Tag: Burial
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Encomiums as late literary giant, Okara is buried in Bayelsa
…Gov Dickson blasts corrupt politicians Late famous literary icon, Dr. Gabriel Okara, was on Saturday buried in at Bomoudi, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. At the burial of the poet, the state Governor, Seriake Dickson, flayed some office-seeking politicians in the state for their failures to identify with the people. The governor in a statement…
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Veteran filmmaker, Ugbomah for burial July 12
The veteran filmmaker, Chief Eddie Ugbomah, who died on May 11 will be buried on July 12 at the Vaults and Garden, Ikoyi. The Chairman of the Burial Planning Committee, Mr. Rahman Raji , said in a statement in Lagos yesterday that the Tribute in Honour of the late film producer will take place on…
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Tambuwal buries 25 persons killed in fresh bandits attack
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal on Sunday attended the funeral of 25 persons killed by bandits in a fresh attack which occurred on Saturday in three communities in Rabah local government area of the state. Tambuwal, together with heads of security agencies, traditional rulers and government officials later condoled the families of the victims after…
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Former CDS, Alex Badeh for burial January 23
The late Ex-Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Alex Badeh, will be buried on January 23 at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. According to a statement by John Agim, a brigadier general and the Acting Director Defence Information, DDI, the remains of late CDS will be committed to mother earth at 12.30 p. m. after…
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Osinbajo, Akeredolu, Fayemi, others attend Fasehun’s burial in Ondo
The remains of the founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Frederick Fasehun, were on Thursday laid to rest in his home town in Ondo City, Ondo State. Political personalities, activists, friends and well wishers were on hand to bid him farewell amid praises for his accomplishments while he was alive. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,…
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Shagari’s body leaves Abuja for burial in Sokoto
The body of late former President, Shehu Shagari, has left the nation’s capital, Abuja, en route Sokoto State, his hometown for burial later on Saturday. Recall that the first Executive President of Nigeria died on Friday evening at 93 years. His body will be received by the Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal before being transported…
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DSS places Badeh’s wife, children on watch list, may miss burial
Indications emerged on Wednesday that the family members of the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.), may miss his burial as they remain on the watch list of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Badeh’s widow, Mary Iya Badeh, and his two sons,…
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Remains of ‘missing general’ Alkali buried in Abuja
The remains of late Major General Idris Alkali, which was found by a team of Nigerian Army on a search-and-rescue operation, was buried at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja on Saturday. The burial, which was concluded at 3pm, was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, former Military Administrator of Lagos, retired Brig…
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Tears, encomiums as Late Justice Kutigi is buried in National Cemetery
President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to former Chief Justice of Nigeria, late Justice Idris Kutigi and honoured the late CJN by authorising his burial in the National Cemetery, Abuja. The National Cemetery is reserved for the nation’s fallen heroes and it requires discretionary approval of a sitting president for a citizen to be given…
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McCain for burial September 2
Late U.S. Senator John McCain will be buried on Sept. 2 in Annapolis, Maryland, his office said. Recall that McCain died at the age of 81 of brain cancer on Saturday. “On Sept. 2 … a private memorial service will take place in the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland, honouring the life of…