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Afenifere Makes Three New Appointments

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11 months ago

August 21, 2024

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has appointed three new officers to strengthen its operations.

A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the body, Comrade Jare Ajayi, indicated that the new Secretary General is Agbaakin Ademola Babatunde Folarin while the new Treasurer is Alagba Dare Babarinsa.

The new Financial Secretary is Barrister Lanre Omisore.

According to the statement, the new appointees are to join the officers who are already occupying one position or the other for the organization.

They are Abagun Kole Omololu, National Organisation Secretary, Dr. Akin Onigbinde, SAN, Legal Adviser and Comrade Jare Ajayi, National Publicity Secretary.

The appointments were made by The National Leader of the body, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, OFR, at the commencement of Caucus meeting that took place in his residence at Akure, Ondo State capital on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The appointments were ratified by the Caucus.

Another important announcement made concerning the appointments was that of former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, whose appointment as Chairman, Reconciliation Committee, was further ratified.

Ajayi noted that in the tradition of Afenifere, The Leader has the prerogative to appoint officers to run the affairs of the organization.

The new Secretary General, Folarin, is a lawyer of over four decades standing and is a philanthropist not given to noise-making. He holds the chieftaincy title of Agbaakin Mayegun of Ibadanland.

His law chamber is based in Lagos. A Yoruba patriot who prefers to operate behind the scene, matters Yorubania occupy prominent position in his heart.

Alagba Babarinsa, the new Treasurer, is a well-known journalist who has been in practice for more than 40 years.

He was among the pioneer staff members of the defunct Concord newspaper and a founding member of Tell magazine, among others.

Barrister Omisore is a seasoned lawyer, who had practiced in the United Kingdom.

Ajayi, Afenifere spokesman, quoted The Leader, Pa Fasoranti, as saying that the appointments took immediate effect.

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Edo To Dredge Ikpoba River For Revenue, Flood Control

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5 hours ago

July 3, 2025

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Edo State government has proposed the dredging of Ikpoba River to curb flooding and exploring potentials for enhancing revenue generation in the state.

The state Commissioner for Mining, Hon. Andrew Ijegbai, disclosed this when he led a delegation on an inspection of the river in Benin City.

According to him, the initiative was to find a lasting solution to the incessant challenges of flooding and river overflow on the busy road.

He added that his team was on the ground to assess the condition of the river to get a firsthand observation of its impact on communities near its bank.

Also speaking, Director of Mining in the ministry, Mr. Omoruyi Ihianle expressed the state government’s determination to turn challenges into successes.

He stated that the primary objectives of the project were to generate revenue for the state government through mining and to mitigate flooding in the host communities.

“As a government, we have found a way of converting our challenges until success.

“As a result of the silted river channel, the host communities have been suffering from flooding, hence the Edo State Government is stepping in to desilt while raising revenue for the State Government,” he said.

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JUST IN: Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead

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7 hours ago

July 3, 2025

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Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died.

Waidi Akanni, a former teammate and associate, confirmed the legendary goalkeeper’s death to TheCable on Thursday.

Rufai, affectionately nicknamed Dodo Mayana, died at 61 after a reported battle with long-term illness.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.

“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.

“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”

Rufai is regarded as one of the best football goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. He was the Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper when Nigeria won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

He also represented Nigeria at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the US and the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

Rufai had over 60 caps for the Super Eagles over the course of a decade with the team.

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AMCON Sells Ibadan DisCo For N100bn

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11 hours ago

July 3, 2025

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The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for N100 billion.

AMCON’s Managing Director/CEO, Gbenga Alake, disclosed this at a media parley on Thursday.

Apart from IBEDC, AMCON also manages other distribution companies, including the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, and Kano Electricity Distribution Company.

Alake said, “Today, I announce to you that Ibadan DisCo has been sold. When we came in, it had already been sold, but we renegotiated the price and got almost double of what it was initially going to be sold for.”

Regarding ongoing legal issues, Alake stated, “We have sold it, and whatever is still happening in court, we will face it.”

However, officials of IBEDC did not respond to inquiries about the sale.