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Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Mohbad’s sister-in-law risk subpoena over failure to appear before Coroner
A Coroner’s Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has threatened to subpoena key witnesses for failing to appear at the ongoing inquest into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. Magistrate T. A. Sotobi had ordered substituted services for the witnesses after granting an application by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, to serve a witness summons on…
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Tinubu congratulates Etsu Nupe on his birthday, 21st anniversary as monarch
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday, which falls on Thursday, September 12. This milestone also marks the monarch’s 21st anniversary on the throne. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu commended the first-class…
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President Tinubu celebrates Esama of Benin on 90th birthday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, on his 90th birthday, celebrated on September 11, 2024. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), the President commended Chief Igbinedion for his remarkable achievements as a businessman, philanthropist, and advocate for education and community development. Acknowledging the Esama’s…
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James Earl Jones, iconic ‘Coming to America’ star, dies at 93
By Tosin Brown Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for his role as King Joffer in Coming to America, has passed away at the age of 93. The revered nonagenarian died peacefully at his residence on Monday, September 9, 2024. Jones’s illustrious career spanned decades, earning him acclaim not only for his acting but also for his deep, commanding…
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First Lady pays condolence visit to Hajia Turai Yar’Adua
By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to Hajia Turai Yar’Adua, the wife of late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, following the passing of her mother-in-law, Hajia Dada Yar’Adua. During the visit, which took place at the Abuja residence of the Yar’Adua family, Senator Tinubu was accompanied by Hajia Nana Shettima,…
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NIDCOM Chairman meets Chidinma Adetshina, urges unity amongst Africans
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for unity amongst Africans and encouraged Nigerians in the diaspora with dual citizenship to maintain strong ties with their homeland. She urged them to always take pride in their Nigerian heritage. Dabiri-Erewa made these remarks during a visit by Miss Universe Nigeria,…
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President Tinubu eulogizes late Hajiya Binta Yar’Adua
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has conveyed the nation’s deep sorrow over the death of Hajiya Binta (Dada) Yar’Adua, the mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and former Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Shehu Yar’Adua. Hajiya Yar’Adua passed away on Monday night, leaving behind a legacy that touched the entire country. In a statement delivered by Vice…
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Royal celebration: Ooni of Ife welcomes son with fourth wife
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and his fourth wife, Olori Folashade Ashley Ogunwusi, have welcomed a baby boy. The joyful news was shared on the monarch’s official social media accounts, accompanied by a heartwarming picture of the proud parents. On his Facebook page, the Ooni wrote: “To God be the glory,…
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President Tinubu mourns Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua
President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed his condolences to the Yar’Adua family following the passing of Hajiya Dada. Hajiya Dada, the mother of the late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, passed away on Monday at an advanced age. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu also extended his sympathies…
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JUST IN: Yar’adua’s mother, Dada, dies In Katsina
Hajiya Dada Yar’adua, the mother of former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua and General Shehu Musa Yar’adua, who was the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters under General Obasanjo’s military regime, has died. Western Post gathered that she passed away on Monday evening at the Katsina Teaching Hospital after a brief illness. Hajiya Dada was also the mother of Senator Abdulaziz Musa…
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