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Govs Obaseki, Diri, AbdulRasaq Attend Akeredolu’s Funeral Service In Ondo
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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Duoye Diri on Wednesday attended the funeral service of the former Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.
Akeredolu, who died on December 27, 2023, will be buried on Friday in Owo, his home town.
Also in attendance is the Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq and the Ondo governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
To encourage people to attend the programme, the Ondo State Government declared Thursday, February 22nd, and Friday, February 23rd, 2024 as public holidays in the state.
The holidays, according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, are in honour of the former governor of the state, the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Adeniyan noted that the two work-free days will allow the people of the state, to participate in the burial activities of the former governor who died last December.
According to the statement, the burial activities which started last Thursday, continue as follows:
“Wednesday, February 21, Ajabue (traditional rites) in Owo from 9 am till 4 pm.
“A Special Court Session at Court 1, Ondo State High Court Headquarters, Hospital Road, Akure, at 10 am.
“Lying in State and Commendation Service Akure Township Stadium Time: 1 pm, Evening of Tributes at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo between 4 pm and 7 pm.
“Thursday, February 22 (Public holiday): Service of Songs at St Andrews Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo at 4 pm. Wake-Keep holds at Maranatha Villa, Owo at 8 pm.
“Candlelight Procession & World Gyration by the Kegites Club from 8 pm till Dawn.
“Friday, February 23 (Public holiday): Funeral Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo at 10 am. Interment follows immediately after the burial service at the burial site, Owo. (Strictly for immediate family). Reception at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo by 1 PM.
“Saturday, February 24, 2024: Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match at Akure Township Stadium, Akure at 3 pm.
“Sunday, February 25, 2024: Thanksgiving Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo. Time: 10 am.”
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Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
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The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
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Reps North-West Caucus Beg Youths, Citizens In The Region Not To Join Planned Protest
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