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The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who reportedly died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train. According to multiple international media reports, the incident occurred at a railway crossing in Austria, where Manninger’s vehicle was hit in a devastating collision. Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene, but efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful. Manninger, a former Austrian international, enjoyed a distinguished career across Europe, featuring for top clubs including Arsenal and Juventus. He was part of the Arsenal squad under Arsène Wenger during the late 1990s, contributing to the club’s domestic successes and earning admiration for his composure and professionalism. Tributes have begun pouring in from across the football community, with former teammates, clubs, and fans expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss. Wenger, who managed Manninger during his time in Nort...
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LG Election: Osun State Independent Electoral Commission Inaugurates Verification Committee

  


Osun State Independent Electoral Commission


(OSSIEC) has inaugurated Verification Committee ahead of the February, 2025 local government election.


 in the interest of conducting verification of aspirants



This is coming after the political parties in the state have concluded their respective primary election for the forthcoming local government election.


The verification committee is saddled with the verification of documents and credentials submitted by the nominated candidates for the 2025 Local Government Election in Osun State.


In his remark, OSSIEC Chairman, Barr. Ashim Abioye, reaffirmed the commission's readiness to conduct free, fair, credible and acceptable election in the state.


"This is a high-level committee populated by people of high integrity who have served and/or still serving their country in various capacities. They are seasoned professionals and technocrats; they are people of conscience and high repute. They are to look into the documents and the papers submitted by political parties and their candidates for the election. 


"They are to look at age compliance, academic qualification compliance and tax compliance of the candidates. I want to believe that at the end of the day, the committee will submit their reports which shall be made public by the grace of God.


"With this, the confidence of the public in the integrity of the process being embarked upon by the Commission will be guaranteed. As we inaugurate this Committee today, we wish them and their team a huge success."


While speaking on behalf of the committee, the Chairman of the verification committee, Alhaji Abdullateef Olayanju, thanks Governor Ademola Adeleke and OSSIEC Chairman for the trust and opportunity given him to lead alongside his Co-Chairman Mr Kazeem Adeniyi Olatokun.


He, howeve, promised to effectively perform his duty alongside other committee members.



"I must give thank to God Almighty for making today a reality. I must as well thank Governor Ademola Adeleke and OSSIEC Chairman, Barr Ashim Abioye for given us this opportunity to handle this task.


"We promise to discharge our duties without favoritism. We also seek the cooperation of the people of Osun especially those who will be dirrectily dealing with us during the activities of the committee."


BELOW ARE THE MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE 


1. ALH. ABDUL-LATEEF OLAYANJU - CHAIRMAN

2. MR. KAZEEM ADENIYI OLATOKUN - CO-CHAIRMAN 

3. BARR. IYABO OLAWUMI OLANIYI - SECRETARY

4. MR. SAMSON ABIOLA AMURE - MEMBER

5. MRS HANIFAT ADENIKE ADEDIRAN - MEMBER

6. OLUBISI TEMITOPE ONIFADE - MEMBER

7. MR. TAJUDEEN BADEJOKO - MEMBER  

8. MRS BOLAJI ATOLAGBE - MEMBER 

9. MR. ADEBAYO WASIU - MEMBER 

10. RAFAT BAYONLE BABATUNDE - MEMBER 

11. HAMZAT WASIU OLAJIDE - MEMBER 


12. ADEYEMI ABODERIN - MEMBER (REPRESENTATIVE OF NUJ)

13. BARR. TOLULOPE AWOLOWO - MEMBER (NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA)

14. AMOBI TAOFEEK OLATUNJI - MEMBER (REPRESENTATIVE OF OSUN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE)

15. ADEPOJU LATIFAT RANTI - MEMBER (REPRESENTATIVE OF OSUN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE)

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