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Some aides and associates of the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, have described the traditional ruler as a great mentor, who would be sorely missed. The first class traditional ruler died on Friday night at the Afe Babalola…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of two police officers attached to him, in a road crash at the vicinity of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. The officers died in an accident that…

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with music superstar and evangelist, Chief Ebenezer Fabiyi aka Commander Ebenezer Obey on the occasion of his 80th birthday, which comes up on April 3. In a congratulatory message issued by his…

The death of Nollywood actor, Kunle Adetokunbo, fondly known as "Dejo Tunfulu" has got Nigerians waxing emotional on social media. Recall that this newspaper reported Dejo Tunfulu's death earlier on Friday, with some of his colleagues…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that a Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, is visionary, consistent, loyal, enigmatic and a master strategist. Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message signed…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo, have congratulated Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, on his 70th birthday. Osinbajo, in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday in Abuja, prayed that God would grant…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Saturday mourned the passing of renowned mathematician and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Grace Alele-Williams. Prof. Alele-Williams died on Friday in Lagos at…

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated elder statesman and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ignatius Olisemeka, on his 90th birthday. In a congratulatory message released by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Sunday in Abuja,…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) over the passing of its National Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Yawe. The president’s condolence message is contained in a statement issued by his spokesman,…

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, on the passing of his father, Pa Matthias Keyamo. In a condolence message released by his spokesman, Malam…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 85th birthday. He described Obasanjo as a leader with a good reputation and a statesman. Jonathan in a goodwill message in…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere, who is known in the movie industry as Kanayo .O. Kanayo, has celebrated diamond birthday in a grand style. The actor took to his social media on Tuesday to celebrate himself as he shared pictures…

Mrs Esther Bali, the widow of Gen.Domkat Bali, says contrary to falsehood surrounding the Ponzhi Tarok stool, her husband declined to be made the traditional ruler of the community. She disclosed this at a public presentation of the Book…

Kenya's High Commissioner to Nigeria, Wilfred Machage has died. It was gathered that the diplomat collapsed in the presence of his wife in his Abuja residence on Saturday and was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.…

Leaving 26 children, 290 grandchildren and more than 200 great-grandchildren behind, the Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque, Sheikh Adam Tahir, has died at the age of 130 years. Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Alhaji Muhammad Kassim,…

The Lagos State Government says it will be diverting traffic along Inner Marina to Outer Marina by Oando Filling Station from 5.00a.m. till 6.00p.m. on Friday due to the Burial Service of the Late former Head of Interim Government, Chief …

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has eulogised frontline First Republic politician, Chief Michael Audu Buba, Wazirin Shendam, who he said played a key role in the emergence of democracy in Nigeria and opened doors for many politicians…

Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, Godman Akinlabi has heaped praises on a senior colleague and Founder of The House On The Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin who clocked 59 today. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Akinlabi described…

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family, friends and associates of renowned agriculturalist and administrator, Prof. Joseph Yusuf Yayock, 77. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed…

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on Thursday morning visited the family of Aformer Governor of the state, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, who died on Wednesday. Alao-Akala died in his Ogbomoso, Oyo State home aged 71. Since…

Former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala is dead. He was 71. Although details are sketchy, The Herald gathered that the ex-senior police officer died in his sleep in the early hours of Wednesday.…

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “profound sadness” over the news of the death of former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina…

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji as a "visionary and compassionate leader" whose legacies Nigerians should emulate. The president stated this in a statement signed by his…

Late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, will be buried today, the palace has said. Director of Media and Publicity of the palace, Adeola Oloko, disclosed this in a Sunday statement. The Herald earlier reported that the respected…

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined family members and friends in celebrating with Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Christopher Kolade, as he turns 89 on December 28. In a congratulatory message issued by…

Anti-apartheid crusader, Desmond Tutu has died aged 90. President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa announced the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize laureate's death on Sunday. Ramaphosa said, “The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is…

President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly felicitated with Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on his 70th birthday, joining family and friends to celebrate with the devoted public servant. This was disclosed in a…

Remains of Ms Itunu Babalola, a Nigerian lady who died in Cote D’Ivoire prison recently, were on Saturday laid to rest amidst tears by friends and relations at the Sango Cemetery, Ibadan. The late Babalola, popularly known as, Becky…

Former President of the Senate in the Second Republic, Dr Joseph Wayas has died. The Cross River State Government confirmed Wayas' death in a Thursday statement. Wayas died in the early hours of Tuesday in a London hospital, according…