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Queen Elizabeth II: a reign that saw the end of the British empire in Africa
There has been a lot of political and social change during her 70 years on the throne. None less than in what was once her African empire. She was in Kenya at the luxury Tree Tops game lodge, when her father died in 1952. She returned hastily Read more
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Jeune Afrique Founder - Béchir Ben Yahmed (1928 - 2021)
Béchir Ben Yahmed - Founder and historic head of Jeune Afrique, died Monday, May 3 at the Parisian hospital Lariboisière as a result of getting infected with Covid-19. Read more
Helping children cope with Covid-19 bereavement
For young children, most of whom are stuck at home without the distraction of school and socialising with friends, talk of death can be extremely disturbing and overwhelming. Read more
Dame Betty Asafu-Adjaye - Tribute to a tireless woman on a mission
For more than 30 years, North-West London resident and Ghanaian-born grandmother - Dame Betty Asafu-Adjaye who passed away in London last month, dedicated her life to help the old, the sick, the poor and the vulnerable. Although she herself was Read more
Remembering Ellen Ogunsanya
The first year Memorial Service in honour of the late UK-based Community Midwife - Mrs Ellen Faith Ogunsanya, was held in Essex recently. Read more
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Kofi Annan’s years in office were an exciting time
We are here to pay tribute to Kofi Annan, one of the best of us, a man who embodied United Nations values and made us all proud to call ourselves his colleagues. This is a personal loss for many of us. It is difficult to imagine what a blow it must Read more
Kofi Annan: How we envy the World Cup!
You may wonder what a Secretary General of the United Nations is doing writing about football. But in fact, the World Cup makes us at the United Nations green with envy. As the pinnacle of the only truly global game, played in every country by every Read more
Kofi Annan dies at 80
The former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) - Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80, after a brief illness; his Foundation announced in a tweet. Read more
Princess Esther Folashade Adetoun Thomas (1942 – 2018)
Princess Esther Folashade Adetoun (nee Olufuwa) Thomas was born on Monday 14th December 1942 in Queens Street, Lagos, Nigeria to Mrs P Adepeju Thomas and Prince J Owolabi (Olufuwa) Thomas of the Yoruba Royal House of Thomas of Agbowa Ikosi Town Read more
Norma Riley (1938 – 2018)
The Nigerian friends (both home and abroad) of the late Norma Riley join her family in mourning her death. Read more
Emmanuel Chukwudumebi Osejindu (1951 - 2018)
London-based Electrical Engineer - Mr Emmanuel Chukwudumebi Osejindu passed away on Wednesday 11th April 2018. The late Emmanuel Osejindu who was born in 1951 and raised in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria; worked as an electrical contractor in both the Read more
Vet doctor who served in Nigeria dies at 90
A Veterinary Doctor who worked in Nigeria and adopted a son from one of his staff who served him whilst in the country - Dr. William John Herbert, has passed away in his sleep. Dr Herbert died at his home in Edinburgh at the age of 90. Read more
Ellen Ogunsanya laid to rest
Mrs Ellen Ogunsanya - the Essex-based Community Midwife has been laid to rest. Mrs Ogunsanya worked for the National Health Service for over 35 years. During her career, she was a Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor and prided herself in providing the Read more
Mrs Ellen Ogunsanya - Rest in Peace
The friends of Dr Toyin Ogunsanya mourn the death of Mrs Ellen Ogunsanya. Read more
Engineering Forum President Toyin Odusina passes away
The President of the Engineering Forum of Nigerians, United Kingdom (EFN-UK) - Engineer Toyin Odusina has passed away after a brief illness. Read more
Rev Fajoye holds Service of Songs for late mum
Rev. Rachael Folu Fajoye hosted a Service of Songs for her late mother which preceded the final funeral burial rites in Nigeria. Read more