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  • SAD! A communication guru, Prof Lai Oso is dead

    SAD! A communication guru, Prof Lai Oso is dead

    …a huge communications Library has been set ablaze, Yusuf laments

    Famous communications guru, Professor Lai Oso is dead.

    Dean, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies FCMS, Lagos State University, Professor Sunday Alawode, who confirmed this in a statement described Oso’s death as a rude shock.

    Oso, according to two of his students, Idris Mohammed and Wasiu Tejuoso, died in a motor accident in Ijebu axis along Ore-Sagamu expressway on Saturday evening.

    “He was coming from Delta State University (DELSU) where he was an external examiner at the department of Mass communication. The car conveying him had reached Ijebu axis on the expressway before it plunged into a river,” another student who was called from Ijebu Police station last night said.

    Reacting to the sad news, Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf who was a PhD supervisee of Professor Oso, declared that a “huge Library of communication has just been set ablaze.”

    Professor Oso “is a good man, a father and lecturer to many communication scholars and journalists across the World. One of the pillars of communication at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), and a former Dean of School of Communication, Lagos State University (LASU) who has just three year to his retirement.

    “His death is a terrible blow to the communication community. A huge communication library has just been set ablaze,” Adeola Yusuf write.

    Professor Alawode, corroborating Yusuf’s view, commemorated with Oso’s wife , the children and the global communication family.

    “It’s a rude shock to all of us even as we commiserate with Mummy Oso, the children and his entire family, the Communication family worldwide, LASU Community and all others,” he wrote.

    Idris Mohammed, another student wrote on Facebook; “It s with great sadness and heavy heart that I bring to you the passing away of our very own Professor Lai Oso of the Mass Communication Department, Lagos State University in the evening today as a result of a ghastly accident on his way back to Lagos from Abraka, Delta State.
    Late Lai Oso was one of Professor Pate’s allies and a great communication scholar in Nigeria.

    “He was a humble and generous man of exemplary good character.
    Goodnight Prof.!!

  • JUST IN: Ogun monarch, Oba Baker, joins his ancestors

    JUST IN: Ogun monarch, Oba Baker, joins his ancestors

    The 9th Agura of Gbaguraland, Abeokuta, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babajide Bakre, Jamolu II has joined his ancestors.

    According to a palace source, Oba Babajide joins his ancestor on Wednesday 14th June 2023.

    A palace Chief who pleaded for anonymity confirmed the passage of Oba Bakre.

    Also, the Osi of Egbaland and Balogun of Ibadan Township Gbagura, Abeokuta, confirmed the passage of “His Royal Majesty Oba Dr Saburee Babajide Bakre, Jamolu 11, the Agura of Gbagura.

    In short notice by Chief Rasaq Adesola Obe, Balogun Ijaye Kukudi Traditional Council of Chiefs and the Administrative Secretary to the Agura Palace said the Osi of Egbaland mandated him to inform Agura Chiefs of the sad incident

    Oba Babajide who celebrated his 61st birthday recently was the 9th Agura of Gbagura in Abeokuta

    Meanwhile, the Egba Economic Summit (EES) has commiserated with the entire people of Egbaland, over the passing of the Oba Sabur Babajide Bakre, the Agura of Gbagura land

    This was contained in a statement signed by the President of the summit, Chief Shina Luwoye, and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta.

    Luwoye, who doubles as the Asiwaju Mayegun of Egbaland, described the late monarch as a unifier and a promoter of peace among all the components of Egbaland and Ogun state in general.

    According to him, Oba Bakre lived a graceful and impactful life, just as described his reign as peaceful.

    He prayed to God for the repose of his soul, adding that the king will greatly be missed by all.

    “What a fulfilling, graceful, impactful and peaceful reign it was for our amiable and respected Agura.

    He is loved by everyone; he carried royalty with grace and honour and he united Egbaland and promoted peace among all the components of this great Egba nation and Ogun State in general.

    “May he find grace with his creator. We love him, but God loves him more,” the statement read in parts.

  • BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Singer Brown Is Dead

    BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Singer Brown Is Dead

    Singer Ikesima Brown and six other members of Barrister Smooth’s musical band died in Kogi auto crash

    Ijaw music legend, Chief Barrister Smooth, has lost seven members of his band, including his lead singer Ikesima Brown, in an auto crash.

