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Abducted Prof In Ekiti Found Dead

July 31, 2024

Professor Olorunfemi Olaofe, DVC, Ekiti State University (EKSU)

By Ayodele Oni

A Professor with Ekiti State University, (EKSU) Olorunfemi Olaofe, kidnapped about 20 days ago has been found dead.

It was gathered that his decomposing body was found in a shallow grave along the airport road in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday.

Prof Olaofe, a deputy vice chancellors at EKSU, was whisked away from his home at the housing estate in the state capital by unknown abductors with efforts to locate his whereabout futile.

His abductors also refused to make contact with any of his family members while his incarceration lasted.

News of recovery of the decomposing body was disclosed after a security meeting with members of his community and colleagues in Ado Ekiti by security agents.

One of the indigenes wrote on social media that “It is with heavy heart that we announce the untimely death of our Community Leader, Prof. Olorunfemi Olaofe, in our today’s meeting with the security agents of government.

“His body was found in a shallow grave along Airport road.

This is indeed a great loss to Are-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria and the Global Academic Community.”

Oba Aroloye, Ondo First Class Monarch Joins Ancestors

Ayodele Oni

July 31, 2024

Oba (Dr) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV

By Ayodele Oni

One of the oldest Monarchs in Ondo State, Owa of Idanre and paramount ruler of Idanre land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, has joined his ancestors.

High Chief Christopher Oluwole Akindolire, the Lisa of Idanre land, traditional Prime Minister, who confirmed the monarch’s passage on Wednesday morning, said necessary traditional rites are already being put in place at the palace.

The Monarch was 102 years-old. Oba Aroloye ascended the throne in 1976.

Meanwhile, former Senator representing Ondo Central and Senate Committee Chairman, Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Ayo Akinyelure, has sent his condolences to the entire people of Idanre and Aroloye family on the demise of Oba Aroloye, which occured in the early hours of Wednesday.

In a condolence message, signed by the Senator stated that, “I’m short of words over this loss. The entire Idanre will miss the fatherly role of our monarch.

“His remarkable achievements during his reign in Idanre will not be forgotten in a hurry. He was loved by all and sundry. We will definitely miss him.”

Akinyelure, who is from Idanre, further eulogized the late monarch as a father, as a role model and as a man who lived a purposeful life.

“With heavy heart, I will personally miss him, because he was a true father who loved every child of his, either biological or otherwise. I pray God to grant him eternal rest and give the entire people of Idanre and Aroloye dynasty the fortitude to bear this great loss.”

Alleged N10 Billion Furniture Expenditure: ..It Was A Mistake, Only N596 Million Spent – Kano Govt

Suleiman Anyalewechi

July 31, 2024

Abba Yusuf - Governor of Kano State — Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kano State Government has strongly disputed claims that it expended a whopping sum of N10 billion on the provisions of office furniture and other accessories in one year.

The denial comes on the heels of an online publication that said the State authorities wasted such sum on office equipment at a time hunger and deprivation are over- running the larger populace .

But in an official reaction late on Tuesday, July 30, the authorities said it only spent N596 million on office furniture between the first and second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

It blamed the huge figures being bandied about in a section of the media on printer’s devil that occurred in the report on the second quarter performance of the budget that was published on July 28.

A statement issued by Governor Abba Yusuf’s media aide Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, therefore, urged the public to discountenance the report on the purported spending of N10 billion on office furniture.

The authorities noted that it places high premium on budget realism to achieve clear openness, transparency and accountability in governance.

It stated that the figure of N10 billion which was mistakenly ascribed to the provision of furniture in the second quarter report was actually expended on the payments of contractual liabilities and other expenses incurred by previous administrations in the State.

Below is the full text of the Kano State Government’s rebuttal of the publication on the outrageous spending.

“The state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has just released the second quarter budget performance report on the 28th of July, 2024 and has mistakenly tempered with the figures which has generated avoidable reactions.

“It should be noted that the timely release of the report shows unwavering commitment of the government in making available to stakeholders, the information on all expenditures as promised to the good people of Kano during the electioneering campaign.

