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  • First village headmaster, Ted Mukoro for burial April 26

    The remains of the late first actor to play the role of the Village Headmaster, Theodore Austin Mukoro will be laid to rest on Thursday April 26, burial plans from the family has shown.

    According to the family, the burial rites will commence on Tuesday, April 24 with service of songs and also tribute night at McGovern Hall, St. Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland, Lagos.

    The laying in state and funeral will hold on Thursday, April 26 by 8 and am respectively at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland, Lagos.

    Recall that the veteran actor and advert guru died on March 9 at 89 years, after a brief illness at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos

    Ted Mukoro made a great name as the first headmaster in the famed TV programme Village Headmaster which is now rested.

     

  • BREAKING: Tears, emotions as Senator Wakil is buried in Abuja [Photos]

    The senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Ali Wakil has been buried, hours after his death was announced in Abuja.

    Wakil’s death reportedly occurred around 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Abuja. He was 58.

    The late senator was buried a Gudu District Cemetery in Abuja around 2:00 p.m. after Islamic rites were performed on his remains at the National Mosque.

    He was not physically ill prior to his death. He was said to be preparing to leave for a wedding in Yola when he suddenly slumped and was pronounced dead on the spot.

    His two wives and sons and daughters survived him.

    A retired customs comptroller, Mr. Wakil was first elected to the Senate for the Bauchi South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

    He joined the Nigerian Customs Service after graduating from Bayero University, Kano.

    Tributes are already pouring in from some of his colleagues.

    President Muhammadu Buhari described his death as “an incalculable loss to Nigeria’s democracy whose dedication to duty was remarkable and worthy of emulation.”

    “The passion for duty was one of the finest qualities of late Senator Wakil,” the president said.

    “He was a principled, focused and resourceful parliamentarian who identified with the ordinary people,” said former Senate President David Mark in a statement. “He fought for the welfare of citizens without compromise.”

    “He practiced inclusive politics that provided the greatest benefit to the largest number of his constituents,” Mr. Mark added according to the statement signed by his media adviser, Paul Mumeh. “He always craved for fairness, justice and national unity. ”

    The late Wakil, as the chairman of Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation, sponsored several initiatives targeted at addressing acute poverty across the country.

    He also worked closely with Borno senator, Ali Ndume, to pass a bill establishing the North East Development Commission.

    Amongst those present at the mosque programme were Senate President Bukola Saraki, Dino Melaye, Godswill Akpabio and Rotimi Amaechi, the transport minister.

  • Just in: Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme finally laid to rest [Photos]

    Just in: Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme finally laid to rest [Photos]

    Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, his remains have finally been laid to rest amid tributes.

    Top government officials, close friends and family, gathered at his hometown in Oko Anambra state, where he was buried on Friday.

    Some of those present to witness the final moments were former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Mrs Patience, former Vice President Namadi Sambo, the Anambra state Governor, Willie Obiano; Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state, among others.

    The former Vice President whose remains returned to Nigeria on Monday, died at a hospital in London United Kingdom on November 19, 2017, following a respiratory illness.

    Born October 21, 1932, Ekwueme started his career as an architect after earning a bachelor’s degree in architecture and city planning, as an awardee of the Fulbright Scholarship, from the University of Washington in the United States.

    He later obtained a master’s degree in urban planning and also earned degrees in sociology, history, philosophy and law from the University of London.

    Furthering his education, he obtained a PhD in Architecture from the University of Strathclyde, before gaining the BL (honours) degree from the Nigerian Law School.

    In 1979, Ekwueme became Nigeria’s first Vice President, serving as deputy to Shehu Shagari, until 1983 when they were ousted in a coup.

    Over the years, he played several roles domestically and internationally, cementing his status as a statesman.

    In the course of the week, tributes poured in from many prominent Nigerians and top government officials who shared experiences from their relationship with him and described him as a rare gem who will be greatly missed.

    As he is finally laid to rest today, the hope of many is that his legacies live on and Nigeria continues to uphold the virtues of unity and integrity and selfless service as he had always practised.