    It was gathered that the fatal accident occurred on Sunday, June 11, while the band members were heading to Abuja for a show.

    According to reports, the band members took a train from Warri, Delta State to Itakpe, in Kogi State, before boarding a vehicle that will take them to Abuja.

    Sadly, Brown, who is also known as Niger Delta Queen of Highlife Music, died alongside six others when the vehicle they boarded crashed in Kogi State.

    Other members who lost their lives include: Chief Joseph Ekeremieye, Ebis Awiki, Tuku, Sololo, among others.

  • JUST IN : Senator Annie Okonkwo is dead

    JUST IN : Senator Annie Okonkwo is dead

    Senator Clement Annie Okonkwo has died after a long battle with a Terminal Illness.

    It was learnt that Okonkwo, who celebrated his 63 years birthday on 23 May 2023, gave up the ghost on Wednesday.

    The Popular politician was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007 to represent the Anambra Central Senatorial Zone in Anambra State.

    Family sources revealed that he was “recovering after taking proper treatment in the United States of America but relapsed a few days ago and died.”

  • Pandemonium as dozens feared dead after train crash in India

    Pandemonium as dozens feared dead after train crash in India

    Pandemonium as dozens of people were feared dead, 132 were injured after an express passenger train derailed in India’s eastern Odisha state on Friday.

    Pradeep Kumar Jena, Odisha’s top official, confirmed that 132 injured people had been taken to three local healthcare centres, called CHCs.

    The train had left from eastern West Bengal state at 3.30pm and was scheduled to reach southern Chennai in Tamil Nadu city on Saturday.

    “Preliminary reports have revealed that several compartments went off the rails. Medical teams rushed to the spot,” said Aditya Kumar Chowdhury, chief public relations officer of Southeastern Railway.

    Balasore’s top officer Dattatraya Shinde said that about 100 people had been rescued but nearly 200 were still trapped.

    “The rescue operation is going on. We will know the exact figures tomorrow after the rescue operation is over,” Mr Shinde told Republic TV, a news channel.

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while reacting to the incident said he was distressed by  his thoughts are with the bereaved families.

    January last year, nine people were killed and dozens injured after a dozen coaches of a train derailed in West Bengal state.

    In 2016, at least 150 people died and more than 150 were injured in one of the deadliest train accidents in the country after a train derailed in northern Kanpur city.

  • Esan Okpa mourns Raymond Dokpesi sudden demise

    Esan Okpa mourns Raymond Dokpesi sudden demise

    …says Nigeria and indeed humanity has lost a huge asset.

    The socio cultural and non partisan pan Esan umbrella organization, Esan Okpa Initiative (EOI), has received the news of Monday morning passing of the media mogul and founder of AIT/Raypower, High Chief Dr Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, at age 71, with deep shock and sadness.

    In a press release in Benin City signed by its President, Hon Mathew Egbadon and Public Relations Officer, Mr Tony Iyare, the organization says , “His death is a huge and tragic loss not only to Edo State but to our dear country Nigeria”.

    Recalling his dogged and great pioneering role in private broadcasting about 30 years ago, which has expanded the media space and offered alternative platforms for venting of diverse opinions and views, the group contends that “Nigeria and humanity has indeed lost a huge asset”.

    Recounting his humility, humanism and generosity which has greatly impacted on many, the group salutes him for “always being imbued with the propensity to share whatever he had with others”.

    Expressing its deep and heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his immediate and AIT/Raypower families, Esan Okpa says, “the hearts and prayers of our members are with all those who hold dear our departed business mogul and statesman,and we pray that God Almighty should console them all in this moment of grief.”
    “We also pray for the repose of his soul, as we share the grief of the immediate family he left behind” the organization concluded.

  • Ugochinyere expresses sadness over Dokpesi’s Death

    Ugochinyere expresses sadness over Dokpesi’s Death

    The spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties and House of Representatives member-elect representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has expressed sadness over the death of the chairman and founder of the AIT/Raypower FM, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dopkesi.

    Ugochinyere in a statement he personally signed described Chief Dopkesi as a patriotic Nigerian, courageous democratic fighter , advocate and soldier of free speech who would be sorely missed.

    Ugochinyere said he received the news about the death of the media entrepreneur with shock, saying that he has left a vacuum in the Nigerian media industry.