“Unfortunately, the second quarter report was erroneously submitted with a mix up in the template as data for payment of over ten billion naira (N10b) was used for payment of contractors’s liabilities and other expenses incurred by previous administrations.

“The payment was done majorly to clear the backlog of indigenous contractors who were faced with challenges of bank loans and to enable them settle their debt burdens and help them go back to thier normal businesses.” Sanusi Bature explained”.

For the recond, first quarter of 2024 gulfed the sum of two hundred and ninety five million, eight hundred and twenty seven thousand, sixty two naira, eighty seven kobo (N295, 827, 062.87) while the sum of three hundred million, seven hundred and fifty million, five hundred naira (N300, 755, 500k8) was spent during the 2024 second quarter on furniture and office fittings for various Ministries, Department and Agencies respectively.

A total of five hundred and ninety six million, five hundred and eighty two thousand, five hundred and sixty two naira, eighty seven kobo (N596, 582, 562.87) was spent from January to July, 2024 as against the purported ten billion naira. The Account General would make available, the information on request by any organization because it is not hidden or secret at all” said Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa

The amount spent on refurbishment of offices, furniture and fittings at various MDAs is not up to 5 per cent of was purportedly reported. The misleading information in the report was revalidated by the Office of the Accountant General of the state after series of media enquiries.

The state regrets any inconvenience from the report to all stakeholders, including development partners, financial institutions and government agencies. It was as a result of the inability of the officials responsible for reporting the budget performance to validate the data in their custody”.

The Governor cautioned all data managers and handlers to maintain high level of professionalism in their responsibilities noting that Government will not tolerate sharing of unreliable data on its activities.

The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning is directed to review with immediate effort, the template of budget performance report in accordance with reliable date at its disposal and ensure no future misrepresentation occur, the statement emphasized.

Signed

Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano

Our Mother Has Passed On – Onyeka Onwenu’s Children

The Source

July 31, 2024

By Charles Igbo

In an emotional statement, Onyeka Onweni’s children, Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende, announced the sudden passing of the musical great.

Onweni passed on in the night of Tuesday, July 30, 2024, after performing at the 80th Birthday Party in honour of Stella Okoli, the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. Onweni was aged 72 years.

In the statement titled “Our Mother Has Passed On”, they described her as a “national treasure”, and confirmed that she passed on after “another amazing performance.” They said she was “an icon who inspired multiple generations of Nigerians and people around the world.”

They specifically thanked those who they said were present during her last moments at the Reddington Hospital – Peter Obi, Mr & Mrs John Momoh, Mr & Mrs Okonkwo as well as Mr Okpara.

They also thanked the Medical Team at Ruddington Hospital who they said did everything to keep their mother alive.

Following is the full text of the statement.

“It is with heavy hearts that I and my brother wish to announce the passing of our mother, the much loved Onyeka Onwenu. She made the passed away last night, Tuesday July 30 2024, in Lagos Nigeria.

She was rushed to the hospital after an amazing last performance, where doctors made every effort to save her life… sadly she passed.

Onyeka Onwenu was a National Treasure! An Icon and Legend, who inspired multiple generations of Nigerians and people around the world with her Music, Acting, Philanthropy and Hunanitarian Efforts.

She is greatly loved and missed!

We would like to extend our thanks to those who were with her in her final moments. And to the general public for their concern and support.

Specifically, we are deeply grateful to Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. and Mrs. John Momoh and Mr. and Mrs. Okonkwo as well as Messrs Ajayi and Mr. Okpara all of whom were with her during her last moments. Governor Alex Otti joined to condole us soon after her passage.

We are also appreciative of Reddington Hospital and all their staff for their efforts.

As we take the time to make the necessary plans, we would like you all to take the time to remember her life, the contributions she made and the impact she made on so many lives, including ours.

Thank you all.

