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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.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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