It was a Scottish Minister, Horatius Bonar (1808-1889), who wrote the popular Christian hymn: _“Fading Away like the morning stars; losing their light in the glorious sun-Thus would we pass from the earth and its toil. Only remembered by what we have done.”_ The chorus emphasizes that individuals are...
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Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced with profound sadness the passing of two distinguished officers: Assistant Inspector-General of Police Adeleke Taiwo Olatunde (Rtd), who passed away at his Lagos residence on July 23, 2026, and Commissioner of Police Hassan Saleh Gwani, who died on Sunday, July 19, 2026, while...
Burial Committee for the late Chief Sir (Dr) Paddy Kemdi Njoku, KSS, KSJI, popularly known as Omenukoaku, has announced the official programme for his funeral, with burial scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Aboh-Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. Chairman of the Burial Committee, HC. Engr. (Dr.)...
A retired vice principal and respected teacher,Mayor Tajudeen Ojeifo, has died at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on June 27, 2026, in Agbede, according to a family statement issued by his son, Frank Ojeifo. An alumnus of Auchi Polytechnic and the University of...
Former governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Ekmeka Ihedioha, has expressed deep sorrow and sadness over the demise his elder brother and first in-law, Amb. Sir (Dr) Paddy Kemdi Njoku, KSJI, KSS, who passed on a few weeks ago at the age of 72. According to Ihedioha, the late...
The Amanta Amagu Ishiagu community in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has been thrown into mourning following the passing of one of its revered elders, Mr. Joseph Orieji Ajah, who died at the age of 93. According to the family, Mr. Ajah slept in the Lord on...
The Agbese family of Ikpilogwu clan of Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State has announced the passing away of our husband , father, grandfather, brother, uncle and mentor: Chief Dan Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila. A statement issued by Okibe Agbese, on behalf on the family,...
Enyimba International FC is undergoing a major squad transformation, with Sporting Director Ifeanyi Ekwueme revealing that the release of 20 players from the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is a deliberate strategy to revitalize the team. Speaking to journalists in Aba on Saturday, Ekwueme clarified that the...
The community of Ukporo Igwu Orokam in Okadigbo Local Government Area, Benue State, mourns yet celebrates the life of Mama Ojoyi Serah Isaac, who passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at a venerable old age. Mama Ojoyi, a beloved matriarch, leaves behind a rich legacy of love, faith,...
The family of the late Comrade J I Orkar, of Vandeikya LGA, Benue State has announced the official funeral program to honor the life and legacy of Mr Samuel Terver Orkar, who passed unto glory July 21, 2025 at the age of 49 in Lagos after a brief illness....
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper, Mr Celestine Okafor, has lost his mother, Mrs Benedette Okafor. Mrs Okafor transited to eternity in Lagos on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at age 75 years. She hails from Ishi-Ozalla Autonomous Community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu East Senatorial district, Enugu...
A prominent woman leader, Mrs. Irene Uzochi Andeobu (nee Ofodu) AKA Iru- Ugegbe from the popular Ofodu family, Umuochie kindred, Imema-Akama,Akama Oghe,Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State is dead. She was aged 78 years and married to the late Mr. Edmund Ogbonnaya Andeobu, aka “Otumaga Enengwu” who was...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Legendary music promoter and Chairman of Evergreen Musical Company, Chief Femi Esho, passes away at 77. Chief Esho died on Monday in Lagos after a brief illness, according to a statement issued by his daughter, Bimbo Esho. She said: “We announced the passing...
Chief (Sir) Gordian Chukwuemeka Oranika, mni, ksm, kss (1935-2024): A master nation builder bows out
Chief (Sir) Gordian Chukwuemeka Oranika, mni, ksm, kss (1935-2024): A master nation builder bows out
By LAW MEFOR – “Never call a man good until he is dead,” Chief GC Oranika (aka Ochendo) once told me. Even though we were not related by blood, he was my buddy, mentor, protector, benefactor, and even uncle. Nobody would have made up something to indicate Oranika was...
The remains of Nollywood actor Tolani Oyebamiji aka Sisi Quadri who died on Friday, March 1, has been buried in his hometown in Agbowo area of Iwo. Sisi died after a brief illness at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso . Mr Marufudeen Lawal, Chairman Odun...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday led a government delegation for the funeral prayer of the Waziri of Borno, Yerima Mustapha Muktar, in Maiduguri on Saturday. Zulum’s delegation included the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Minister...
Mbandoo Hagher Pila, is no more! (February 1960-August 2023) My look-alike sister, Mbandoo, has gone to be with the Lord. She did not just have an uncanny resemblance to my father, Teacher Hagher Gbaaiko, they both answered the calling of life to be teachers, to make a difference in...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Matriarch of the Mumeh clan; Mrs Catherine Iyoho Donatus Mumeh of Igbogili-Abavo in Ika South Local Government area of Delta State Mrs. Catherine Iyoho Donatus Mumeh has gone to be with the Lord. She departed unto glory on Friday at Central...
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), says former President Goodluck Jonathan and South-East Governors, led by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, will attend the burial of late Most Rev. Maxwell Anikwenwa, the age-long Dean of the Church of Nigeria. “Other dignitaries who will attend are: Archbishops, bishops and overseers of churches;...
The death of the paramount traditional ruler of Obudu Local Government Area (LGA) in Cross River, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Davies-Agba, has been officially announced by the family. The demise of Davies-Agba was announced in a statement by his Son, Mr Kjay Jedy-Agba, on Sunday in Calabar. “It is...