Category: Social Diary

The death has been announced of Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi, a devout Christian and community leader from Umuokogbuo Eluama in Isuikwuato, Abia State. Maggie, as she was fondly called, died on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019, in Warri, Delta State, aged around 90 years. She is survived by five children, among them Mr. Isaac Umunna, an award-winning international journalist and Publisher of News Express titles. Maggie is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as a host of relatives. Paying tribute to the departed matriarch, Isaac Umunna said: “Mama…

President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Chief Joseph Akpieyi, Chairman of Arco Group Plc and former Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Petroleum Refining Company, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The President expresses gratitude to Engr Akpieyi on his numerous contributions to the growth of the oil and gas sector in the country during long years of meritorious service to his fatherland, first in his 26-year career in the public service, and later as a private citizen, committed to creating employment opportunities for Nigerians to develop their potentials in the…

President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku who turns 86 on January 18th, 2019. The President joins family, friends and professional colleagues of the career diplomat in celebrating the many years of lofty achievements and contributions to the development of Nigeria, Africa and Commonwealth of nations, most remarkably his personal interventions in promoting good governance, democracy and peace in many countries. President Buhari salutes the historical role Chief Anyaoku played in fighting for the emancipation of South Africa from racist stronghold,…

President Muhammadu Buhari joins all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in greeting the first Interim Chairman of the party and former Governor of Osun State, Chief Abdukareem Adebisi Akande on his 8oth birthday. The President congratulates Chief Akande, his family and friends for the laudable achievements over the years, which threw him into the limelight at an early age, particularly highlighting his sacrifices in public service at both state and national levels. As the first Interim Chairman of the APC, President Buhari affirms that the former governor’s pivotal…