postgraduate Hall.

“Following the expiration of our 7-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria to address the blackout at UCH, we are inviting you to join a peaceful demonstration," he said.

He further urged students and supporters to participate in the march, emphasizing the need for collective action to bring attention to the issue.

The demonstration aims to highlight the challenges faced by students and push for a swift resolution to the power outage that has disrupted academic and residential activities at the medical institution.

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