Rashid Bawa, Ghanaian High Commissioner Dies in Abuja, Buried in Accra

Rashid Bawa, Ghanaian High Commissioner Dies in Abuja, Buried in Accra

The Ghanaian High Commission in Nigeria has announced the unexpected passing of His Excellency Rashid Bawa, the Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. According to a statement on Saturday by the Ghanaian High Commission, the High Commissioner passed away on the 14th of…

Willy Bee loses wife, Mrs Adibo William Bozimo

Willy Bee loses wife, Mrs Adibo William Bozimo

By Harrison Akamule A Veteran Journalist, former General Manager The Pointer Newspaper and and former Deputy General Manager News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mr William Bozimo (A. K . A Willy Bee) loses wife, Mrs Adibo William Bozimo. May the soul of Mrs Adibo William Bozimo…

CHIEF PAUL ERIRI, ODIOLOGBO OF EMEDE FOR BURIAL MARCH 16

CHIEF PAUL ERIRI, ODIOLOGBO OF EMEDE FOR BURIAL MARCH 16

BY MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE The final burial rites of the late Odiologbo of Emede, High Chief Paul Oletu Eriri has been slated for Saturday 16th March 2024 at Emede, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to a statement signed…

Chief Thompson Fuyei, flanked by In-laws

Chief Thompson Fuyei, flanked by In-laws

On black HAT,, Chief Thompson Fuyei, a politician, flanked by IN-laws at grave side during the interment of his father – In -law’s , Late Chief Seikemefa Sorankeme at Akugbene Community, Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. Pix. Harrison Akamule. ”…

Hon. Thompson Fuyei @ late father-in-law’s Service of Songs, Chief Seikemefa Sorankeme at Akugbene Community, Bomadi LGA

Hon. Thompson Fuyei @ late father-in-law’s Service of Songs, Chief Seikemefa Sorankeme at Akugbene Community, Bomadi LGA

Pix From right , A politician, Honourable Thompson Fuyei flanked by friends during his late father- in- law Service of Songs, Chief Seikemefa Sorankeme at Akugbene Community, Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State on 1st march, 2024. Pix, Harrison Akamule Honourable Thompson…

Oborevwori grieves over passing of Asaba monarch

Oborevwori grieves over passing of Asaba monarch

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed sadness on the passing of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR. The Asagba, who was a distinguished medical scholar and first Black-African indigenous Dean of Medicine in a foreign land,…

EX DELTA NUJ BOSS, OSITA BIOSE BURIES FATHER IN-LAW, FEBRUARY 23rd

EX DELTA NUJ BOSS, OSITA BIOSE BURIES FATHER IN-LAW, FEBRUARY 23rd

A former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta State Council, Comrade Osita Biose, has released the programme for the burial arrangement of his father in-law, late Mr. Friday Adogah Okpe. The announcement reads: “Burial Announcement!With gratitude to God Almighty…

Nigerian Government Condoles Namibia Over Death of President

Nigerian Government Condoles Namibia Over Death of President

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condoled with government and people of Namibia over the death of their president, Hage Geingob. The Federal Government communicated its condolence in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli….

My friend, Isa Gusau — A Tribute, By Kashim Shettima

My friend, Isa Gusau — A Tribute, By Kashim Shettima

There couldn’t have been a more poignant last chapter to a man’s life than my final text exchange with him. He reached out on December 31, 2023, to draw my attention to a Qur’an recital competition in Damaturu, Yobe State, stating that…

Zulum leads Borno delegation to funeral of his spokesperson

Zulum leads Borno delegation to funeral of his spokesperson

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Sunday led a delegation of Borno people to attend the funeral prayer of his spokesperson, Mallam Isa Gusau, which was held at the National Mosque in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The delegation comprises the senators…

Tributes Pour In As Johngold Buries Mother at Jesse

Tributes Pour In As Johngold Buries Mother at Jesse

By Cmr Wilbet Ijeoma It was a beehive of burial activities on the 2nd day of December 2023 as the Publicity Secretary of University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide, Comrade Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, who also doubles as the Chairman, Federal…

Two years on: Late Sylvester Oromoni’s father insists on justice

Two years on: Late Sylvester Oromoni’s father insists on justice

Father of late Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, has vowed to pursue case of his late son to a logical conclusion. Today, Thursday, November 30, 2023 will mark two years of his demise. The late Oromoni Jnr reportedly…

BEDC offers Scholarship to two daughters of electrocuted Austin Izekor, to engage one after graduation

BEDC offers Scholarship to two daughters of electrocuted Austin Izekor, to engage one after graduation

