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Tragedy has struck in the early hours of today, Monday, following the sudden death of the lawmaker representing Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon Adedayo Omolafe. DAILY POST gathered that the House of Representatives member, popularly called Expensive, died around 2 am on Monday. According to one of his close allies, the lawmaker was not sick as he was with his constituents on Sunday. He added that he died in his home in Akure, the state capital. “Expensive was not sick, we were still together yesterday (Sunday) morning, this is so sad, a terrible blow dealt on Akure,” he said. Details later…

 The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has installed a new igbo leader for the igbo community in Akure Kingdom. Oba Aladetoyinbo who had earlier approved the appointment of Chief Umenweke Titus about a year ago finally performed the traditional installation of the new igbo leader at a ceremony held at the Ojukoto’s court of the Deji’s Palace. While performing the rite on the new Igbo leader, the Asamo of Akure Kingdom, High Chief Rotimi Olusanya urged the new leader to continue to toe the path of honour and integrity which he is known for. The High Chief urged him to lead the igbo community rightly and ensure that there is a cordial relationship between them and the Akure people. He therefore charged him to ensure that there is a continued mutually beneficial relationship between the igbo community and her host. The First Class Monarch while speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Michael Adeyeye said the Monarch had to wait for almost six years after the occup