LIST OF National Award Recipients
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a list of 305 Nigerians and non-Nigerians for the 2013/2014 National Honours Award.
Among those to be honoured are the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, John Odigie Oyegun, Service Chiefs and 298 others.
A statement issued on Thursday evening in Abuja by the Director (Special Duties Office), Dr. Adeyemo, M. Tunde on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, said the Investiture holds by 9.00 am on Monday, September 29, 2014 at the International Conference Centre.
The recipients include Air Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh, Chief Of Defence Staff, (CFR), Maj. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, Chief Of Army Staff (CFR), Rear Admiral Usman Jibrin, Chief Of Naval Staff (CFR), Air Vice Marshal Adesola Amosu, Chief Of Air Staff (CFR), Alhaji Sulaiman Abba, Acting Inspector General Of Police (CFR), Hon. Justice Bolarinwa O. Babalakin, Fmr. Supreme Court, Judge (CFR), Hon. Justice Abubakar Bashir Wali, Justice Of The Supreme Court, (Rtd) (CFR).
Also in the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) category are Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Christopher M. Chukwuma – Eneh, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Muhammad S. Muntaka Coomassie, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice John Afolabi Fabiyi, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Olufunlola Oyelola Adekeye, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Mohammed Sambo Dasuki, National Security Adviser (CFR), Bukar Goni Aji, Former Head Of Service Of The Federation (CFR), Mr. Danladi I. Kifasi, Head Of Service Of The Federation (CFR), Amb. Ayo Oke, Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (CFR), Hrm Oba Dr. Victor Ademefun A. Kiladejo, Traditional Ruler (CFR), Chief Philip C. Asiodu, Outstanding Public Servant (CFR), Brig. Gen. Jones O. Arogbofa (Rtd), Chief Of Staff To The President (CFR), Hrh Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Jimoh Oyewumi, Traditional Ruler (CFR), Chief Kolawole Babalola Jamodu, Former Minister/ President Of M.A.N. (CFR), Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe, Entrepreneur (CFR), Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel C. Iwuanynwu, Business Man (CFR), Jimoh Ibrahim Folorunsho, Entrepreneur (CFR).
Other categories for the award are below:
Alhaji Ibrahim Adejoh Idris Former Governor Con Hon. Justice Olatokunbo Oduyinka Olopade Chief Judge, Ogun State Con Hon. Justice Aloy Nweke Nwanko Chief Judge, Ebonyi State Con Hon. Justice Isua Idongesit Nfem Bassey Chief Judge, Akwa Ibom State Con Hon Justice Nasiru A, Ajanah Chief Judge, Kogi State Con Honourable Justice Hakila Yalah Heman Chief Judge, Gombe State Con Honourable Justice Kate Abiri Chief Judge, Beyelsa State Con Alh. Abdulkadir Saidu Tambuwal Grand Khadi, Sokoto State Con Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Hon. Justice Abubakar Jega Abdul-Kadir Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Dr. Peter Odili Former Governor Con Engr. Muhammed Abba Gana Former Minister Con Chief Thomas Ikeokwuadem Aguiyi-Ironsi Former Minister Con Hm Oba (Dr.) Fredrick E. Obateru Akinruntan Traditional Ruler Con Amb. Dan Suleiman Former Ambassador Con Olorogun Felix O. Ibru Business Man Con Chief Olusegun Oladipo Osunkeye Chairman, Nestle Plc Con Hon Justice Ali Umar Eri Former C.J. Kogi State/Dg National Judical Institute Con Hamidu Gambari Erubu Retired Civil Servant/ Prominet Educationist For Over 50 Years Con Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Chief John E. Kenneth Odigie Oyegun Fmr. Governor Con Chief Tom Ikimi Politician/Fmr. Minister Con Ahmad Rufa’i Sani Senator /Fmr. Governor Con Hrh Muhammodu Isa Muhammadu Traditional Ruler/Emir Of Jama’a Con Erelu Olusola I.A. Obada Former Deputy Governor/Former Minister Con Mr. Mutiu Olaniyi A. Sunmonu M.D. Spdc Con Hon. Justice P.D. Damulak Chief Judge, Plateau State Con Chief (Dr.) Michael Olawale Cole Former President, Nigerian Institute Of Management Con Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Onikepo Akande Former Minister Con Sen. Nkechi J. Nwaogu Senator Con Sen. Christopher Babajide Omoworare Senator Con Dame Virgy N. Etiaba Former Deputy / Acting Governor/Educationist Con Senator Iyiola Omisore Fmr. Senator/Fmr Deputy Governor Con Sen. Marafa Kabir Garba Senator Con Umar Ayinla Saro Businessman Con Funso K. Lawal, Oon Industrialist Con Chief (Dr.) Theodore Ahamefula Orji Governor Con Mallam Isa Yuguda Governor Con Barr. Sullivan Iheanacho Chime Governor Con Dr Olusegun Mimiko Governor Con Alhaji Sa’idu Usman Nasamu Dakingari Governor Con Da David Jonah Jang Governor Con Senator Ibikunle Amosun Governor Con Dr John Kayode Fayemi Governor Con Brig. Gen. Raji Rasaki (Rtd) Former Military Administrator Con Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau Hon. Minister Con Prof. Chinedu O. Nebo, Oon Hon. Minister Con Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe Hon. Minister Con Arc. Mike Onolememen Hon. Minister Con Mr. Labaran Maku Hon. Minister Con Hajiya Zainab Maina, Mfr Hon. Minister Con Arc. Musa Mohammed Sada Hon. Minister Con Amb. Bashir Yuguda Hon. Minister Con Mr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike Hon. Minister Con Senator Femi Okunronmu Senator Con Mr. Olatunde John Ayeni Chairman, Skye Bank Plc Con Mr. Godwin Emefiele Governor, Cbn Con Senator George Thompson Sikibo Jp Senator Con Major Gen. Suraj Alao Abdulrahman Force Commander, Liberia Armed Forces Con Dr. Abduallahi Umar Ganduje Deputy Governor, Kano State Ofr Amb. (Dr.) Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Ofr Kobis Ari Thimnu Ssg, Adamawa Ofr Alh. Sahabi Isa Gada Ssg, Sokoto State Ofr Prof. Mkpa Agu Mkpa Ssg, Abia State Ofr Garvey Achen Yawa Ssg, Taraba State Ofr Hannatu Inti Ugah (Mrs) Head Of Service, Kaduna State Ofr Maj. Gen. Shehu Usman Abdulkadir Pioneer Force Commander, First African Union And Ecowas Peace Mission In Mali Ofr Bolaji Ayorinde, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Engr. (Chief) Amin Ibrahim Moussalli Group Managing Director Aim Group Ltd Ofr Chief Gafar Kayode Animasahun Group Managing Director Aim Group Ltd Ofr Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi Designer Of The National Flag Ofr Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome (San) Legal Practitioner Ofr Chief Simon Nsunndu Okeke Fmr. Chairman Police Service Commission Ofr Hrh. Abubakar Umar Suleiman Traditional Ruler Ofr Chief Victor Umeh Politician Ofr Alhaji Buhari Bala Former Minister Ofr Senator Umar Abubakar Argungu Senator Ofr Prof. Oloyede Is-Haq Olarewaju Former Vice Chancellor University Of Ilorin Ofr Dr. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe Visitor Gregory University Ofr Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama, San, Mfr Legal Practitioner Ofr Sir Emmanuel N. Maduekwe Chairman First Tarzan Motors Ltd Ofr Chief Adenigba F. Fadahunsi Rtd Custom Officer Ofr Hrh. Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Foreign Investor Ofr Jude Nnodum, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Dafe Akpedeye, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Dr. Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu Pro. Chancellor, Ebonyi State University Ofr Mr. Erico Monfrini Legal Practitioner Ofr Prof. Peter T. Akper, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Engr. Bekinbo R. Dagogo-Jack Chairman, Presidential Task Force On Power Ofr Amb. Godson Onyemachi Echegile Former Ambassador Ofr Prof. Williams Barnabas Qurix Vc, Kaduna State University Ofr Alahaji Sani Sidi D.G . National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) Ofr Sheikh Abdulhafeez Abou Religious Leader Ofr Brig. General Nnamdi Okorie Affia Former D.G. National Youth Service Corps Ofr Rt. Hon. Bathel Nnaeka Amadi Speaker, Pan African Parliament Ofr Dr. Alex C. Otti M.D. Diamond Bank Plc Ofr Engr. M. A. K. Abubakar, Mfr Deputy Chief Of Staff To The President Ofr Lt. Gen. Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor Chairman United Nations Board Of Inquiry In Abiyei Ofr Mr. Mike Omeri Agbo-Omeri Dg. National Orientation Agency Ofr Ukura Samuel Tyonongo, Fca Auditor General For The Federation Ofr Mr. Jonah Ogunniyi Otunla Accountant General Of Federation Ofr Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa Educationist/Author Ofr Mr. John Kennedy Opara Public Servant Ofr Dr. Valerie Azinge Secretary, National Conference Ofr Mr. David Shikfu Parradang Comptroller General Of Immigration Ofr Honourable Arua Arunsi Member, House Of Representative Ofr Prof. Bartholomew Okolo Former Vc, University Of Nigeria Nsukka Ofr Mrs. Catherine Uju Ifejika Managing Director, Britenia–U Nig. Ltd Ofr Faith Tuedor Mathews Group Managing Director/Ceo Mainstreet Bank Ofr Prof. Kimse Amaebi Biye Okoko Chairman, Committee Of Pro-Chancellors Ofr Prof. Epiphany Azinge Director-General, Nigerian Institute Of Advanced Legal Studies (Nials) Oon Dig Suleiman Dauda Fakai Dig Oon Atiku Yusuf Kafur Dig Oon Emmanuel Onyedikachi Udeoji Dig Oon Peter Yisa Gana Dig Oon Dig. Marvel Enajero Akpoyibo Dig Oon Abdel Rahman Olajide Akano Dig Oon Philemon Ibrahim Leha Dig Oon Jalal Ahmad Arabi State House Counsel Oon Hon. Justice Gabziu Ademola Bakre Rtd. Judge Oon Maj. Gen. Felix O. A. Iorshase (Rtd) Former Provost Marshal Nigeria Army Oon Adamu Muhammed Garin Gabas Permanent Secretary In Jigawa State Oon Chief (Dr.) Fabian Nwaora Business Man Oon Prof. Osita Ogbu Academician Oon Mr. Akinsanya Sunny Ajose Retired Head Of Service, Lagos State Oon Maj. Gen. Sunday Nlemchukwu Chikwe Former Goc 81 Division, Nigeria Army Oon Prof. Israel Olatunji Orubuloye Academician Oon Prof Andrew Jonathan Nok Academician Oon Prof. Cyprian Ogbonna Onyeji Vice Chancellor, Esut Oon Prof. Opeoluwa Oladeinde Adekunle Member Post Graduate Committee, Academic Health Service Computer Of Eastern Caps Oon Mr. Oscar Onyema Ceo, Nigerian Stock Exchange Oon Dr. Patrick I. Okpah Business Man Oon Amb. Aliyu Dala Hassan Diplomat Oon Folusho Olaniyan (Mrs) Managing Director, Utc Nig. Plc Oon Mohammed Sani Kallah Researcher Oon Otunba Theophilus Oluwole Akindele Engineer Oon Ben Murray – Bruce (Mr) Businessman Oon Hrm. Ovie Richard L. Ogbon Traditional Ruler Oon Sir Steve B. Omojafor Chairman Zenith Bank Plc Oon Mr. Chukwuemeka Godswill Onwuka Chairman Enterprise Bank Oon Alh. Suleiman Yahaya Chairman Nahco Oon Chief (Sir) Emmanuel Umeohia Ceo, Emabumeh And Sons Ltd Oon Abubakar Ladan Zaria Musician Oon Mr. Bernard O. N. Otti Ged Finance And Accounts Nnpc Oon Dr. Aminu Ladan Sharehu Dg/Ceo, National Teachers Institute Kaduna Oon Mr. Joseph Oluremi Akande Commissioner Fcsc, Abuja Oon Amb. Chukwudi N. Okafor Nigeria’s Ambassador To Thailand Oon Mr. Adeyemo M. Tunde Accomplished Civil Servant Oon Dr. Shehu Yahaya Executive Director African Development Bank (Adb) Oon Cecilia Akintomide Secretary, Adb Tunisia/ Ivory Coast Oon Mahmood Ahmadu Ceo. Ols Services Oon Dr. Ado Jimada Gana Muhammad Civil Servant Oon Dr. Abdullahi Y. Shehu Dg. Int. Govt. Action Against Money Laundring In West Africa Oon Amb. Bina Citip Selchum Diplomat Oon Amb. Esther Audu (Mrs) Nigeria’s High Commissioner To The Gambia Oon Manu Garba (Mfr) Chief Coach, Under 17 Football Team Oon Mrs. Beatrice E. Jedy-Agba Executive Secretary Naptip Oon Obong Michael A. Afangideh Entrepreneur/ Politician Oon His Eminence Ime A. Umoette Religious Leader Oon Hrm Offong (Eng) Effiong Robin Asabi Traditional Ruler Oon Alhaji Muhammadu Nadada Umar Former Director-General Smedan Oon Alhaji Gimba Ya’u Kumo Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank Of Nigeria Oon Boma Ozobia, Llm Former President Commonwealth Lawyers Association Oon Prof. Shehu Arabu Riskwa Former Vc, Usman Danfadio University, Sokoto Oon Dr. (Chief) David Ogba Onuoha Entrepreneur Oon Ibrahim Mohammed Mera Public Servant/Dcg Customs Oon Peter Dedevbo Coach Under 20 National Female Football Team Oon Dr. Akilu Ndabawa Secretary Presidential Advisory Committee On National Conference Oon Prof. Abdu Iganiyu Ambali Vc University Of Ilorin Oon Idris Abiodun Jawando Retired Director Engineering Civil And Sanitary Infrastructure Oon Stella Ugboma Prominent Lawyer, Fmr. President Of Fida Oon Mrs. Katherine Philip Adamu Chief Catering Officer, State House Mfr Hamalai Jummai Gwalem House Keeper, Presidential Wing, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Mfr Mr. Felix Ikumapayi, Fdc Director, Directorate Of State Service (Dss) Mfr Olalekan Odugbemi, Fdc Director, Directorate Of State Service (Dss) Mfr Hon. Faruk Malami Yabo Hon. Commissioner In Sokoto State Mfr Hon. Gabriel Hamadama Hon. Commissioner, In Adamawa State Mfr Elder (Dr,) Mrs. Hannah Odepo-Yama Retired Secondary School Principal Mfr Mr. Knut Ulvmoen Executive Director, Dangote Group Mfr Eng. Yuval Levy Gm. Scc Nigeria Ltd. Mfr Hajiya Zainab Abu Bello Educationist Mfr Alh. Kabir Alkali Muhammed Accountant Mfr Prof. Hafez Abubakar Educationist Mfr Doukpola Francis Amaebi Banker Mfr Alh. Nuhu Abdulkadir Traditional Ruler Mfr Mr. N. G. Patel Industrialist Mfr Amb. Adamu Saidu Daura Politician Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler Legal Practitioner Mfr Kenneth Emeka Nwabueze (Engr.) Consultant Mfr Barr. Joel Sabo Aninge Traditional Ruler Mfr Blessing Okagbare Athlete, Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mfr Bishop Dr. (Mrs.) Ireyeesoriseone Akumagba Clergy Mfr Chhief (Dr.) Christian Obidinna Ogedazi, Bl Legal Practitioner Mfr Idris Ibrahim Ginsau Director In Jigawa State Civil Service Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Doherty Bolajoko Bimbola Educationist Mfr Mr. Udeme Onofiok Ufot Businessman Mfr Prof. Oluwole Daniel Makinde Scientist Mfr Mrs. Maiden Ibru Publisher Guardian News Paper Mfr Mr. Imeh Usuah Taxi Driver Mfr Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin Human Right Activist Mfr Prof. Niyi Akinnaso Lecturer Mfr Alh. Ahmad Badamasuiy Retired Civil Servant Mfr Chief (Dr.) Murtala Adebayo Legal Practitioner Mfr Prof. Kevin Michael Ogon Etta Educationist Mfr Rt. Hon. Atoza Ihindan Politician Mfr Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun Akande Business Executive Mfr Mr. Ebere Young Acharaike Media Consultant Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Moji Makanjuola Journalist Mfr Elder Urum Kalu Eke Executive Director, Public Sector, First Banks Plc Mfr Muhammad Babandede Deputy Comptroller General Of Immigration Mfr Davou Timothy Pwajok Executive Chairman Of Afrimines Ltd Mfr Hrh. Haruna Tanko Jibrin Kuje Traditional Ruler Mfr Hrh. Alh. Hassan Attahiru Bungugu Traditional Ruler Mfr Emmanuel Amuneke Assistant Coach, Under 17 Football Team Mfr Nduka Ugbade Assistant Coach, Under 17 Football Team Mfr Emeka Amadi Goalkeeper Trainer Mfr Mr. Engeniusz Lac Howski Chauffer, Nigeria High Commission, Canada Mfr Patience Okaeme Captain, Under 20 National Female Football Team Mfr Chief Mrs. Nkechi Okemini Mba National President, National Council Of Women Societies Mfr Hajia Ramatu Bala Usman Former National President, National Council Of Women Societies Mfr Mr. Kenneth Nnebue Actor Mfr Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Film Maker /Actress Mfr Ajoke Sylva Jacobs Actress Mfr Nnimmo Bassey Environmental Rights Activist Mfr Chief Oladeji Fasuan Retired Permanent Secretary Mon Se-Alabo (Amb) Dagogo Claude-Wilcox Fmr. Ambassador Mon Abraham Ndana Yisa Legal Practitioner Mon Hassan Muhammad Liman Esq, San Legal Practitioner Mon Chief (Dr.) Sylvanus O. Ebigwei Medical Doctor Mon Salihu Sintalma Abubakar Public Servant Mon Aliyu Omar Civil Servant Mon Hrm. Oba Jacob Olufemi Omolade Jp Traditional Ruler Mon Hrh. Ezekwo Samuel Chartered Accountant Mon Onuh Isaac Michael Head, Presidential Stewards Mon Ado Ahmad G. Dabino Public Servant Mon Cpl. Solomon Dauda Traffic Warden Mon Mrs.Mairo I. London Educationist Mon Odo Claire Kalango Administrator Mon Dr. Nathaniel Chidi Nwaneri Accomplished Teacher Mon Oba Michael Adesina Traditional Ruler Mon Alh. Shitu Muhammed Business Man Mon Yusuf Kunle Politician/Youth Mobilizer Mon Egbaiyelo Temitayo Team Secretary, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Ayodeji Olarinoye Team Doctor, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Gabriel Oyenuga Team Physiotherapist, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Morakinyo Abodunrin Team Media Officer, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Suleiman Abubakar Team Coordinator, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Mohammed Kafa Equipment Manager, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Musa Muhammed Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Sunday Alampasu Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Abdulazeez Abubakar Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Uzoho Odinaka Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Zaharadeen Bello Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Aliu Abubakar Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Obasi Chigozie Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Musa Yahaya Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Samuel Godwin Okon Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Chidiebere Nwakali Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Akinjide Idowu Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Salihu A. Baba Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Godwin Saviour Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Alfa Abdullahi Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Makanjuola Habeeb Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Chidera Ezeh Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Success Isaac Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Kelechi Iheanacho Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Awoniyi Taiwo Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Dennis Okon Nya Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Japhet Raymond Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Prof. Alashile Abimiku Educationist Mon Asisat Oshoala Highest Goal Scorer, 2014 Under 20 Fifa Female Football Competition Mon Aminat Adeniyi Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Abdulazeez Ibrahim Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Ese Brume Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Loveline Obiji Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Maryam Usman Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Oduayo Adekuoroye Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Oluwatoyin Adesanmi Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Paul Kehinde Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Adekoya Jamiu Police Inspector Frm I Sgt. Jafaru Wadzani Police Officer Frm Ii
Attendance at the investiture, the statement said, is strictly by invitation.
