Tag: Funeral
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Family wants state burial for late national flag designer
The family of late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, on Friday in Ibadan urged the Federal Government to honour him with a state burial.
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Putin won’t attend Prigozhin’s funeral – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to attend the funeral of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed when his plane crashed last week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. The crash came two months to the day after Prigozhin and his mercenaries staged
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Former army spokesman, Texas Chukwu buried in Abuja
Former Director of Army Public Relations, retired Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu was on Friday laid to rest at the Guards Brigade Cemetery, Lungi Barracks, Abuja.
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Funeral rites for Diya released, to be laid to rest in July
The late former Chief of General Staff, Rtd Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya, will be laid to rest on July 29, according to the funeral rites released on Wednesday.
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Encomiums as late Ohaneze Ndigbo PG, Obiozor is laid to rest
The remains of the late President-General (P-G) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor, were laid to rest on Friday in his Awo-Omamma country home, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo releases funeral plans for late PG, Obiozor
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has announced the burial arrangement for its late President-General (P-G), Prof. George Obiozor.
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He slept and did not wake up – Sammie Okposo’s family opens up
The family of Sammie Okposo has broken silence on the demise of the popular gospel singer. In a statement released by Hector Okposo for the family, Sammie Okposo went to bed and did not wake up.
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David Mark buries son amidst tears in Otukpo
The remains of Tunde Mark, son of the former President of the Senate, David Mark, has been laid to rest in his home town Otukpo, Benue amidst tears.
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Princess Esiso Dafinone goes forth Nov 18
The Dafinone family of Sapele and Majemite of Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria has announced the passing of their mother, wife and daughter, Madam (Princess) Esiso Dafinone, née Majemite.
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Rico Swavey to be laid to rest in Lagos
The family of late Big Brother Naija star, Patrick Adebowale Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, has announced date for arrangements for his burial. According to the obituary released, Rico will be laid to rest in Lagos state on October 20. The 29-year-old died last Thursday, October 13 from injuries he sustained from a motor…