BREAKING: Ex-NCP Secretary-General, Ayodele Akele, Dies
Comrade Ayodele Akele, former Secretary-General of the National Conscience Party (NCP), the party founded by the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, is dead. Akele, who was also former chairman, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State, according to sources, died in the early hours of Tuesday after a protracted illness. Details later…
Chief Dan Okeke, A man Of Outstanding Reputation – Rep. Benjamin Kalu
Rep. Benjamin Kalu, House of Reps Spokesperson and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, has felicitated with popular philanthropist, businessman, and APC chieftain, Chief Dan Okeke. Referring to Chief Okeke as a man of outstanding reputation and an exceptional philanthropist, Rep. Kalu prayed that God would preserve him as a source of blessing to all Abians. READ ALSO: Ogah Extols Chief Okeke,...
BREAKING: Mali Ex-president Toure Is Dead
Mali’s former president Amadou Toumani Toure, who led the Sahel nation for 10 years before being ousted in a coup, has died in Turkey aged 72, a family member and a doctor said on Tuesday. “Amadou Toumani Toure died during the night of Monday to Tuesday in Turkey,” where he had been taken for health reasons, his nephew Oumar Toure...
Benue Health Commissioner, Dr Ikwulono Is dead
The Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Emmanuel Ikwulono has died. Dr. Ikwulono died Wednesday afternoon after spending three months as Commissioner. He was sworn in on August 5, 2020, after his predecessor, Dr. Sunday Ongbabo resigned his position as a member of the State Executive Council. Though no formal statement has been issued by the family of...
“I Strongly Believe That Nigeria Will Be A Safe Place For Gay People” — Bisi Alimi
Nigerian gay activist, Bisi Alimi, has stated that he strongly believes that with time, Nigeria will be a safe place for LGBTQ people. In Nigeria, LGBT people are criminalised under both the Criminal Code Act and the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2013. During a question and answer section on his Instagram page, Bisi Alimi was asked by a fan if he...
Ndi Uwaoma Foundation Felicitates With Uche Ogah On His Birthday
The Ndi Uwaoma Foundation has felicitated with the Honourable Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, on his 51st birthday celebration. The felicitation was contained in a goodwill message made available to ABN TV endorsed by Hon. Lady Blessing Uwaoma Nwokenneya (odi uko n'mba), on behalf of the board of trustees. She said, “Birthdays are very...
Veteran Broadcaster And Actor, Mazi Ukonu Dies At 90
Veteran Actor, comedian, singer and broadcaster, Chief Mazi Anyaogu Elekwachi Ukonu, has died at 90. Born on March 5, 1930, Ukonu was from Igbere Bende Local Government Area. Though the family is yet to issue a statement, Mazi Ukonu died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, a sourced told our correspondent. The Doyen of broadcasting and entertainment, Mazi Ukonu is one of...
Bishop Obinna Is Dead
Gregory Obinna Ochiagha, Bishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Imo State, is dead. Born in Ibeme on August 31, 1931, the late cleric was ordained Priest of Umuahia in 1960. In 1980, he was elevated to Bishop of Orlu in Nigeria. Ochiagha retired in 2008. Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Catholic community in Nigeria. He...
BREAKING: COVID-19 Kills Kogi Chief Judge In Isolation Centre
Chief judge of Kogi state, Justice Nasir Ajanah is dead. ABN TV learnt understands that Ajanah died at the COVID-19 isolation centre in Gwagwalada, Abuja. A member of the family confirmed the death to TheCable on Sunday morning. His death came less than two weeks after an aide to Yahaya Bello, the state governor, also died in an Abuja hospital. Ajanah has died...
PHOTONEWS: Senate President, Lawan, Deputy, Others Extol Sen. Kalu’s Wife As She Marks Birthday
Wife of the Chief Whip of the Senate; Mrs. Ifunanya Kalu who clocked a year older on Monday, 26th October received tons of encomiums from family, friends, business and political associates who converged at her Abuja residence to celebrate with her. ABN TV reports that notable among the dignitaries who graced the event was the President of the Nigerian Senate...
