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Peter Obi Mourns with Makarfi Kyari and Tallen Families Over Loss of Children
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed deep condolences to the families of Ahmed Makarfi, Mele Kolo Kyari, and Dame Pauline Tallen over the tragic loss of their children.
In a heartfelt message, Obi extended his sympathies to Ahmed Makarfi, former governor of Kaduna State, on the passing of his son Faisal Makarfi, and to Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, on the death of his daughter, Fatima Kyari.
He also offered condolences to former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, who recently lost her only son, Richard Adamu Tallen.
In his statement, Obi acknowledged the immense grief of losing young family members with bright futures ahead of them, emphasizing the void such losses create.
He urged the grieving families to accept these painful events as the will of God, who holds the power of life and death.
Obi prayed for God’s mercy and forgiveness for the departed souls and asked for strength and blessings for the Makarfi, Kyari, and Tallen families during this difficult time.
He specifically wished them Aljanna Firdausi, the highest paradise in Islam, and urged the families to find solace in their faith.
Peter Obi, known for his compassionate leadership and strong faith, has been an active figure in Nigerian politics, advocating for good governance, transparency, and unity.
His message reflects his deep empathy and support for fellow public figures, as well as his strong spiritual outlook on life and death.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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