Signed her sons, Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende

Dialogue Should Precede Nationwide Protest – Ekiti Gov Oyebanji

Ayodele Oni

July 31, 2024

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti state Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has urged those planning to participate in the nationwide protest over the current hardship in the country not to disturb others that are moving round for their daily duties.

In an early morning broadcast on Wednesday, the governor pointed out that “It is therefore expected that a protest will be conducted under a peaceful atmosphere without recourse to any violent disturbances to other citizens who also enjoy their inalienable right to unhindered movement and life.”

Oyebanji expressed reservation that those behind the protest ought to have first sought for dialogue and engage appropriate authorities on their areas of concern.

“It is the least expected that before any protest of this magnitude would take place, the concerned persons would have sought to dialogue and engage with the appropriate authorities on their areas of concern.

“This is the hallmark of democratic practice globally. Protest should not be first and only channel of engagement.

“As a Government, therefore, while we are not averse to free expression of opinions and displeasures over socio economic issues, we sincerely believe it should be after due consideration of the overall security implications of such a protest.”

On effort of the administration to make the citizens comfortable the governor said he has encouraged regular interaction with the people

“In Ekiti, our Government has always accorded you the people all the respect and dignity befitting of citizens and we have always engaged with you through different channels of communication that we have created including direct interaction with Ekiti people from time to time.

“As a result, we are well acquainted with your daily difficulties in the face of this current economic challenges that affect everyone, including government institutions which is a global phenomenon.

“While protest is a legitimate way of addressing the attention of the authorities to the challenges that citizens face, we must be honest to acknowledge that protest, violence and disruption in the economic life of our country at a time like this can be counter productive.

“Everything is being done to re-set the economy to productivity through different fiscal and monetary measures that are already showing early indication of success and we cannot afford a roll back of the present gains.

“As a people, we cannot also afford another expensive destruction of our economic base as we did in 2020 during the #EndSARS protest that led to the destruction of many private and government infrastructures.

“Multimillion naira businesses were completely ruined and the owners destroyed forever. Till today, the Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency’s store room and other government institutions remain in ruins because of the arson and looting that were visited on the State by retrogressive elements masquerading as protesters.

“Many of our silos which serve as national strategic reservoirs for food and seedlings were burnt, looted and vandalized. Government is still struggling with replacing or repairing these infrastructures, even in the face of scarce resources.”

Hardship: Lagos Igbo Leaders Reject Protests, Say Promoters Are Faceless

James Orji

July 31, 2024

Some Igbo residing in Lagos state have rejected the planned hunger protest slated for August 1.

The south easterners made up of 16 groups held a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday where they opposed the 10-day protest declared by some pro-democracy bodies in the country and other Nigerians.

The Source reported that the #Endbangovernance protest, according to the promoters is being organised to force government hands to intervene in the current economic hardship in the country.

The protets the magazine also reported has polarised the country between those who support and those who said it must not take place.

Making their position known yesterday, the Igbo under the Coalition of Igbo political and social-cultural groups and market leaders in Lagos says its members will shun the protest.

According Anslem Njoku, the coaltion is made up of 16 groups, including the Council of Ndieze in Lagos, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos, South-East Forum in Lagos, Igbo Mandate, seven Igbo town unions, the Igbo-speaking community, Igbo Vision APC Lagos, Igbo Market Men and Women Associations, Ndigbo in APC amongst others.

Njoku said the promoters of the protest are faceless persons who are not known to the coalition, which has decided not to be part of it, saying “we are distancing ourselves and the entire Ndigbo in Lagos from the planned protest”.

He urged the organisers of the protest to dialogue with the government through “constructive criticism”.

Anselm Njoku, the coalition’s coordinator, said the “faceless organisers of this planned protest are not known to us, not Igbos, and are merely hiding under Ndigbo names, dropping Igbo names to create confusion and gather credibility”.

According to him, “Nigerians should develop a culture of dialogue with the government and deploy constructive criticism without resorting to unnecessary provocative protests and violence.

“It is in this regard that we enjoin all Igbo of all extraditions, stakeholders, residents, traders, and captains of industries not to join in the protest.

