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Sad: Kola Olawuyi’s widow, Abimbola, is dead
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Abimbola, the widow of the late investigative broadcaster and storyteller Kola Olawuyi, has died.
She passed away 19 years after her husband, who was famed for his programme ‘Nnkan Nbe’ a show that explored eerie and captivating topics, including the supernatural.
Olawuyi, who served as Managing Director of Kolbims Communications, died in March 2007 at a Lagos hospital.
Yomi Ayano, a former colleague of the late broadcaster, confirmed the death of his late boss’s widow in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday. Mr Ayano, who did not disclose the cause of Abimbola’s death, confirmed she passed away on Monday.
He writes: “Yes, it is true. The wife of my late boss, Akolawole Olawuyi, Pastor (Mrs) Taiwo Abimbola Olawuyi, joined her husband on 6 July 2026.
“Thanks to all the friends and followers of Nkan Nla, and all the associates of our former Kolbim Communication Ltd and Irinkerindo Arole Akolawole Olawuyi programmes, who have been calling me for confirmation.
“May her soul rest in peace.
” Please await further genuine information from us.”
PM News reported on Tuesday that a family source described Abimbola as the pillar of the household. The source said she assumed the responsibilities left behind following her husband’s death.
According to the source, the late Abimbola, a pastor, was a dedicated mother whose resilience, calm strength, and steadfast commitment held the family together throughout the difficult years that followed the veteran journalist’s passing. The source added that her death has left relatives, friends and well-wishers grieving, noting that funeral arrangements would be announced later.
“Her death is truly painful. She had been taking care of the family and the four children left by her husband, Kola Olawuyi, and now the children are orphans. Only God knows what lies ahead for them. I am deeply pained,” PM News quoted the source as saying.
In a 2018 interview with Asabe Afrika TV, the late Abimbola reflected that life had not been easy since the death of her husband. She said she remained grateful to God for giving her the strength to persevere and continue the ministry established by the late broadcaster.
Olawuyi, who grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State, was born to Williams Inaolaji Olawuyi and Alhaja Olawuyi. He built a distinguished career at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, where he introduced the influential programme ‘Ìrírí Ayé’ in 1992. The programme created a distinct identity in Nigerian broadcasting and soon attracted a large audience.
Before his death, Olawuyi was nearing the completion of a Master’s degree in Communication Arts at the University of Ibadan. She is survived by their four children.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.
Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.
Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.
He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.
“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.
Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.
According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.
He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.
He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.
The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.
SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.
Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.
He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.
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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.
He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.
Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.
The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.
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