NIMASA to immortalise late Folarin, names vessel after him
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has plans to immortalise the late maritime icon, Otunba Kunle Folarin by naming one of its newly-acquired […]
Tribute
Bolanle to be buried Jan. 17, NBA calls for tributes
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) will on Jan. 16 pay tributes to their female colleague, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, […]
Late Anyiam-Osigwe was of great intellect, vision – Nollywood guilds, associations
The Federation of Registered Nollywood Guilds and Associations (FRENGAN) has described late filmmaker, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe as a woman of great intellect, vision and courage. The […]
South-East traditional rulers mourn PG of Ohaneze Ndigbo, George Obiozor
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – The South-East Council of Traditional Rulers has mourned the death of Prof. George Obiozor, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The […]
Atiku, Peter Obi mourn George Obiozor, say an Iroko has fallen
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on […]
Buhari mourns Olumakaiye, Anglican Archbishop of Lagos
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Olumakaiye family, the Anglican Communion, and Christendom in general, over the passing of […]
I have lost a true friend in Unongo, says IBB
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, GCFR has expressed deep pain over the sudden death of his close friend Dr. […]
Death denied us opportunity to celebrate Sammie Okposo – Duke
Amb. Felix Duke, the National President of Creative Industry Group (CIG), says it is unbelievable and difficult to accept that a Gospel music legend, Sammie […]
In 5 days, Nigeria mourns death of 2 celebrated journalists turned spokespersons
In a spate of five days, Nigeria has lost two of its cerebral and finest journalists turned spokespersons to key government officials. They are Mal. […]
David Mark buries son amidst tears in Otukpo
The remains of Tunde Mark, son of the former President of the Senate, David Mark, has been laid to rest in his home town Otukpo, […]
Gov. Ortom pays glowing tributes to late Tunde Mark (photos)
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has paid glowing tributes to Tunde Jonathan Mark, son of former Senate President, David Mark […]
For Tunde Mark, it’s death so cruel By PAUL MUMEH
“… The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes” (Shakespeare Julius Caesar 1599). Tunde Jonathan Owoicho Mark’s death fits into the latter. Arguably, the […]
Okowa visits widow of Ariyo Dare-Atoye, pays tributes to rights activist (photos)
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday morning, undertook a private visit to the […]
Chief Tony Anenih: Of solemn and sardonic remembrances, By SUFUYAN OJEIFO
On October 28, 2018, the inimitable political strategist and tactician, whom steadfast loyalists and followers would gleefully describe as a political Iroko to the pains […]
President Buhari pays tribute to Gorbachev, says “he was a courageous reformer”
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has described the last leader of the former Soviet Union, Mr. Mikhail Gorbachev, as “a courageous reformer […]
Family releases obituary of Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh
The family of Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has released her funeral arrangements. According to the obituary released, a novelty match and a candlelight service will be […]
President Buhari, Ortom, others mourn veteran journalist, John Chiahemen
By SAM ADZEGEH, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep condolences over the sudden demise of Mr. John Chiahemen, a veteran journalist. Chiahemen, […]
A week without Imam Shuaib Agaka By YAKUBU SHUAIB
Tick… tick… tick… And the breath stopped suddenly at 11.33 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022. It was the moment I lost my beloved motherly […]
Tears as pioneer Chairman of Bauchi PFN, Rev. Odekunle is buried
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Hundreds of sympathizers, family and friends gathered on Friday to pay their last respect to the founding and pioneer Chairman […]
Epitome Of Diplomatic Finesse And Savoir Faire: Ambassador Ignatius Olisemeka At 90!
By AMB. BOLADEI. G. IGALI On Saturday, 12th March, 2022, elder statesman and moralist, Ambassador Ignatius Olisemeka attained the transcendental age of 90. Better known […]