-From OSAs , Benin-City The management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has offered scholarship to two daughters of late Augustine Izekor, and a huge financial compensations to the widow and family to enable them give a befitting burial to the late…

United Nations Nigeria Mourns Fallen Colleagues in Gaza

United Nations Nigeria Mourns Fallen Colleagues in Gaza

Staff members of the United Nations in Nigeria on Monday joined their counterparts across all duty stations in the world to observe a minute of silence in memory of the UN staff who tragically lost their lives in the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war…

Shettima leads mourners to funeral of Zulum’s mother-in-law

Shettima leads mourners to funeral of Zulum’s mother-in-law

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Borno’s Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Senators, House of Representatives members and other top Government officials on Monday afternoon attended the ‘Janaza’ (funeral prayers) of late Hajiya Fatsuma Kyari, Mother-in-Law to Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum. Late…

Hon. Aniegbuna Commiserates With Governor Soludo Over Father’s Death

Hon. Aniegbuna Commiserates With Governor Soludo Over Father’s Death

–From SUNNY A. DAVID: The Transition Committee Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Hon. Pascal Aniegbuna has commiserated with the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo over the loss of his father, Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo (Akukananwa) at the ripped age of…

OGWUDA TASKS INDIVIDUALS ON IMPACTFUL LIFE

OGWUDA TASKS INDIVIDUALS ON IMPACTFUL LIFE

The need to live impactful life on earth for the overall benefits of humanity has been stressed. A veteran journalist , Mr. Austin Ogwuda stated this in Okpanam while speaking with newsmen shortly after receiving posthumous award for his late father, Diokpa…

Mohbad: NDLEA Reveals Contributions Towards Ongoing Death Investigation

Mohbad: NDLEA Reveals Contributions Towards Ongoing Death Investigation

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed it’s contribution towards the ongoing investigation into the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad. The agency in a statement on Saturday by it’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi said: “Following media enquiries on the…

About Ezinne Gold Obinnaya Egege, Mother-In-Law To Deputy Governor Of Delta State

About Ezinne Gold Obinnaya Egege, Mother-In-Law To Deputy Governor Of Delta State

A dark cloud enveloped the residence of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, on October 30, 2022 when the news filtered in that Ezinne Gold Obinnaya Egege, Sir Onyeme’s mother-in-law, had passed on. Yours sincerely with other close…

Death of Remilekun Meshioye, NIDCOM Demands Justice from Egyptair

Death of Remilekun Meshioye, NIDCOM Demands Justice from Egyptair

The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has demanded for justice from the management of Egyptair over the death of a Nigerian, Ms Remilekun Toyosi Meshioye, who died aboard the airline’s plane on Sept. 4, 2023. The demand for…

AKAMULE Looses elder brother, CHRISTMAS AREREBO, AGED 76

AKAMULE Looses elder brother, CHRISTMAS AREREBO, AGED 76

Social crusader and media and public relations expert, Mr. Harrison AKAMULE has lost an elder brother The sad incident was said to have occurred in the morning of Sunday, September 10, 2023.. The Late Mr. CHRISTMAS AREREBO, was aged AGED 76. A…

Bashorun Askia Commiserates With Oborevwori’s Family Over Demise Of Madam Agnes

Bashorun Askia Commiserates With Oborevwori’s Family Over Demise Of Madam Agnes

The immediate past Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and PDP leader in the State, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has expressed grief over the demise of the mother of Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, Madam Agnes Ayetoma. In a personally…

PHPTO NEWS: EPU, Asaba Branch attends burial ceremony of Pa Johnbull IGHOFIMONI at Emevor

PHPTO NEWS: EPU, Asaba Branch attends burial ceremony of Pa Johnbull IGHOFIMONI at Emevor

A group photograph of some members of Emevor Progress Union (EPU), Asaba Branch during the burial ceremony of Pa Johnbull IGHOFIMONI at Emevor. The picture shows members was at the entertainment venue at Adam Igbudu University ground Emevor on the Saturday 25th…

Nigeria’s Ambassador to France is Dead

Nigeria’s Ambassador to France is Dead

Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro is dead, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. The Ministry in a statement on Saturday signed by its spokesperson. Mrs. Francisca Omayuli said Ambassador Kayode Laro died last Friday in Paris, France, after a protracted…

In Loving Memory of My Dear Mother, By Augustine Osayande

In Loving Memory of My Dear Mother, By Augustine Osayande

On the serene morning of July 30th, 1988, as the sun cast its gentle rays upon the Earth, a tight-knit family basked in the tranquil serenity. Little did they know, a profound metamorphosis awaited, poised to reshape their existence. Within this affectionate…

