UNILAG alumni honours Shade Okoya with distinguished alumni award
The University of Lagos Alumni Association today, Friday, October 17, 2025, hosted its 55th Anniversary Awards and Recognition Dinner at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, where outstanding graduates will be honoured for their contributions to national development. Among the honourees is Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Folashade Okoya (MON), Managing Director of Eleganza Industrial […]
Anambra ready for Achebe’s burial – Gov. Obi
Ogidi (Anambra) – Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra, on Sunday said that the state was ready to accord Prof. Chinua Achebe a befitting burial. Obi stated this while inspecting the St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area, where the burial service will take place on May 23. The governor had inspected […]
Name National Library after Achebe- Prof Nwala
Chairman of the Achebe National Transition Committee, Prof. Uzodinma Nwala also asked the federal government to name the National library after the departed novelist.
Okonjo-Iweala, Maku, Okoh, Ndukwe pay tributes as Achebe burial rites begin
The burial rites for eminent novelist, Prof Chinua Achebe who died on March 21 in the United States began Sunday in Abuja with a commendation service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.
Countdown to May 23: My favourite Achebe’s proverb
No one captures the essence of proverbs better than Africa’s highly celebrated writer Chinua Achebe, when he wrote,” proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten” Vanguard presents few of Achebe’s words of wisdom collected from his written works. Which is your favourite? If we have omitted your most preffered , you can add […]
Achebe’s body arrives today
The remains of celebrated writer, Chinua Achebe is expected to be flown into the country, today to kick-start a week-long burial rites. Achebe died on March 21, 2013 at 82.
Achebe is Nigeria’s hero, says Metuh
ABUJA—NATIONAL Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, Thursday, said that Nigerians have voted the late literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe as the Nigerian patriot whose selflessness inspired many since independence.
Chinua Achebe’s day of tributes
It was, indeed, a day of tributes yesterday for the late literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe, as dignitaries from all walks of life gathered to pay him tributes for promoting and showcasing excellence in his life time.
Senate urges FG to grant Achebe state burial
THE Senate yesterday urged the Federal Government to grant the late novelist, Professor Chinua Achebe, a state burial and name a major federal highway or street in Abuja after him.
Authors, academics honour Achebe
MEMBERS of the Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA, academic gurus and public servants yesterday in Awka held what was tagged ‘A day with Achebe’ during which they reflected on the writings of the late literary giant, Professor Chinua Achebe, who died in the United States of America, USA, early this year.
Jonathan to attend Achebe’s funeral
South East political leaders , Saturday met in Enugu to map out reception plans for President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to the funeral of the late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe next week.