“Lagos is Yoruba land, and Ndigbo, who are residents here, have contributed immensely to its development, so they cannot be used, coerced in whatever form, to destroy assets.

“We are not destruction-prone and cannot be part of those seeking to destroy what we partly built. Ndigbo are not wired for destruction but develop wherever we are residing.

“Let it be known that from all intelligence gatherings, the faceless organisers of this planned protest are not known to us, not Igbos, and are merely hiding under Ndigbo names, dropping Igbo names to create confusion and gather credibility,” he said.

Protest: Tinubu Approves N50,000 Monthly For Niger Delta Youths

Tosin Olatokunbo

July 31, 2024

No fewer than 10,000 Niger Delta Youths will receive a monthly stipends of N50,000 from the federal government, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said.

Akpabio made the revelation on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers state during a stakeholder event organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

He said the approval was made by President Tinubu as part of his efforts to stop Niger Deltans from participating in the planned protest slated for August 1-10 by pro-democracy groups and other Nigerians.

The protest, according to the organiser, is necessary to press home their demand on the government to address the current economic hardship in the country, which they blamed on some unfriendly policies introduced by the Tinubu administration.

Speaking at the stakeholders meeting yesterday, Akpabio stated that the NDDC Youth Intensive Scheme would last for an initial 12 months with the possibility of extension.

According to him, the scheme is the government’s response to ameliorate the sufferings of the people of the region, saying “the economic challenges in our nation are known by President Tinubu” who is trying to address them.

He urged the people of the region to shun the protest which he claimed is being organised by “copycats’ who wants to replicate the Kenya episode in the country, saying the president is addressing the infrastructural problems in the region.

The magazine reported that Kenya has been shut down for weeks by angry youths protesting against the administration of President William Ruto.

Akpabio said, “The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will implement this scheme immediately to support 10,000 youths with N50,000 monthly to cushion the current hardship.

“We acknowledge the severe impact caused by oil and gas activities in the Niger Delta and are taking prompt action to address these issues.

“The economic challenges in our nation are known by President Tinubu and are already receiving required attention to address them.

“The organisers are merely copycats imitating the situation in Kenya, not minding the potential anarchy their protest will bring upon this country.

“The issues facing the country are currently being addressed, and so, there is absolutely no need to protest,” he said.

Recall that Asari Dokubo, the leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force had on Monday said the region will not take part in the protest because President Tinubu has done well for the Niger Delta.

‘Don’t bring your hunger protest” to the Niger Delta, the repentant militant warned.

Hunger: “Protest While We Enjoy”- Akpabio Mocks Angry Nigerians

Tosin Olatokunbo

July 31, 2024

As Nigerians are gearing up for the nationwide protest on August 1 Senate President, Godswill Akpabio appears to have added petrol to fire after he said political office holders will continue to enjoy themselves by ‘eating’ from the government while other Nigerians chose to protest.

The controversial Senate president made the remark on Tuesday at a meeting with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, executive management, Niger Delta ethnic nationalities, and other stakeholders in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

“We are not interested in regime change. Let us own this government. Those who want to protest can protest. But let us be there eating,” Akpabio said yesterday.

Akpabio’s remark has angered not a few Nigerians, and it comes less than 24 hours the 10-day protest declared by pro-democracy groups in the country to demand a better government for the people.

Not a few Nigerians are angry that they are hungry due to the hash policies introduced by the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including the removal of fuel subsidy and convergence of the foreign exchange which have brought untold hardship to many Nigerians.

Amidst the hunger and anger in the country, not a few Nigerians have blamed Akpabio and other government officials for living ostentatious lifestyles using scarce resources, while urging Nigerians to make sacrifice for the country.

For instance, the National Assembly which Akpabio heads as the Chairman have approved bogus salaries and allowance for themselves, apart from acquiring luxurious automobiles worth millions of naira for themselves, which analysts say have increased cost of governance.

The total monthly package of a Nigerian lawmaker in the Senate and House of Representatives is at least N30 million, while the minimum wage is N70,000.