The Accreditation Of All Award Recipients And The Media Will Be Done From Friday 26th To Sunday 28th September, 2014 At Agura Hotel Abuja, Beginning 8.00 A.M. To 8.00 P.M. Daily.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Jonathan list of National Award Recipients
. LIST OF National Award Recipients
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a list of 305 Nigerians and non-Nigerians for the 2013/2014 National Honours Award.
Among those to be honoured are the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, John Odigie Oyegun, Service Chiefs and 298 others.
A statement issued on Thursday evening in Abuja by the Director (Special Duties Office), Dr. Adeyemo, M. Tunde on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, said the Investiture holds by 9.00 am on Monday, September 29, 2014 at the International Conference Centre.
The recipients include Air Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh, Chief Of Defence Staff, (CFR), Maj. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, Chief Of Army Staff (CFR), Rear Admiral Usman Jibrin, Chief Of Naval Staff (CFR), Air Vice Marshal Adesola Amosu, Chief Of Air Staff (CFR), Alhaji Sulaiman Abba, Acting Inspector General Of Police (CFR), Hon. Justice Bolarinwa O. Babalakin, Fmr. Supreme Court, Judge (CFR), Hon. Justice Abubakar Bashir Wali, Justice Of The Supreme Court, (Rtd) (CFR).
Also in the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) category are Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Christopher M. Chukwuma – Eneh, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Muhammad S. Muntaka Coomassie, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice John Afolabi Fabiyi, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Olufunlola Oyelola Adekeye, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Mohammed Sambo Dasuki, National Security Adviser (CFR), Bukar Goni Aji, Former Head Of Service Of The Federation (CFR), Mr. Danladi I. Kifasi, Head Of Service Of The Federation (CFR), Amb. Ayo Oke, Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (CFR), Hrm Oba Dr. Victor Ademefun A. Kiladejo, Traditional Ruler (CFR), Chief Philip C. Asiodu, Outstanding Public Servant (CFR), Brig. Gen. Jones O. Arogbofa (Rtd), Chief Of Staff To The President (CFR), Hrh Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Jimoh Oyewumi, Traditional Ruler (CFR), Chief Kolawole Babalola Jamodu, Former Minister/ President Of M.A.N. (CFR), Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe, Entrepreneur (CFR), Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel C. Iwuanynwu, Business Man (CFR), Jimoh Ibrahim Folorunsho, Entrepreneur (CFR).
Other categories for the award are below:
Alhaji Ibrahim Adejoh Idris Former Governor Con Hon. Justice Olatokunbo Oduyinka Olopade Chief Judge, Ogun State Con Hon. Justice Aloy Nweke Nwanko Chief Judge, Ebonyi State Con Hon. Justice Isua Idongesit Nfem Bassey Chief Judge, Akwa Ibom State Con Hon Justice Nasiru A, Ajanah Chief Judge, Kogi State Con Honourable Justice Hakila Yalah Heman Chief Judge, Gombe State Con Honourable Justice Kate Abiri Chief Judge, Beyelsa State Con Alh. Abdulkadir Saidu Tambuwal Grand Khadi, Sokoto State Con Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Hon. Justice Abubakar Jega Abdul-Kadir Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Dr. Peter Odili Former Governor Con Engr. Muhammed Abba Gana Former Minister Con Chief Thomas Ikeokwuadem Aguiyi-Ironsi Former Minister Con Hm Oba (Dr.) Fredrick E. Obateru Akinruntan Traditional Ruler Con Amb. Dan Suleiman Former Ambassador Con Olorogun Felix O. Ibru Business Man Con Chief Olusegun Oladipo Osunkeye Chairman, Nestle Plc Con Hon Justice Ali Umar Eri Former C.J. Kogi State/Dg National Judical Institute Con Hamidu Gambari Erubu Retired Civil Servant/ Prominet Educationist For Over 50 Years Con Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Chief John E. Kenneth Odigie Oyegun Fmr. Governor Con Chief Tom Ikimi Politician/Fmr. Minister Con Ahmad Rufa’i Sani Senator /Fmr. Governor Con Hrh Muhammodu Isa Muhammadu Traditional Ruler/Emir Of Jama’a Con Erelu Olusola I.A. Obada Former Deputy Governor/Former Minister Con Mr. Mutiu Olaniyi A. Sunmonu M.D. Spdc Con Hon. Justice P.D. Damulak Chief Judge, Plateau State Con Chief (Dr.) Michael Olawale Cole Former President, Nigerian Institute Of Management Con Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Onikepo Akande Former Minister Con Sen. Nkechi J. Nwaogu Senator Con Sen. Christopher Babajide Omoworare Senator Con Dame Virgy N. Etiaba Former Deputy / Acting Governor/Educationist Con Senator Iyiola Omisore Fmr. Senator/Fmr Deputy Governor Con Sen. Marafa Kabir Garba Senator Con Umar Ayinla Saro Businessman Con Funso K. Lawal, Oon Industrialist Con Chief (Dr.) Theodore Ahamefula Orji Governor Con Mallam Isa Yuguda Governor Con Barr. Sullivan Iheanacho Chime Governor Con Dr Olusegun Mimiko Governor Con Alhaji Sa’idu Usman Nasamu Dakingari Governor Con Da David Jonah Jang Governor Con Senator Ibikunle Amosun Governor Con Dr John Kayode Fayemi Governor Con Brig. Gen. Raji Rasaki (Rtd) Former Military Administrator Con Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau Hon. Minister Con Prof. Chinedu O. Nebo, Oon Hon. Minister Con Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe Hon. Minister Con Arc. Mike Onolememen Hon. Minister Con Mr. Labaran Maku Hon. Minister Con Hajiya Zainab Maina, Mfr Hon. Minister Con Arc. Musa Mohammed Sada Hon. Minister Con Amb. Bashir Yuguda Hon. Minister Con Mr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike Hon. Minister Con Senator Femi Okunronmu Senator Con Mr. Olatunde John Ayeni Chairman, Skye Bank Plc Con Mr. Godwin Emefiele Governor, Cbn Con Senator George Thompson Sikibo Jp Senator Con Major Gen. Suraj Alao Abdulrahman Force Commander, Liberia Armed Forces Con Dr. Abduallahi Umar Ganduje Deputy Governor, Kano State Ofr Amb. (Dr.) Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Ofr Kobis Ari Thimnu Ssg, Adamawa Ofr Alh. Sahabi Isa Gada Ssg, Sokoto State Ofr Prof. Mkpa Agu Mkpa Ssg, Abia State Ofr Garvey Achen Yawa Ssg, Taraba State Ofr Hannatu Inti Ugah (Mrs) Head Of Service, Kaduna State Ofr Maj. Gen. Shehu Usman Abdulkadir Pioneer Force Commander, First African Union And Ecowas Peace Mission In Mali Ofr Bolaji Ayorinde, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Engr. (Chief) Amin Ibrahim Moussalli Group Managing Director Aim Group Ltd Ofr Chief Gafar Kayode Animasahun Group Managing Director Aim Group Ltd Ofr Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi Designer Of The National Flag Ofr Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome (San) Legal Practitioner Ofr Chief Simon Nsunndu Okeke Fmr. Chairman Police Service Commission Ofr Hrh. Abubakar Umar Suleiman Traditional Ruler Ofr Chief Victor Umeh Politician Ofr Alhaji Buhari Bala Former Minister Ofr Senator Umar Abubakar Argungu Senator Ofr Prof. Oloyede Is-Haq Olarewaju Former Vice Chancellor University Of Ilorin Ofr Dr. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe Visitor Gregory University Ofr Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama, San, Mfr Legal Practitioner Ofr Sir Emmanuel N. Maduekwe Chairman First Tarzan Motors Ltd Ofr Chief Adenigba F. Fadahunsi Rtd Custom Officer Ofr Hrh. Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Foreign Investor Ofr Jude Nnodum, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Dafe Akpedeye, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Dr. Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu Pro. Chancellor, Ebonyi State University Ofr Mr. Erico Monfrini Legal Practitioner Ofr Prof. Peter T. Akper, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Engr. Bekinbo R. Dagogo-Jack Chairman, Presidential Task Force On Power Ofr Amb. Godson Onyemachi Echegile Former Ambassador Ofr Prof. Williams Barnabas Qurix Vc, Kaduna State University Ofr Alahaji Sani Sidi D.G . National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) Ofr Sheikh Abdulhafeez Abou Religious Leader Ofr Brig. General Nnamdi Okorie Affia Former D.G. National Youth Service Corps Ofr Rt. Hon. Bathel Nnaeka Amadi Speaker, Pan African Parliament Ofr Dr. Alex C. Otti M.D. Diamond Bank Plc Ofr Engr. M. A. K. Abubakar, Mfr Deputy Chief Of Staff To The President Ofr Lt. Gen. Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor Chairman United Nations Board Of Inquiry In Abiyei Ofr Mr. Mike Omeri Agbo-Omeri Dg. National Orientation Agency Ofr Ukura Samuel Tyonongo, Fca Auditor General For The Federation Ofr Mr. Jonah Ogunniyi Otunla Accountant General Of Federation Ofr Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa Educationist/Author Ofr Mr. John Kennedy Opara Public Servant Ofr Dr. Valerie Azinge Secretary, National Conference Ofr Mr. David Shikfu Parradang Comptroller General Of Immigration Ofr Honourable Arua Arunsi Member, House Of Representative Ofr Prof. Bartholomew Okolo Former Vc, University Of Nigeria Nsukka Ofr Mrs. Catherine Uju Ifejika Managing Director, Britenia–U Nig. Ltd Ofr Faith Tuedor Mathews Group Managing Director/Ceo Mainstreet Bank Ofr Prof. Kimse Amaebi Biye Okoko Chairman, Committee Of Pro-Chancellors Ofr Prof. Epiphany Azinge Director-General, Nigerian Institute Of Advanced Legal Studies (Nials) Oon Dig Suleiman Dauda Fakai Dig Oon Atiku Yusuf Kafur Dig Oon Emmanuel Onyedikachi Udeoji Dig Oon Peter Yisa Gana Dig Oon Dig. Marvel Enajero Akpoyibo Dig Oon Abdel Rahman Olajide Akano Dig Oon Philemon Ibrahim Leha Dig Oon Jalal Ahmad Arabi State House Counsel Oon Hon. Justice Gabziu Ademola Bakre Rtd. Judge Oon Maj. Gen. Felix O. A. Iorshase (Rtd) Former Provost Marshal Nigeria Army Oon Adamu Muhammed Garin Gabas Permanent Secretary In Jigawa State Oon Chief (Dr.) Fabian Nwaora Business Man Oon Prof. Osita Ogbu Academician Oon Mr. Akinsanya Sunny Ajose Retired Head Of Service, Lagos State Oon Maj. Gen. Sunday Nlemchukwu Chikwe Former Goc 81 Division, Nigeria Army Oon Prof. Israel Olatunji Orubuloye Academician Oon Prof Andrew Jonathan Nok Academician Oon Prof. Cyprian Ogbonna Onyeji Vice Chancellor, Esut Oon Prof. Opeoluwa Oladeinde Adekunle Member Post Graduate Committee, Academic Health Service Computer Of Eastern Caps Oon Mr. Oscar Onyema Ceo, Nigerian Stock Exchange Oon Dr. Patrick I. Okpah Business Man Oon Amb. Aliyu Dala Hassan Diplomat Oon Folusho Olaniyan (Mrs) Managing Director, Utc Nig. Plc Oon Mohammed Sani Kallah Researcher Oon Otunba Theophilus Oluwole Akindele Engineer Oon Ben Murray – Bruce (Mr) Businessman Oon Hrm. Ovie Richard L. Ogbon Traditional Ruler Oon Sir Steve B. Omojafor Chairman Zenith Bank Plc Oon Mr. Chukwuemeka Godswill Onwuka Chairman Enterprise Bank Oon Alh. Suleiman Yahaya Chairman Nahco Oon Chief (Sir) Emmanuel Umeohia Ceo, Emabumeh And Sons Ltd Oon Abubakar Ladan Zaria Musician Oon Mr. Bernard O. N. Otti Ged Finance And Accounts Nnpc Oon Dr. Aminu Ladan Sharehu Dg/Ceo, National Teachers Institute Kaduna Oon Mr. Joseph Oluremi Akande Commissioner Fcsc, Abuja Oon Amb. Chukwudi N. Okafor Nigeria’s Ambassador To Thailand Oon Mr. Adeyemo M. Tunde Accomplished Civil Servant Oon Dr. Shehu Yahaya Executive Director African Development Bank (Adb) Oon Cecilia Akintomide Secretary, Adb Tunisia/ Ivory Coast Oon Mahmood Ahmadu Ceo. Ols Services Oon Dr. Ado Jimada Gana Muhammad Civil Servant Oon Dr. Abdullahi Y. Shehu Dg. Int. Govt. Action Against Money Laundring In West Africa Oon Amb. Bina Citip Selchum Diplomat Oon Amb. Esther Audu (Mrs) Nigeria’s High Commissioner To The Gambia Oon Manu Garba (Mfr) Chief Coach, Under 17 Football Team Oon Mrs. Beatrice E. Jedy-Agba Executive Secretary Naptip Oon Obong Michael A. Afangideh Entrepreneur/ Politician Oon His Eminence Ime A. Umoette Religious Leader Oon Hrm Offong (Eng) Effiong Robin Asabi Traditional Ruler Oon Alhaji Muhammadu Nadada Umar Former Director-General Smedan Oon Alhaji Gimba Ya’u Kumo Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank Of Nigeria Oon Boma Ozobia, Llm Former President Commonwealth Lawyers Association Oon Prof. Shehu Arabu Riskwa Former Vc, Usman Danfadio University, Sokoto Oon Dr. (Chief) David Ogba Onuoha Entrepreneur Oon Ibrahim Mohammed Mera Public Servant/Dcg Customs Oon Peter Dedevbo Coach Under 20 National Female Football Team Oon Dr. Akilu Ndabawa Secretary Presidential Advisory Committee On National Conference Oon Prof. Abdu Iganiyu Ambali Vc University Of Ilorin Oon Idris Abiodun Jawando Retired Director Engineering Civil And Sanitary Infrastructure Oon Stella Ugboma Prominent Lawyer, Fmr. President Of Fida Oon Mrs. Katherine Philip Adamu Chief Catering Officer, State House Mfr Hamalai Jummai Gwalem House Keeper, Presidential Wing, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Mfr Mr. Felix Ikumapayi, Fdc Director, Directorate Of State Service (Dss) Mfr Olalekan Odugbemi, Fdc Director, Directorate Of State Service (Dss) Mfr Hon. Faruk Malami Yabo Hon. Commissioner In Sokoto State Mfr Hon. Gabriel Hamadama Hon. Commissioner, In Adamawa State Mfr Elder (Dr,) Mrs. Hannah Odepo-Yama Retired Secondary School Principal Mfr Mr. Knut Ulvmoen Executive Director, Dangote Group Mfr Eng. Yuval Levy Gm. Scc Nigeria Ltd. Mfr Hajiya Zainab Abu Bello Educationist Mfr Alh. Kabir Alkali Muhammed Accountant Mfr Prof. Hafez Abubakar Educationist Mfr Doukpola Francis Amaebi Banker Mfr Alh. Nuhu Abdulkadir Traditional Ruler Mfr Mr. N. G. Patel Industrialist Mfr Amb. Adamu Saidu Daura Politician Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler Legal Practitioner Mfr Kenneth Emeka Nwabueze (Engr.) Consultant Mfr Barr. Joel Sabo Aninge Traditional Ruler Mfr Blessing Okagbare Athlete, Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mfr Bishop Dr. (Mrs.) Ireyeesoriseone Akumagba Clergy Mfr Chhief (Dr.) Christian Obidinna Ogedazi, Bl Legal Practitioner Mfr Idris Ibrahim Ginsau Director In Jigawa State Civil Service Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Doherty Bolajoko Bimbola Educationist Mfr Mr. Udeme Onofiok Ufot Businessman Mfr Prof. Oluwole Daniel Makinde Scientist Mfr Mrs. Maiden Ibru Publisher Guardian News Paper Mfr Mr. Imeh Usuah Taxi Driver Mfr Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin Human Right Activist Mfr Prof. Niyi Akinnaso Lecturer Mfr Alh. Ahmad Badamasuiy Retired Civil Servant Mfr Chief (Dr.) Murtala Adebayo Legal Practitioner Mfr Prof. Kevin Michael Ogon Etta Educationist Mfr Rt. Hon. Atoza Ihindan Politician Mfr Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun