Obituary

Okpotember's mother in-law, Ezinne Mrs Grace Mgboro Peter Nkem, of Amannagwu village in Arochukwu, transited recently and her remains will be committed to mother earth on the 6th of January, 2024, just . She was 84 years when she passed on. She was an embodiment of womanhood and virtue. A woman of integrity, charity, kind hearted, hardworking, astute business woman among many sterling qualities. She will be greatly missed by family, relations and close associates including myself who's life she greatly impacted. I therefore use this medium to specially invite all my friends, associates, contemporaries, and other movers and shakers…

Kalu mourns death Of Dr Ezeife, describes him as a courageous man The President of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has expressed condolences over the death of the former Governor of Old Anambra State and renowned Igbo leader Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike) who died yesterday as confirmed by his family. Dr. Kalu mourns the loss of the highly respected Igbo leader and statesman at a difficult time in Ndi Igbo and Nigeria's history when his statesmanly guidance, support, and stewardship were most needed. He described him as a courageous and strong-willed man whose services to Ndi Igbo and Nigeria…

Former Anambra Governor Is Dead Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former governor of Anambra State, has passed away. The demise occurred on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja, as stated in a brief press release issued on Friday and signed by Chief Rob Ezeife on behalf of the family. Born on November 20, 1938, the late Ezeife, affectionately known as ‘Okwadike,’ served as the governor of Anambra State from January 1992 to November 1993 during the truncated Third Republic. The statement read, “On behalf of the Ezeife Dynasty of Igbo-Ukwu, I wish to announce the promotion to glory of…

Soyinka’s Sister Dies At 90, Funeral Rites Begin Thursday Tinuola Aina, the older sister of Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, has died at the age of 90. In a statement released on Tuesday, her family announced that she died on November 7, 2023. The announcement indicated that a service of songs will kick off the funeral rites on Thursday, December 7 in Lagos. The two-day rites are set to conclude on Friday, December 8, culminating in a private interment in Lagos. She was born on April 29, 1933, and she was the first of seven children of a school teacher, Mr.…