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Gov. #Sanwoolu #mourns the death of Pa Ayo Fasanmi , Chidinma Ajoku, and Chima Nnaekpe

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Farewell to model ideologue On behalf of my dear wife, Ibijoke and the good people of Lagos State, I wish to commiserate with the relations and associates of our revered father, Pa (Senator) Ayorinde Fasanmi, on the occasion of his transition to glory. As a politician and public servant, you have served Nigeria with patriotism, diligence and candour, thereby earning applause from many who perceived you as a mentor and role model. Your greatest assets were your sense of personal honour, integrity and credibility. As a former federal legislator and a leader of Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-political group, you consistently pushed for restructuring and true federalism as the bases for the sustenance of natonal unity and peaceful co-existence. The greatest tribute to your memory is for the current crop of public officers to sustain your legacy of honesty, contentment, humility, modesty and selfless service to humanity. May your soul rest in perfect peace.

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Nigeria has lost a nationalist and steadfast Awoist, Pa Ayo Fasanmi. Pa Fasanmi was a remarkable Afenifere leader who worked for the peace and progress of Nigeria and Yoruba people. In the old Western Nigeria, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Old Western Nigeria Housing Corporation. He was National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria in 1977 and was elected into the Senate in 1979 under the Unity Party of Nigeria. He also served as a member of the National Constitutional Conference Commission in 1994. Pa Fasanmi was indeed an icon who will never be forgotten in history. On behalf of the people of Lagos, I commiserate with the government and people of Ekiti and Ondo States, his immediate family and the political associates of Baba. He will surely be missed.

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Losing a loved one is extremely painful, but what is more painful is losing them prematurely. Sadly, that was the fate that befell the Ajoku and Nnaekpe families when they lost Chidinma Ajoku aged 27 and Chima Nnaekpe, aged 29 to a fallen container while on their way home from work at Ilasamaja. Their deaths are totally avoidable, and we take responsibility for this sad incident. The onus is now on us to enforce stricter and more stringent laws in order to put a total stop to these unfortunate incidents. The heat of the sun will not be an excuse for the hot temper and impatience of trailer drivers, container drivers and truck drivers on our roads. We will deploy security forces as cooling aids for them. It is indeed very sad that these young, innocent and hardworking people died in their prime due to no fault of theirs. I deeply sympathize with the families, and I pray that God grants them strength during this difficult period. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) represented me and the entire Lagos state government on a condolence visit to the Ajoku and Nnaekpe families, and relayed my message to them. We will ensure the departed and their families get the justice they deserve. I have charged the Commissioner of Police to ensure a thorough investigation, and instructed the Attorney General to lead the prosecution of this case before the court and ensure that justice is served appropriately and swiftly.

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Yesterday, I received 10,000 English Language Spelling Bee dictionaries specially made for the educational advancement of students in Lagos by the New Era Foundation founded by Senator Oluremi Tinubu OON. Senator Tinubu has continued to serve our state with zeal and commitment. The Spelling Bee Competition which she introduced in Lagos in 2000 has promoted access to learning. The donation of 10,000 Spelling Bee focused dictionaries is simple but historic. This is another demonstration of Sen. Tinubu’s love for our children and our educational system. We will see the footprints of this intervention in primary and secondary schools, because English learning is a strong tool that can define what students become in future.

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Late #WhitneyHouston #remembered on what would have been her 57th #birthday

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Via: @michaeljacksonox David Gest has claimed that Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston were once "very much in love" Gest, a close friend of both of the late stars, shared his belief that Houston would have had a less troubled life if she married the King of Pop."She really loved Michael and he adored her," he told The Sun."Michael told me they once shared a passionate kiss, and she told me she was at one time very much in love with him. "I think she really wanted to marry him but, although he had a crush on her, he was too shy. Later, he confessed to me he should have made every move. David Gest, in his Michael Jackson documentary recalls when the late star’s monkey Bubbles got up close and personal with Whitney Houston. He reveals: “Whitney was having dinner with Michael at his Neverland home when she accidentally dropped her knife under the table. While Michael was retrieving it for her, Whitney felt her toes being sucked. She moaned, ‘Michael, is that you? Don’t stop. That’s so sensual’. Yet Michael’s head popped up and her toes were still being sucked. It turned out it was Mike's pet monkey Bubbles." whitney uttered "michael I will end up taking bubbles home instead of you." #michaeljackson #whitneyhouston #kingofpop #nippy #mj

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#RIP : #Frankocean loses younger brother #RyanBreaux to a #CarCrash

