Alex Ekwueme

Alex Ekwueme

February 5, 2018

Alex Ekwueme’s goal was to use the power of unity to build better things – Prof Moghalu

A speech by Professor Kingsley Moghalu at the memorial service for former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme in London, United Kingdom. The great Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle once wrote. “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have... Read More

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December 31, 2017

#YNaija2017Review: Alex Ekwueme, Buchi Emecheta, Maitama Sule, Eric Arubayi… 10 notable deaths of 2017

May their souls rest in peace. Eric Arubayi On February 11, thirty-three-year-old gospel music live act and former Idols West Africa fan favourite Eric Arubayi passed away suddenly at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital. Eric Arubayi made a respectable living as a gospel singer and members of Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s House on the Rock... Read More

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Alex Ekwueme

December 6, 2017

FG inaugurates committee for Ekwueme’s state burial

The Federal Government has inaugurated an 11-member committee for the state burial for late former vice-president Alex Ekwueme. What happened: Ekwueme had died in a London hospital while receiving treatment. The former Vice President was flown to London after President Buhari ordered his treatment abroad. Ekwueme was first admitted at an hospital in Enugu State after he... Read More

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November 21, 2017

Nigerians are shedding crocodile tears over Ekwueme’s death – Ibori

Former governor of Delta State, James Ibori has said Nigerians are “shedding Crocodile tears” over the death of former Vice President Alex Ekwueme. Ibori said this in a statement by his spokesman, Tony Eluemunor. He said the country refused to allow Ekwueme rescue it. “Though His Excellency, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, GCON, was a great leader,... Read More

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Alex Ekwueme

November 21, 2017

Obituary: Alex Ekwueme: Thinker, Lawyer, Architect, Statesman

On Sunday 12, November 2017, weeks after turning 85, politician and elder statesman, Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, GCON was transferred from Memfys Hospital of Neurosurgery, to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu state, from where he was ferried via air ambulance to the United Kingdom for continued medical care. Ekwueme, former vice president of the... Read More

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November 20, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Ebuka and his “iconic agbada”, Abayomi Shogunle, Shehu Sani, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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November 20, 2017

The Late 5: NBS’ report on Nigeria’s GDP, the death of Alex Ekwueme and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. A former vice president, Alex Ekwueme is dead. He is reported to have died in a London hospital according to family sources. The NBS has reported that Nigeria’s GDP has grown by 1.40 percent in the third quarter of 2017. While Nigerians have been questioning... Read More

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November 20, 2017

The Big 5: Ekwueme’s death, PDP’s rejection of Anambra poll, and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Despite pressures to resign, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has refused to step down. Mugabe in a live broadcast on Sunday said he would oversee the ruling party’s Congress in December. After coming third in the Anambra governorship election, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Obaze Oseloka... Read More

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November 20, 2017

Ex-Vice President Alex Ekwueme is dead

Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme is dead. A statement from his family said he died at a London clinic on Sunday, November 19. The statement was signed by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Laz Ekwueme. Background: Ekwueme reportedly collapsed in his Enugu residence few weeks ago. He was later... Read More

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November 13, 2017

SGF visits Ekwueme in London hospital

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha on Monday visited former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, who is receiving medical treatment in a London hospital. Background: Ekwueme was admitted in a hospital in Enugu after suffering a chest infection. President Muhammadu Buhari later ordered that Ekwueme be flown out of the country for treatment.... Read More

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November 12, 2017

‘Ex-VP Ekwueme flown abroad for medical treatment’

Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme has been blown abroad for medical treatment, Punch reports. What happened: Ekwueme has been suffering from a chest disease and was admitted at Memphys Hospital of Neurosurgery, Enugu. President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered that Ekwueme be flown abroad for treatment. What is happening: It was learnt that a white air... Read More

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November 4, 2017

The Thread: “It’s an insult to all Igbos” “There should be limits to propaganda” | TwitterNG is furious with Buhari

