The Muslim community and the wider public have been thrown into mourning following the passing of Sheikh Surajudeen Akanni, popularly known as Asukuna.

The respected Islamic cleric died this afternoon after a brief illness..

He is the National Chief Missioner of Hizbullah International and Amir Zakireen (the leader of the Alasalatu) of the entire Oyo State. He is popular and highly influential at both ends.

According to family sources, the late Sheikh will be laid to rest tomorrow in accordance with Islamic rites.

Further details regarding the funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family.

May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends, and followers the strength to bear this irreparable loss. Ameen.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a public holiday to enable civil servants and other public workers to collect their Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs.

The governor, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, said the work-free day is to allow public servants to participate in the electoral process by picking up their PVC before the closure of the exercise.

The directive, which was conveyed in a circular across the public service, said the work-free day approval was to enable public servants to perform their civic obligation during the forthcoming gubernatorial and future elections in the state.

According to the circular, those on essential duties, like medical workers, security staff, etc., are, however, advised to make necessary arrangements among themselves in this regard so as not to have negative consequences on the lives of the citizenry.

Governor Adeleke urges public servants and other informal workers to collect their voter cards as urgently as possible, reminding the public of how critical next month’s election is to the state and her future.

“I encourage all registered voters to reach all the collection points without delay. Your vote is your power. Your voter’s card is your licence to the ballot paper and, by extension, to the ballot box,” the statement added.

Ibrahim Kwande, brother of the chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state, Aliyu Bello, is dead.

Nasarawa-born journalist Ibrahim Aminu, who confirmed the sad update via his Facebook page, said Kwande died on Friday afternoon, July 24.

Legit learnt that Kwande died as a result of a fatal motor accident. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram. The deceased is expected to be buried on Saturday, July 25, in accordance with Islamic rites.

Aminu wrote on Facebook, sharing photos of sympathisers paying condolence visits alongside a photograph of the deceased: “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ibrahim Kwande, beloved brother of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Hon. Aliyu Bello, PhD, who departed this life this afternoon.

“He will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites tomorrow 25th of July, 2026 at 9am.

“May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive the deceased, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give the family the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss.

“Allah Ya Jikansa da Rahama. Ameen.”