Tag: Ekwueme
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Osinachi’s twin sister reveals why late gospel artist cried in the video “Ekwueme”
Osinachi was maltreated while pregnant and after childbirth
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Just In: Popular gospel singer, crooner of Ekwueme, Osinachi is dead
Popular Nigerian musician, Sister Osinachi Nwachukwu has been confirmed dead. The Ekwueme singer was confirmed dead today(Friday) as it was gathered that she has been on life support for the past two months. Sister Sinach who is known with her angelic voice is generally known for the track, Ekwueme, and afterwards the sad news of…
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TNG Sunday Interview: Alex Ekwueme would have emerged Nigeria’s president in 1999 if not for military’s influence- Na’Abba
Hon Ghali Na’Abba, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, a lecturer, unarguably one of the most vibrant speakers Nigeria ever produced in this chat with TheNewsGuru.com, TNG, Regional Editor, North, Emman Ovuakporie when he hosted National Political Equity Movement, NPEM, spoke in various issues ranging from Igbo 2023 presidency, religion, internal democracy and…
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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,…
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BREAKING: Buhari renames Federal University Ebonyi, Alex Ekwueme University
President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed Federal University, Ndufu-Ikwo, Ebonyi State to Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State. Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo, announced this during the burial service of the former late, Dr Alex Ekwueme at St John, The Divine Church, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. He said this was in…
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I trusted Ekwueme as my vice – Shagari
Former President Shehu Shagari has described late Alex Ekwueme, as a vice president he trusted while their service to the nation lasted. Mr. Shagari also said that because of the deep trust he had for Mr. Ekweme it was difficult for mischief makers to drive a wedge between them. The Second Republic president of Nigeria…
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Remains of Ekwueme arrives Anambra for burial
The body of the late elder statesman and the first Vice President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ekwueme has arrived in Anambra at about 1:22 pm, where hundreds of sympathizers have been waiting to take part in his funeral. The mourners and sympathizers had continued to troop to his residence to register their condolences to the…
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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…
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Remains of former Vice President, Ekwueme arrives Enugu
The remains of the former Vice President of Nigeria Dr. Alex Ekwueme, has been received by South East Governors and Igbo Leaders on by arrival at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu. The brief ceremony was well attended by dignitaries and representatives of security agencies. The South-East governors, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Willie Obiano…
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Ekwueme was committed to Nigeria’s unity – Osinbajo
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the late former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekueme, was committed to the unity of Nigeria throughout his lifetime. Osinbajo made the statement during a Parade of Honour for Ekwueme mounted at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday as part of the last respects by the Federal Government for him.…