Obituary

May
02
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
16 Travellers Burnt To Death In Enugu Road Crash

16 Travellers Burnt To Death In Enugu Road Crash

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
16 Travellers Burnt To Death In Enugu Road Crash Sixteen passengers onboard a Toyota Hummer bus were burnt beyond recognition when the bus burst into flames after plunging into a fence along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road in Ekwegbe in the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday night.According to the police spokesman, the accident occurred at about 5:20pm, on Tuesday He said the passengers, who died in the crash, comprised 14 males and two females. According to him, the driver of the 18-seater bus…
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May
01
2024
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Ogbonnaya Onu: We Will Immortalize Former ABIA Governor – Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Ogbonnaya Onu: We Will Immortalize Former ABIA Governor – Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash, Obituary
Press Release from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Abuja April 30, 2024 Onu, Eze projected image of Ndi Igbo- Reps' S/East caucus …We will immortalize former Abia governor -Kalu South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has eulogized the first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of science and technology, late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, saying he made Ndi Igbo of the South East proud in public service. The same glowing tribute is also paid to the former spokesman of the Senate, Senator Ayogu Eze who the caucus said projected the image of the…
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Apr
26
2024
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Former Nigerian Lawmaker And APC Elder Statesman Dies At 86

Former Nigerian Lawmaker And APC Elder Statesman Dies At 86

News Flash, National Assembly, Obituary
Former Nigerian Lawmaker And APC Elder Statesman Dies At 86 A Second Republic lawmaker and veteran Journalist, Sidi Ali, died on Thursday evening at the age of 86 in Kano State. Ali’s death was disclosed to our correspondent by a family member on Friday. The elder statesman, who is also the father of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s acting Director, Corporate Communication Department, Hakama Sidi Ali was devoted to the service of the nation, particularly in the realm of public information. A Human Rights activist and former lawmaker, Shehu Sanni who posted on his X handle on Friday, described the…
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Apr
25
2024
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Another Veteran Nollywood Actor Is Dead(See Photo)

Another Veteran Nollywood Actor Is Dead(See Photo)

Entertainment, News Flash, Obituary
Another Veteran Nollywood Actor Is Dead (See Photo) The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has recently lost another prominent figure. Zulu Adigwe, a veteran Nollywood actor reportedly passed on Tuesday evening. His death was announced in an Instagram post by Movie producer, Stanley Nwoko. “I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, late Mr Zulu Adigwe. “What caused his death is yet to be reviewed. Rest in peace good actor,” he wrote. During his career, Adigwe was famous in the movies: “Living in Bondage”, “Breaking Free”, and many others. So far, Nollywood has lost six of its actors in…
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Apr
18
2024
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Jnr Pope: Gov Otti Commiserate With Families Of ABIA Indigenes Involved In Mishap, Orders their Exhumation

Jnr Pope: Gov Otti Commiserate With Families Of ABIA Indigenes Involved In Mishap, Orders their Exhumation

Abia State, Good Governance, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Following sad incident that occurred in Nollywood last week, the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti sent his heart felt condolence to the families of Abia State Indigines and others who were involved in the boat misshap that happened in Asaba. According to the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba(PhD), who confirmed that the Governor has released some money to enable the proper traditional rituals for the Abia state born creatives Mr Friday Okoroafor from Abam and Mr Joseph Anointing from Isialangwa for their bodies to be exhumed and brought back to their mother land.…
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Apr
15
2024
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Okwadike: A Man Of Peace With Unaccomplished Mission – Tribute By HRH Igwe Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede

Okwadike: A Man Of Peace With Unaccomplished Mission – Tribute By HRH Igwe Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Obituary, Personality, South East
OKWADIKE: A MAN OF PEACE WITH UNACCOMPLISHED MISSION - TRIBUTE BY HRH IGWE AMB. DAVID KINGSTON OKEY-DEDE My last encounter with Okwadike by HRH Eze Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede I became close to Okwadike, His Exeellency Dr Chukwuemeka Ezife moment I started attending Eminent Elders Consultative Forum meeting which he Okwadike was the chairman gradually we became friends with numerous visits to his home and in one of my visit to his house on October 2023 to inform him about my upcoming Offala Festival which supposed to hold on the last Saturday of November but latter rescheduled to Saturday 2nd…
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Apr
14
2024
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A Rare Presentation Of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu- By OKEZIE Esq

A Rare Presentation Of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu- By OKEZIE Esq

News Flash, Obituary, Personality
*A rare presentation of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onuh by "Okezie, Esq" A gentleman par excellence. Dr Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu was one of the very few Nigerians who have the idea of how Nigeria can be made better, with marched knowledge and integrity for a better society. But he was completely disallowed a better platform to put his vision to reality. At the last APC presidential primary, Dr Onu, figuratively speaking, wept loudly about how Nigerian denies herself excellence and progress thru their phobia over a particular ethnic group. Most of us were surprised. Because, that was unlike him (he's always advised…
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Apr
14
2024
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Akwa Ibom Gov Pst Umo Eno Orders Exhumation Of Late Abigail Body From River Niger

Akwa Ibom Gov Pst Umo Eno Orders Exhumation Of Late Abigail Body From River Niger

Entertainment, News Flash, Obituary
BREAKING!!! Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno Orders Exhumation of Late Abigail Body From River Niger The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State Pastor Umo Eno has ordered the exhumation of the late Make Up Artist Body Abigail Federick who was buried at the Bank of River Niger over inability of her family to pay 150,000 demanded for R!tual to the River goddess. Mr. Akaniyene Tommey the Chairman Eket Local Government Transition Committee told the Family during his Condolence Visit. According to him, “His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno has directed that her body be brought back to her family for…
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Apr
13
2024
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Gov Eno Visits Family Of Late Nollywood Make-Up Artist

Gov Eno Visits Family Of Late Nollywood Make-Up Artist

Entertainment, Humanitarian, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
GOV ENO VISITS FAMILY OF LATE NOLLYWOOD MAKE-UP ARTIST …offers automatic employment to elder sister…directs renovation of family house…promises assistance to the undergraduate sisters Living to his billing as the epitome of compassion, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on arrival from an official engagement in Abuja, this afternoon drove straight to the family compound of the late Nollywood make- up artist. Abigail Edith Frederick, in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area, where he consoled the bereaved family. Showing deep emotions, Governor Eno, sat with the grieving family members and told them he feels their pain. “This is deeply…
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Apr
12
2024
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Gov Otti Mourns Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death As A Huge Loss To The Country

Gov Otti Mourns Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death As A Huge Loss To The Country

Abia State, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Governor Otti Mourns Former Abia Governor, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death as A Huge Loss to the Country. The Governor of Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the First Civilian Governor of the Old Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu who passed on a few hours ago. Dr. Onu was the governor before the creation of Ebonyi out of the old Abia and Enugu states. Governor Otti described Dr. Onu's death as a huge loss to Abia state, Ebonyi State, the Igbo nation and Nigeria as a…
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