Tag: MOURN

Tinubu mourns former IGP Solomon Arase

Aminu Imam
Tinubu mourns

President Bola Tinubu has condoled  with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over Solomon Ehigiator Arase (CFR), the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who died yesterday at 69. A press statement from Bayo Onanuga, his  Special Adviser, read in part: “President Tinubu commiserates with the family, friends and associates of the highly resourceful officer. Arase’s reforms as IGP and later as Chairman of the Police Service Commission brought lasting changes to the force. The President acknowledges the dedication of the former IGP to enhancing security in the country, through initiatives…

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Terry Waya’s closest aide, Kenneth Terso Gyado 

Aminu Imam
Kenneth Terso Gyado

The death has been announced of Kenneth Terso Gyado, the closest aide and special assistant to High Chief Terry Waya.  According to a short press statement issued by Chief Terry Waya yesterday, stated there will be a wake-keeping in Chief Terry Waya’s House on Sunday 16th while  burial date will be announced as soon as the body arrives from Paris. Terry Waya is a London-based billionaire Nigerian businessman and socialite. He is an investor who has been involved in various business ventures, including agro-allied industries and asset management. He also…

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Senator Barau mourns Liberty TV’s Senate Correspondent, Mohammed Adamu

Aminu Imam
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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned the Senate Correspondent of Liberty TV & Radio, Malam Mohammed Adamu, who died in the early hours of today (Wednesday) in Abuja. Late Adamu, who hailed from Kaduna State, served as the State House Correspondent of LibertyTV & Radio before his deployment to the National Assembly. In an issued statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Isma’il Mudashir, Senator Barau said the deceased was a hardworking and committed journalist. Senator Barau extended his condolences to Adamu’s immediate…

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Late Sidi Ali: FG, others mourn veteran Journalist

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
SIDI ALI

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has condoled with the family of the late journalist, prolific writer and politician, Alhaji Sidi Ali. Idris in a statement on Friday in Abuja said it was with profound sadness that he received the news of the passing of Ali. According to the Minister, Alis contributions to the field of journalism, literature, and politics have left an indelible mark on our country. He added that his demise would be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.…

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Rwandan army mourns peacekeeper killed in CAR

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), has expressed condolence in a statement over the death of a Rwandan peacekeeper killed in the Central African Republic (CAR). The peacekeeper was killed in a rebel attack earlier in the day. Meanwhile, RDF says it remains committed to the protection of civilians within the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the other peacekeeping missions it contributes to. Since Dec. 19, major armed groups have reportedly been on an offensive to disrupt the presidential and…

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