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#PrayersUp: #Roommates, we are sending our prayers to #FrankOcean and his family during this difficult time. It is being reported that his younger brother #RyanBeaux is reportedly one of two victims that have unfortunately passed away in a fatal car crash Sunday morning. _____________________________________ According to @abc7la, the crash occurred after 1 a.m. near Westlake Boulevard and Skelton Canyon Circle. The news outlet states, “the initial investigation revealed the vehicle was traveling south on Westlake Boulevard when the car appeared to leave the roadway and collide with a tree in the center median. The force of the crash caused the car to rip in half and was found by Ventura County sheriff's deputies engulfed in flames.” _____________________________________ Unfortunately, both passengers were pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Officials say the identities of the occupants are still pending notification of next of kin, but friends of Ryan have already started—read more at TheShadeRoom.com

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Kashamu Avoided #Justice, but Couldn’t escape #death – Obj #trolls as Kashamu is laid to rest amidst an #overwhelming crowd of #sympathizers

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Former Senator Buruji Kashamu was reported dead on Saturday. He died due to complications of COVID-19, his former colleague, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce said in a tweet. “I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19,” Murray-Bruce said. “Until his death, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and I were inseparable. “He died today at First Cardiology Consultants, in Lagos. May his gentle soul rest in peace. I pray his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this heavy loss.” Kashamu served as a Senator representing Ogun-East in the eighth National Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was 62. He joins a list of prominent Nigerians who have succumbed to the novel coronavirus. Former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari and former Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi, have also passed on from COVID-19 complications. Kashamu’s family is yet to issue an official statement. For more visit www.channelstv.com

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Late. Senator Buruji's residence now! OGUN STATE.

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. . Use of face masks and social distancing rule advised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to curb the spread of coronavirus were breached in Ogun state during the burial rites of the late senator and businessman, Buruji Kashamu. GoldmyneTV recalls that Kashamu, a former Ogun senator and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, died Saturday at the First Cardiology Consultants Hospital in Lagos. His friend and former colleague at the Senate, Ben Murray-Bruce, confirmed that he was being hospitalised at the facility after contracting COVID-19. The remains of Kashamu arrived Ijebu-Igbo, his country home for burial on Sunday morning. After which, Buruji Kashamu remains was laid to rest today in his home town Ijebu Igbo, Ogun state. While scores of people gathered at his burial place, violating COVID-19 protocols. May his soul Rest In Peace.

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#Covid19 : #Senator Buruji Kashamu #dies from #complication

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While we assume that the Covid19 issue is a hoax and is being manipulated by the government and NCDC to either receive or spend the budget allocation for it, let us not forget that the virus is still very much dangerous and out there.

The fact that it now has the mild case and the severe one makes it even more difficult for folks on the street to have any fear for it, since hunger now surpasses the virus.

It is on that note that we announce that yet another Nigerian lawmaker has succumbed to the virus. Seems this is going straight for the higher class in the country. May the soul of Senator Buruji Kashamu rest in peace.

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A #planecrash in #India has left Atleast 18 people #dead and many seriously #injured

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A sad occurrence has left India in mourning after atleast 18 people lost their lives as a plane crash landed at an Airport in Kerala, India. This is following the series of battles waged by the country against the global pandemic Covid19, a mourning by Lebanon, and now India. While the casualties of this crash is considered not worse yet, seeing that all passengers on the plane didn’t lose their lives.

The Air India Express plane 190 people on board and split in tow after it skidded off the runway in heavy rain. The flight was said to have been repatriating Indians stranded by the Coronavirus pandemic. Two pilots were said to be among those who lost their lives. may God intervene in these series of mayhem witnessed by the world at this time.

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#Legendary #Comedian #TylerCraig Passes away at 54 years

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👑🙏🏽🙏🏽 Sad news coming out of #Atlanta. Comedian Tyler Craig has been confirmed to have passed away last night. ⁣ ⁣ Many would remember Craig from Martin Lawrence’s 1st Amendment Stand-Up, TV One’s Who’s Got Jokes and BET’s Comic View. Craig has also appeared in Def Comedy Jam and Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza. ⁣ ⁣ Aside from making TV appearances doing stand-up, Craig also had acting roles in several movies, including, Baby Mama’s Club and Somebodies. Somebodies was converted into a TV series for BET, where Craig had a recurring role; he played Reverend Hill. Craig’s last movie appearance came in 2018, in the film, Unkillable. ⁣ ⁣ During his stand-up career, Craig has opened for several comedians, including Cedric the Entertainer and Chris Tucker. He made a mark on Atlanta comedy scene and will go down as a legend and someone that up-and-coming comedians looked up to. Craig was a frequent performer at the Uptown Comedy Club; whenever he performed he left an impression on his audiences and helped bring new life to the phrase ‘The moral of the story of is”. ♥️♥️♥️👑

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Late 24 year old and #Pregnant #YouTuber #NicoleThea remembered by boyfriend on her 25th #Birthday

