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Buhari pays condolence visit to Shonekan’s family

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday,  paid a condolence visit to the family of  Chief Ernest Shonekan, late Head of the defunct Interim National Government (ING) of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President was earlier in Abeokuta in Ogun, for the inauguration of some projects by Gov. Dapo Abiodun. The President  arrived the Ikoyi residence of Shonekan at 4:40pm with…

Buhari orders flags to fly at half-mast for Shonekan

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast following the death of a former Head of the Interim Government, Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan. The President gave the order in a statement on Tuesday night by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha. The statement said that the order is effective from Wednesday 12th till…

Shonekan’s Death: Confusion In Ogun As Daughter Speaks On Her Father’s Rumoured Death

Mrs. Basirat Umar-Shonekan, one of the daughters of former Head of Interim National Government (ING), Chief Ernest Shonekan has debunked the rumoured death of her father.

In a WhatsApp chat with friends in faraway Canada, Umar-Shonekan declared that her father is still hale and hearty as at the time of speaking with her Nigerian friends.

The Nigerian-born Canadian Naval Accountant further…

Obasanjo, Gowon, others join VP at Aso Rock Thanksgiving service

  Three former heads of states/presidents and three former number twos joined Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, today to show gratitude to God, offering thanksgiving for his goodness over Nigeria.

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Prayers were also offered by the leaders and the Aso Villa Chapel…Obasanjo, Gowon, others join VP at Aso Rock Thanksgiving service

Nigerian Tribune