Obituary

Jun
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nine Killed, 78 Injured During Sallah In Oyo, Osun And Ondo Road Crashes – FRSC

Nine Killed, 78 Injured During Sallah In Oyo, Osun And Ondo Road Crashes – FRSC

News Flash, Mishap, Obituary
Nine Killed, 78 Injured During Sallah In Oyo, Osun And Ondo Road Crashes – FRSC The Federal Road Safety Corps, Zone 11 Command comprising of Osun, Ondo and Oyo States on Tuesday said nine deaths were recorded in 13 road accidents which occurred within its jurisdiction during the first three days of the Sallah holiday. The command also said 78 others who sustained varying degrees of injuries in the crashes involving 21 vehicles and 128 people, were swiftly conveyed to hospitals across the zone, while 41 other persons were rescued without injuries during the period. Reviewing activities in the first…
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Jun
17
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Another Veteran Nollywood Actress Is Dead

Another Veteran Nollywood Actress Is Dead

Arts, News Flash, Obituary
Another Veteran Nollywood Actress Is De@d It is a black Sunday in Nollywood as veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The sad news was made known by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko otherwise known as Stanley Ontop via his Instagram page. He revealed that the actress left the world today, Sunday, June 16th, after battling with leg cancer. Stella Ikwuegbu is deadBading her farewell, he told her to rest well. “Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs stella ikwuegbu is dead. The veteran Actress left this world today after battling with Leg cancer. Rest well madam Stella. Nollywood not againIt’s well Shalom!”. Just…
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Jun
07
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Former Military Governor Of Enugu State Diesel At 83

Former Military Governor Of Enugu State Diesel At 83

News Flash, Obituary, South East
Former Nigerian Military Governor Dies At 83 A former Military Governor of Enugu State and retired Commissioner of Police, J.S Anga, has died at the age of 83. Anga passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness at his residence in Bukuru, near Jos. Hailing from Nasarawa State, Anga served as the military governor of Enugu State and was the Galadiman Eggon and chairman of the Eggon Council of Elders until his death. Paul Anga, a son of the elder statesman, confirmed his father’s death. David Mandy Abuluya, President of the Eggon Cultural and Development Association, ECDA, described the death…
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Jun
05
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Pays Condolence Visit To The Ogah Family

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Pays Condolence Visit To The Ogah Family

News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, Personality
Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Pays a Condolence Visit to the Ogah's Family President of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP), Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - Ultimate Commander, accompanied by some executive members; Amb. Rev. Annie Onu, Board Member of Abia State Diaspora Commission, Chief Chibueze Josh Izugbo, Chairman/CEO EBEOSI Groups paid a condolence visit to the Ogah's family at Onuaku Uturu community on the death and burial of their matriarch, Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ogah JP who died at the age of 80 years. During his speech, Amb. Offor eulogized the life and times of their late mother and urge the…
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Jun
02
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov Otti Pays Condolence Visit To Families Of Fallen Soldiers In Aba, Offers Support

Gov Otti Pays Condolence Visit To Families Of Fallen Soldiers In Aba, Offers Support

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Obituary
Governor Otti Pays Condolence Visit To Families Of Fallen Soldiers In Aba, Offers Support Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, paid a heartfelt condolence visit to the wives of the five soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. AttNews reports that the soldiers were killed by unknown gunmen in Obikabia, Obingwa Local Government Area, on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Governor Otti visited the 144 Battalion in Asa, Ukwa West LGA, where he met with the young widows and offered his condolences. He was received by Brigadier General O. O. Diya, Commander…
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Jun
01
2024
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Mother Of Dr. Uche Ogah, Late Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ahamefula Ogah To Be Interred Today 01-06-24

Mother Of Dr. Uche Ogah, Late Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ahamefula Ogah To Be Interred Today 01-06-24

Culture, News Flash, Obituary
NOTICE OF BEREAVEMENT With total submission to the will of God, we the family of Late Wilson Ogah announce the passing unto glory of our Matriarch and Beloved Mother, Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ahamefula Ogah , JP, whose sad event occured in the early hours of today, Friday 31st May, 2024. She was aged 80. In accordance with Mama's wish, her remains will be interred tomorrow, Saturday, 1st June, 2024 at her home town in Onuaku, Uturu in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The family has also fixed 29th December, 2024 for her final burial rite. May the good…
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May
22
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Generator Fumes Kill 7 Inside Studio In Bayelsa

Generator Fumes Kill 7 Inside Studio In Bayelsa

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary, South South
Generator Fumes Kill 7 Inside Studio In Bayelsa About seven persons have reportedly lost their lives after inhaling fumes from a generating set inside a music studio along Transformer road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The deceased persons were said to be working in the studio, owned by one of them identified as Akpos Barakubo, when the incident happened on Monday night. According to the residents of the area, the crew members in the studio had worked into the midnight, putting on the generating set due to poor power supply, and slept off in the process. Daily Trust gathered that six…
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May
16
2024
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INEC Declares Hon. Isa Dogonyaro’s Position, 3 Others Vacant

INEC Declares Hon. Isa Dogonyaro’s Position, 3 Others Vacant

News Flash, Obituary, Politics
INEC Declares Hon. Isa Dogonyaro’s Position, 3 Others Vacant The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared vacant the Garki/Babura Federal Constituency of Jigawa state vacated by Hon Isa Dogonyaro. Dogonyaro died on Friday, May, 10 in Abuja after a brief illness INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known while speaking at a quarterly consultative meeting with the media executive on Wednesday, May 15. The late lawmaker, elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform was the vice chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS and Malaria Control in the 10th Assembly. Dogonyaro, who died at the age of…
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May
08
2024
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Another Veteran Nigerian Actress Is Dead

Another Veteran Nigerian Actress Is Dead

News Flash, Entertainment, Obituary
Another Veteran Nigerian Actress Is Dead (Photo) Veteran actress, Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 80s TV sitcom, called ‘The New Masquerade’, is dead. Evoeme died at the age of 81. Her death came four and a half years after her rumoured death on November 5, 2019. Her death was announced in a statement by her family. According to the statement, the actress died in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The statement read, “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her…
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May
05
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Former Minister And Governorship Candidate Is Dead

Former Minister And Governorship Candidate Is Dead

News Flash, Obituary
Former Minister And Governorship Candidate Is Dead The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last election in Delta State, Olorogun Barr Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM OON, is dead. Gbagi, a former minister of Education and an industrialist died at the age of 62. The Renowned Criminologist and senior lawyer died on Saturday, May 4th 2024. A statement signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi on behalf of the Gbagi family, said: “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Olorogun (Barr.)…
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