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Queen Elizabeth II

Osinbajo heads to London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

John Ogunsemore Sep 17, 2022 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will today depart Nigeria to attend the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II holding in London, United Kingdom on Monday. Osinbajo’s media aide, Laolu Akande disclosed this in a statement. He said that the…

International

List of world leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s burial

Adepeju Sep 17, 2022 0

London's longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II who died on September 8, 2022 has been mourned all around the world. Her impact was felt not just by the United Kingdom (UK) but by the common wealth nations and countries all around…

Tribute

Nigerian people held her in high esteem – Tinubu mourns late Queen Elizabeth II

John Ogunsemore Sep 9, 2022 0

The 2023 APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria maintains a cordial relationship with the United Kingdom because of the high esteem Nigerians held late Queen Elizabeth II. He said this in a tribute to the…

News

Buhari mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II and salutes King Charles

Adepeju Sep 9, 2022 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Nigeria's President expressed his condolences to the Royal Family in a statement issued late Thursday evening.…

World

5 things you should know about Late Queen Elizabeth II

Adepeju Sep 9, 2022 0

Britain's longest serving ruler and monarch, Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday passed on peacefully at the royal residence, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The royal family announced the Queen's death. The Queen had celebrated…

World

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

John Ogunsemore Sep 8, 2022 0

Queen Elizabeth II of England has died aged 96. The Queen passed on at her Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland surrounded by members of the Royal Family. The longest ruling monarch in British history, she ascended the throne in…

News

Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband, Prince Philip Dies Aged 99

Faith Apr 9, 2021 0

Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 99 from health complications. Buckingham Palace confirmed his death in an official statement released on Friday morning local time. “It is with deep sorrow that Her…

News

Canada’s Governor General Resigns Amid Workplace Harassment Allegations

Faith Jan 22, 2021 0

Canada's governor general, Julie Payette has resigned amid allegations of toxic workplace harassment. The governor general is the representative of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, and holds a mostly ceremonial and symbolic…

Entertainment

Royal Family Release Pictures From Princess Beatrice Private Wedding Ceremony

Faith Jul 19, 2020 0

The Royal Family have released the official photo’s from Princess Beatrice's private wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The Queen's granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, 31, wore a vintage ivory taffeta dress by Norman Hartnell and a tiara…

Foreign

Queen Elizabeth posts Maundy Money to 188 Elderly People

Sheji Halima Apr 9, 2020 0

Queen Elizabeth II has sent alms by post to 188 elderly people to mark Maundy Thursday, after this year’s royal service was cancelled amid Britain’s near-lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. SEE ALSO: Sterling Bank…

Education

Prince Edward, Sanwo-Olu Advocate Informal Learning for Youths

Florence Onuegbu Feb 6, 2020 0

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have said that apart from formal education, there is the need for informal learning for youths. SEE ALSO: World Aids Day: KADSACA begins HIV/AIDS Awareness…

Foreign

Harry to Meet Queen Elizabeth Over Plan to Shift Royal Role

Fatima Sule Jan 13, 2020 0

Britain’s Prince Harry is expected to meet his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and other senior royals on Monday to discuss his plans to “step back” from royal duties. Harry and his wife Meghan, made a surprise…

News

Photo: Dele Momodu Meets ‘The Greatest Human’

John Ogunsemore Feb 16, 2018 0

Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu today shared a photo of himself with Queen Elizabeth II, who he described as the "greatest human" he ever wanted to meet. He share the photo on his Instagram page on Friday. He captioned the photo: Dreams do…