Tag: Tony Momoh
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Tony Momoh, the man who knew tomorrow, By Mack Ogbamosa
By Mack Ogbamosa If there was anyone who prepared himself adequately for his life career, it was Prince Tony Momoh. After attending a teachers’ training college in his early life to train as a teacher , he grounded himself in mass communication and law to make himself a well-rounded professional in both fields. He…
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Tony Momoh buried at Grail Land in Lagos
The remains of former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh, was on Thursday interred on Grail Land, Iju Hills, Lagos State, under strict observance of COVID-19 protocols. The burial was preceded by a Grail Funeral Hour of Worship in the Temple of God on Grail land at 4p.m. The funeral service was conducted by the…
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Exit of a Prince, By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu The remains of Prince Tony Momoh will be interned this afternoon on Grailland, Iju Hills, Iju, Lagos. When urgent calls came in torrents into my phone to announce his departure from earthly life, I was jolted and I quickly wired a WhatsApp message to Chief Segun Osoba: “Have you heard? The Editor-in-Chief of…
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Tony Momoh: Nigeria lost an icon of democracy – Osunbor
As Nigerians mourn the passage of former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh, former Governor of Edo State, Senator Oserheimen Osunbor has described his passage as a big loss to democracy. In a short tribute, Osunbor described Momoh as an icon of democracy that Nigerians will never be in a hurry to forget. He said…
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Grail movement releases funeral guidelines for Tony Momoh
The remains of former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh, who passed on in Abuja last week, will be interred on Grailland, Iju Hills, Lagos on Thursday, February 11, 2021, it has been announced. The burial will be preceded by a Grail Funeral Hour of Worship in the Temple of God on Graill and at…
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Tony Momoh: Eight things you should know about the charismatic journalist turned politician
The news of Tony Momoh‘s passing spread through nooks and crannies of the country like wide fire yesterday. Since the news broke, tributes have been pouring in for the charismatic Edo Prince. However, being the silent achiever that he his, not many Nigerians know much about his humble beginning and exploits in the journalism field…
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Buhari, Senate President, Sanwo-Olu, Ibori mourn Tony Momoh
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief at the passing of his longtime ally, friend, political loyalist, and former Minister of Information and Culture, Prince Tony Momoh. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Momoh passed on yesterday (Monday) at the age of 80 years. Reacting to the passage, President Buhari said Prince Momoh stood with him through thick…
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Ibori Mourns Prince Tony Momoh
Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has mourned Nigeria’s former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh who died on Monday (today) evening. Ibori said with the passing of Prince Tony Momoh on Monday 1 February 2021, aged 80, Nigeria has lost a remarkable elder statesman – a renowned journalist, the first Chairman, Board…
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BREAKING: Ex-minister, Tony Momoh is dead
Former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh is dead. Prince Momoh was a veteran journalist, politician and a former Minister of Information and Culture (1986–1990) during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He died at the age of 81. He reportedly died on Monday at his residence in Abuja. BIO: Momoh was born on…
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Buhari’s new minimum wage will soon throw Nigeria into chaos – Tony Momoh
A former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh, has expressed fears that the new N30, 000 minimum wage, signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on April 18 would lead to chaos. Momoh, who is also a chieftain of the APC stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja as part of activities to…