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Amekunlooye Felicitates With Muslim Faithful, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Ibadan-based businessman, philanthropist, and influential political figure, Chief Salako Amekunlooye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has conveyed warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.
In his message, Chief Amekunlooye described the festival as one of the most profound in the Islamic faith. “This sacred season reflects the timeless virtues of sacrifice, obedience, faith, and total devotion to God, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS),” he stated.
He emphasized that beyond its spiritual depth, Eid-el-Kabir is a reminder of compassion, generosity, and love for humanity.He urged Nigerians to use the celebration as a moment of reflection and renewal, recommitting to unity, peace, and mutual understanding.
According to him, the true essence of Eid lies not only in festivities but in selfless service and uplifting the less privileged.While celebrating the season, Chief Amekunlooye also extended goodwill to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reaffirming his unwavering support for the President’s second-term bid in 2027. He pledged to spearhead a massive grassroots mobilization to secure what he termed a “landslide victory.”
“In the spirit of equity, fairness, and national unity, it is only just that President Tinubu be allowed to complete his eight-year tenure,” he said.He cautioned against attempts to truncate the informal zoning arrangement, noting that a single four-year term is insufficient to drive meaningful change.
“Nigerians must be wary of desperate politicians. If they failed to transform a state in eight years, it shows a lack of understanding of governance complexities,” he remarked.
On the economy, Chief Amekunlooye highlighted what he described as positive indicators under the current administration in the last three years, including easing inflation, rising foreign reserves, and growing investor confidence. He pointed to Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as evidence of progress in financial governance.
He also commended reforms such as fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange adjustments, and renewed investments in the oil and gas sector, alongside education-focused initiatives like the student loan scheme.
Acknowledging the hardship that has accompanied reforms, he appealed for patience. “Reforms everywhere come with pains. Nigerians must endure today’s sacrifices for a brighter tomorrow,” he said.
Looking ahead to 2027, Chief Amekunlooye framed continuity as essential.
“A second term for President Tinubu transcends politics – it is about stability, development, and prosperity. With his resolute leadership, Nigeria can achieve lasting progress,” he concluded.
No fewer than six inmates have died within one week following a suspected cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Maximum Prison in Kano State.
Amnesty International raised the alarm in a post on its official Facebook page, calling on authorities to immediately declare an emergency at the correctional facility.
Amnesty said several other inmates were currently receiving treatment, warning that the death toll could be higher as the suspected disease continues to spread among prisoners.
It urged the authorities to immediately transfer critically ill inmates to hospitals for proper medical attention to prevent further deaths.
The organisation warned that failure to urgently intervene could amount to arbitrary deprivation of life, which it described as a serious human rights violation under international law.
Amnesty also expressed concern over the broader conditions in Nigerian correctional facilities, particularly the prolonged detention of inmates awaiting trial.
According to the organisation, detainees without financial means face greater difficulty having their rights protected, with some spending years in custody without being convicted of any crime.
It further said many inmates were being held in overcrowded and unhygienic cells without adequate food and healthcare.
Amnesty called for urgent reforms to improve conditions in Nigerian correctional facilities and ensure compliance with international best practices.
Popular media personality and self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has reportedly lost her second son while remanded in custody.
The development was confirmed in an online appeal by Amira Agiye, head of the Isaamira Love Foundation, who spoke on Okoro’s behalf to request public financial assistance.
She said, “It is sad to announce to you all that Blessing CEO just lost her second son. My name is Amira Agiye.
“I’m here to appeal on behalf of Blessing CEO, who is currently in custody. I understand that people might have different opinions about her and the circumstances surrounding her case.
“And like every one of us, she deserves compassion and an opportunity for redemption.
She needs N20 million to meet the bail requirements. She also needs N36 million to pay the people she owes who brought the case against her.
“Please, Nigerians, let’s forgive her for the sake of that boy who is still in the mortuary. With Blessing’s full consent and authorisation, I’m appealing to all Nigerians to help donate so we can help her out of this situation.”
Also speaking in a voice conversation played by Amira, Blessing, CEO, said, “My second son, Bryan, was full of life. While in custody, I lost Bryan.
I pray this turns out positive so I can leave this place, pick up the pieces of my life and pay my respects to him.”
Recall that the self-acclaimed relationship expert was remanded in Kirikiri Prison over an N69.15 million property fraud trial.
She was granted N20 million bail in July 2026, with two sureties in like sum, and each surety was required to provide three years’ proof of deposits valued at N20 million.
Following her inability to meet the bail conditions, Blessing CEO, remains in prison facility two months after she was granted bail.
Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, mother of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy LoveWorld Nation fame, is dead.
Reports from Edo State say that she died at the age of 88 yesterday, Friday, September 25, 2026.
A local publication, Esan News Magazine, reported thus:
“An Iroko has fallen. A mother of nations is gone. Heaven has gained a saint.
According to information made available to Esan News Magazine by a prominent member of the Ekagholo Family of Idunwele, Ewu, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, the matriarch of the great Oyakhilome Clan, the beloved mother of our son Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, fondly called Big Mummy, has transited to glory.
September, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, humility and motherhood that touched generations across the world.
“Big Mummy was not just the mother of Pastor Chris. She was the mother of all. A virtuous woman, a prayer warrior, a woman of uncommon grace who raised children that have become global blessings and pride to Esan land.
“Idunwele Ewu is mourning. Ekagholo Family is mourning. Ewu Kingdom is mourning. Esanland is mourning. For we have lost an Okpokhuo, a true jewel of Esan motherhood.
“Her life was a testimony. She lived for God, she lived for family, she lived for humanity. Her laughter brought joy. Her prayers brought strength. Her counsel brought wisdom.
“On behalf of the management and staff of Esan News Magazine and the entire Esan Nation home and abroad, we extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to our dear elder brother, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the entire Oyakhilome Clan, the Ekagholo Family of Idunwele Ewu, and the Christ Embassy family worldwide.
“We mourn with you in this time of grief. We stand with you. We pray that the good Lord who called Mama home will grant you all the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“May her gentle, beautiful and faithful soul rest in perfect peace. Rest on, Big Mummy. Rest on, beloved mother of Pastor Chris. Rest on, Iroko of Ewu.
“Adieu Mama!”
Meanwhile, a senior official of Christ Embassy who was contacted by News Express this Saturday afternoon neither confirmed nor denied the report.
He said: “I have heard the news, too, but it is not for me to confirm her death. I mean, she was aged 88.”
The official promised to make relevant contacts, adding: “I am sure that a statement would be issued if the news is true.”
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