Akande Business Executive Mfr Mr. Ebere Young Acharaike Media Consultant Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Moji Makanjuola Journalist Mfr Elder Urum Kalu Eke Executive Director, Public Sector, First Banks Plc Mfr Muhammad Babandede Deputy Comptroller General Of Immigration Mfr Davou Timothy Pwajok Executive Chairman Of Afrimines Ltd Mfr Hrh. Haruna Tanko Jibrin Kuje Traditional Ruler Mfr Hrh. Alh. Hassan Attahiru Bungugu Traditional Ruler Mfr Emmanuel Amuneke Assistant Coach, Under 17 Football Team Mfr Nduka Ugbade Assistant Coach, Under 17 Football Team Mfr Emeka Amadi Goalkeeper Trainer Mfr Mr. Engeniusz Lac Howski Chauffer, Nigeria High Commission, Canada Mfr Patience Okaeme Captain, Under 20 National Female Football Team Mfr Chief Mrs. Nkechi Okemini Mba National President, National Council Of Women Societies Mfr Hajia Ramatu Bala Usman Former National President, National Council Of Women Societies Mfr Mr. Kenneth Nnebue Actor Mfr Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Film Maker /Actress Mfr Ajoke Sylva Jacobs Actress Mfr Nnimmo Bassey Environmental Rights Activist Mfr Chief Oladeji Fasuan Retired Permanent Secretary Mon Se-Alabo (Amb) Dagogo Claude-Wilcox Fmr. Ambassador Mon Abraham Ndana Yisa Legal Practitioner Mon Hassan Muhammad Liman Esq, San Legal Practitioner Mon Chief (Dr.) Sylvanus O. Ebigwei Medical Doctor Mon Salihu Sintalma Abubakar Public Servant Mon Aliyu Omar Civil Servant Mon Hrm. Oba Jacob Olufemi Omolade Jp Traditional Ruler Mon Hrh. Ezekwo Samuel Chartered Accountant Mon Onuh Isaac Michael Head, Presidential Stewards Mon Ado Ahmad G. Dabino Public Servant Mon Cpl. Solomon Dauda Traffic Warden Mon Mrs.Mairo I. London Educationist Mon Odo Claire Kalango Administrator Mon Dr. Nathaniel Chidi Nwaneri Accomplished Teacher Mon Oba Michael Adesina Traditional Ruler Mon Alh. Shitu Muhammed Business Man Mon Yusuf Kunle Politician/Youth Mobilizer Mon Egbaiyelo Temitayo Team Secretary, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Ayodeji Olarinoye Team Doctor, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Gabriel Oyenuga Team Physiotherapist, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Morakinyo Abodunrin Team Media Officer, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Suleiman Abubakar Team Coordinator, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Mohammed Kafa Equipment Manager, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Musa Muhammed Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Sunday Alampasu Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Abdulazeez Abubakar Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Uzoho Odinaka Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Zaharadeen Bello Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Aliu Abubakar Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Obasi Chigozie Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Musa Yahaya Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Samuel Godwin Okon Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Chidiebere Nwakali Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Akinjide Idowu Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Salihu A. Baba Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Godwin Saviour Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Alfa Abdullahi Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Makanjuola Habeeb Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Chidera Ezeh Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Success Isaac Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Kelechi Iheanacho Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Awoniyi Taiwo Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Dennis Okon Nya Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Japhet Raymond Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Prof. Alashile Abimiku Educationist Mon Asisat Oshoala Highest Goal Scorer, 2014 Under 20 Fifa Female Football Competition Mon Aminat Adeniyi Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Abdulazeez Ibrahim Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Ese Brume Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Loveline Obiji Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Maryam Usman Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Oduayo Adekuoroye Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Oluwatoyin Adesanmi Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Paul Kehinde Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Adekoya Jamiu Police Inspector Frm I Sgt. Jafaru Wadzani Police Officer Frm Ii
Attendance at the investiture, the statement said, is strictly by invitation.
The Accreditation Of All Award Recipients And The Media Will Be Done From Friday 26th To Sunday 28th September, 2014 At Agura Hotel Abuja, Beginning 8.00 A.M. To 8.00 P.M. Daily.
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a list of 305 Nigerians and non-Nigerians for the 2013/2014 National Honours Award.
Among those to be honoured are the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, John Odigie Oyegun, Service Chiefs and 298 others.
A statement issued on Thursday evening in Abuja by the Director (Special Duties Office), Dr. Adeyemo, M. Tunde on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, said the Investiture holds by 9.00 am on Monday, September 29, 2014 at the International Conference Centre.
The recipients include Air Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh, Chief Of Defence Staff, (CFR), Maj. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, Chief Of Army Staff (CFR), Rear Admiral Usman Jibrin, Chief Of Naval Staff (CFR), Air Vice Marshal Adesola Amosu, Chief Of Air Staff (CFR), Alhaji Sulaiman Abba, Acting Inspector General Of Police (CFR), Hon. Justice Bolarinwa O. Babalakin, Fmr. Supreme Court, Judge (CFR), Hon. Justice Abubakar Bashir Wali, Justice Of The Supreme Court, (Rtd) (CFR).
Also in the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) category are Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Christopher M. Chukwuma – Eneh, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Muhammad S. Muntaka Coomassie, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice John Afolabi Fabiyi, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Hon. Justice Olufunlola Oyelola Adekeye, Justice Of The Supreme Court (CFR), Mohammed Sambo Dasuki, National Security Adviser (CFR), Bukar Goni Aji, Former Head Of Service Of The Federation (CFR), Mr. Danladi I. Kifasi, Head Of Service Of The Federation (CFR), Amb. Ayo Oke, Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (CFR), Hrm Oba Dr. Victor Ademefun A. Kiladejo, Traditional Ruler (CFR), Chief Philip C. Asiodu, Outstanding Public Servant (CFR), Brig. Gen. Jones O. Arogbofa (Rtd), Chief Of Staff To The President (CFR), Hrh Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Jimoh Oyewumi, Traditional Ruler (CFR), Chief Kolawole Babalola Jamodu, Former Minister/ President Of M.A.N. (CFR), Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe, Entrepreneur (CFR), Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel C. Iwuanynwu, Business Man (CFR), Jimoh Ibrahim Folorunsho, Entrepreneur (CFR).