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3y3 wonkoaa na medo me wiase nyinaaa. You see this pain that I’m facing, I have never ever ever encounted 1% of it. It’s impossible for me to keep strong but as I live I will live for Nicole my entire life & make sure the LEGACY we always started has not ended. It will continue until forever. You called me your strength & I called you my hero. We surely taught the world how to love & you made me BELIEVE THAT TRUE LOVE/SOUL MATE REALLY EXISTs.I composed this song for you babe, You taught me best & now my singing sounds abit alright. I hope you like it. ITS ONLY YOU IM GOING TO LOVE FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE ITS ONLY YOU!! 3y3 wonkoaa na medo me wiase nyinaaa! Love you Forever QueenR2🤍💙🖤

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Baby girl my Shawty my Queen I have a lot to say, a lot on my mind & no one on this planet can understand what I am going through in my life. The pain can’t be explained. MY RIB MY LIFE MY LOVE MY LOVE MY HEART MY HEARTBEAT MY EVERYTHING MY EVERY DAY LIFE. TODAY IS YOUR 25th BIRTHDAY & IM FILLED WITH THE MOST PAIN YET IM GLAD I COULD AT ATLEAST MAKE YOUR DAY SPECIAL. All the plans we HAD, all the plans I HAD. all the nights we laughed, all the vibes we had. OUR CONNECTION THE WORLD COULDNT UNDERSTAND. What should I do ? MAAME MAAME YOU DEY MA BACK ALL THE TIME. YOU LOVED ME TO BITS FROM THE FIRST EYE CONTACT & I WILL KEEP LOVING YOU FOREVER! . 3y3 Wonkoa na medo mewiase nyinaaa I WILL LOVE YOU EVERYDAY ALL NIGHT ALL MY LIFE. REIGN WILL PROTECT YOU & MAKE IT REIGN CONTINUESLY DOWN HERE. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY QUEEN R2 MY NICO NICO MY GO BOGA MY OKAYYYYYY MY SAVIOUR MY HERO MY WORLD I WILL MAKE YOUR NAME & LEGACY REIGN MY ENTIRE LIFE & BEYOND. REIGN 💙THEA🤍 R2🖤

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The Devastating #Beirut #Lebanon Explosion has left scores #dead and thousands #injured

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See how this beautiful city is suddenly looking like a war torn zone after the devastating explosion/s that have left scores dead and thousands injured on various degrees due to this scary explosion/s whose cause and source are still yet to be determined as it has covered a wide spread of the nation’s capital. God have mercy.

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Lebanon is in mourning. Morning has revealed the scale of destruction caused by the explosion that rocked the capital Beirut on Tuesday. The explosion in the city's port area has killed at least 100 people and injured more than 4,000 others. President Michel Aoun said 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate had been stored unsafely in a warehouse for six years, and an investigation is under way to find out what triggered the explosion. The country will observe an official period of mourning for three days from Wednesday. "What we are witnessing is a huge catastrophe," the head of Lebanon's Red Cross George Kettani told local media. "There are victims and casualties everywhere." Tap the link in our bio for more on the explosion and the situation in Beirut. (AFP/Reuters/Getty) #Beirut #Lebanon #bbcnews

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TSR STAFF: Tanya P.! @tanyaxpayne _____________________ #TSRPrayersUp: #Roommates, our deepest condolences go out to the people of #Beruit who experienced a massive explosion today leaving thousands of people injured and at least 30 people dead. _________ According to @NYTimes, a top military official reportedly claims that the government had stored “highly explosive materials” at the blast scene of the Lebanese capital’s waterfront. _______ Early reports suspect the catastrophic disaster may have started with a fire inside of a warehouse. The story is still developing #Roommates but we continue to keep all those affected by this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽🕊😞#PrayForBeruit #PrayForLebanon (📹: @bbcnews, @foxla)

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More on explosion. WHO HAS INFORMATION?

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Sending prayers to Lebanon 🇱🇧 🤲🏽

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#Heartbreaking : Fans pay #tribute to late #Glee Star #NayaRivera on the shores of #LakePiru

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Former #PresidentObama delivers #Eulogy at the #FuneralService of late #Congressman #JohnLewis

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"Imagine the courage required to challenge an entire infrastructure of oppression.” Barack Obama has given a eulogy at the funeral of civil rights icon Democratic Congressman John Lewis, who died of pancreatic cancer aged 80 on 17 July. He was one of the "Big Six" civil rights leaders, which included Martin Luther King Jr, and helped organise the historic 1963 March on Washington. Mr Obama said he was “proud that John Lewis was a friend of mine”. Fellow former presidents, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, as well as Speaker Nancy Pelosi have also paid tribute. Over the last few days, his body travelled from his native state, Alabama to the halls of Washington DC, to a public viewing in his long-time adopted hometown of Atlanta. Tap the link in our bio for more on what John Lewis achieved during his life. (📷 Reuters) #JohnLewis #CivilRights #BarackObama #Funeral #US #BBCNews

