Obituary

Dec
24
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Obi, Otti, Umeh, Nwoye Mourn Gov Soludo’s Father

Obi, Otti, Umeh, Nwoye Mourn Gov Soludo’s Father

News Flash, Obituary, South East
Obi, Otti, Umeh, Nwoye Mourn Governor Soludo's Father The presidential candidate of Labour Party - Mr. Peter Obi, the Governor of Abia State - Dr. Alex Otti, the senator representing Anambra Central - Senator Victor Umeh and the senator representing Anambra North - Senator Tony Nwoye on Saturday joined sympathisers for the Burial Mass of Late Pa Simeon Soludo (92 years) at St. Theresa's Catholic Church Isuofia, Aguata LGA, Anambra State. After the Burial Mass, they paid condolence visit to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and the entire Soludo family of Isuofia. Speaking during the condolence visit,…
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Dec
16
2023
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Gov Otti Mourns Former Anambra Governor Ezeife, Says His Death Has Dealt A Blow To The Igbo Nation And Nigeria

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…
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Dec
16
2023
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Kalu Mourns Death Of Dr Ezeife, Describes Him As Courageous Man

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

News Flash, Obituary
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…
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Dec
15
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gospel Singer Collapses, Dies During Performance

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…
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Dec
15
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Former Anambra Governor Is Dead

Former Anambra Governor Is Dead

News Flash, Obituary
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…
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Dec
11
2023
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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

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…
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Dec
07
2023
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Soyinka’s Sister Dies At 90, Funeral Rites Begin Thursday

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

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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.…
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Nov
26
2023
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Gov Otti Identifies With Eze Aru, Arochukwu LG Mayor-Designate, As Mother Is Buried

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…
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Nov
19
2023
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Former Nigerian Governor Is Dead

Former Nigerian Governor Is Dead

News Flash, Obituary
Former Nigerian Governor Is Dead A former military governor of old Ondo State, Major General Ekundayo Babakayode Opaleye (rtd), is dead General Opaleye (rtd) died in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Saturday morning of heart attack. He was military governor old Ondo State (before the creation of present-day Ekiti State) from August, 1986 to December, 1987, during the regime of Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida. He took over from Admiral Mike Akhigbe of blessed memory before handing over to Commodore Olabode George. Until his death this Saturday, November 18, 2023, he was the Balogun Erunmu of Owu, Abeokuta, Ogun…
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