By Oluyemi Ogunseyin 27 December 2023 | 9:30 am Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has died at the age of 67 after a prolonged illness. Akeredolu died at about 2:00 am on Wednesday at a German hospital where he was receiving treatment, a senior government official in Ondo State, according to a Premium Times report. He reportedly died of leukemia and prostate cancer. The… Akeredolu. Pix Pix: Independent Newspaper Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has died at the age of 67 after a prolonged illness. Akeredolu died at about 2:00 am on Wednesday at a German hospital where he was receiving treatment, a senior government official in Ondo State, according to a Premium Times report. He reportedly died of leukemia and prostate cancer. The Ondo State governor returned to Nigeria in September after embarking on a three-month medical leave in Germany. The governor had handed over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on December 13, for him to travel to Germany for treatment after his health reportedly worsened. Details later. 5 hours ago Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has died at the age of 67 after a prolonged illness. Akeredolu died at about 2:00 am on Wednesday at a German hospital where he was receiving treatment, a senior government official in Ondo State, according to a Premium Times report. He reportedly died of leukemia and prostate cancer. The… 6 hours ago The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured depositors of the safety of the money in their bank accounts. The CBN gave this assurance in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Hakama Sidi-Ali on Wednesday. Sidi-Ali said the CBN noticed reports in certain media outlets about a recommendation for the Federal government to take over… 7 hours ago Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Ghali Umar Na’Abba is dead. He was aged 65. A younger sister to the former speaker, Hussain Na’Abba who confirmed the death said the late politician passed on at about 3:00 am Wednesday at the National Hospital, Abuja. The family member said the 8th speaker of Nigeria’s green… 8 hours ago President Bola Tinubu has declared that the federal and sub-national governments have the mutual responsibility of ensuring peace and stability nationwide. 9 hours ago The Rivers Elders And Leadership Forum has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s Christmas message that the implementation of the peace agreement between him and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike 9 hours ago Building Collapse Preventive Guild (BCPG) has called for more action against substandard buildings under construction in Ebute Metta and environs. This was with a view to saving the lives of citizens, following incidents of building collapse in Lagos Mainland. 9 hours ago Education Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman, has attributed staffing shortfall in Nigerian universities to the ‘Japa syndrome,’ as thousands of academics flee the nation in search of better opportunities abroad. 10 hours ago Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said that elements of religious disharmony must be resisted by residents and other stakeholders, for peaceful celebration of the Yuletide. 10 hours ago Added to the economic slowdown and cash crunch challenges that took the shine off the 2023 festive period, sluggish payment digital channels have compounded the woes of Yuletide. 10 hours ago Igbo youths, yesterday, raised the alarm over growing intake of methamphetamine (Mkpuru mmiri) and other hard drugs among youths and called for collective action.
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