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Tinubu Mourns Loss Of Nollywood Icons Mr. Ibu And Sisi Quadri
In a heartfelt tribute, Nigerian political leader and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, expressed deep sorrow at the recent passing of two beloved figures from Nigeria’s entertainment industry, John Okafor, famously known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.
The news of the demise of these iconic actors sent shockwaves across Nigeria, leaving fans and colleagues mourning the loss of two talents who brought joy and laughter to millions of people through their remarkable performances.
Bola Tinubu, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of Mr. Ibu and Sisi Quadri. He acknowledged the significant contributions these gifted thespians made to Nigeria’s entertainment industry, emphasizing that their legacies would continue to inspire and bring happiness to generations to come.
As a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, Tinubu recognized the importance of the arts and entertainment sector in shaping the cultural identity of the nation. He extended his support to the Actors Guild of Nigeria and other industry bodies, assuring them of his solidarity during this period of mourning.
Reflecting on the impact of Mr. Ibu and Sisi Quadri’s work, Tinubu emphasized that their talent and dedication had left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s cultural landscape. He urged Nigerians to cherish the memories of these iconic actors and celebrate the joy they brought to countless lives.
In conclusion, Bola Tinubu offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of Mr. Ibu and Sisi Quadri, as well as comfort and strength to their families and loved ones. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Nigeria’s creative community and preserving the rich legacy of its cultural heritage.
According to him, such financial mishandling not only disrupts critical public services and projects but also results in major losses to the nation’s purse—resources that could have been channelled into crucial services and developmental efforts, as laid out in Section 14(2)(b) of the Constitution.
Speaker Abbas, thereafter setup a Special Committee to be chaired by Rep. Chinedu Martins to immediately launch a probe into the “Utilisation of take-off grants, bailout funds, and interventions allocated to MDAs, government institutions, and GOEs from 2015 to present.”
The FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, expressed satisfaction with the progress on the Abuja light rail project, reaffirming its May 29 delivery as sacrosanct.
He made these assurances after inspecting the ongoing construction of access roads to the train stations on Wednesday, from Metro Train Station in the Central Area to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Reassuring journalists accompanying him, the minister reiterated that President Bola Tinubu would commission the rail project on May 29 to mark his second year in office.
The visited stations were Wupa station near Idu and Bassanjiwa station near the airport.
“This is part of our routine inspection of ongoing projects to see the contractors’ progress,” Wike explained.
“We are working day and night to fulfill our promise to President Tinubu and FCT residents. By May, Mr. President will ride on the Metro line.”
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen are currently invading some communities in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
According to sources, the herdsmen armed with AK-47 rifles stormed the community around 04:15pm on Thursday.
“Our lives are in danger this evening, armed Fulani herdsmen, about 600 in numbers have taken over our communities this evening,” a resident told SaharaReporters.
“They’re currently moving around towns in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue state. No security personnel at all, Governor Alia didn’t send security, they said operation will start soon once they (herders) have observed the place.”
The insecurity situation in Benue has been alarming in recent weeks with attacks from gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.
The media had reported that suspected herdsmen again unleashed terror in Benue State, attacking three communities in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) on Wednesday, just a day after 11 people were killed in a deadly raid on Otobi community.
The latest victims of the escalating violence were Emichi, Odudaje, and Okpamaju, communities that had previously suffered an attack in February, which left five people dead.
However, the renewed attack has created fear and mass displacement among residents, with women and children fleeing to safety.
Local sources say the death toll from the fresh attack remains unclear, but several casualties are feared.
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