Obituary

Oct
19
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Dr. Okey Udo, Abia North Senatorial Candidate (ADP), Mourns Professor Gregory Iyke Ibe, Founder Of Gregory University, Who Dies At 62

Dr. Okey Udo, Abia North Senatorial Candidate (ADP), Mourns Professor Gregory Iyke Ibe, Founder Of Gregory University, Who Dies At 62

Abia State, Obituary
DR OKEY UDO, ABIA NORTH SENATORIAL CANDIDATE (ADP), MOURNS PROFESSOR GREGORY IYKE IBE, FOUNDER OF GREGORY UNIVERSITY, WHO DIES AT 62There are some phone calls you never want to receive. This was one of them.Professor Gregory Ikechukwu (Iyke) Ibe, OFR, Enyi Abia, is gone. The hills of Uturu are quiet tonight. The lecture halls he built stand in silence. And somewhere in Abia North, a mother whose child is in school only because of him is weeping for a man she may never have met. I weep with her.I write this not as a politician, but as a son of…
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Jun
25
2026
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Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” Mourns Beloved Cousin Sister, Pays Emotional Tribute Ahead Of Burial

Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” Mourns Beloved Cousin Sister, Pays Emotional Tribute Ahead Of Burial

Abia North, News Flash, Obituary
Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" Mourns Beloved Cousin Sister, Pays Emotional Tribute Ahead Of Burial Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his cousin sister, Ms Ogoma Lilian Kelechukwu who worked with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources Abuja, describing her passing as a painful loss to the family and everyone whose lives she touched. The President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, in an emotional tribute released ahead of her burial, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026,…
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Jun
06
2026
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Gov. Otti Celebrates Legacy Of Late Eze Nwachukwu, Reaffirms Commitment To Abia People

Gov. Otti Celebrates Legacy Of Late Eze Nwachukwu, Reaffirms Commitment To Abia People

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
GOV. OTTI CELEBRATES LEGACY OF LATE EZE NWACHUKWU, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ABIA PEOPLE "The true measure of a life is not in its length, but in its impact. Those who dedicate themselves to service, integrity, and the upliftment of others leave footprints that time can never erase." Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has paid glowing tribute to the late traditional ruler of Nneoyi Amaise Autonomous Community, HRM Eze Sir George Eneogwe Nwachukwu, describing him as a rare gift to humanity whose life was defined by excellence, integrity, service, and dedication to education. Speaking at the burial…
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Mar
29
2026
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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor Commends Gov. Alex Otti For Honouring Rev. Dr. Ukpai

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor Commends Gov. Alex Otti For Honouring Rev. Dr. Ukpai

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Obituary
Ambassador Dr Osita Offor Commends Gov. Alex Otti for Honouring Rev. Dr Uma Ukpai Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, fondly known as “De Ultimate Commander” and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has commended Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti OFR, for granting a state burial to the late global evangelist, Rev. Dr Uma Ukpai. Dr Offor described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of a life devoted to God, humanity, and the upliftment of society. “Rev. Dr Uma Ukpai’s journey was one marked by faith, dedication, and extraordinary service. His teachings, mentorship, and humanitarian work have left an indelible mark…
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Mar
27
2026
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Just In: El-Rufai Loses Mother

Just In: El-Rufai Loses Mother

News Flash, Obituary
Just In: El-Rufai Loses Mother AttNews reports that Hajiya Umma, mother of Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, has died. Bello el-Rufai, the former governor’s son, announced the death of his grandmother in a statement posted on X on Friday. Bello, the lawmaker representing Kaduna north federal constituency, said Umma died some hours ago. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who passed away a few hours ago,” he wrote. “She is the…
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Mar
27
2026
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Gov. Otti Challenges All To Live Good Life As ABSG Held State Burial For Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Gov. Otti Challenges All To Live Good Life As ABSG Held State Burial For Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
ABSG HOLDS STATE BURIAL FOR REV. UMA UKPAI, AS GOV. OTTI CHALLENGES ALL TO LIVE GOOD LIFE. Abia State Government (ABSG) has held a State burial service in honour of the late Abia born global evangelist and God's General, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who died at the age of 80 years. Speaking at the event held at the International Conference Centre Umuahia on Thursday, March 26th, Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, challenged people to live a good life so that when they are no more, they would be remembered for good. Gov. Otti noted that Papa…
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Oct
20
2025
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Peter Obi At The Burial Of Late Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, The Arise News Journalist

Peter Obi At The Burial Of Late Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, The Arise News Journalist

News Flash, Obituary
Remembering Somtochukwu Maduagwu As I returned from the United Kingdom, where I had several engagements, including a meeting with the Commonwealth Secretary-General. Upon my arrival in Nigeria, I travelled to Agulu, Anambra State, to attend the burial Mass and interment of Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the “Arise News” journalist whose life was tragically cut short in Abuja after an unfortunate encounter with armed robbers in her own home. It was a deeply painful experience to witness such a promising future abruptly ended. Somtochukwu was a shining example of youthful resourcefulness and dedication. Her passion for truth and commitment to her work…
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Oct
20
2025
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Truck Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada

Truck Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada

News Flash, Obituary, World News
Truck Driver K¡lls 19-Year-Old Nigerian Student In Canada A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Marvelous Ugochukwu, has been confirmed dead after a truck driver ran a red light and crashed into a car, a bus stop shelter, a fence line, and a light pole at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue and Elphinstone Street in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Multiple witnesses said the teenager was in a bus shelter where the truck went and hit her. Already, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the Ugochukwu family with funeral and probably legal expenses. According to the GoFundMe page: “The family of Marvellous Ugochukwu…
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Oct
15
2025
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Ikwu Umuolugu Ohafia Mourns Our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai

Ikwu Umuolugu Ohafia Mourns Our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai

News Flash, Obituary, Ohafia LGA
IKWU UMUOLUGU OHAFIA MOURNS OUR PATRIARCH, REV DR UMA UKPAI The Umuolugu Maternal Kindred of Ohafia mourns, with a deep sense of irreparable loss, yet with grateful heart to God, the passing on to eternal glory of our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai on 6th October, 2025 at a blessed age of 80 years. We take solace on the fact that at his glorious transition, he had fought a good fight, finished his course and kept the faith. For over six decades he traversed the world with the Gospel in fiery evangelism, demonstrating the power of God to save, heal…
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