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National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju. Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with the Chairman of Premier Lotto, Chief Kessington Adebutu alias Baba Ijebu, over the death of one of his wives, Rosemary.Mrs Adebutu died…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Minister of Aviation, and 12th Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok.Eduok died aged 73 on Wednesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.In a Friday…

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the academia over the passing of former Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos and Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, First Technical University, Ibadan, Prof Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe.In…

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock at the news of the demise of Prof. Femi Odekunle, a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC).The president made his feelings known in a condolence message by…

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the renowned broadcaster, Smolette Adetoyese Shitu-Alamu, popularly known as The Alamu Man, on occasion of his 70th birthday.The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina,…

Insecurity will become a thing of the past when all Nigerians unite to combat it, All Progressives Congress, APC governors have said.The APC governors under the aegis of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) stated this in a statement on…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has raised the bar for governance performance rating in the country.The party stated this in a Friday message signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola…

Sam Nda-Isaiah, our friend and colleague who died the other day, aged 58, will certainly be remembered as one of the major contributors to the practice and promotion of the journalism profession in Nigeria, in the last moments of the 20th …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family, friends and associates of Prof. Dotun Philips over the passing of the distinguished development economist.The President, in a condolence message released by his Senior Special…

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay on becoming an octogenarian.This was conveyed in a statement signed by Special Adviser to the…

The Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed shock over the death of Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah, founder and Chairman of Leadership Newspapers.This is contained in a condolence message by the chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau,…

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the death of Publisher of Leadership Newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, describing him as “a friend and ally.”The president, in a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, in…

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the demise of Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Sylvanus Adiewere Nsofor.Nsofor, 85, died late Thursday in the US.Buhari's condolences were conveyed in a Friday statement signed by his…

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Lt.-Gen. TY Danjuma (rtd) for his devotion to his country and humanitarian causes.The president stated this in a statement to congratulate the retired general who marked his birthday today.The…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed former Defence Minister, Lt.-Gen. TY Danjuma (rtd) on his 82nd birthday.He said that since calling time on his "illustrious military and administrative career", the retired general has…

Dr Nana Chidi-Emmanuel, daughter of retired Gen. Domkat Bali who died last week, has said that her father’s last wish was for Nigeria to remain united and peaceful.Bali died on Friday, Dec. 4, after a protracted illness.“My father…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Umar Aliyu.In the condolence message signed by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Monday, Buhari joined friends and…

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the with family and friends of renowned business mogul and presidential aspirant of the then All People’s Party (APP), Chief Harry Akande, praying that God would comfort and strengthen them…

South Africa’s ambassador to Senegal, Lenin Magigwane Shope, was reported dead after an undisclosed illness in Dakar, an official source told PANA in Cape Town on Sunday.Shope, 63, had represented South Africa in several countries,…

The Governor of Kwara, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on his 69th birthday anniversary.The governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr.…

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described as a huge loss,  the death of business mogul and former presidential aspirant, Chief Harry Akande.Makinde expressed regret in a condolence message to the deceased’s family, according to a…

Billionaire businessman, Harry Akande has died at the age of 77.He died Saturday morning after a brief illness, his son, Olumide Akande said in a statement.However, reports say Harry Akande succumbed to COVID-19 complications.…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the people and government of Plateau over the passing of an illustrious son and highly decorated retired military officer, Gen. Domkat Bali.The president’s condolence message is contained in…

Immediate-past Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Muhtar Usman has died aged 63.He died in a hospital in Zaria, Kaduna State on Tuesday night, after a brief illness.President of the Air Transport…

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of former Editor of Sunday Times, Mr Gbolabo Ogunsanwo.The president’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.…

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented the killing of the Chairman of the party in Sabuwa Local Government of Katsina State, Alhaji Lawal Dako by suspected bandits.The party leader died on Friday at…

Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has described the death of Amaka, the wife of former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN as a severe blow.The governor spoke through a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan's family gave him a 63rd birthday surprise Friday morning.In a tweet he personally signed, the ex-president wrote, "My family has been an integral part of my life's journey; they have been my strength…

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan at 63.The President's greeting was conveyed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.Buhari said that…

In this piece, Nigeria's former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode pays tributes to late Ghanaian President, JJ Rawlings.Great leader, fearless warrior, courageous fighter, gallant soldier, standing till the end.Deliverer of…