To save cost of governance, not a few Nigerians have called for the scrapping of the Senate, reduction in salary and allowance of government officials among other bet tightening measures

Tinubu, Uzodimma, Abiodun, Ooni Seek Unity Of Southern Nigeria Monarchs

The Source

July 31, 2024

Hope Uzodimma - Unity Of Southern Nigeria Monarchs

President Bola Tinubu, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State have called on the traditional rulers from the Southern part of Nigeria to unite in the interest of their area in particular and the country in general.

The trio spoke on Tuesday at the Rockview Hotel in Owerri during the formal inauguration of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council where President Tinubu was the Special Guest of Honour.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, President Tinubu noted that,” Nigeria will never go down with the support of traditional rulers.”

President Tinubu asserted: “With the collective support of Southern and Northern traditional rulers, Nigeria will never go down because Nigeria is a great Nation, a rich country that is naturally gifted and endowed.”

The President who sent his best wishes to the leadership and members of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council expressed government’s willingness to support the inauguration and it’s expected gains.

He expressed profound respect for the monarchs as custodians of culture and tradition in the country and an unavoidable force that can be relied upon for the pursuit of peace and unity of the Nation, noting that “no Nation can do without your advice and guidance.”

President Tinubu commended the efforts of Governor Uzodimma in coordinating the traditional rulers and said, “with unity there is nothing Nigeria cannot achieve because Nigeria is a rich country.”

While pledging the support of Government to the Council, the President informed the monarchs that Government will not succumb to blackmail and urged them to appeal to the parents in their domain to restrain their children from the planned nationwide protest which he described as “senseless.”

In his remarks, Governor Uzodimma as the host, said that the constitution of the Council is a journey that started in 2013 aimed at forming synergy that will foster common ideas like their counterparts from the North.

He said the synergy was most needed now that the country is in search of peace, unity and inclusiveness.

Explaining that the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council will be used to “rally support and promote our culture and traditional heritage,” Governor Uzodimma expressed a sense of fulfillment that the inauguration will close the deep difference in the Niger or better still, help in the much talked about exchange of hands across the Niger.

While congratulating all those who were involved in the initiative, the Governor emphasised that it will be for the peace of the Country. “It will enhance the unity of the Southern and Northern Traditional Rulers, to speak with one voice and close the gap always noticed in culture, tradition and ethnic suspicion.”

Governor Uzodimma reminded the monarchs that as the fathers of the Nation they must ‘’preach peace, work peace and practice peace’’ in their areas as well as “maintain harmonious relationship between the South and the North.”

He reminded them that they already have a constitutional role assigned to them by God to play in Nigeria, and that as the first point of call in the adjudication of matters in their domain, it makes them powerful, hence they should also play their role with the fear of God.

Governor Uzodimma urged them to speak with one voice on issues of nation building, shun partisan politics as doing so will erode their credibility.

He regretted that the involvement of traditional rulers in partisan politics often leads to government taking drastic measures against the traditional institutions.

Continuing, he enjoined them to team up with the Government of the day to bring peace, unity, growth and development to their communities, States and Nation at large.

Governor Uzodimma went further to advice the traditional rulers to take their succession plan seriously as doing so will make succession in their community crisis free.

Also, he advised those of them who have refused to leave in their domain to have a change of heart as their actions and inactions are capable of exacerbating crime and criminality in the Communities.

“When you live in your community your presence will stem off banditry, kidnapping, and other vices.”

On the efforts by the President to cushion the effects of hardship through the return of financial autonomy in the Local Government, the Governor said the effort will bring governance to the grassroot and insisted that “the reforms by Mr. President are for economic recovery.”

He pleaded with the monarchs and their subjects to be a little more patient as the pains they are going through would be overcome. “Tinubu will take us to the destination.”

In his address, the Chairman, Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, appreciated the Governor of Imo State for successfully coordinating and hosting the event aimed at the unification of the Southern traditional rulers as well as the unification of the culture and traditional heritage of the South.

