7 h. ago PENGASSAN, NUPRC honour late president 20 years after Sosoliso tragedy

PENGASSAN and NUPRC honour late labour leader Uche Okoro, 20 years after the Sosoliso tragedy, celebrating his legacy for oil and gas workers in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/pengassan-nuprc-honour-late-president-20-years-after-sosoliso-tragedy/

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9 h. ago Family Suspends Burial Plans For Popular Gospel Singer ‘Omije Ojumi’

Plans for the burial of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as ‘Omije Ojumi’, have been put on hold due to unresolved issues within her family. The announcement was made by gospel artiste, Lanre Alewilese, on his Instagram page on Saturday. “This is to inform you that all plans and arrangements for the burial […]

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23 h. ago Governor Kefas Inaugurates Key Institutions To Accelerate Development

Taraba State governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has inaugurated members of two key committees, one agency and two commissions to strengthen governance and accelerate development across the state. Governor Kefas, who performed the inauguration ceremony at the TY Danjuma House, Jalingo, said the institutions were established to improve the livelihood and ensure effective service delivery to […]

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33 h. ago Akpabio, Governors, Senators, Others Attend Late Nasarawa North Senator Akwashiki’s Funeral

Top political figures, including President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin; and Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday, converged in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, to pay their last respects to the late Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Godiya Akwashiki. The funeral ceremony featured a solemn service […]

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35 h. ago CAN Honours Legacy Of Heroic Plateau Imam Who Saved 262 Christians

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has paid tribute to the late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, whose heroic actions during a 2018 massacre saved the lives of 262 Christians in Plateau State, cementing his legacy as a national symbol of interfaith courage and unity. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Saturday, recalled […]

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35 h. ago Akpabio, governors, others attend Nasarawa senator Akwashiki’s funeral

Senate President Akpabio, governors, and others gathered in Lafia for the funeral of late Nasarawa Senator Godiya Akwashiki, remembering his service. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-governors-others-attend-nasarawa-senator-akwashikis-funeral/

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37 h. ago ‘Omije Ojumi’ gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu for burial Jan 21

Family of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, announces burial rites for Jan 20-21. The ‘Omije Ojumi’ crooner died after a prolonged leg ailment. Read More: https://punchng.com/omije-ojumi-gospel-singer-bunmi-akinnaanu-for-burial-jan-21/

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59 h. ago Tinubu Mourns Islamic Cleric Who Saved 200 Christians In 2018

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow at the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who passed away at 92. The late Imam Abubakar shot into national and international prominence for hiding over 200 Christians in 2018, during the communal strife, […]

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65 h. ago Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Reps minority caucus pays homage to fallen heroes

The House of Reps minority caucus pays tribute to fallen soldiers on Armed Forces Remembrance Day, urging support for military welfare and national unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-reps-minority-caucus-pays-homage-to-fallen-heroes/

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66 h. ago Mentor, ally, pillar of democracy, Tinubu hails Bisi Akande at 87

President Bola Tinubu pays tribute to Chief Bisi Akande on his 87th birthday, celebrating him as a mentor, ally, and pillar of Nigerian democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/mentor-ally-pillar-of-democracy-tinubu-hails-bisi-akande-at-87/

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66 h. ago Garlands As ‘Behind The Scene’ Movie Grosses N2bn In Cinemas

Just when we were thrilled about the movie ‘Behind The Scenes’ grossed  N1 billion late December within 19 days of its release, this feat has galloped to N2,103,039,706bn (two billion Naira) and has the record of highest grossing of all time for Nollywood title of all time in the UK, Ireland. The movie by the […]

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69 h. ago How Decades Of Military Rule Affected Nigeria’s Development — Ayo Opadokun

Former secretary of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pa Ayo Opadokun, has said decades of military rule in Nigeria negatively impacted the socio-economic development of the country. Opadokun, who stated this yesterday during the unveiling of his book titled ‘The Gun Hegemony’, said the ascension of the military into government, led by the late Major General […]

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3 d. ago Gov Mutfwang, Emir Sanusi, Ty Danjuma, Others Pay Tribute To Late Educationist, Baikie

Tributes continued to pour in for the late Professor David Adamu Baikie as governors, former federal officials, traditional rulers and senior academics described him as one of the architects of Nigeria’s modern education system and a key figure in the expansion of higher education in Northern Nigeria and beyond. The commendations were made at an […]

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3 d. ago Nasarawa senator Akwashiki buried as SDP leaders pay tributes

Senator Godiya Akwashiki was buried in Lafia, Nasarawa State, amid glowing tributes from SDP leaders, lawmakers, and traditional rulers. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-senator-akwashiki-buried-as-sdp-leaders-pay-tributes/

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3 d. ago Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Tinubu pays tribute to fallen heroes, serving personnel

President Tinubu pays tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes and serving personnel, reaffirming his commitment to the welfare of the Armed Forces. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-tinubu-pays-tribute-to-fallen-heroes-serving-personnel/

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3 d. ago Remembrance Day: Tinubu Honours Fallen Heroes, Reaffirms Support For Armed Forces

Tinubu paid tribute to the families of the fallen heroes, acknowledging their loss and assuring them that the nation will never forget the sacrifices made by their loved ones. The post Remembrance Day: Tinubu Honours Fallen Heroes, Reaffirms Support For Armed Forces appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago SUNU Group celebrates one of Africa’s insurance business moguls late Pathe Dione

The legacies of late Pathe Dione, founder of SUNU Group continues to live on three years after his passing, as read more SUNU Group celebrates one of Africa’s insurance business moguls late Pathe Dione

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3 d. ago Remains Of Late Veteran Journalist Yakubu Mohammed Buried In Kogi

The remains of veteran journalist and co-founder of the defunct Newswatch Magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, have been laid to rest in Ologba, Anyigba, Dekina local government area of Kogi State. The funeral, which commenced at about 11am on Thursday, was presided over by the Chief Imam, Alhaji Musa, and that of Ologba 2, Mallam Dauda Omeje. […]

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3 d. ago Kano Emir Sanusi II Gains Direct Entry Admission To Study Common Law At North

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been granted special admission into North-West University, Kano, to study Common Law, the institution has announced. According to an official letter signed by Jafaru Sule Muhammad, Head of the Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, on behalf of the Registrar, the monarch has been admitted into […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria honours fallen heroes as Shettima, Akpabio lead Armed Forces Remembrance

Nigeria on Thursday paid solemn tribute to its fallen military heroes as top government officials, military chiefs and members of read more Nigeria honours fallen heroes as Shettima, Akpabio lead Armed Forces Remembrance

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