President Buhari has mananged to annoy Nigerians again. It would appear his administration is infamous for making political missteps, the latest being Buhari’s announcement on social media approving mediacle treatment abroad for the former Vice President Alex Ekwueme. President @MBuhari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside Nigeria. 1/... Read More

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November 3, 2017

Buhari orders overseas treatment for ailing ex-VP Ekwueme

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday ordered that former Vice President Alex Ekwueme who has been diagnosed of a chest infection be flown abroad for medical treatment. Ekwueme is currently being treated in a hospital in Enugu state. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President gave the order after... Read More

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November 2, 2017

Former Vice-President Alex Ekwueme is in stable condition – Family

Former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme who is said to be receiving treatment in Memfis Hospital for Neurosurgery, Enugu is reportedly in stable condition. In a statement, his family said Ekwueme is stable and will be under close medical attention. The statement signed by the traditional ruler of Oko, Prof. Laz Ekwueme, said, “Ekwueme had a... Read More

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January 2, 2017

Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Gowon, other ex-leaders sing for Nigeria (WATCH)

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo led former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ernest Shonekan to sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017. Other leaders in the video shared by the News Agency of Nigeria, include former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya. The ex-leaders sang to Isaac Watts’... Read More

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February 18, 2015

Blossom Nnodim: The curious case of our elder statesmen and women

by Blossom Nnodim There is no dignity that comes with throwing modesty and wisdom out into the flames in a bid to seek external validation. Yesterday cannot be considered a slow news day thanks to the media frenzy about the departure of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo from the Peoples Democratic Party. It was as dramatic as... Read More

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January 12, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Gunmen show interest in APC Chairman’s house | Dr. Tinubu prescribes APC for Nigeria’s headache | Nowadays, Labaran Maku goes about with a live chicken | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Nowadays, Labaran Maku goes about with a live chicken. YNaija Gunmen show interest in APC Chairman’s house. Punch PDP thinks INEC of Shielding Buhari. AllAfrica The Catholic Church is not too comfortable with Mbaka’s vision.... Read More

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January 12, 2015

‘He has lost touch with reality’: Igbo governors have begun to attack Ekuweme…

by Azubuike Azikiwe The assertion of Alex Ekwueme that President Jonthan may lose the support of the Ndigbo in the presidential election, has been rejected by the South-East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party and the South-East Governors’ Forum. In a recent interview, the former Vice President said that Jonathan had taken the South-East geo-political... Read More

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January 10, 2015

‘PDP cannot manage its success’ || Alex Ekwueme is not happy with his party

by Akan Ido Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to be over-confident about getting block votes for President Jonathan in the general elections coming up in February. The soft-spoken politician who happens to be one of the founding members of the PDP warned the party not to take South... Read More

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Just In: FG announces amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents

by Akan Ido The Federal Government through the minister of youth development, Boni Haruna announced amnesty for members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. The minister made this public at an event which took place at the International Conference Centre in Abuja to mark the Democracy Day. The event was attended by President Goodluck Jonathan,... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The bitter truth about the Igbo

by Femi Fani-Kayode It is the igbo people more than any other that have complained about marginalisation in Nigeria, forgetting that there is no other country in the world in which there was a major civil war and yet only 10 years after that war ended the losing side produced the Vice President… Permit me... Read More

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Atiku Abubakar: The PDP needs to stop the culture of imposition and impunity

by Atiku Abubakar The selective suspension and restoration of party membership, the preoccupation with all sorts of designs for 2015 and the escalation of sectarian and tribal threats over the up-coming election is embarrassing for the image of our Party… Newspapers nationwide recently reported that President Goodluck Jonathan had succumbed to pressure from aides to... Read More

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“Nasir el-Rufai lied and showed lack of grasp of issues,” Ex-governor Ikedi Ohakim reviews TAPS

by Ihedi Ohakim “Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents and everyone is writing a book” – Cicero It is on record that since I left office, I have refused to join issues with anybody in spite of several falsehood peddled about me. Honestly, I never wanted to react to issues raised by... Read More

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