Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has announced the death of his wife after a prolonged battle with cancer.

According to Naija News, the social commentator shared the sad news on Instagram with a candle image, alongside a farewell message.

“Rest in peace my darling wife, odabo oyinbo mi”, he wrote.

Before her death, Fayose had opened up about the severity of her illness.

He said he travelled to Australia to spend time with his family, but was met with a painful reality as his wife had become extremely weak due to cancer.

He explained that she was no longer able to speak or carry out basic daily activities. According to him, the woman who once welcomed him at the airport could no longer do so, and he had to make his way from the airport by Uber.

He also described how roles had reversed in the home, saying he now had to take care of her, including cooking for her, as she could no longer do so herself. He added that he spent time beside her, singing her favourite songs, while she responded only by holding his hand.

In his emotional reflection, he also spoke about life and wealth, stressing that money and material possessions could not stop illness or death, and questioned the actions of those who use public office to take what belongs to others.

Oluwasegun Ajiboye has emerged as the Chairman of the Professional Online Media Practitioners Association.

Ajiboye is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in journalism and public communication. He was appointed Chief Press Secretary (CPS) by former Ondo State Governor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu.

Before his appointment, Ajiboye served as Assistant Editor with The Nation newspaper. He studied Language and Linguistics at the University of Lagos.

A native of Irun Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Ajiboye began his journalism career in 2000 as a reporter with The News magazine before moving to The Sun newspaper in 2003.

Between 2007 and 2009, he served as Press Secretary to the late former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Agagu.

He also worked as Group News Editor of the defunct National Life newspaper until 2012, when he joined The Nation as Assistant Editor of its Saturday title.

His emergence as chairman is expected to bring his wealth of experience in journalism and media management to the association and the practice of online journalism in the country.

In his acceptance message, Ajiboye expressed deep appreciation to members of the association for the confidence reposed in him, describing his emergence as a call to greater service. He pledged to work tirelessly with all stakeholders to strengthen unity, professionalism, and innovation within the body, while advancing the growth and credibility of online media practice across the country.

Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has been killed following a wave of coordinated attacks targeting military installations across the country.

Camara reportedly died from injuries sustained during an attack on his residence in Kati, a key military garrison town located about 15 kilometres from Bamako.

The assault, which occurred barely 24 hours before his death, involved a suicide car bomb and formed part of a broader offensive across the country.

The attacks were reportedly carried out by fighters linked to Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an al-Qaeda-affiliated group, alongside Tuareg rebels from the Liberation Front of Azawad.

According to Al Jazeera, the attackers were able to breach Kati, considered one of the most secure military locations in Mali.

Camara, a key figure in Mali’s military leadership, rose to prominence after playing a central role in the coups of 2020 and 2021 that brought the current junta to power.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque described his death as significant.

“He was one of the most influential figures within the ruling military leadership… His death is a major blow to the country’s armed forces,” he said.

The coordinated offensive extended beyond Kati, with gunmen attacking several locations including Bamako, Gao, Kidal and Sevare.

“As we speak, people in the garrison town of Kidal can still hear heavy gunfire and loud explosions,” Haque said, adding that the operation remained ongoing more than 24 hours after it began.

The attacks have intensified pressure on Mali’s interim leadership, with analysts suggesting that security forces were overwhelmed by the scale and coordination of the violence.

However, Interim President, Assimi Goita, was reportedly moved to safety and remains in control of the military.

International bodies, including the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the United States Bureau of African Affairs, have condemned the attacks and called for urgent measures to restore stability.