Tag: Family
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Sir Victor Uwaifo’s family releases new burial programme
The new burial arrangements for late Sir Victor Uwaifo, who died August 28, will commence from October 14, his family has announced. A flyer of events shows the burial activities will kick off with a day of tributes, vigil, mass/service of songs at Ogbe Hard Court, Sam Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, from 2 pm to…
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Burden of mentoring – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido Last week, we discussed the “thorny side of counselling.” Today, I want us to discuss the burden of mentorship. I work with youths, many of whom I have never met, and it is an exciting experience. Like other aspects of human endeavour, there can be hiccups because different environmental and personal perceptions…
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We are dealing with the issues – Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido If you are reading this, you obviously have life. Everyone who is alive, well and mature has issues, and it is your primary responsibility to deal with your issues. You do not fold your arms and wait for others to make your issues their primary responsibility. Many of the issues you deal…
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Family announces schedule for Rachel Oniga’s burial
The family of late Rachel Oniga have announced the burial arrangements for the veteran actress, which begins with a seminar in her honor. Oniga died of heart-related disease, on Saturday, July 31, and her family had said she battled with the ailment “for a short period before her demise.” In a latest press release by…
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Biafra: DSS allows Nnamdi Kanu meet family
The Department of State Services, DSS, on Monday granted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, access to his family. Kanu met with his brother, Emmanuel Kanu who was in the company of his legal team at the DSS headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was confirmed by Kanu’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor,…
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Trial of alleged killer of Super TV CEO: Family smells foul play, hires fiery lawyer, Ozekhome to ensure fair judgement
…insists owner of apartment where Usifo died was treated with kid gloves by police …accuses police of unprofessionalism … decries Chidinma alleged VIP treatment By Emman Ovuakporie The family of Late Mr Michael Usifo Ataga who was brutally murdered on the 15th of June, 2021, apparently smelling a foul play on the role the…
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Edo government, Oshiomhole, others mourn as family announces Okunbo’s death
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, expressed shock and grief over the death of Captain Hosa Okunbo, describing the deceased as a great Edo son, brother, distinguished Nigerian, an illustrious businessman, and accomplished philanthropist. This followed as the family of late Evangelist Robert Amos Okunbo of Orhua Town, Uhunmwode Council Edo State, announced the demise…
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‘Let us grieve, stop spreading unkind words…’, family of SuperTV boss killed by mistress begs Nigerians
The family of the late Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Michael Usifo Ataga has appealed to members of the public with useful information on the gruesome murder of their son to give such information to the police. In a statement by Dr Isi Ataga, the family said they also have questions of their own adding…
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10 members of a family die after taking herbal mixture in Kwara
Ten members of the same Fulani family have died in Kwara after consuming a herbal mixture said to be the cure for foot infection. The Kwara Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP. Ajayi Okasanmi, made the confirmation in a statement on Wednesday Ilorin. According to him, on June 22, at about 0700hrs, one Ibrahim Bonnie…
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Being able to afford three square was a big deal for my family -Olamide
Revered rapper and record label boss, Olamide says being able to afford three square meal was a big deal for his family at some point. The ‘Rock’ crooner made this known in a recent interview with The Guardian UK wherein he reflected on his music career. “Surviving was hard. Bariga was not far from the…