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Tears, Encomiums As NAOSNP President, Oki Buries Mother in Lagos
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Friends, family members, professional colleagues, well-wishers gathered at Olufuwa Crescent, Anibaba Street, Owode Onirin on Thursday to join the President, National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), and Publisher, Trek Africa Newspaper, Mr Samson Oki, to bury his beloved mother, late Mrs Aramide Nusirat Oki (nee Thomas).
The Officiating Pastor, Esther Fusugboye of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Region 11, Province 20, Zone 10, in her sermon, reminded all and sundry not to put high premium on earthly possessions but look onto God for sustainance, provision and to whom all should depend at all times.
In her sermon which began with a song: “That is why you are called Jehovah…”, and drawn from the book of 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 v 1-11 and Ecclesiastes Chapter 7 vs 2, she admonished sympathizers to prepare for any eventuality as death doesn’t ring a bell before descending on anyone.
She further explained that, “We are gathered here to remember ourselves, especially the late woman, who was so dutiful all through her years on earth, bringing up responsible children. As we mourn her demise, let’s remember that the time everyone here will close his/her eyes to meet the creator is only a matter of time.
“Some value money than appreciating God. Whatever thing we do on earth is recorded against us whether good or bad. Therefore, let’s be conscious of our time here on earth.
“On the last day, a lot of things will be said or written about us, but remember none of those things will take any of us to heaven if you do not maintain good relationship with God, your creator,” Pastor Fusugboye reemphasized.
After the short ministration, the children, family members and sympathizers filed past the casket as a mark of their last respect to the late Mrs Aramide Nusirat Oki, before the corpse was conveyed to the grave and laid to rest.
Eulogizing his mother, the eldest son, Godwin Oki, said the mother was a kind woman who always wanted the best for the children and stood to the realisation of that. She was a principled and a strict disciplinarian to the core.
“Once she sets a target, she never looked back and would work toward realising it. I thank God for the exemplary life she lived and would always want to have the kind of mother she was when such opportunity arises.”
Explaining further how pained he felt over her demise the Senior Oki said, “I am very pained that my mother didn’t live to see my first born. I married not too long ago. She was everything during my marriage.
Unfortunately, she didn’t wait to see my first born. Well, God knows the best and gives him thanks for everything,” Godwin reiterated.
On his part, the Publisher of Trek Africa Newspaper, Oki Samson remarked: “My mother lived a full life as a hardworking woman who demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit in Victoria Island axis of Lagos state as a top-notch distributors of assorted soft drinks, eggs, and other items.
“She has compassion for humanity through many humanitarian initiatives which she pursued with relentless vigour within her family, community, and in the church.
“She actively nurtured her four boys – now men – to the glory of God alongside her late husband, Evangelist Ayila N. Oki with parental support, care and in Godly way,” Samson noted.
Earlier on Wednesday evening, a Service of Songs was held at the same address where church, family members, friends and sympathizers gave glowing tributes to her exemplary service to man and humanity.
The late Madam Aramide Nusirat Oki (née Thomas) was born on 7th July 1960 to the family of Pa Mustapha and Madam Fatimota in Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria and died on the 12th August, 2023 at the age of 63 years.
She attended Ansarudeen Primary School in Lagos Island and St. Timothy College, Yaba, Lagos. She got married to late Evangelist Ayila N. Oki before delving into trade and commerce full-time where she attained fame and fortune.
Madam Oki left an indelible mark in the business space as a top distributor in Lagos state.
May her soul.rest in peace!
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a N500m Election Violence Victims Endowment Fund for verified victims and families affected by pre-election violence in the state.
Adeleke also disclosed that his family, through the Springtime Development Foundation, would provide full scholarships up to university level for the children and dependants of those who lost their lives in the violence.
The governor made the announcement on Wednesday in a statement issued after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission following his re-election.
He said the fund would support verified victims and affected families, while a Verification and Relief Committee, chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, would oversee the identification of victims and distribution of the support.
“This is not a political intervention. It is a humanitarian responsibility. No eligible victim will be excluded because of political affiliation, religion, ethnicity, gender or social status. In grief, there is no political party. In our common humanity, we are one people,” he said.
The governor also named some of those killed in the violence, including Ezekiel Olapade, Aderogba Ajayi, Remi Abass and Kolade Eluyera.
