President Bola Tinubu extends his profound condolences to the family of the late Ms. Onyeka Onwenu. Tinubu conveyed his condolences through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Onwenu was a singer, songwriter, actor, journalist, activist, and politician. Onwenu, aged 72, was said to have died on Tuesday night…
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has expressed his grief over the demise of veteran actress, Bukky Zainab Ajayi. Lai Mohammed, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, described the late iconic thespian as a multi-talented creative woman. Bukky Ajayi breathed her last on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at her residence in Surulere,…
The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission, AUC, have paid tribute to Babatunde Jezreel Okungbowa a.k.a OJB Jezreel. In a statement issued by the body, AFRIMA said it deeply mourns “the departure of an icon who played a very significant part in the evolution of…
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep shock at the death, in the early hours of Wednesday, of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi. NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, said “This is devastating. We have lost a superhero.” Pinnick confirmed he had been in contact with the family and would lead a delegation of…
Famous actress, Toyin Aimakhu, has expressed grief over the demise of ace actress, Henrietta Kosoko, on June 6, 2016. Toyin, in her condolence to the late senior colleague of hers, also wife of Nollywood legend, Jide Kosoko, disclosed how shocked she was when the news got to her. The talented act said, “A lot of…
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Monday Igbuya, has joined in mourning the passing of Shedrack Amagada, father of the member representing Isoko South Constituency 1, Hon Orezi Esievo. Amagada died on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was 80. The Speaker in a condolence message described Amagada as “a cherished character, widely admired…