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Tor Tiv dies at 71

The chairman of the Benue Traditional Council and the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv, the Tor Tiv, Alfred Torkula, has passed on. The Tor Tiv, who was installed as the fourth Tor Tiv in April 1991, died on Monday in a private hospital in Gboko, the traditional seat of his throne. The Tor Tiv was aged 71 years. Confirming the death on Tuesday in Makurdi, Governor Samuel Ortom, said he had already paid his condolences to the deceased family. (more…)

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First photos from H.I.D Awolowo’s funeral

President Buhari arrived Ikenne, Ogun state for the Funeral ceremony of H.I.D Awolowo, VP Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Oyo state governor Abiola Ajimobi, Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola, Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha, Shonekan, Daisy Danjuma, Yakubu Gowon, Oladipo Diya, Rotimi Amaechi, Tambuwal, Obasanjo are among the dignitaries attending the funeral of Chief H.I.D Awolowo in Ikenne, Ogun state. See more photos after the cut... (more…)

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Photos: Funmi Iyanda receives honorary fellowship from University of Cumbria

Nigerian media entrepreneur, Funmi Iyanda, today received an honorary fellowship from the University of Cumbria in recognition of her significant global contribution to human rights and sustainability. She is the first African woman to receive the award. Congrats to her.According to Wiki... Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda (born 27 July 1971), better known as Funmi Iyanda, is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, columnist and blogger. She produced and hosted Nigeria's popular and authoritative talk show New Dawn with Funmi, which aired on the national network for over eight