Quote:Seven people have been confirmed dead in an accident involving the convoy of Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki.

According to report, the accident involving the advance team of the Governor, occurred today along Benin-Auchi expressway.

They were said to be on their way to Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, ahead of Obaseki’s visit for the 22nd convocation ceremony of the school.

Several other persons including one of the Governor’s driver and Government House protocol, were also injured in the accident.

Punch reports that the accident occurred when a Toyota Hilux van on the Governor’s team had a head-on collision with a passenger Audi car.

Three other survivors were said to have been rushed to the Central Hospital in Benin City for urgent medical attention.

The State Commissioner of Police, Danmallam Mohammed, who confirmed the incident, described it as “very unfortunate.”

On his part, the Edo state commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anthony Oko, said two children died on their way to the hospital.

Oko said all occupants of the Audi car died while driver of the Hilux van had injuries.

He attributed the cause of the accident to lost of control by the driver of the Audi car.

The FRSC boss said the driver entered a pothole and rammed into the hilux van.

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Quote:Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has just announced the donation of two hostels (1 male, 1 female) to the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.

CAMPUS GIST reports that Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, made the donation at the 22nd convocation ceremony of the university, on Saturday, October 19.

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, also announced the donation of a whooping sum of ten million naira to the university.

Both donations came during the formal launching of AAU Endowment Funds, which the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki oversaw.

Governor Obaseki, on his part, promised two megawatt Turbine for 24 hours power supply, and the construction of 2km road inside AAU campus.

The Governor also announced the donation of free WiFi connection for everyone, which he said will launch all those within the school environment on the internet.

CAMPUS GIST reports that today’s event, which is the 4th day since the ceremony started, saw the award of higher degrees and honorary degrees to recipients.

Other dignitaries at the ceremony include the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar; Edo State Assembly Speaker, Mr. Frank Okiye, among others.

Gambia’s Minister of Trade represented his boss and the country’s president, Adama Barrow, who is billed to receive a honorary degree.

As at the time of filing this report, the ceremony which began at 10.a.m is still underway at the AAU Cordelia Agbebaku main auditorium, in Edo state.