Obituary

Aug
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna Ukwa Condoles With Oden Ewa Jnr Over The Demise Of His Father, Late Prof. Ibiang Oden

Ikenna Ukwa Condoles With Oden Ewa Jnr Over The Demise Of His Father, Late Prof. Ibiang Oden

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
IKENNA UKWA CONDOLES WITH ODEN EWA JNR OVER THE DEMISE OF HIS FATHER, LATE PROF IBIANG ODEN The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has condoled with his friend, the Cross River State Honorable Commissioner for Special Duties & Intergovernmental Relations, Honourable Oden Ewa Jnr , over the demise of his father, Late Prof Ibiang Oden Ewa, who was buried today, Saturday 9th August 2025 at his hometown, Ugep in Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while conveying his condolence message during the funeral service described Late Prof…
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Apr
08
2025
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Diamond Bank Founder, Pascal Dozie Is Dead

Diamond Bank Founder, Pascal Dozie Is Dead

News Flash, CBN/Commercial Banking, Obituary
Diamond Bank Founder, Pascal Dozie Is Dead The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, is dead. According to a statement issued by the family on Tuesday, the business tycoon died on Monday at the age of 85. Born on 9 April 1939, Dozie was raised in a Catholic home, with his father, Charles Dozie, serving as a catechist. He had his early education at Our Lady’s School Emekuku, Holy Ghost Juniorate Seminary, and Holy Ghost College, Owerri, where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate Examination. Seeking higher education…
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Apr
06
2025
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FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes

FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes

Accident, News Flash, Obituary
FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes At least 25 people, including an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps lost their lives while eight people were reportedly injured in two separate multiple crashes which occurred in Ogun State on Saturday. The first multiple crash involving a Mack truck marked SEY 363 YY, a tanker with registration number T2900LA and a bus marked LSD 180 YA at about 7am on Saturday around NIPCO filling station axis of Lagos-Ibadan expressway claimed seven lives while four people were injured. The Spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road…
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Mar
31
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Commiserate With The Ndukwe’s Family In Amokwe Item

Ikenna Ukwa Commiserate With The Ndukwe’s Family In Amokwe Item

Abia North, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, Philanthropy, Politics
IKENNA UKWA COMMISERATE WITH THE NDUKWE'S FAMILY IN AMAOKWE ITEM The Chief Executive Officer of Reigh Advertising & Consulting Agency, Hon Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa paid a condolence visit to Chief Mrs Ebere Ndukwe's family in Amaokwe Item, Bende LGA, Abia State, following the tragic death of her son, Mr. Isaac Ndukwe, who was a victim of armed robbery and was laid to rest on Saturday March 29, 2025. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa expressed his shock and sadness over the untimely demise, describing it as devastating and unfortunate. He urged the family to find comfort in their faith and prayed…
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Mar
24
2025
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Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children

Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children A commercial motorcyclist simply identified Papa Ejime has reportedly killed himself after he allegedly drank a substance suspected to be an insecticide. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learnt that the deceased killed himself after his marriage crashed recently. It was gathered that the deceased, a chronic gambler always beat his wife anytime he failed to win. Neighbours who craved anonymity said early this year, the deceased punched his wife on the mouth, causing her teeth to fall out. According…
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Mar
21
2025
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Chief Ikenna Ukwa Pays Condolence Visit To Hon Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu

Chief Ikenna Ukwa Pays Condolence Visit To Hon Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu

Abia North, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events
CHIEF IKENNA UKWA PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO HON EMEKA IBEM UDUMA KALU The Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , yesterday paid a condolence visit to Chief Barr. Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu at his Port Harcourt residence. The visit was to offer condolences over the passing of Chief Kalu's mother, Late Mrs. Grace Uduma Kalu Ukairo, who lived a remarkable 95 years. During his visit, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa described the late matriarch as a devout Christian and a peaceful, humane person who positively impacted her community and family. He urged…
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Mar
07
2025
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Commissioner For Labour And Productivity Dies At 61; Abia State Government Mourns

Commissioner For Labour And Productivity Dies At 61; Abia State Government Mourns

News Flash, Obituary
Commissioner For Labour And Productivity Dies At 61; State Govt Mourns The Abia State Government has announced the passing away of Sunny Onwuma, a member of the Abia State Executive Council and Honourable Commissioner for Labour and Productivity. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information in the state, Prince Okey Kanu, on Friday, stated that Onwuma passed in the early hours of Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness. The deceased, who hails from Ihie in the Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of the state, was an alumnus of Government College Umuahia and Abia State University, Uturu. The statement…
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Feb
14
2025
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Breaking: Afenifere Leader, Adebanjo dies At 96

Breaking: Afenifere Leader, Adebanjo dies At 96

Obituary, News Flash, South West
BREAKING: Afenifere Leader, Adebanjo dies Renowned nationalist and elder statesman, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, has passed away at the age of 96. According to Vanguard, the Yoruba leader breathed his last on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki residence in Lagos State. SubmitIn an official statement released on Friday, the family confirmed his peaceful departure, saying, “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos home at the age of 96.” Chief Adebanjo, a respected lawyer, former organising secretary of the Action Group, and national leader of Afenifere, is survived by his…
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Feb
09
2025
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Namibia’s Founding Father And First President Sam Nujoma Dies At 95

Namibia’s Founding Father And First President Sam Nujoma Dies At 95

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Obituary, World News
Namibia’s Founding Father And First President, Sam Nujoma Dies At 95 Namibia’s founding father Sam Nujoma, who led his country’s fight for independence from South Africa, died Saturday aged 95, the presidency announced. Nujoma had been hospitalised over the past three weeks, battling an illness from which he “could not recover”, President Nangolo Mbumba said in a statement released Sunday. With the “utmost sorrow and sadness” Mbumba said he was announcing “the passing of our revered freedom fighter and revolutionary leader”. “Our Founding Father lived a long and consequential life during which he exceptionally served the people of his beloved…
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