  • Ekwueme deserves more than N1bn burial budget from Buhari – APGA

    The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Dr. Victor Oye, on Tuesday, said the late Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, deserves more than N1bn burial budget from the Federal Government.

    Oye’s reaction came following the assertion by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, that President Muhammadu Buhari had expended about N1bn on Ekwueme from the day the Federal Government took over his medical bills to date.

    Ngige said the amount covered roads rehabilitation in Anambra State and neighbouring communities of Abia and Imo states, and sundry expenses.

    Speaking with our correspondent at Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Tuesday, Oye described the late Ekwueme as a man of means who, on his own, achieved greatness.

    He said, “What is N1bn to Ekwueme? He deserved more than that.

    “Ekwueme is worth more than N100bn by his personal achievements. He was a rich man by every definition.

    “If I were the Federal Government, I wouldn’t have pronounced the figure because Ekwueme deserved more than that. He deserved a befitting burial for what he did for this country.

    “He was a detribalised Nigerian; wealthy but humble.”

    Describing Ekwueme as the highest ranking Igbo man that ever existed since after the civil war of 1967-1970, Oye said, “Nigerians yet unborn would remember this great man because his contributions to national development were immense.”

    The APGA leader suggested three ways the late VP could be immortalised: by naming a street at the capital territory, Abuja, after him; setting up a foundation in memory of him; and naming of a federal university after him.

    He commended President Buhari and the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, for their efforts in ensuring that Ekwueme is given befitting burial on Friday.

  • Ambode, Amosun, Dangote others attend late Deji Tinubu’s burial

    The remains of Deji Tinubu, Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Commerce and Industry was buried on Tuesday at the Vaults and Gardens, Ikoyi, Lagos.

    Recall that Tinubu slumped and died last Thursday while playing a novelty football match in Epe, during the retreat of the Lagos State Executive Council.

     

    Earlier, a funeral service was held for him at the City of David parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Victoria Island.

    At the church service were Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos; Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo; a former Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi and members of the State Executive Council, among others.

    At the Vaults and Gardens where Tinubu was buried, well-wishers, friends and others were in tears as the late sports icon was laid to rest.

    Amosun eulogised Tinubu and lamented that he died on his birthday.

    Also speaking, Dangote said late Tinubu would “surely be missed.”

  • Late former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme for burial Feb 2

    Late former Vice President Dr Alex Ekwueme will be buried on February 2, 2018, in his Oko, Anambra State, country home.

    Funeral rites will start on January 19 with a memorial service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos. It will be followed by tributes and music in the evening at Landmark events centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    On January 27, a memorial service will be held at St. Marylebone Parish Church, London. Back home, an evening of tributes will hold on January 28 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

    Other events lined up include Federal Government commendation ceremonies at Eagle Square, Abuja (January 29); Service of Songs at Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd, Enugu (January 30); South East Zone commendation service at Okpara Square, Enugu (January 31).

    On February 1, the Anambra State commendation ceremony will hold at Ekwueme Square, Awka, to be followed by service of songs in Oko.

    The ceremony will be rounded up on February 2 with lying-in-state and burial.

    The former Vice President died on Sunday, November 19 in a London hospital.

  • Benue Massacre: Tears, emotions as victims are buried

    Benue Massacre: Tears, emotions as victims are buried

    Residents of Makurdi remained mournful on Thursday as bodies of the victims of the herdsmen attacks of January 1 and 2 on parts of Benue were given mass burial.

    Government offices, commercial banks, markets and schools were closed in the state capital in observance of the work-free day earlier declared by the state government in honour of the victims.

    Governor Samuel Ortom had also declared three days of mourning for the victims of the attacks on communities in Logo and Guma Local Government Areas of the state.

    Some of the residents expressed worries over the incessant attacks on farmers in the state and said that the acts were unhealthy for an agrarian state like Benue.

    They told the News Agency of Nigeria that there was need for peace to reign for the growth and development of the state.