Other categories for the award are below:
Alhaji Ibrahim Adejoh Idris Former Governor Con Hon. Justice Olatokunbo Oduyinka Olopade Chief Judge, Ogun State Con Hon. Justice Aloy Nweke Nwanko Chief Judge, Ebonyi State Con Hon. Justice Isua Idongesit Nfem Bassey Chief Judge, Akwa Ibom State Con Hon Justice Nasiru A, Ajanah Chief Judge, Kogi State Con Honourable Justice Hakila Yalah Heman Chief Judge, Gombe State Con Honourable Justice Kate Abiri Chief Judge, Beyelsa State Con Alh. Abdulkadir Saidu Tambuwal Grand Khadi, Sokoto State Con Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Hon. Justice Abubakar Jega Abdul-Kadir Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Dr. Peter Odili Former Governor Con Engr. Muhammed Abba Gana Former Minister Con Chief Thomas Ikeokwuadem Aguiyi-Ironsi Former Minister Con Hm Oba (Dr.) Fredrick E. Obateru Akinruntan Traditional Ruler Con Amb. Dan Suleiman Former Ambassador Con Olorogun Felix O. Ibru Business Man Con Chief Olusegun Oladipo Osunkeye Chairman, Nestle Plc Con Hon Justice Ali Umar Eri Former C.J. Kogi State/Dg National Judical Institute Con Hamidu Gambari Erubu Retired Civil Servant/ Prominet Educationist For Over 50 Years Con Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya Justice Of The Court Of Appeal Con Chief John E. Kenneth Odigie Oyegun Fmr. Governor Con Chief Tom Ikimi Politician/Fmr. Minister Con Ahmad Rufa’i Sani Senator /Fmr. Governor Con Hrh Muhammodu Isa Muhammadu Traditional Ruler/Emir Of Jama’a Con Erelu Olusola I.A. Obada Former Deputy Governor/Former Minister Con Mr. Mutiu Olaniyi A. Sunmonu M.D. Spdc Con Hon. Justice P.D. Damulak Chief Judge, Plateau State Con Chief (Dr.) Michael Olawale Cole Former President, Nigerian Institute Of Management Con Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Onikepo Akande Former Minister Con Sen. Nkechi J. Nwaogu Senator Con Sen. Christopher Babajide Omoworare Senator Con Dame Virgy N. Etiaba Former Deputy / Acting Governor/Educationist Con Senator Iyiola Omisore Fmr. Senator/Fmr Deputy Governor Con Sen. Marafa Kabir Garba Senator Con Umar Ayinla Saro Businessman Con Funso K. Lawal, Oon Industrialist Con Chief (Dr.) Theodore Ahamefula Orji Governor Con Mallam Isa Yuguda Governor Con Barr. Sullivan Iheanacho Chime Governor Con Dr Olusegun Mimiko Governor Con Alhaji Sa’idu Usman Nasamu Dakingari Governor Con Da David Jonah Jang Governor Con Senator Ibikunle Amosun Governor Con Dr John Kayode Fayemi Governor Con Brig. Gen. Raji Rasaki (Rtd) Former Military Administrator Con Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau Hon. Minister Con Prof. Chinedu O. Nebo, Oon Hon. Minister Con Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe Hon. Minister Con Arc. Mike Onolememen Hon. Minister Con Mr. Labaran Maku Hon. Minister Con Hajiya Zainab Maina, Mfr Hon. Minister Con Arc. Musa Mohammed Sada Hon. Minister Con Amb. Bashir Yuguda Hon. Minister Con Mr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike Hon. Minister Con Senator Femi Okunronmu Senator Con Mr. Olatunde John Ayeni Chairman, Skye Bank Plc Con Mr. Godwin Emefiele Governor, Cbn Con Senator George Thompson Sikibo Jp Senator Con Major Gen. Suraj Alao Abdulrahman Force Commander, Liberia Armed Forces Con Dr. Abduallahi Umar Ganduje Deputy Governor, Kano State Ofr Amb. (Dr.) Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Ofr Kobis Ari Thimnu Ssg, Adamawa Ofr Alh. Sahabi Isa Gada Ssg, Sokoto State Ofr Prof. Mkpa Agu Mkpa Ssg, Abia State Ofr Garvey Achen Yawa Ssg, Taraba State Ofr Hannatu Inti Ugah (Mrs) Head Of Service, Kaduna State Ofr Maj. Gen. Shehu Usman Abdulkadir Pioneer Force Commander, First African Union And Ecowas Peace Mission In Mali Ofr Bolaji Ayorinde, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Engr. (Chief) Amin Ibrahim Moussalli Group Managing Director Aim Group Ltd Ofr Chief Gafar Kayode Animasahun Group Managing Director Aim Group Ltd Ofr Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi Designer Of The National Flag Ofr Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome (San) Legal Practitioner Ofr Chief Simon Nsunndu Okeke Fmr. Chairman Police Service Commission Ofr Hrh. Abubakar Umar Suleiman Traditional Ruler Ofr Chief Victor Umeh Politician Ofr Alhaji Buhari Bala Former Minister Ofr Senator Umar Abubakar Argungu Senator Ofr Prof. Oloyede Is-Haq Olarewaju Former Vice Chancellor University Of Ilorin Ofr Dr. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe Visitor Gregory University Ofr Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama, San, Mfr Legal Practitioner Ofr Sir Emmanuel N. Maduekwe Chairman First Tarzan Motors Ltd Ofr Chief Adenigba F. Fadahunsi Rtd Custom Officer Ofr Hrh. Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Foreign Investor Ofr Jude Nnodum, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Dafe Akpedeye, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Dr. Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu Pro. Chancellor, Ebonyi State University Ofr Mr. Erico Monfrini Legal Practitioner Ofr Prof. Peter T. Akper, San Legal Practitioner Ofr Engr. Bekinbo R. Dagogo-Jack Chairman, Presidential Task Force On Power Ofr Amb. Godson Onyemachi Echegile Former Ambassador Ofr Prof. Williams Barnabas Qurix Vc, Kaduna State University Ofr Alahaji Sani Sidi D.G . National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) Ofr Sheikh Abdulhafeez Abou Religious Leader Ofr Brig. General Nnamdi Okorie Affia Former D.G. National Youth Service Corps Ofr Rt. Hon. Bathel Nnaeka Amadi Speaker, Pan African Parliament Ofr Dr. Alex C. Otti M.D. Diamond Bank Plc Ofr Engr. M. A. K. Abubakar, Mfr Deputy Chief Of Staff To The President Ofr Lt. Gen. Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor Chairman United Nations Board Of Inquiry In Abiyei Ofr Mr. Mike Omeri Agbo-Omeri Dg. National Orientation Agency Ofr Ukura Samuel Tyonongo, Fca Auditor General For The Federation Ofr Mr. Jonah Ogunniyi Otunla Accountant General Of Federation Ofr Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa Educationist/Author Ofr Mr. John Kennedy Opara Public Servant Ofr Dr. Valerie Azinge Secretary, National Conference Ofr Mr. David Shikfu Parradang Comptroller General Of Immigration Ofr Honourable Arua Arunsi Member, House Of Representative Ofr Prof. Bartholomew Okolo Former Vc, University Of Nigeria Nsukka Ofr Mrs. Catherine Uju Ifejika Managing Director, Britenia–U Nig. Ltd Ofr Faith Tuedor Mathews Group Managing Director/Ceo Mainstreet Bank Ofr Prof. Kimse Amaebi Biye Okoko Chairman, Committee Of Pro-Chancellors Ofr Prof. Epiphany Azinge Director-General, Nigerian Institute Of Advanced Legal Studies (Nials) Oon Dig Suleiman Dauda Fakai Dig Oon Atiku Yusuf Kafur Dig Oon Emmanuel Onyedikachi Udeoji Dig Oon Peter Yisa Gana Dig Oon Dig. Marvel Enajero Akpoyibo Dig Oon Abdel Rahman Olajide Akano Dig Oon Philemon Ibrahim Leha Dig Oon Jalal Ahmad Arabi State House Counsel Oon Hon. Justice Gabziu Ademola Bakre Rtd. Judge Oon Maj. Gen. Felix O. A. Iorshase (Rtd) Former Provost Marshal Nigeria Army Oon Adamu Muhammed Garin Gabas Permanent Secretary In Jigawa State Oon Chief (Dr.) Fabian Nwaora Business Man Oon Prof. Osita Ogbu Academician Oon Mr. Akinsanya Sunny Ajose Retired Head Of Service, Lagos State Oon Maj. Gen. Sunday Nlemchukwu Chikwe Former Goc 81 Division, Nigeria Army Oon Prof. Israel Olatunji Orubuloye Academician Oon Prof Andrew Jonathan Nok Academician Oon Prof. Cyprian Ogbonna Onyeji Vice Chancellor, Esut Oon Prof. Opeoluwa Oladeinde Adekunle Member Post Graduate Committee, Academic Health Service Computer Of Eastern Caps Oon Mr. Oscar Onyema Ceo, Nigerian Stock Exchange Oon Dr. Patrick I. Okpah Business Man Oon Amb. Aliyu Dala Hassan Diplomat Oon Folusho Olaniyan (Mrs) Managing Director, Utc Nig. Plc Oon Mohammed Sani Kallah Researcher Oon Otunba Theophilus Oluwole Akindele Engineer Oon Ben Murray – Bruce (Mr) Businessman Oon Hrm. Ovie Richard L. Ogbon Traditional Ruler Oon Sir Steve B. Omojafor Chairman Zenith Bank Plc Oon Mr. Chukwuemeka Godswill Onwuka Chairman Enterprise Bank Oon Alh. Suleiman Yahaya Chairman Nahco Oon Chief (Sir) Emmanuel Umeohia Ceo, Emabumeh And Sons Ltd Oon Abubakar Ladan Zaria Musician Oon Mr. Bernard O. N. Otti Ged Finance And Accounts Nnpc Oon Dr. Aminu Ladan Sharehu Dg/Ceo, National Teachers Institute Kaduna Oon Mr. Joseph Oluremi Akande Commissioner Fcsc, Abuja Oon Amb. Chukwudi N. Okafor Nigeria’s Ambassador To Thailand Oon Mr. Adeyemo M. Tunde Accomplished Civil Servant Oon Dr. Shehu Yahaya Executive Director African Development Bank (Adb) Oon Cecilia Akintomide Secretary, Adb Tunisia/ Ivory Coast Oon Mahmood Ahmadu Ceo. Ols Services Oon Dr. Ado Jimada Gana Muhammad Civil Servant Oon Dr. Abdullahi Y. Shehu Dg. Int. Govt. Action Against Money Laundring