The Director of Research of the apex Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Akin Fapoumda, has warned 2027 presidential aspirant Peter Obi to protect himself, adding that nothing would happen if he dies.

He asked the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate to ensure he does not die for nothing.

Ekwutosblog reported that the motorcade of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, was riddled with bullets after suspected assassins attacked a gathering of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State.

Obi and others came under deadly attack during the formal declaration of Akpata into the ADC in Benin City.

“Assassination is not a big deal when you are contesting power with people who are not civilized.

The Edo State Governor, whoever he is, I can’t pronounce his name, just has a village mentality. Oshiomhole just put him there, and he is doing his bidding.

“Oyegun’s house is along the street, next to the government house…

“…If Peter Obi was shot, what would happen? Nothing will happen… Anybody who dies, just dies. Peter Obi better protect himself and not just die in vain,” he said.

“If he dies, nothing will happen. People will only protest for a few days, and nothing will happen…”

Residents of a luxury apartment in Banana Island raised alarm after several people were trapped inside a lift for nearly 40 minutes.

The incident surfaced after a viral video on social media showed distressed occupants inside the elevator struggling to breathe and calling for help.

In the viral video, at least five adults were seen sweating heavily while trapped inside the lift. The individuals appeared anxious as they pleaded for assistance from outside.

One of the men inside the elevator spoke in the video and explained how long they had been trapped.

“We are here stuck in the lift of Banana Island school apartment. We’ve been stuck here for almost 40 minutes and we’re all about suffocating in here.

For you to know, I’m here with my wife Mary and my brother is here and my cousin… We are here, we are about suffocating in here. No body seems to have been doing anything about it.

We spoke to the landlady’s daughter, she said, they will see what they can do. Can you imagine, the principal of the school came over and said they are trying to do, 40 minutes and we are almost passing out in here.

I don’t know what to do, we are here stuck in the lift in the apartment, stuck in the lift here in Banana apartment here. Thank you.”

Watch the video here…

The decision was announced on Sunday, March 8, by the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible under Iran’s constitution for selecting the country’s supreme leader.

In a statement circulated by state media, the Assembly said Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen after what it described as a “decisive vote.” It called on citizens to remain united and support the new leader.

The statement urged Iranians, “especially the elites and intellectuals of the seminaries and universities,” to pledge allegiance to the leadership and help preserve national unity.

The appointment comes days after the k!lling of Ali Khamenei, who had served as Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989.

He was reportedly k!lled on February 28 during a joint military operation by the United States and Israel targeting leadership sites in Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.

Before Mojtaba was announced as the new leader, Donald Trump publicly opposed the prospect of Mojtaba becoming Iran’s leader, reportedly describing him as a “lightweight” and suggesting he should not play a role in determining the country’s leadership.