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#Salute to you Good Sir Reposted from @pfrankwilliams HE LOVED AMERICA BEFORE AMERICA LOVED HIM BACK! True legend and freedom fighter! So fitting that President Clinton and even Baby Bush paid their respects while Devil Donnie was silent and a no show! If you Love Mr Lewis Handle your business in November! Repost from @lisafrance • "We're summoned here because in a moment when there are some in high office who are much better at division than vision, who cannot lead us so they speak to divide us, in a moment when there is so much political cynicism and narcissism that masquerades as pate time here lies a true American patriot who risked his life and limb for the hope and the promise of democracy. We celebrate John Lewis. Beaten and battered, but never bitter and always unbowed. On a bridge in Selma, he stared down bigotry and brutality and tyranny and won. How did he do it? The great, great grandson of slaves, he received a spiritual power, born of suffering, a moral audacity that transcended human station and called upon the human law to more closely align itself with the law of love.” – Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock at the funeral for John Lewis. Well done thy good and faithful servant. Take your rest now, dear sir. #JohnLewis #GoodTrouble – #regrann

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“Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe. In my life I have done all I can to demonstrate that the way of peace, the way of love and nonviolence is the more excellent way. Now it is your turn to let freedom ring.⁣ ⁣ When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy burdens of hate at last and that peace finally triumphed over violence, aggression and war. So I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.”⁣ – @repjohnlewis // We will miss you dearly. Rest well, King. Tonight, the #LineOfSolidarity will pay a tribute to this hero. #GoodTrouble 🕊

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Late #Glee Star #NayaRivera reportedly laid to rest in a private #ceremony this week

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#RIPIZU : A young #Nigerian Man commits #suicide after being accused of #rape

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Suicide is never the answer to anything. if you believe you have been accused of something, stay alive and prove it wrong. Killing yourself doesn’t automatically set you free from the allegations. Instead if the accuser was lying then they live with the guilt. But what about the general public? The guilty and the innocent all commit suicide, so it is not a means of justification of anyone’s innocence. Rip to him though.

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Newlywed #Soldier reportedly #murdered by #colleague in Borno

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Newlywed soldier reportedly murdered by fellow military colleague in Borno . . A newly married military officer, Lieutenant Babakaka Shehu Ngorgi of the 202 Battalion, has been reportedly killed by a fellow soldier in Bama, Borno State. . . According to Sahara Reporters, Ngorgi was talking to his wife when one of his colleagues shot him from the back six times. . . The attacker, according to a source, was heard shouting after the incident that, “I have achieved my aim.” . . It is not yet clear why the soldier killed Lt Ngorgi, who is his senior in the army and on the battle field. . . The victim only got married in December 2019 and was looking forward to raising a family when the tragic Incident occured.

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A #student of the #University of Ibadan #dies in a freak #accident during his shift at a soap-making #factory

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Accidents is always no one’s doing, but putting in place a safety measure for situations that may bring about accidents is always the work of the employers. How is it so easy for a staff to find their way into the soap mixer?

With the soap making factory said to be owned by a foreign company that doesn’t value the life and well-being of its Nigerian workers, how then will they be responsible enough to put in place the safety measures to prevent accidents and casualties in the company?

This is sad and never the dream of any parent to lose a child, especially in such a horrific way, but just like what the family wants, Government should look into this and ensure that such an accident doesn’t happen to someone else in the future.

Imagine having the school session on hold due to Covid19, then you decide to have a quick job to make some money during the lockdown only to die in such a horrible way.

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The last words of U.I student who allegedly died at soap-making factory . . A 300-level student of the Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Gbadebo Richard, allegedly died on Tuesday July 28, 2020, in an industrial accident.  . . According to reports, Richard, who was on a night shift at Henkel Expand Global Industries Ltd, producers of WAW detergent and soap, fell into one of the mixing machine at the Oluyole factory. . . His colleagues were reportedly not aware of the accident until they saw blood on one end of the machine. In a post by one of his colleagues, minutes before the incident, the deceased had told him that’s his last mix for the shift, not knowing it would be his last one on earth. . . A source revealed to SaharaReporters that his family members were not informed by the company until someone leaked the news to them. So they mobilised to the company and blocked the road, but about 30 police officers were called in to prevent disturbance.  . . "An ambulance later came and Richard’s father was allowed into the building. He later went with the body, packed in a plastic bag in the ambulance to the morgue at Teju Hospital without any of the staff of the factory,” the source added. . . Meanwhile, his mom has complained about how they were treated by the company and has called on the State governor to shutdown the factory for a period of time so as to show the foreign owners that Nigerians lives really matter to the government.

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#JohnLewis becomes the first black #lawmaker in #history to lie in state in the Capital Rotunda

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