    While noting that the opposition will lower their flags in his honour, Ugochinyere sent his heartfelt condolences to the AIT/Raypower family, people and government of Edo State, especially the people of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom.

    He said, “Chief Dokpesi will be missed. As a pioneer in the media industry, High Chief Dokpesi used his array of media houses under the Daar Communication, including the Africa Independent Television (AIT), Ray Power FM and Faaji FM to promote access to information, enhance good governance, educational activities, private entrepreneurship as well as showcase the rich cultural heritage of our nation, Nigeria and Africa in general to the world. High Chief Dokpesi was a global citizen and his death is a huge loss to our dear nation and humanity at large.”

  • Dokpesi: Family formally announce passage, says, our hero and father has passed

    Dokpesi: Family formally announce passage, says, our hero and father has passed

    The family of media mogul High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi has formally announced his passage.

    This was contained in a statement signed by his eldest son Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Jnr, on Monday stating that:

    “With immense grief and deep sadness, the Dokpesi family regrets to announce the passing of their great leader, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, Ph.D, (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom).

    “The sad incident occurred on Monday May 29, at about 2:30pm, at an Abuja hospital where he was admitted after taking ill.

    “As a family, it is a loss that is almost impossible to come to terms with, and it is a grief collectively shared by the board and staff of DAAR Communications Plc, which he founded over two decades ago.

    “Dokpesi was a well accomplished businessman, a pioneer in the media industry, and a philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of his country and his community.

    “But more importantly, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, a friend and mentor to many.

    “He leaves behind a legacy which generations now, and those after him will be proud of.

    “We remain deeply grateful and comforted by the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. We ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of our patriarch.

    “Further details on the funeral arrangements will be released in due course.

    May his soul rest in peace.

    Signed,

    Chief Raymond Dokpesi (JNR)
    Chairman, DAAR Communications Plc

  • SAD! Three siblings found dead inside landlord’s jeep in Lagos

    SAD! Three siblings found dead inside landlord’s jeep in Lagos

    Three children of the same parents have been found dead inside their landlord’s Toyota RAV4 in the Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

    The victims, Uche (three), Marvelous (five) and Lazarus (eight), all children of one Mr Osondu, were said to be playing inside the compound when they entered the jeep and suffocated.

    A witness said the children were playing with their cousin, identified as Blessing (11), around 11am on Tuesday inside the compound before they entered the RAV4.

    He said nobody could tell why Blessing, who was the most senior, did not enter the car and also failed to raise alarm when she discovered that her cousins had been trapped inside the car.

    Some neighbours said Blessing failed to raise alarm out of fear of being flogged for venturing into the area.

    It was learnt that a mob descended on the landlord and beat him until he was rescued by policemen

    The Lagos State police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident, said that the Officer in Charge (O/C) Police Family Support Unit (FSU) got a distress call from anonymous callers of a suspected Sudden and Unnatural Death (SUD) by suffocation of under-aged children.

    He said a patrol team and FSU personnel moved to the scene where they met a crowd that besieged the residence of one Moses in Ikorodu.

    He further said, “The father of the deceased children said he was from Izii community in Ebonyi State and a tenant at the aforementioned address. The children were playing with their cousin, one Blessing Hyacinth, a girl of about 11 years, a foster daughter to Mr Osondu, at about 11am inside the landlord’s RAV4 SUV parked in a fenced and gated compound.

    “One of them inadvertently pressed the central lock button of the vehicle and it ended up locking the trio till they got suffocated. The three children were taken to the Ikorodu General Hospital where they were confirmed dead by medics and their corpses deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy in the presence of their father.

    “The landlord was brought to the station for protective custody and the RAV4 SUV was taken to the station for safekeeping too.’’

  • BREAKING! Veteran Yoruba actor, Adewale Adeyemo is dead

    BREAKING! Veteran Yoruba actor, Adewale Adeyemo is dead

    Veteran Yoruba actor, Prince Adewale Adeyemo, died on Monday morning after a brief illness.

    The news was announced by fellow actor, Kunle Afod, on his Instagram page.

    Sharing a picture of the deceased, Afod wrote, “Hmmmm God you know best RIP Prince Adewale Adeyemo.

    “He passed on early hours of today after a brief illness. God will comfort all his family, friends and colleagues.”

    This comes hours after the Yoruba movie industry held a night of tribute for late Murphy Afolabi, who passed on May 14, 2023.