Obituary

Gov Otti Mourns Former Anambra Governor Ezeife, Says His Death Has Dealt A Blow To The Igbo Nation And Nigeria

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

PRESS RELEASE. ON THE DEATH OF DR. CHUKWUEMEKA EZEIFE. (CON) GOVERNOR OTTI MOURNS FORMER ANAMBRA GOVERNOR EZEIFE, SAYS HIS DEATH HAS DEALT A BLOW TO THE IGBO NATION AND NIGERIA. The Governor of Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR wishes to express sadness over the sudden demise of the former Governor of Old Anambra State and renowned Igbo Leader, His Excellency, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike) who passed on yesterday as announced by his family. Governor Otti regrets that the highly respected Igbo leader and statesman bowed out at a trying time in the history of Ndi Igbo and…

Dec

2023

Kalu Mourns Death Of Dr Ezeife, Describes Him As Courageous Man

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…

Dec

2023

Gospel Singer Collapses, Dies During Performance

Entertainment, News Flash, Obituary, World News

Gospel Singer Collapses, Dies During Performance A Brazilian gospel singer, Pedro Henrique, 30, died after he collapsed on stage during a performance on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old was performing his song ‘Vai Ser Tão Lindo’ at a religious event that was being streamed online when he suddenly fell in front of his band inside a concert venue in the northeastern city of Feira de Santana, Daily Mail reports Thursday. Henrique’s record label, Todah Music, told a radio station, Radio 93, that the singer had suffered a massive heart attack. Video footage of the incident showed Henrique engaging the crowd as…

Dec

2023

Former Anambra Governor Is Dead

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…

Dec

2023

Late Onoh Chukwuma Richard Laid To Rest Last Night After Some Traditional Cleansing In Ututu, Arochukwu LG

Abia North, Abia State, Obituary

Abia man, Late Mr Chukwuma Onoh who committed su!cide by taking Sn!per a pois0nous substance was laid to rest last night after some traditional cleansing. He hails from Ututu, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. May God console his family.

Dec

2023

We Are Making Deliberate Efforts To Retain Our Best Brains In Abia – Being Speech Delivered By Gov Otti At The Burial Of Elder Kalu Uke Kalu At Isiugwu Ohafia

Abia State, Good Governance, Obituary

WE'RE MAKING DELIBERATE EFFORTS TO RETAIN OUR BEST BRAINS IN ABIA - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has called on Nigerian political leaders to make deliberate efforts to ensure that the best brains are retained in service in the country and not allowed to migrate to other countries in search of greener pastures. Governor Otti, who said his administration's policies are geared towards making Abia conducive for people and businesses to thrive, spoke at the funeral service of one of Nigeria's foremost chartered accountants, Elder Kalu Uke Kalu, on Saturday, at Isiugwu, Ohafia. Speaking during the…

Dec

2023

Soyinka’s Sister Dies At 90, Funeral Rites Begin Thursday

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.…

Nov

2023

Gov Otti Identifies With Eze Aru, Arochukwu LG Mayor-Designate, As Mother Is Buried

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

GOV OTTI IDENTIFIES WITH EZE ARU, AROCHUKWU LGA MAYOR-DESIGNATE, AS MOTHER IS BURIED The remains of late Ezinne Alice Oyidiya Eze Aru, the mother of the Transition Council Chairman-cum-Mayor designate for Arochukwu Local Government Area, Chief Joe Eze Aru has been laid to rest at her husband's compound in Atani, Ihechiowa in Arochukwu LGA. Speaking at the burial ceremony, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, thanked God for the special gift in the person of Ezinne Alice Eze Aru. He described the deceased as a true Christian, peaceful and an exemplary mother. Governor Otti said Late Ezinne…

Nov

2023

Former Nigerian Governor Is Dead