Nigeria Mourns as ‘Paragon of Integrity’, Christopher Kolade, Dies at 92
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Obaseki, Anyaoku pay glowing tributes to late boardroom guru Say he was exceptionally brilliant, statesmanly Deji Elumoye and Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja
Dr. Christopher Kolade, a tower- integrity, principled leadership, A broadcaster, diplomat, that spanned decades and ing figure in Nigerian public and lifelong dedication to service, educator, and business luminary, sectors, from guiding the Nilife, known for his unwavering yesterday died at the age of 92. Kolade left behind a legacy Continued on page 9
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Security Forces Arrest Armed Robbers Involved in Death of ARISE News Channel Anchor, Somtochukwu Funeral rites begin October 12 at THISDAY Dome
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Security forces yesterday an- allegedly involved in the armed during which ARISE News Maduagwu, died. nounced the arrest of 12 persons robbery incident in Abuja, Channel anchor, Somtochukwu Also, the funeral rites of
the late young journalist are Continued on page 9
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HYBRID COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING...
L-R: Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia; Osun State Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule; Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Enugu PHOTO: GODWIN OMOIGUI State Governor, Peter Mbah; and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, during the Hybrid Council of State Meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday