News
Stella Obasanjo’s father, Abebe, dies at 99
Father of the late wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Christopher Abebe (OFR), has died at the age of 99.
A statement by the deceased’s son and President of St. Gregory’s College Old Boys’ Association, Dr. John Abebe, said the nonagenarian died on Thursday.
The deceased’s son, said he was survived by Theresa Abebe, his wife of nearly 75 years; children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The statement said,
“In his lifetime, he joined the United African Company Nigeria Limited as a young clerk and rose through the ranks to become the first Nigerian chairman/managing director of the company. He was also the first Nigerian personnel director of UAC in 1959.
“He was at various times the pro-chancellor and chairman of council of three Nigerian universities: the University of Benin, the University of Nsukka and the University of Calabar.
“On his retirement from the UAC, he became the first Nigerian Chairman of the Nigerian Breweries. A devout Catholic, he was a Papal Knight of the St. Gregory’s and Supreme Knight of St. Mulumba.”
The deceased was a recipient of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).
-
News15 hours ago
N3.5bn irregularities uncovered in Taraba varsity
-
News15 hours ago
Ruto to address Kenyans as deadly flood toll hits 188
-
Metro16 hours ago
Delta killing: Court hears villagers’ N100bn suit against army
-
Crime15 hours ago
Why I abandoned my 13 months baby in well – Delta mother
-
Metro12 hours ago
EFCC move against schools charging in dollars
-
Economy12 hours ago
FG to increase mining license fees, charges
-
News16 hours ago
Parents kick as Abuja varsity student slumps, dies in gym
-
Economy15 hours ago
Nigeria needs $2bn to revive Ajaokuta Steel – Minister