People & Events

Mar
15
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
UAAP Felicitates With Its BOT Chairman Chief Raymond Nkemdirim On His Birthday

UAAP Felicitates With Its BOT Chairman Chief Raymond Nkemdirim On His Birthday

Birthday, Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events
UAAP Felicitates With Its BoT Chairman Chief Raymond Nkemdirim On His Birthday The leadership of United Abia Artiste and Patriot Forum (UAAP) has congratulated the Board of Trustee (BoT) Chairman of the organization Chief Raymond Nkemdirim as he celebrates his birthday today. In a press release, signed by the President of UAAP Amb. Dr. Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” and General Secretary Comrade Emenike Jason Iroegbu, the organization described Chief Raymond Nkemdirim as a worthy son of Abia State that should be celebrated all the time. The organization went further to appreciate Chief Raymond for his consistency and support towards…
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Mar
11
2024
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IWD: The Woman That Rescued Abia, Prof. Nnenna Nnannaya Oti Receives Presbyterian Church Highest Award(Video)

News Flash, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People & Events, Personality, Religion
It was a Special Happy Mother’s Day to all Presbyterian women in Yaba Headquarters of Presbyterian Church as they hosted Professor Nnenna Nnannaya Oti and her husband for a special award in the church The Amazon herself Prof.Nnenna Nnannaya Oti was awarded SPECIAL MOTHER OF THE YEAR. There was wild jubilation in the church considering the honourable role she played in the last ABIA Governorship election as Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC) who stood her ground in the face of mouth watering bribes and intimidations by those who had destroyed ABIA State for the past 24 years. The Award is well deserved…
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Mar
10
2024
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Gov Otti And Other Top Dignitaries Across The Country Paid Last Respect To Wigwe, Wife, And Son In Isiokpo Rivers State

Gov Otti And Other Top Dignitaries Across The Country Paid Last Respect To Wigwe, Wife, And Son In Isiokpo Rivers State

News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, South South
Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi have been buried in his hometown Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers State. Preceding the burial was a funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The trio of Herbert, Chizoba and Chizi Wigwe alongside former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, as well as two pilots were all in the Airbus Helicopter EC 130B4 with registration number N130CZ, which crashed near Halloran Springs, California, on February 9, 2024.Comrade, Amaechi Nnamdi.
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Mar
09
2024
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President Tinubu Unveils ‘P-Bat Cares For Nigerian Women’ Initiative

President Tinubu Unveils ‘P-Bat Cares For Nigerian Women’ Initiative

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, People & Events, Women Empowerment
Tinubu Unveils ‘P-Bat Cares For Nigerian Women’ Initiative GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the Nigeria for Women programme tagged ‘P-Bat Cares for Nigerian Women’. Tinubu launched the initiative on Thursday at the State House conference centre in Abuja. The president was represented by George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF). The initiative comprises different packages such as an e-market portal, a national women’s helpline, a Naija Save Nigeria integrity/transparency brigade, and a ‘Nigeria be informed’ national broadcast channelsTinubu said the programme is to advance the course of women and children in the country…
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Mar
08
2024
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Lamido Sanusi Breaks Down In Tears As He Pays Tribute To Late Wigwe

Lamido Sanusi Breaks Down In Tears As He Pays Tribute To Late Wigwe

Gossips, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events
Sanusi Breaks Down In Tears As He Pays Tribute To Late Wigwe He went on to recall how the late banker stood by his side all through his travails after being removed as Emir of Kano by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, could not hold back tears while paying tribute to his late friend and former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe on Wednesday, March 6. Addressing the crowd present for the night of tribute held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos state on Wednesday, March 6,…
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Mar
06
2024
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Super Eagles Star, Ahmed Musa Visits Kano Governor

Super Eagles Star, Ahmed Musa Visits Kano Governor

Football, News Flash, People & Events
PHOTOS: Super Eagles Star, Ahmed Musa Visits Kano Governor Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has paid a courtesy visit to Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. This was made known by the Super Eagles star on his Instagram account on Tuesday. During the visit, Musa and and the governor deliberated on strategies to enrich sporting opportunities for Kano's youth across diverse disciplines beyond football. Expressing his enthusiasm, Musa conveyed his willingness to collaborate with the governor to advance state sports development. Sharing photos from the meeting Musa wrote, “Honoured to have had a productive conversation during a courtesy visit to His…
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Mar
06
2024
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Bishop Sunday Onuoha Celebrates Former President Obasanjo At 87

Bishop Sunday Onuoha Celebrates Former President Obasanjo At 87

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events
BISHOP SUNDAY ONUOHA CELEBRATES FORMER PRESIDENT OBASANJO AT 87. The president of Vision Africa rejoices with former Nigerian president Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo GCFR on the occasion of his 87th birthday, March 5th, 2024. The Methodist Bishop lauds the sterling service the celebrant has provided to Nigeria both as Head of State(1976-1979) and Democratically elected president(1999-2007) and the world at large. Describing the former Nigerian president as a true citizen of the world" and an international statesman who has contributed to the liberation movement that got independence in Angola, Zimbabwe and worked tirelessly to end apartheid in South…
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Feb
29
2024
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RCCG ‘City Of David’ Missing As Family Releases Wigwe’s Burial Plan

RCCG ‘City Of David’ Missing As Family Releases Wigwe’s Burial Plan

Gossips, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events
RCCG ‘City Of David’ Missing As Family Releases Burial Plan For Wigwe The City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos will not play any official role in the funeral service of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc. Wigwe, who died on board a chopper in US some weeks ago, was a member of the Parish. The late banker died alongside his wife, Chizoba; son, Chizi and a former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo. After his death, wife of the Parish…
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Feb
24
2024
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Tinubu, Governors, Others Pay Tributes As Akeredolu Was Buried In Owo

Tinubu, Governors, Others Pay Tributes As Akeredolu Was Buried In Owo

News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, South West
TINUBU, GOVERNORS, OTHERS PAY TRIBUTES AS AKEREDOLU IS BURIED IN OWO President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday joined Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, other State Governors, former governors and prominent Nigerians at the funeral ceremony of the former governor of the State, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, in Owo. The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said Nigeria has lost a man whose legacy will endure, emphasizing that rather than mourn, it’s a day to celebrate Akeredolu’s life and his contributions to humanity. President Tinubu highlighted Akeredolu’s lasting impact on history and expressed…
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