The family of the late Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the defunct National Concord Newspapers, Dr Doyin Abiola, has confirmed that her burial will take place from 9 to 12 September in Lagos. According to the family’s statement, further information on the arrangements will be released in due course. Colleagues from the defunct Concord Newspapers,…
Barely a day after his passing, Nigeria’s highlife icon, Mike Ejeagha, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Umuagba, Imezi-Owa, in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The 95-year-old singer, popularly known as Gentleman, died on Friday after a prolonged illness. His burial on Saturday fulfilled a deeply personal wish he had…
By Sebastine Ebhuomhan The Monarch of Benin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, has concluded the six-week long funeral ceremony for his mother, the late Queen Mother, Omo N’Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II. Iyoba Ewuare transited to eternal glory exactly 49 years ago. The programme of activities of her…
