June 12 remains our national nemesis – Opadokun
Though the realisation of June 12 lies in the forgotten past, the vestiges of the agitation by political activists and pro-democracy operators still linger on. For the former General Secretary of Afenifere and NADECO, Chief Ayo Opadokun, June 12 cannot be wished away even though Nigeria is currently enjoying civilian rule but not democracy. In his characteristic manner, he said the activities chronicle the woes of Nigeria and posited that May 29 can never be an accepted date for the celebration of democracy in Nigeria.
Ojukwu: Imo govt lines up activities for burial,MASSOB mobilizes Aba residents
OWERRI-A week long activities for burial of late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu, has been lined up by Imo State government.
Akunyili urges FG to name 2nd Niger Bridge after Ojukwu
Former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has called on the Federal Government to name the proposed second Niger Bridge after the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu- Ojukwu.
Ojukwu’s burial rites move to Abia
UMUAHIA- PROGRAMME of activities for the burial of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu shifted to Abia State weekend with a large procession of Abians to some important places in Umuahia that have something to do with the late Ikemba.
Ojukwu burial rites get underway
THE burial programme of late elder statesman and defunct Biafran Republic Leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, which began on February 6, will continue today with a symposium on Ahiara Declaration. Igbos in the Diaspora will also stage funeral processions (Icho Mmadu) for the late Eze Igbo Gburugburu.
Ex-Newswatch editors eulogise Ojukwu at Vanguard
LAGOS – Late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, has continued to draw accolade from members of the public.
The latest came, Tuesday, from the former executive directors of Newswatch magazine, Mr Ray Ekpu, Dan Agbese, Mr. Yakubu Mohammed and Mr. Soji Akinrinade.
