The Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, and first black President of the World Methodist Council (WMC), Dr. Sunday Coffie Mbang has been confirmed dead by his family.He was 86.The first President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of Methodist Church extraction, according to family sources, died Tuesday night in his sleep after a brief illness.“The late Prelate Emeritus, has not been out for any public function of late, but preferred to receive...

Nigeria has lost a staunch advocate of unity in the person of Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida.Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85 earlier this morning according to a reportHe was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.He was born in Lagos but from Abeokuta in Ogun state.

President Muhammad Buhari sends warm greetings to Chief of Nigerian Navy Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo on his 57th birthday, rejoicing with family, friends and professional colleagues of the officer, who has consistently posted distinctions in service to the nation.President Buhari notes the profile of dedication and commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff, who served in many capacities, including operations of NNS Ambe, NNS Damisa, NNS Ayam, and Nigeria’s...