“We remember Ezekiel Olapade, Aderogba Ajayi, Remi Abass, Kolade Eluyera, and every other victim of electoral violence. Regardless of political affiliation, they were first our brothers, sisters and fellow citizens. To their families, your pain is our pain, and your loved ones will never be reduced to mere statistics,” Adeleke said.
He said the decision to establish the fund followed the loss of lives, injuries, destruction of property and livelihoods recorded during the electoral process.
“It is deeply painful that any family should have to bury a loved one because of politics. No election, political office or ambition is worth the life of a single citizen,” he said.
Adeleke also called for unity in the state following the governorship election, assuring residents who voted for other candidates that he remained governor of the entire state.
“The election is over. The campaign is over. The contest is over. Now is the time to govern, unite, heal and build,” he said.
He added, “To those who voted for me, I thank you. To those who voted for another candidate, I thank you for participating in our democracy. I remain Governor to all, and together we must place Osun State above politics.”
The governor said his administration would continue to focus on infrastructure, healthcare, education, workers’ welfare, youth empowerment and economic development, while strengthening accountability, inclusion and transparency.
Adeleke, who described his renewed mandate as a fresh responsibility to serve the people, said, “You have given me another opportunity to serve, and I accept this responsibility with humility. I will work harder. I will listen more. I will do more.”
He added, “Today, we are grateful for victory, but sober in remembrance. Tomorrow, we return to work.”
Adeleke was declared winner of the governorship election after polling 511,067 votes to defeat the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 409,849 votes.
The governor won in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured victory in 11.
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The management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UniZik), Awka, Anambra State, has ordered an immediate, comprehensive and impartial investigation after a viral video showing students assaulting a lecturer over an alleged sexual misconduct sparked outrage online.
The incident that occurred on Saturday on the Awka campus.
Footage that circulated widely on social media on Saturday captured some UniZik students physically assaulting and rough-handling a lecturer from the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts.
According to witnesses and the circulating videos, the lecturer was allegedly caught attempting to molest a female student within the university premises before students intervened.
The clips have drawn widespread condemnation and calls for a thorough probe, with many Nigerians debating both the allegation and the students’ resort to violence.
The lecturer’s identity has not yet been officially released by the university.
In a statement issued at the weekend, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Aloysius Attah, said the institution is “deeply saddened” by the development.
The management strongly condemned jungle justice and self-help while also taking the sexual misconduct allegation seriously.
“The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has received reports of the alleged physical assault and attack on a lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts, following an allegation of attempted sexual misconduct involving a female student of the University,” the statement read.
Attah confirmed that authorities have directed an immediate investigation to “establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.”
UniZik says the investigation will cover two tracks:
1. The sexual misconduct allegation — to determine if the lecturer attempted to molest the female student.
2. The assault on the lecturer — to identify students involved in the physical attack and address breaches of campus discipline.
“The university remains committed to upholding the highest standards of discipline, academic integrity and the safety and dignity of all members of the university community,” Attah added.
Sexual harassment allegations in Nigerian universities have repeatedly sparked protests and policy reviews. UniZik itself has faced pressure in recent years to strengthen its anti-sexual harassment framework.
At the same time, university authorities are under pressure to curb vigilante actions on campus, warning that mob justice undermines due process and endangers lives.
For now, the lecturer has been taken off active duty pending the outcome of the probe, according to campus sources.
UniZik said further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and urged students and staff to remain calm and allow due process.
The 2026 World Conference of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach will be held next week at Zion City, the permanent site of the ministry at Mgbichi, Ngor Okpala, Imo State.
A press statement released by Zion Ministry in Lagos on Friday disclosed that the three-day crusade will begin on Friday, August 21, and end on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The World Conference is the largest annual gathering organized by Zion Prayer Movement Outreach and attracts participants from across Nigeria, Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and others parts of the world.
It is the Third time the annual conference will be held outside Lagos, and the crusade will mark the end of the 100 Days Fasting and Prayer started in May by the ministry. Like in previous editions, hundreds of thousands of Zionites from across the world are expected to attend this year’ conference.
The Annual 100 Days Fasting and Prayers is one of the ministry’s most significant spiritual programmes during which members engage in a season of prayers, fasting, worship, Biblical reflection, thanksgiving and fellowship. The programme culminates in the closing World Conference drawing worshippers, pilgrims, clergy, volunteers and media representatives.
The Spiritual Director of Zion, Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi, said that the crusade is expected to record thousands of people giving up their lives to Christ, awesome miracles, instant healings, deliverance from bondage, salvation of souls and verifiable testimonies.
