The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, on Tuesday, expressed sadness over the death of the wife of his deputy, Hajia Zainab Garba. The PUNCH learnt that Hajiya Garba died on Monday after a brief illness. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said in a statement that Bajo received the news of Hajia Garba’s death with sadness. “He said it is indeed devastating news […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has expressed sadness over the demise of Former Abia State Governor, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu describes Onu’s death as a huge loss to Ndi Igbo of the South East and Nigeria in general. The Deputy Speaker says Onu, who also served as Minister of Science and Technology […]
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has commiserated with Governor and people of Ekiti State over the shocking transition of the APC chairman, Paul Omotosho. This is contained in a statement signed by him in Abuja. The statement describes Omotosho's death as a big loss to the ruling party and his community, adding that his sacrifices towards the survival of the party will inspire many to continue his […]
The Czech Republic is holding a day of national mourning for those killed in Thursday's mass shooting at a Prague university. Flags on official buildings are being flown at half-mast and a minute's silence will be observed at midday. Fourteen people were shot dead at the Faculty of Arts building of Charles University in the capital by a student who then killed himself. Police are working to uncover the motive […]
By Georgina Humphrey Tha Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has expressed shock over the the demise of the former Anambra State Governor, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Secretary of CUPP, Chief Peter Ameh in Abuja. The statement says his demise has created a huge vacuum in the Nigerian political and social order. "We received with utmost disbelief, the demise of […]
President Bola Tinubu is deeply saddened by the demise of Ambassador Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, the Chargé d’Affaires in the Embassy of Nigeria in Rabat, Morocco who passed away on Friday at the age of 42. In a statement on Friday, the President expressed his sympathy and condolences to the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, on the passing of the Ambassador, who is his brother. Apart from serving as […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr.Tajudeen Abbas has expressed sadness over the death of Nigeria's doyen of Accounting, Chief Akintola Williams. Reacting to the demise of Chief Williams, who died at the age of 104, Dr. Abbas describes the centurion as Nigeria's global star in the Accounting profession, who shone brightly across Africa and the world. He notes that the financial guru will be sorely missed at a […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described as tragic, the death of gallant officers and soldiers in a helicopter crash at Chukuba Village near Shiroro, Niger State, on Monday. The President in a statement says "This brought immense sadness to me, these officers and men were answering the call of duty while on an evacuation mission. In their dedicated service to our beloved country, they paid the ultimate price. While we […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has described the collapse of parts of the Zaria Central Mosque, which led to the death of some persons, as disheartening and devastating. Mr. Abbas, who represents Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, said he received the news of the unfortunate incident with shock, noting that he was pained by the death and injury of his constituents in the mishap. In […]
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