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Ondo APC leaders to Aiyedatiwa: Investigate death of Guber aspirant, Akintelure
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Elders of the All Progressive Congress under the auspices of the Aborigines in Ondo state, have asked the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to investigate the death of one of the party’s governorship aspirant, Dr Paul Akintelure.
Late Akintelure who died in Lagos, had last week raised the alarm over threat to his life.
Speaking in Akure, the state capital, the spokesperson of the elders, Ambassador Sola lji, expressed sadness over the death of the medical doctor.
Akintelure had through his spokesperson, Oladapo, alleged that “there had been both direct and indirect attempts on his life.
Oladapo expressed concern that the situation had worsened as the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for next month approaches.
He however said that the threat had been reported to the relevant security agencies and has received intelligence reports and recommendations.
But Ambassador lji, said that the meeting of the elders which was meant to adopt the final report of the resolution of the group saddled with the responsibility to screen the governorship aspirants had to stepped down following the sudden death of the aspirant.
Akintelure’s name, according to lji ” is amongst the three governorship aspirants shortlisted by the committee
Those shortlisted incude Aiyedatiwa, Akinterinwa and the late Akintelure.
The elders were to adopt one of the three screened aspirants by the nine-member committee which submitted its report last weeks.
Speaking after the meeting, Ambassador lji said that ” the meeting was meant to receive and adopt the final report of the resolution of the group in supporting one of the aspirants.
“We were shocked when we learnt of the death of Dr. Paul Akintelure.
Iji said ” We have to suspend our meeting to seize the opportunity to mourn his demise.
“He has contributed to the development of the party. He was a simple man. A few days back he spoke out about threat to his life.
“If he so express that threat, even though we do not know the details, we call on the governor unravel whatever mystery surrounding his death.
“It is part of responsibility of government to protect lives and property. We have adjourned till another date to discuss the recommendation of the committee.
Iji said that the late Akintelure “was one of those recommended by the Committee. Chances are he could have been the preferred aspirant.
Also, speaking a former Senator Ajayi Boroffice and a former commissioner in Osun state, Hon Bola ilori, described the death of the politician as shocking and sad.
They described the late politician as a core progressive, adding that he was very consistent and loyal to the tenets of progressive politics in Ondo State and Nigeria.
“He was a friend and associate. He conducted his private business and public affairs with so much decorum and humility to the admiration of many.
“We have lost a complete gentleman. He will be greatly missed”.
Veteran Nigerian actor, Taiwo Hassan known as Ogogo has reportedly been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer.
This revelation was made by his daughter who made a video requesting for medical assistance from people.
In a video circulating online, the daughter appeals for support to save her ailing father.
The war for the final seven teams to join the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League phase commences next week, with 14 clubs to compete across seven two-legged ties.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that winners in this play-off will join 29 direct entrants in the 36-team league phase, while all seven losing teams drop directly into the UEFA Europa League league phase.
The first legs of the play-off are scheduled for play on August 18 and 19, with the return fixtures scheduled for August 25 and 26.
Below are the seven UEFA Champions League play-off fixtures:
Fenerbahçe vs Lyon
Celtic vs LASK
N.E.C. vs Bodø/Glimt
AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia
GNK Dinamo vs Viking
Slovan Bratislava vs Celje
Hapoel Beer-Sheva vs Sabah
Meanwhile, English football analyst Jamie Carragher has considered Michael Carrick unqualified to deliver the Premier League title for Manchester United this season.
Not only the Premier League, but the former Liverpool player also didn’t see Carrick among managers who could contend for the Champions League this season.
Carragher, however, believes the Red Devils’ manager could do well in the season.
“I personally just don’t think Michael Carrick’s got that stardust as a manager to win a Champions League or a Premier League.Africans & Diaspora
“He could have a good season and put Manchester United in a position to then go and get a Champions League-winning manager,” Carragher said.
Naija News reports that the former Reds made this remark on The Overlap Fan Debate.
The Council of Legal Education has revealed that 983 candidates failed the May 2026 Bar Final (Resit) Examination, representing 54.7 per cent of those who sat the examination.
The council disclosed this in a public notice signed by its Secretary and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho, and shared on Monday.
The results were approved at the council’s Third Quarter Hybrid Meeting held on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
According to the notice, “a total of 1,955 candidates sat for the examination,” with “885 candidates” recording a pass, while “55 candidates” obtained conditional passes.
The council further stated that “983 candidates” failed the examination, while 32 candidates were absent and the results of 19 others were withheld.
The Council said, “The results recorded an overall pass rate of 45.3 per cent. 54.7 per cent of the candidates did not attain the prescribed pass mark.”
Meanwhile, the Council of Legal Education has released a list of 122 universities approved to offer Law in Nigeria as of August 2026.
The council warned prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited institutions, stressing that only universities accredited by it are authorised to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme.
It added that students admitted into unapproved Law programmes would not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School.
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