    Thomas Shima said that all hands must be on deck to address the crises, adding, “we are mourning today; we still don’t know tomorrow.”

    Mr. Shima appealed to the Federal Government to tackle the security challenges in the country more vigorously.

    Blessing Okoh noted that only God and the federal government could stop the killings and called for more prayers for the state and the nation.

     

    (NAN)

     

  • Why Kiss Daniel did not attend own father’s burial – G-Worldwide

    Why Kiss Daniel did not attend own father’s burial – G-Worldwide

    Ever since reports of the rift between Kiss Daniel and his estranged label, G-worldwide broke out, there has been a myriad of opinions over the feud.

    According to some unverified reports, the label allegedly paid Kiss Daniel a paltry salary of N30, 000 monthly until after he released his sophomore single, Laye. However, the label debunked the claim, adding that it had paid over N120m to the singer since the contract was signed.

    Kiss Daniel’s team had also noted that G-Worldwide prevented the Yeba singer from attending his father’s burial in 2015. However, in a report made available to newsmen,the label denied the accusation.

    “Immediately the news of his father’s demise filtered in, Emperor Geezy, CEO of the label, authorised that his personal car should be used to convey Kiss Daniel to Abeokuta to attend his father’s burial. The singer only requested for two days’ leave, and N200,000 to send to his relatives, who had to bury the dad immediately because he was a Muslim. At that time, Kiss was bitterly angry that none of his family members could come up with even N10,000 to support his dad’s burial.

    “The company was willing to give him more money but he said he needed only N200,000. The label CEO’s brother and one other person from the company even accompanied him on the trip back home. Interestingly, on arriving at a hotel in Abeokuta, which had been fully paid for by the label, Kiss refused to attend his own father’s burial on the grounds that he believed that his family was fetish. He said that his father’s death was not ordinary, considering the way he suddenly fell ill and died, after going through a lot of pain. He was scared and said he did not want to be exposed to any dangers. On the night of his arrival in Abeokuta, his younger brother was on his way to visit him when he got involved in a car accident. The label took care of his brother’s medical bills, and paid up to N300,000,” the statement read.

     

     

  • Tears, emotions as Late Gen. Victor Malu is laid to rest in Benue

    The remains of late Gen. Victor Malu, a former Chief of Army Staff between 1999 and 2001, were committed to mother earth at about 12:23 p.m. on Saturday in his country home, Tongov.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the late general died on Oct. 9 in Cairo, Egypt, after a protracted illness.

    Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue promised, after due consultation with the State House of Assembly, that the late general would be immortalised by the state.

    The governor described him as a professional soldier and a great man, who had done much to impact the lives of the Tiv people and the state in general.

    He said, “The late Malu had contributed much into the lives of the Tivs and Nigerians. We are proud of him, we appreciate him.”

    In a citation, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai described him as an articulate, dedicated, forthright gentleman, professional officer, who was firm, but calm.

    Buratai said his death was a great loss to his family, army, the nation and West Africa sub-region.

    NAN

  • Oyo stands still as Faleti is buried

    The late cultural icon, Adebayo Faleti, was buried in his Agboye Village, Oyo State, on Friday.

     

    The interment was preceded by a funeral service held at the First Baptist Church, Oyo.

     

    Distinguished personalities at the event included Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, a retired Archbishop of the Methodist Church, Rt. Rev. Ayo Ladigbolu, Nollywood actors, government functionaries, theatre practitioners, youth groups and traditional leaders among others.

     

    The celebrities paid glowing tributes to the late elder statesman, describing him as a worthy ambassador of the Yoruba race.

     

    Ajimobi, who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun, described the late Faleti as a “living genius and a man of impact on his generation.”

     

     

    Unknown to many ,one of the highlights of late Faleti’s career was his role as pioneer director of the Oyo State directorate of Mass Mobilisation for Self Reliance, Social Justice, and Economic Recovery (MAMSER) now known as National Orientation Agency (NOA).

     

    He also translated the Nigerian national anthem to Yoruba language and died at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan on July 23rd.

     

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