Today’s Headlines: Tinubu Will Serve Eight Years — Igbokwe; Obasanjo Visits Adebutu At 91

Joe Igbokwe, a former publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state, says President Bola Tinubu will complete eight years in office, insisting that opposition parties cannot stop his re-election in 2027.

Igbokwe spoke at a political gathering in Lagos on Friday, where he defended Tinubu’s political strength and urged supporters across southern Nigeria, particularly the south-east, to rally behind the president.

“Asiwaju (President Bola Tinubu) must rule eight years. All of them put together cannot beat him,” Igbokwe said.

“Person who was outside; he fought his way in 2023 and came in. Now that he is inside the system, you are telling us that you will remove him. It’s not possible.”

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a surprise visit to his longtime friend, Sir Kessington Adebutu (popularly known as Baba Ijebu), on the occasion of the businessman’s 91st birthday. The visit took place at Adebutu’s residence, where the elder statesman was received warmly amid a gathering of family members, associates, and well-wishers in a luxurious indoor setting.In the video footage, Obasanjo is seen walking alongside Adebutu through the hallway and into the living area. The two men, both dressed in traditional attire, engaged in friendly interactions, with moments of laughter, conversation, and mutual gestures of respect. Obasanjo appears attentive and cordial as they move together through the space.The visit underscores the enduring personal friendship between the former Nigerian leader and the prominent philanthropist and lottery entrepreneur. Adebutu, born on October 24, 1935, has long been celebrated for his contributions to business and community development, and the surprise call from Obasanjo added a notable personal touch to the birthday celebrations.

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Brazil legend Ronaldinho will make his playing return at age 46 next month for Ravenna, the third-division Italian club announced on Saturday.

The 2002 World Cup winner’s move to Ravenna was announced in June.

He is aiming to score his 300th career goal.

The former Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker retired in 2015, 10 years after claiming the Ballon d’Or, and has become a shareholder in Ravenna, located between Venice and San Marino.

A woman has been killed, while two others sustained injuries while harvesting groundnuts on a farm at Gwom-Ajang, Foron District, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 4pm on Saturday, according to a member of the community, Silas Bitrus, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

Bitrus said, “The incident occurred around 4pm while they were harvesting groundnuts on the farm.”

He added, “A woman was killed, while two others sustained injuries.”

Also confirming the incident, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the attacks and urged security operatives to go after the attackers.

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