Asagba of Asaba
25 Feb
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has condoled with the family of late Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien over the passing of their patriarch. Obaseki led some members of the Edo State House of Assembly, Special Advisers and other top government functionaries to pay a condolence visit to…
16 Feb
Delta North Traditional Rulers’ Forum, yesterday, expressed grief over the passing on of the late Asagba of Asaba, Obi Joseph Chike Edozien, saying that they have been uncomfortable since his death.
14 Feb
The Palace's secretary/ Ihonor of Asaba, Patrick Ndili, yesterday officially announced the passing on of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien.
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Centenary on earth calls for celebration; and for the erudite Professor and Royal Father, there can’t be anything lesser.
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Obi Chike Edozien on his 99th birthday. Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, yesterday..
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