PRESS RELEASE: AUDI GRIEFS OVER DEATH OF LEAD OUTRIDER, CONDOLES WITH FAMILY, NSCDC PERSONNEL

PRESS RELEASE: AUDI GRIEFS OVER DEATH OF LEAD OUTRIDER, CONDOLES WITH FAMILY, NSCDC PERSONNEL

The National Headquarters of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been thrown into mourning state following a fatal accident which claimed the life of Commandant General’s lead outrider, Assistant Superintendent of Corps 1 (Asc 1), Dickson Dike who was loved…

Dr. Onoriode’s Late Mother, Mrs. Maria Etatsemi For Burial April 9

Dr. Onoriode’s Late Mother, Mrs. Maria Etatsemi For Burial April 9

The burial ceremony of late Mrs. Maria Etatsemi, mother of an Assistant Director of Information in the Delta State Ministry of Information and the Public Relations Officer in Ministry of Justice, Dr. Onoriode Etatsemi will hold on Saturday, April 9 , 2022….

2015 Hajj Stampede: FG commends Saudi Arabia over Compensation

2015 Hajj Stampede: FG commends Saudi Arabia over Compensation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended Saudi Authority over compensation of Nigerians who died in the 2015 during the annual pilgrimage to Holy sites in the Islamic country. Five Nigerians lost their lives and two sustained various degree of injuries, however…

BREAKING: Abba Kyari’s Investigator DIG Egbunike, Slumps, Dies

BREAKING: Abba Kyari’s Investigator DIG Egbunike, Slumps, Dies

Joseph Egbunike, a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) who was in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department, is dead. According to reports, Egbunike died on Tuesday, after he slumped in his office, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The DIG,…

Kenya’s High Commissioner Dies In Abuja

Kenya’s High Commissioner Dies In Abuja

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the sudden death of the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. Ambassador Wilfred Machage, Machage was also accredited ambassador of his country to 12 other countries in Central and Western Africa. The…

Photo NEWS:  Bashorun Askia Receives Gov. Okowa @ Late Prof. Ekoko’s Funeral In Isoko

Photo NEWS: Bashorun Askia Receives Gov. Okowa @ Late Prof. Ekoko’s Funeral In Isoko

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Compiled by Albert Ograka: Executive Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa attended St Paul’s Anglican Church, Uzere in Isoko South Local Government Area of the state for Funeral Service for Late Prof. Odio Abednego Ekoko on…

Prof. Ekoko Saw My Future, Inspired Me – Says Bashorun Askia

Prof. Ekoko Saw My Future, Inspired Me – Says Bashorun Askia

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Prof. was cooking something big. He asked for my contributions. I did and on October 28, 2021, he sent me this on WhatsApp: “This is brilliant. Again, big congratulations. God bless you greatly.” Days after, Prof. passed on….

Prof. Ekoko, Former Education Commissioner For Burial Feb 12

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The remains of Prof. Abednego Ekoko, former Delta State Commissioner for Education and one time Sole Administrator of the Delta State University, Abraka, will be laid to rest on Saturday, 12th February, 2022 at his…

DESOPADEC Boss Mourns Arc. Ogeh *Says He Was A Great Inspiration In Enviable Nobility

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Albert OGRAKA: MANAGING Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has expressed shock over the sudden passage of an illustrious Isoko son, Arc. Joseph Ajirioghene Ogeh. A message titled…

Ikechukwu Akozor: We Lost A Team Builder, Gem, Brother -Says DESOPADEC MD/CEO

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: THE Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has expressed profound shock of the death of Hon. Ikechukwu Akozor, Commissioner representing Ndokwa nation on the Board of…

Zulum Visits Pastor Whose Son Was Killed In Maiduguri Church Demolition Saga

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has visited the family of Pastor Bitrus Tumba whose son died during a reaction to an attempted demolition of a branch of EYN church in Maiduguri on August 5,…

BIGPEN Online Publisher Loses Father At 84

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Editor’s DESK: CHIEF (DR.) CJ OGBODU, father of the publisher and Managing Editor of BIGPENNGR, an online media, is dead. Chief Ogbodu died on Sunday, August 15, 2021, after a protracted illness at 84 years. His first…

I.D.U. Commiserates With Akpotu Family Over Demise Of High Chief S.O. Akpotu

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: THE sociocultural organization of Isoko ethnic nationality, Isoko Development Union (I.D.U.) at the weekend, paid commiseration visit to the family of the clan Otota of Olomoro Kingdom, High Chief Stephen O. Akpotu, who passed on…