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Ondo Governor’s Wife, Critic In Verbal War

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Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, wife of Ondo State Governor, has slammed a social media critic, Mr. Jimmy Adekanle, based in Canada, for alleging that she and Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu broke COVID-19 directives on inter-state travel.

Adekanle had in a statement on social media on Sunday titled: ‘Show of rascality of the Arakunrin and Arabirin in my Sunshine State’, alleged that the Ondo State governor’s wife travelled to the state from Imo State, while her husband went to Abuja to lobby for a second term “with our money stocked in the boots of his vehicles in his convoy.”

He added, “It has shown that Akeredolu can’t entrust the key of the state to anyone except his Vice Governor Madam Betty, where the Deputy Governor and Secretary of State are nothing but chair warmers at Alagbaka and Babajide is the Senior Chief of State and their in-law from Ogun State is the chief frontier of our commonwealth in our Sunshine State.

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“Instead of their Arabirin to be quarantined before being sanctioned for breaking the law of the land, she chose to engage herself in an exercise where the physical distance was thrown into the trash can and her gullible e-rats hailing and supporting her show of shame.”

Akeredolu’s wife replied with a comment: “Barka da sallah, ranting Canada-based Human Eresi (Rice) Activist 4+4 is a goal.”

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According to the NATION, Adekanle said that it was a shame that the Ondo governor’s wife threw her exalted office to the dogs.

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“Yes, it is more dignifying washing corpses than dinning with criminals looting my state wealth,” he said.

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That was when Mrs. Akeredolu went full blast by alleging that he is a mortuary attendant and a rapist who fled for fear of being jailed.

(NATION)

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UPDATED: Renowned Evangelist, Uma Ukpai, Is Dead

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Renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, is dead.

This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his family, who said he passed away on October 6 2025 at the age of 80.

The family described his passing as a “glorious transition” from a life of devoted service to eternal rest.

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Ukpai, widely recognised as a spiritual general and founding father of faith, dedicated over six decades of his life to evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word, and prophetic demonstrations of God’s power.

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His ministry impacted millions of lives in Nigeria and around the world, shaping destinies and nurturing spiritual growth across generations.

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He was a faithful soldier of the cross who devoted his life to spreading the gospel with passion and integrity.

“His teachings, prophetic insights, and mentorship have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire believers for years to come,” his family said.

Over the course of his ministry, Ukpai became known for his fiery evangelistic campaigns, transformative teachings, and commitment to empowering both clergy and lay leaders.

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Beyond his spiritual work, he was also celebrated as a loving husband, devoted father, and mentor to countless individuals who regarded him as a guide in faith and life.

The family expressed gratitude for the life and work of Ukpai, highlighting that while they mourn his physical absence, they rejoice that he has “finished his race and is now resting in eternal praise.”

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They assured the public that details of his obsequies would be shared in due course.

Ukpai’s ministry, spanning over sixty years, leaves behind a profound spiritual and social legacy, with churches, educational initiatives, and humanitarian efforts that continue to influence communities globally.

His life, the family said, was a testament to the biblical truth that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21).

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JUST IN: FG Enforces No-work-no-pay On Striking ASUU Members

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The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike.

The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, according to The PUNCH.

The circular was copied to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Permanent Secretary of Education, Pro-Chancellors of all federal universities, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Executive Secretary of the NUC.

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According to the circular, the Federal Ministry of Education expressed dissatisfaction over reports of the continued industrial action by ASUU despite repeated calls for dialogue, stressing that government would no longer tolerate non-compliance with extant labour laws.

In line with the provisions of the Labour Laws of the Federation, the Federal Government reiterates its position on the enforcement of the ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy in respect of any employee who fails to discharge his or her official duties during the period of strike action,” the circular reads.

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The minister directed all vice-chancellors of federal universities to immediately conduct a roll call and physical headcount of all academic staff in their institutions.

He also instructed them to submit a comprehensive report indicating staff members who are present and performing their official duties, and those absent or participating in the strike.

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Alausa further directed that salary payment for the period of work stoppage be withheld from those who fail to perform their duties.

He clarified that members of the Congress of University Academics and the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics, who are not part of the strike, are exempted from the directive and will not face any salary deductions.

The minister also tasked the National Universities Commission to monitor compliance with the directive and submit a consolidated report to the ministry within seven days of receiving the circular.

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Please, treat this matter with utmost urgency and a deep sense of responsibility in national interest,” Alausa urged the university heads.

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The federal government had threatened to enforce the policy amid the ongoing nationwide strike by the lecturers.

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The lecturers on Sunday declared a total and comprehensive warning strike starting from Monday, October 13.

ASUU is currently demanding the conclusion of the renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, the release of the withheld three and a half months’ salaries, sustainable funding of public universities, revitalisation of public universities, and cessation of the victimisation of lecturers in LASU, Prince Abubakar Audu University, and FUTO.

Others are payment of outstanding 25-35% salary arrears, payment of promotion arrears for over four years and release of withheld third-party deductions (cooperative contributions, union check-off dues).

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BREAKING: Rev Uma Ukpai Is Dead

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Rev. Uma Ukpai, an international evangelist who is the founder and president of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, is dead.

Rev. Uma died at the age of 80.

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