State Burial

Tinubu Orders State Burial for Late Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja

Nov 13, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

A delegation from the Nigerian Army, led by Major General Kamal Yusuf, announced on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu has ordered a state burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This announcement was made during a condolence visit to the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, at his palace in … Read more

Obaseki Reveals Fallout with Oshiomhole Over State Burial for Anenih

Sep 7, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki revealed on Friday that a major factor in his falling out with his predecessor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was his decision to declare a state burial for the late PDP chieftain Chief Tony Anenih. Anenih passed away during Obaseki’s first term as governor, while he was still a member of the … Read more