“It is going to strengthen the bond between traditional rulers and the government,” Abiodun said and commended the initiative and its thoughtfulness.

He described it is a viable platform through which the traditional rulers can perform their advisory role to government, enhance Community engagement and pave the way for a peaceful Nigeria.

“They can help prevent commotion by enhancing harmony as they will close the gap between the governments and governed.”

He promised, on behalf of the Southern Governors, to support the traditional rulers to mobilise their community towards growth and development and reminded them to stay away from politics.

On the planned protest, Governor Abiodun said: “Protest is right but dialogue is better.”

He advised every citizen to avoid violence because of its negative consequence, reiterating that “Tinubu has remained committed to the welfare and betterment of Nigerians and requires only the support of Nigerians to achieve his planned goals.”

In his welcome remarks, the Chairman Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council who is also the Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwuisi said that the dream and vision of Governor Uzodimma has been achieved and thanked the Imo State Governor on behalf of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers for the inauguration.

He said the mission statement of the body is: “To work in synergy, for peace of Nigeria and the furtherance of the unity of the southern traditional institution,” while the aim of the body is “the creation of a Southern Traditional Rulers Council to work for better understanding and respect for our diverse culture in Southern Nigeria.”

The Ooni said in all, both the motto

(togetherness, strength and progress), mission statement and the aim are embedded in “unity to achieve a better country, to work together as a country and make Nigeria better and prosperous because Traditional Rulers are closer to the people and should take responsibilities in what is happening around them and not necessarily political leaders.”

The highpoint of the event was the inauguration of the technical committee members of the body by Akume, Uzodimma and Abiodun.

The occasion was graced by the Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Mai Mala Bunni, Senators, Federal House Members, Speaker and Members of the Imo State House of Assembly, Members of Imo State Expanded Executive Council, Captains of Industries, Traditional Rulers and other distinguished men and women from the 17 States of Southern Nigeria.

How Onyeka Onwenu Slumped, Died

The Source

July 31, 2024

By Charles Igbo

She’s gone. The elegant stallion. A name given to her by the Nigerian Media.

Onyeka Onwenu. She died doing what she loved to do most. Entertaining. Singing. Dancing. Bringing joy to the soul.

When the news of her passing broke Tuesday night, it sounded unbelievable. Not a few people thought, and felt it was a joke. But she was gone. With her sonorous voice. Her elegance. Her energetic performance.

Onyeka, the firebrand musician, song writer, journalist, actor, dancer, civil rights activist, Ada Mazi, proudly Igbo, disappeared from mother-earth when it was least expected. Just like that.

She was contracted to perform at the 80th birthday party of another proudly Igbo Lady- Stella Okoli, Pharmacist and the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.

Onyeka herself was 72 years old. But age never interfered with her performance on stage. She usually gave it her all.

Her performance on this 30th July at Mrs Okoli’s birthday was no different.

She gave it her all. And sang a number of her hit songs to the admiration and applause of the adoring audience. They clapped and swayed to her melodious voice. Iconic songs. She danced along with them.

But that turned out to be her last performance on this side of God’s creation.

After the performance, she walked back to her seat, eye witnesses said. And, just like a joke, she slumped.

Rushed by a number of people to the high profile Redington Hospital for help, she simply gave up. Just like that, before the equally shocked medical crew.

Exhaustion? Perhaps? Stress? Perhaps? But those who should know attribute this unbelievable passing to cardiac arrest. How?, many ask in confusion. Did she have a heart disease she was not aware of? Probably. Or, did she push herself too hard? Who knows?

Whatever, Onyeka Onwenu is gone. She’s gone to sing no more. To dance no more. To act no more.

A native of Arondizogu, Imo State, Onyeka sprang to national consciousness with her world acclaimed documentary – “Nigeria, A Squandering of Riches”.

She delved in and out of politics, but was never successful.

She fared better in political appointments. She was once the Chairperson of Imo State Council of Arts and Culture. And was also, during the President Goodluck Jonathan Administration, appointed the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.

She died at the age of 72 years.

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