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‘She lives on in her immortal masterpieces’ — Tinubu pays tribute to Onyeka Onwenu
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Onyeka Onwenu, the ace Nigerian singer, who passed away on Tuesday.
The 72-year-old iconic singer was said to have slumped at the birthday party of Stella Okoli, the founder of Emzor pharmaceutical manufacturing company, in Lagos. She was confirmed dead at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos.
In a statement on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, Tinubu described Onwenu as a “versatile and extremely gifted artiste who applied herself to the whole gamut of artistic enterprise and expression, bringing joy and laughter to many”.
He also referred to the singer’s ‘One Love‘ as an “edifying and mellifluous rendition” which “evoked a fervour of fellowship and harmony”.
The president commiserated with Onyeka’s family, Nollywood, and the government of Imo, her home state, and encouraged them to take solace in her legacy which he said will “live on in her immortal masterpieces”.
“President Bola Tinubu extends his profound condolences to the family of the late Ms. Onyeka Onwenu. Ms. Onwenu was a singer, songwriter, actor, journalist, activist, and politician,” the statement reads.
“President Tinubu mourns the passing of the Queen of Songs, whose edifying and mellifluous rendition, ‘One Love’, in the 1990s evoked a fervour of fellowship and harmony.
“The President recalls the many artistic interventions of the late musical icon in promoting public good, noting her classic collaboration with King Sunny Ade on ‘Wait for Me’, a melodic campaign on family planning in the 1980s.
“President Tinubu celebrates the life of the versatile and extremely gifted artiste who applied herself to the whole gamut of artistic enterprise and expression, bringing joy and laughter to many.
“The President condoles with the entertainment industry, the Imo State Government, and the numerous fans of the departed star over this immeasurable loss.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased artiste and that she finds a place yonder where the music never fades and where there is ‘Dancing in the Sun’. The President states that Ms. Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces.”
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Obaseki embarks on post-tenure medical vacation
Godwin Obaseki, the immediate former governor of Edo state, has embarked on a vacation to “rest and undergo extended medical checks”.
Crusoe Osagie, media adviser to the former governor, who announced the development in a statement on Wednesday did not state where Obaseki would undertake his vacation.
Obaseki finished his two-term of eight years on November 11 after handing over to Monday Okpebholo, the new governor of the state.
Osagia said Obaseki, “Once again expressed his appreciation to God Almighty and the people of Edo state and Nigeria for the opportunity to serve”.
“He urged all Edo people, both at home and in the diaspora, to continue to be hopeful and pray for the peace, progress, and prosperity of our state and Nigeria,” Osagie added.
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Okpebholo nominates Cyril, Oshiomhole’s son, as health commissioner
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has nominated Cyril Oshiomhole, a medical doctor, as the commissioner of health.
Cyril is the son of Adams Oshiomhole, the former governor of Edo, now a serving senator.
The commissioner nominee earned his bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBBS) at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
He has a master’s degree in public health and majors in environmental health, toxicology, and disaster management.
Fred Itua, Okpebholo’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that the governor also nominated Samson Osagie, a former member of the national assembly, as the attorney-general and commissioner for justice.
“On the new state attorney-general, Dr. Samson Osagie is a private legal practitioner having been called to the Nigerian Bar on March 22nd, 1995,” the statement reads.
He is also the current vice president of the African Bar Association (West African Region),” the statement reads.
“He was a two-term member of the Edo state house of assembly and also the house of representatives, where he rose to the position of the minority whip.
Itua said the Osagie and Oshiomhole’s names would be forwarded to the Edo state house of assembly for confirmation.
He added that Okpebholo also announced the appointment of Musa Ikhilor as the secretary to the state government (SGG).
“Barrister Ikhilor has over 11 years of experience in legislative drafting, parliamentary administration, lawmaking procedure and processes, constitutional drafting and amendment, and general legislative governance issues working in various capacities at the national assembly,” Itua said.
“Barr. Ikhilor is active in business, corporate legal practice, and social works, where he serves as the managing partner of Springfield Legal Consult and as the executive director and board of trustees member of the Amana Legacy Foundation.”
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Okpebholo, Idahosa sworn in as Edo governor, deputy
Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the governor of Edo State after months he was elected to take over from Godwin Obaseki, who has completed his second term in office.
The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath to the governor and deputy governor at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, where they pledged to uphold the constitution and work for the well-being of the people of Edo State.”
Dignitaries including vice president Kashim Shettima, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo, and other governors from the APC were in attendance as Okpebholo took the oath of office.
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