In West Africa Oon Amb. Bina Citip Selchum Diplomat Oon Amb. Esther Audu (Mrs) Nigeria’s High Commissioner To The Gambia Oon Manu Garba (Mfr) Chief Coach, Under 17 Football Team Oon Mrs. Beatrice E. Jedy-Agba Executive Secretary Naptip Oon Obong Michael A. Afangideh Entrepreneur/ Politician Oon His Eminence Ime A. Umoette Religious Leader Oon Hrm Offong (Eng) Effiong Robin Asabi Traditional Ruler Oon Alhaji Muhammadu Nadada Umar Former Director-General Smedan Oon Alhaji Gimba Ya’u Kumo Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank Of Nigeria Oon Boma Ozobia, Llm Former President Commonwealth Lawyers Association Oon Prof. Shehu Arabu Riskwa Former Vc, Usman Danfadio University, Sokoto Oon Dr. (Chief) David Ogba Onuoha Entrepreneur Oon Ibrahim Mohammed Mera Public Servant/Dcg Customs Oon Peter Dedevbo Coach Under 20 National Female Football Team Oon Dr. Akilu Ndabawa Secretary Presidential Advisory Committee On National Conference Oon Prof. Abdu Iganiyu Ambali Vc University Of Ilorin Oon Idris Abiodun Jawando Retired Director Engineering Civil And Sanitary Infrastructure Oon Stella Ugboma Prominent Lawyer, Fmr. President Of Fida Oon Mrs. Katherine Philip Adamu Chief Catering Officer, State House Mfr Hamalai Jummai Gwalem House Keeper, Presidential Wing, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Mfr Mr. Felix Ikumapayi, Fdc Director, Directorate Of State Service (Dss) Mfr Olalekan Odugbemi, Fdc Director, Directorate Of State Service (Dss) Mfr Hon. Faruk Malami Yabo Hon. Commissioner In Sokoto State Mfr Hon. Gabriel Hamadama Hon. Commissioner, In Adamawa State Mfr Elder (Dr,) Mrs. Hannah Odepo-Yama Retired Secondary School Principal Mfr Mr. Knut Ulvmoen Executive Director, Dangote Group Mfr Eng. Yuval Levy Gm. Scc Nigeria Ltd. Mfr Hajiya Zainab Abu Bello Educationist Mfr Alh. Kabir Alkali Muhammed Accountant Mfr Prof. Hafez Abubakar Educationist Mfr Doukpola Francis Amaebi Banker Mfr Alh. Nuhu Abdulkadir Traditional Ruler Mfr Mr. N. G. Patel Industrialist Mfr Amb. Adamu Saidu Daura Politician Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler Legal Practitioner Mfr Kenneth Emeka Nwabueze (Engr.) Consultant Mfr Barr. Joel Sabo Aninge Traditional Ruler Mfr Blessing Okagbare Athlete, Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mfr Bishop Dr. (Mrs.) Ireyeesoriseone Akumagba Clergy Mfr Chhief (Dr.) Christian Obidinna Ogedazi, Bl Legal Practitioner Mfr Idris Ibrahim Ginsau Director In Jigawa State Civil Service Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Doherty Bolajoko Bimbola Educationist Mfr Mr. Udeme Onofiok Ufot Businessman Mfr Prof. Oluwole Daniel Makinde Scientist Mfr Mrs. Maiden Ibru Publisher Guardian News Paper Mfr Mr. Imeh Usuah Taxi Driver Mfr Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin Human Right Activist Mfr Prof. Niyi Akinnaso Lecturer Mfr Alh. Ahmad Badamasuiy Retired Civil Servant Mfr Chief (Dr.) Murtala Adebayo Legal Practitioner Mfr Prof. Kevin Michael Ogon Etta Educationist Mfr Rt. Hon. Atoza Ihindan Politician Mfr Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun Akande Business Executive Mfr Mr. Ebere Young Acharaike Media Consultant Mfr Chief (Mrs.) Moji Makanjuola Journalist Mfr Elder Urum Kalu Eke Executive Director, Public Sector, First Banks Plc Mfr Muhammad Babandede Deputy Comptroller General Of Immigration Mfr Davou Timothy Pwajok Executive Chairman Of Afrimines Ltd Mfr Hrh. Haruna Tanko Jibrin Kuje Traditional Ruler Mfr Hrh. Alh. Hassan Attahiru Bungugu Traditional Ruler Mfr Emmanuel Amuneke Assistant Coach, Under 17 Football Team Mfr Nduka Ugbade Assistant Coach, Under 17 Football Team Mfr Emeka Amadi Goalkeeper Trainer Mfr Mr. Engeniusz Lac Howski Chauffer, Nigeria High Commission, Canada Mfr Patience Okaeme Captain, Under 20 National Female Football Team Mfr Chief Mrs. Nkechi Okemini Mba National President, National Council Of Women Societies Mfr Hajia Ramatu Bala Usman Former National President, National Council Of Women Societies Mfr Mr. Kenneth Nnebue Actor Mfr Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Film Maker /Actress Mfr Ajoke Sylva Jacobs Actress Mfr Nnimmo Bassey Environmental Rights Activist Mfr Chief Oladeji Fasuan Retired Permanent Secretary Mon Se-Alabo (Amb) Dagogo Claude-Wilcox Fmr. Ambassador Mon Abraham Ndana Yisa Legal Practitioner Mon Hassan Muhammad Liman Esq, San Legal Practitioner Mon Chief (Dr.) Sylvanus O. Ebigwei Medical Doctor Mon Salihu Sintalma Abubakar Public Servant Mon Aliyu Omar Civil Servant Mon Hrm. Oba Jacob Olufemi Omolade Jp Traditional Ruler Mon Hrh. Ezekwo Samuel Chartered Accountant Mon Onuh Isaac Michael Head, Presidential Stewards Mon Ado Ahmad G. Dabino Public Servant Mon Cpl. Solomon Dauda Traffic Warden Mon Mrs.Mairo I. London Educationist Mon Odo Claire Kalango Administrator Mon Dr. Nathaniel Chidi Nwaneri Accomplished Teacher Mon Oba Michael Adesina Traditional Ruler Mon Alh. Shitu Muhammed Business Man Mon Yusuf Kunle Politician/Youth Mobilizer Mon Egbaiyelo Temitayo Team Secretary, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Ayodeji Olarinoye Team Doctor, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Gabriel Oyenuga Team Physiotherapist, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Morakinyo Abodunrin Team Media Officer, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Suleiman Abubakar Team Coordinator, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Mohammed Kafa Equipment Manager, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Musa Muhammed Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Sunday Alampasu Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Abdulazeez Abubakar Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Uzoho Odinaka Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Zaharadeen Bello Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Aliu Abubakar Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Obasi Chigozie Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Musa Yahaya Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Samuel Godwin Okon Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Chidiebere Nwakali Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Akinjide Idowu Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Salihu A. Baba Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Godwin Saviour Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Alfa Abdullahi Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Makanjuola Habeeb Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Chidera Ezeh Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Success Isaac Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Kelechi Iheanacho Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Awoniyi Taiwo Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Dennis Okon Nya Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Japhet Raymond Player, 2013 National Under 17 Football Team Mon Prof. Alashile Abimiku Educationist Mon Asisat Oshoala Highest Goal Scorer, 2014 Under 20 Fifa Female Football Competition Mon Aminat Adeniyi Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Abdulazeez Ibrahim Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Ese Brume Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Loveline Obiji Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Maryam Usman Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Oduayo Adekuoroye Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Oluwatoyin Adesanmi Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Paul Kehinde Gold Medallist 2014 Commonwealth Games Mon Adekoya Jamiu Police Inspector Frm I Sgt. Jafaru Wadzani Police Officer Frm Ii
Attendance at the investiture, the statement said, is strictly by invitation.
The Accreditation Of All Award Recipients And The Media Will Be Done From Friday 26th To Sunday 28th September, 2014 At Agura Hotel Abuja, Beginning 8.00 A.M. To 8.00 P.M. Daily.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Risk 2015 Governorship Election- OOUITES Speaks or reduce our fees
The students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University,OOU, which was shut down last month have warned Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, that he might lose the 2015 governorship election in the state if he doesn’t listen to them and rescind his decision on their increased school fees
The student president in a press conference held yesterday in Lagos, said the increased in school fees will make thousands of students drop out, as most of them will be unable to pay the new fess. How logical is this, he asked. Continue below…
He also demanded for the re-opening of the institution amongst others. His words;
“We are ever resolute to pursue this cause no matter what it takes, because the issue is very simple.
