Politics
Ondo senator mourns former lawmaker, aide
Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has mourned the untimely death of a former lawmaker and aide, Mr Akpoebi Lubi.
Tofowomo, in a statement on Wednesday in Okitipupa by his media aide, Mr Olumide Akinrinlola, described the untimely death of Lubi as sad and unfortunate.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lubi, 45, a former Minority Leader, Ondo State House of Assembly, reportedly died in an auto crash after his car collided with a truck on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Akure.
“Hon Lubi was my former adviser on security matters, a very loyal and amazing friend. It is a big loss to Ondo South and our party in the state.
“The news of his sudden death is very sad and unfortunate, because I cannot imagine how his family will be feeling right now.
“I pray to God to grant his family the strength to bear this great loss. My most sincere condolences to his entire family and our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party in the state”, Tofowomo said.
NAN reports that Lubi was also a former Caretaker Chairman, Ese-Odo Local Government Area. He left behind a wife and five children.
-
Latest3 days agoFull List: Meet the 2026 Nobel Prize winners across six categories
-
Featured1 week ago103 Million Voters: What does INEC’s new register say about Nigeria’s population?
-
Football3 days agoPremier League Matchweek 7: Five Fixtures That Could Shape the Weekend
-
Features1 week agoEdo’s 2.5 million vote promise: Can the numbers match the politics?
-
Business1 week agoThe Ministry of Commerce of Loveworld gets a $1 million boost for new investment fund at LTIF 2026 to promote Trade in Ghana
-
Latest2 days agoUmahi defends Lagos-Calabar highway route changes amid public outcry
-
Business2 days agoDangote Refinery IPO Extension: Was the 70% subscription report overhyped?
-
Latest1 week agoNigeria to Ghana: Inside police hunt for Anambra kidnap suspect