Obituary

Nov
13
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Lagbaja’s Burial Arrangements: Nigerian Army Gives Update

Lagbaja’s Burial Arrangements: Nigerian Army Gives Update

FGN, News Flash, Obituary
Nigerian Army Gives Update On Lagbaja’s Burial The Nigerian Army has announced arrangements for the burial rites of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja died aged 56 after battling an undisclosed ailment. President Bola Tinubu appointed him COAS on June 19, 2023. The President had ordered a state burial for the late COAS. Moshood Lagbaja, the late army chief’s immediate elder brother, had also disclosed in Osogbo, Osun State, during a condolence visit by St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA), that Lagbaja would be buried in Abuja on Friday. He said…
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Nov
07
2024
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Ogbonnaya Onu: A Legacy That Cannot Be Eclipsed By The Misery Of Death – Being The Text Of Gov. Otti’s Tribute At The Commendation Service In Honour Of Dr. Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu, CON, Former Governor Of ABIA State

Ogbonnaya Onu: A Legacy That Cannot Be Eclipsed By The Misery Of Death – Being The Text Of Gov. Otti’s Tribute At The Commendation Service In Honour Of Dr. Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu, CON, Former Governor Of ABIA State

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
OGBONNAYA ONU: A LEGACY THAT CANNOT BE ECLIPSED BY THE MISERY OF DEATH Being the Text of a Tribute Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Commendation Service Held in Honour of Dr Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu, CON, former Governor of Abia State, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Protocol We have gathered this morning as a State to celebrate the life and times of our former Governor, His Excellency, Dr Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu, CON, whose sad demise in April this year created a social and political void that will be very difficult to…
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Oct
27
2024
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Governor Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit To The Governor Of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno

Governor Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit To The Governor Of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
Governor Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit to The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno. Earlier today, Governor Otti paid a condolence visit to his brother Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno to commiserate with him on the sudden and tragic demise of his wife, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. Governor Otti sympathised with Governor Umo, his family and the good people of Akwa-Ibom State and extended the sympathy of the Government and People of Abia State to the Governor for the untimely demise of the First Lady of the State. Governor Otti signed the official condolence…
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Oct
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
A Tribute To My Boss – By Udo Emea

A Tribute To My Boss – By Udo Emea

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Obituary
A Tribute To My Boss “The great wheel of fate rolls on like a Juggernaut and crushes us all into powder—some soon, some later. Yet it does not matter when; in the end, it crushes us all.” Sir Henry Rider Haggard's sentiments, as captured in the above quote, encapsulate a profound truth regarding human earthly existence. But no matter how truthful the above statement may seem, I still find myself at a loss in accepting the realities of those words now that THE SOON part has happened to me. I’ve always found it easy to express myself, yet your sudden…
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Oct
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
A Tribute To My Boss – By Udo Emea

A Tribute To My Boss – By Udo Emea

News Flash, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Obituary
A Tribute To My Boss “The great wheel of fate rolls on like a Juggernaut and crushes us all into powder—some soon, some later. Yet it does not matter when; in the end, it crushes us all.” Sir Henry Rider Haggard's sentiments, as captured in the above quote, encapsulate a profound truth regarding human earthly existence. But no matter how truthful the above statement may seem, I still find myself at a loss in accepting the realities of those words now that THE SOON part has happened to me. I’ve always found it easy to express myself, yet your sudden…
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Oct
14
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead

Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead

Football, News Flash, Obituary
Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead A former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. Fregene’s death news was confirmed by ex-international and close friend, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend died after a protected illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. “A few minutes ago, Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene, OLY, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, who has been on life support for the past one week, passed on to meet his creator. “He died quietly in the presence of two of his children and his devoted wife, Tina,”…
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Oct
13
2024
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Former Governor’s Son Dies In Auto Crash

Former Governor’s Son Dies In Auto Crash

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Former Governor’s Son Dies In Road Accident Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, son of former Governor of Kaduna state, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, is dead. A family source who did not want to be mentioned confirmed his death to our correspondent, saying the deceased was involved in an accident. Daily Trust gathered that the accident happened along Kaduna-Zaria highway on Saturday evening. “The accident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway this evening. He was taken to an undisclosed hospital where he was declared dead. His father was at the hospital; his corpse has been conveyed home for burial arrangements. Makarfi, a former Chairman…
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Oct
09
2024
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Longest Serving African President, Paul Biya Of Cameroon Reportedly Dies

Longest Serving African President, Paul Biya Of Cameroon Reportedly Dies

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
Longest Serving African President, Paul Biya Reportedly Dies President Paul Biya, who is the longest serving African President has “reportedly” died. According to news filtering from Cameroon, Diya has passed away. Biya, born on 13 February 1933 is a Cameroonian politician who has served as the second president of Cameroon since 6 November 1982, having previously been the prime minister of Cameroon from 1975 to 1982. He is the second longest ruling president in Africa, the longest consecutively serving current non-royal national leader in the world and the oldest head of state in the world. Mr Biya ruled the country…
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Sep
16
2024
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Micheal Jackson’s Older Brother Is Dead

Micheal Jackson’s Older Brother Is Dead

Entertainment, International, News Flash, Obituary
Micheal Jackson’s Brother Is Dead Micheal Jackson’s older brother, Tito Jackson, is dead. Tito, who was originally a member of Jackson 5 , died on Sunday. He was 70. It is suspected that his death resulted from a heart attack on his way driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma, Jackson’s former family manager, Steve Mannings, told Entertainment Tonight. The sons of the deceased, Taj, Taryll and TJ, also known as the pop group 3T, made public the news of their father’s death via their Instagram pages. His cousin, Siggy, also confirmed his death. Complimenting pictures about their father’s life posted…
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