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African Icon Awards Honors Peter Oriri as Youth Ambassador of the Year at 10th Anniversary Gala
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In a glittering ceremony held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel’s Colonnade Hall, Abuja, Peter Oriri, Publisher of Naija Voice Media, was honored with the prestigious “Youth Ambassador of the Year” award at the 10th Anniversary edition of the African Icon Awards.
The milestone event—celebrating a decade of recognizing outstanding African leaders—was organized under the theme: “The True African Leader: The Power of African Youth in Leadership”
Ambassador Abraham Lawal, Project Director of the African Icon Awards, emphasized that the anniversary ceremony would reflect on past impact and shine a spotlight on transformative young Africans leading change across the continent.
Oriri received the accolade from Dr. Abadariki Annie Oziohu, CEO of Jonnie Estate Surveyors & Developers, who praised him for his diligence, resilience, and unwavering dedication to the media industry. She described him as a leading example among Nigeria’s youth for his exemplary work ethic and leadership in communications.
A Special Adviser on Publicity & Communications to Senator Allwell Onyesoh (representing Rivers East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character & Inter‑Governmental Affairs), Oriri has been instrumental in nurturing young talent nationwide and serving as a guiding light in media and public service.
In his acceptance remarks, Oriri expressed heartfelt gratitude to God, the award organizers, and his supporters. He dedicated the honor to all Nigerian youths, his family, his team at Naija Voice Media, and most importantly, his wife and children, acknowledging their unwavering support.
The evening also recognized numerous other outstanding Africans, including: Alex Nwankwo – Most Supportive Media Brand, Omowumi Ogunrotimi – Icon Woman of the Year,
Engr. Dominic Onuh Akuboh – Icon Man of the Year, Barr. Jane Danladi, Imeze Cynthia Iwugo, among many others celebrated for their positive impact on the continent.
The 10th‑year edition of the African Icon Awards featured a grand dinner, keynote speeches, and networking sessions designed to honor African achievers from various sectors, entrepreneurship, humanitarian service, innovation, health, education, youth leadership, and more.
Barrister Omowumi Ogunrotimi (founder of the Gender Mobile Initiative) served as keynote speaker, highlighting gender justice and youth leadership across rural communities in Africa.
Ambassador Lawal described the anniversary as a moment to reflect on a decade of celebrating excellence while reaffirming the awards’ mission: spotlighting Africans—both high-profile and grassroots—who are driving positive change across the continent
Established in 2015, the African Icon Awards is a premier annual event recognizing exceptional achievements across Africa in areas such as governance, media, entrepreneurship, innovation, and youth mobilization. The 2025 edition marked the awards’ 10th anniversary and reaffirmed its role as a powerful catalyst for inspiring African leadership and unity.
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Teenage girl allegedly stabbed parents to de@th, stabbed family dog, sent crime scene photos to friends
A 15-year-old girl from Groningen in the Netherlands was arrested after her parents, Johan and Mathilda, both 53, were found f@tally stabbed last Thursday, June 18, Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad reported.
The family’s pet golden retriever also suffered stab wounds in the rampage, the Sun reported.
The dog’s condition is unclear.
The girl took images of her slain parents and then shared the disturbing photos with her friends on WhatsApp after the bloody attack, the Telegraaf reported.
“You could see both of her parents lying on the ground with their eyes open. Her father was lying on the floor, and her mother was on the bed. There was blood visible and a knife,” one student told the outlet in Dutch.
Local police declined to comment further on the images, but encouraged people to never distribute such images online and report them to the police, the reports said.
The girl reportedly struggled with her identity and often pretended to be a dog, crawling around and barking on all fours with other friends in school corridors.
“She wore a tail, dog ears, and gloves,” another classmate told the outlet. “And sometimes she would make barking sounds.”
Johan and Mathilda’s relatives said in a statement obtained by Algemeen Dagblad that they “can hardly comprehend” the murd£rs.
‘We hope that everyone understands that we are deeply affected by the tragic events surrounding the passing of Johan and Mathilda from Meerstad,” family and friends said in a statement through an aid organization.
“But the support and sympathy we have received from many do us good and are heartwarming.”
An investigation into the slayings remains ongoing.
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OGTV broadcaster: Police recover stolen Lexus RX300 as CP vows “no stone unturned” in murder probe
Ogun State Police Command says it has recovered the Lexus RX300 stolen from the home of slain ex-OGTV broadcaster Mrs Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard in Iyana Agodo Village, Owode-Egba.
The recovery happened during night operations, the command confirmed Monday.
—CP walks the scene himself—
Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni visited the crime scene for an on-the-spot assessment. He inspected the premises and got briefings from detectives handling the case.
“CP Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s resolve to leave no stone unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensuring that those responsible are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice,” Police PPRO Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement.
The visit, according to police, was to evaluate progress in the investigation into the double murder that has rattled the Owode-Egba community.
—What happened that night—
PUNCH Online had reported that a resident raised the alarm over suspicious movements around Oyesiku’s residence. When operatives arrived, they found signs of forced entry.
Inside, the security guard was found dead at his post. Oyesiku’s body was later discovered inside the apartment. Her Lexus RX300 was missing.
Police now say the vehicle has been secured and will serve as key evidence. “It is worthy of note that the vehicle earlier reported missing from the residence, a Lexus RX300, has been recovered by police operatives during the night hours,” Babaseyi confirmed.
—“Intensive investigation ongoing”–
Ojajuni commiserated with Oyesiku’s family and assured Ogun residents that “all available resources are being deployed to track down the perpetrators.”
For now, no arrests have been announced. But with the car recovered and the CP personally monitoring the case, police say they’re closing in.
Oyesiku, a retired broadcaster with Ogun State Television, was remembered by colleagues as a calm voice on air. Her death, alongside her guard’s, has renewed calls for better security for elderly residents living alone in semi-urban areas. [The Punch report rewritten]
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