ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA.(PHOTO)

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 ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA A Zimbabwean couple has been deported from Botswana after secretly burying their child without notifying authorities. Motilinah Mpofu and Christopher Ncube were convicted on Thursday of concealing a death after they allegedly dug a grave for their child in the dead of night. The Gaborone court heard the child had died suddenly. Instead of reporting the death to police, health officials, or traditional leaders, the couple quietly buried the youngster and hoped no one would find out. But the secret did not stay buried for long.   Police moved in and arrested the pair. In sentencing, the court ordered that the couple be taken to the Plumtree Border Post for deportation to Zimbabwe.  Top Botswana lawyer Winnie Masitha who offered the couple free legal representation during the trial, confirmed the deportation to BTV News. Masitha believed that the matter should not be viewed only through the lens of crim...
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PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU EXTENDS WARM BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ELDER STATESMAN AND LEGAL LUMINARY OLUSOLA OKE AT 70th BIRTHDAY.(PHOTO)..

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 PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU  EXTENDS WARM BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ELDER  STATESMAN AND LEGAL LUMINARY OLUSOLA OKE AT  70th BIRTHDAY.


the President joins family members, friends, political associates, and professional colleagues in celebrating the life and achievements of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria.


A statement by the Special Adiviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onaunuga  Describes Olusola Oke as a distinguished figure who has successfully bridged the worlds of law and politics, making lasting contributions to both fields.


The statement recalled Oke’s early political journey as a member of the House of Representatives, where he represented Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in 1992, as well as his appointment to the pioneer board of the Niger Delta Development Commission in 2000.


While acknowledging his leadership role as National Legal Adviser of the People’s Democratic Party between 2008 and 2012, President Tinubu also noted Oke’s continued relevance in national politics following his move to the All Progressives Congress, where he served as Deputy Director of Legal Affairs in the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation in 2023.


It further emphasizes that Oke’s excellence in legal practice provided a strong foundation for his impactful political career and service to the people.

Despite contesting twice for the governorship of Ondo State without success, the President commended Oke’s unwavering commitment to public service, including his role as Executive Chairman of the Oil Producing Area Development Commission in 2004.


President Tinubu prayed for more years, good health, and greater wisdom for the celebrant as he continues to serve the nation.

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