WORLD’S YOUNGEST REIGNING MONARCH , KING OYO, DIES AT 34.(PHOTO).

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 World’s Youngest Reigning Monarch , King Oyo, Dies at 34 King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at three, has died at the age of 34. The monarch reportedly died on Thursday, with the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, announcing his death on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, Ugandan media reports quoted a government minister as saying that King Oyo had been critically ill and was receiving medical treatment in the United States. Reacting to the development, Akiiki described the monarch’s death as a major loss to the royal family and the people of Tooro. He urged members of the kingdom to remain united and calm while mourning the traditional ruler. King Oyo ascended the Tooro throne in 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Rukidi III. He was only three years ol...

ANAMBRA ELDERS COUNCIL COMMEND GOV. OBIANO FOR AIRPORT AND ICC PROJECTS.[PHOTOS].

Elders under the auspices of Anambra Elders Council have applauded Governor Willie Obiano for the vision of putting up the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport Project, Umueri and Anambra International Conference Center, Awka.


The elders gave the commendation when they joined the governor on his usual weekly inspection visit to the projects.


Governor Obiano personally led the elders, painstakingly explaining and showcasing all aspects of the airport and the Conference Center.


Speaking on the viability of the airport, former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku described it as magnificent, applauded the Governor for not borrowing to finance the project.


While enphasizing that it portrays the Governor  as an efficient manager of resources, unlike some of his counterparts, Chief Anayaoku congratulated ndi Anambra saying that the project which is pride to the Governor, the State and Nigeria, will sufficiently serve the interests of not only Anambra and South East merchants, but foreign investors in time to come, stressing that the conference center will evidently complement the airport.


Former Prefect, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Disciple of the Sacraments, Francis Cardinal Arinze noted that the airport is beautiful, expressing optimism that ndi Anambra have capable people in every facet of human endeavour and prayed for the successful take off and operation of the airport and the Conference Center.


Archbishop Province On The Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Right Reverend Alexander Ibezim who maintained that the airport will make for easy and safer travel, noted that Governor Obiano has done well to leave legacies behind, urged successive administrations not to abandon them, just as he prayed God to help him round off well.


Former Governor of Anambra State, Chief  Chukwemeka Ezeife, Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, Former Chairman of Police Service Commission, Chief Simon Okeke, Traditional Ruler of Mbaukwu, Igwe Peter Anugwu, Elder Chris Eluomuno, National Vice President of Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, among others were part of the visit.

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