The way in which the high and mighty in Nigeria were weeping during the nights of tribute for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who, at the time of his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, is reminiscent of…
‘You left me to face all manners of mockery,’ Betty pens tribute to Akeredolu
Betty Akeredolu, wife of the former Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has described her late husband’s departure as leaving her to face all manners of mockery from his “so-called friends”. Tribune Online reports that late December, 2023 that the…
Gov Eno pledges support for wife’s pet project, GIFA
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has pledged his commitment to ensuring the optimum success of the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), a pet project of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The Governor was among several dignitaries at…
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor died from ‘natural causes’, coroner confirms
Acclaimed Irish singer Sinead O’Connor, who was found dead in her London home in July last year, died of natural causes, the coroner has said. The Nothing Compares 2 u singer was pronounced dead at the scene, and police said…
“Nigeria has lost a rare gem”, Dogara pays tribute to late Speaker Na’aba
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara has paid tribute to late Ghali Na,’aba, a former Speaker, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, at an Abuja hospital after a brief illness He was 65…
Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis of ‘Village headmaster’ series, Dies at 80
A Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis, is dead. The veteran actor died at the age of 80. Actor, Saidi Balogun, confirmed his passing in a post shared on his Instagram account on Saturday. Sharing the photo of the late veteran, Saidi…
Lagos PDP guber candidate mourns late AMAA Founder, Anyiam-Osigwe
The Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (a.k.a Jandor) on Wednesday mourned the death of renowned Nigerian filmmaker and founder of African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Ms Peace Anyiam-Osigwe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anyiam-Osigwe, whose…
Man United make brief 81-word tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after explosive exit
Manchester United dedicated a brief 81-word farewell to forward Cristiano Ronaldo in their official programme for the Carabao Cup win over Burnley on Wednesday. Ronaldo agreed a mutual termination of his contract at Old Trafford last month following a TV…
Brazil stars pay touching Pele tribute after thrashing South Korea in World Cup
Brazil sent a heart-warming message to legendary forward Pele after they booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals against South Korea. Tite’s side eased past their Asian opponents at Stadium 974 on Tuesday evening to progress to the next…
Celtics honour Bill Russell prior to season opener versus 76ers
Bill Russell helped establish and define the standard for the Boston Celtics. The franchise took its latest opportunity to honour its greatest player before its season opener against Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The Celtics held the first of two planned…