“If you are talking about reduction and you run to the media without having a conclusive or mutual agreement and the most annoying thing is you are saying the implementation will take effect next session, our own argument is logical and simple.
“Over 2000 students cannot pay and have applied for leave of absence for the 2012/2013 session, and many couldn’t return. If you now announce a reduction and you say it will take effect next session, what of this academic session of 2013/2014?
“Do they go out of school because they can’t pay and return next session? Is it logical? It’s not logical. Implementation and further reduction of the fees is non-negotiable”.
“Let me also address the rumour that we are being motivated by politicians.
“We all remember the Ali-must-go protest in the 70s, we heard the students accused of being sponsored by the opposition.
“During the LASU struggle, they said the 5th columnist and some politicians motivated it, but at the end of the day, the success of the struggle showed that it was a student motivated struggle.
“It is always like that in this part of the world, when we have a highly irresponsible government who always look for excuse to justify their irresponsibility and that’s why they are saying the struggle of Olabisi Onabanjo University is a politically motivated one. It is not and it will never be,” Mr. Ifade stated.
“They said it’s only 1 out of 9 tertiary institutions that is complaining.
“But it is only that one that is in 2013/2014 academic session; it is only one that pays the highest tuition fees in the entire Nigeria; it is only that one that is still standing and it will continue to stand.”
Education is a right of the students and not a privilege, he said. He also urged the public and media to support the students and disregard government’s propaganda against the students.
The student president in a press conference held yesterday in Lagos, said the increased in school fees will make thousands of students drop out, as most of them will be unable to pay the new fess. How logical is this, he asked. Continue below…
He also demanded for the re-opening of the institution amongst others. His words;
“We are ever resolute to pursue this cause no matter what it takes, because the issue is very simple.
“If you are talking about reduction and you run to the media without having a conclusive or mutual agreement and the most annoying thing is you are saying the implementation will take effect next session, our own argument is logical and simple.
“Over 2000 students cannot pay and have applied for leave of absence for the 2012/2013 session, and many couldn’t return. If you now announce a reduction and you say it will take effect next session, what of this academic session of 2013/2014?
“Do they go out of school because they can’t pay and return next session? Is it logical? It’s not logical. Implementation and further reduction of the fees is non-negotiable”.
“Let me also address the rumour that we are being motivated by politicians.
“We all remember the Ali-must-go protest in the 70s, we heard the students accused of being sponsored by the opposition.
“During the LASU struggle, they said the 5th columnist and some politicians motivated it, but at the end of the day, the success of the struggle showed that it was a student motivated struggle.
“It is always like that in this part of the world, when we have a highly irresponsible government who always look for excuse to justify their irresponsibility and that’s why they are saying the struggle of Olabisi Onabanjo University is a politically motivated one. It is not and it will never be,” Mr. Ifade stated.
“They said it’s only 1 out of 9 tertiary institutions that is complaining.
“But it is only that one that is in 2013/2014 academic session; it is only one that pays the highest tuition fees in the entire Nigeria; it is only that one that is still standing and it will continue to stand.”
Education is a right of the students and not a privilege, he said. He also urged the public and media to support the students and disregard government’s propaganda against the students.
Friday, September 5, 2014
AFRICAN RICHEST MUSICIANS 2014
OMOWESCO PAPARAZII
We see lists of richest Nigerian acts
everywhere, so we decided to take it a step
futher and educate you on the 10 richest
African Musicians in 2014, not a lot of surprises
on here:
10. Chameleone Stage name Joe Chameleone,he is a popular
raggae musician from Uganda and he started
his career at a very young age in the early 90′s.
He is regarded as the act who redefined local
Ugandan music in the wake of the 21st century
and is also the biggest money maker in East Africa.
www.omowesco.blogspot.com
9. Banky W Olubankole Wellignton that HEAD of EME, also
sometimes referred to as the King of African
RnB. He grew up Lagos and started singing in
church at a really young age. The man has
been brand ambassador for etisalat and is
currently the face Samsung Mobile products in the entire West Africa. Signing artistes like
Wizkid couldn’t have hurt making his way to
number 9 on this list.
8. Hugh Masekela Born April 4 1939, Hugh Masekela is a South
African composer, singer & trumpeter. He is by
far the most talented jazz performer in Africa
(Yemisax do you understand?) Hugh Masekela
has been nominated for a Grammy in the best
contemporary Pop performance category. He makes st*pid money on invitation to festivals
and albums across the world.]
7. 2Face Idibia From grass to grace. African queen was the
song that got the ball rolling for this man. ever
since then he has been unstoppable. Born in
Jos, Plateau state, Innocent Idibia makes
around 80,000 USD per show. That is all you
need to know really.
6. Fally Ipupa Fally Ipupa is from the Democratic Republic of
Congo, started the early days of his career
working on Koffi Olomide’s band. Before he
later started his own solo career and later
becoming on of Africa’s biggest acts. If you
don’t know who Fally Ipupa is then… I really don’t know what to say to you.
5. Salif Keita Let me just begin by saying Salif Keita is an
incredible talent, his music is unbelievable even
though I don’t understand 80% of it most time
I try to Google out the lyrics and translate.
Proud citizen of Mali, Salif keita was born
August 25 1949. Very humble with his wealth, he is a direct descendant of the creator of the
Mali empire “Sundiata Keita”. Which kind of
meant he should never have been allowed to
become a singer. But when you hear the
“Golden voice of Africa” sing you just have to
be thankful he became a singer. He owns a private island in France.
4. Koffi Olomide Antoinne Cristophe Agbepa also known as
Koffi Olomide was born July 13 1956 in DR
Congo. Has up to 7 albums already and
charges abut 100,000 euros per show. Straight
up walking bag of money this man.
3. D’banj No surprises here, well deserved success from
the Koko Master, what he lacks in talent he
makes up for with hardwork and
entertainment. From Mohits to Good Music to
DB records. D’banj is easily the most successful
Nigerian act till date. D’banj counts his millions in the dollars. Earning upwards of 100,000 USD
per show.
2. P Square This twins are like walking money, can you
“taste the money?” Pun intended. They both
live in square villa, estimated to be worth well
over 3 million dollars…. Inside lagos ooo. They
have deals with Akon’s Konvict music and
Universal. Earning well over 150,000 USD per show they are the second richest on our list.
1. Youssou N’Dour Born October 1st 1959, Youssou N’Dour is a
Senegalese singer, composer, business man &
politician. Recently appointed as the Tourism
and Culture minister by the new prime minister
Abdoul Mbaye, Youssou has remarkable
investments in real estate, owns radio and TV stations. The Senegalese will describe him as
“perhaps the most famous singer alive”..
Unfortunately he is not so famous around this
parts (Correct me if I’m wrong). Safe to say most of his wealth did’t come from
actual music yes? But still he’s our number 1. Do you Agree with this List? Drop your Comment
.
We see lists of richest Nigerian acts
everywhere, so we decided to take it a step
futher and educate you on the 10 richest
African Musicians in 2014, not a lot of surprises
on here:
10. Chameleone Stage name Joe Chameleone,he is a popular
raggae musician from Uganda and he started
his career at a very young age in the early 90′s.
He is regarded as the act who redefined local
Ugandan music in the wake of the 21st century
and is also the biggest money maker in East Africa.
www.omowesco.blogspot.com
9. Banky W Olubankole Wellignton that HEAD of EME, also
sometimes referred to as the King of African
RnB. He grew up Lagos and started singing in
church at a really young age. The man has
been brand ambassador for etisalat and is
currently the face Samsung Mobile products in the entire West Africa. Signing artistes like
Wizkid couldn’t have hurt making his way to
number 9 on this list.
8. Hugh Masekela Born April 4 1939, Hugh Masekela is a South
African composer, singer & trumpeter. He is by
far the most talented jazz performer in Africa
(Yemisax do you understand?) Hugh Masekela
has been nominated for a Grammy in the best
contemporary Pop performance category. He makes st*pid money on invitation to festivals
and albums across the world.]
7. 2Face Idibia From grass to grace. African queen was the
song that got the ball rolling for this man. ever
since then he has been unstoppable. Born in
Jos, Plateau state, Innocent Idibia makes
around 80,000 USD per show. That is all you
need to know really.
6. Fally Ipupa Fally Ipupa is from the Democratic Republic of
Congo, started the early days of his career
working on Koffi Olomide’s band. Before he
later started his own solo career and later
becoming on of Africa’s biggest acts. If you
don’t know who Fally Ipupa is then… I really don’t know what to say to you.
5. Salif Keita Let me just begin by saying Salif Keita is an
incredible talent, his music is unbelievable even
though I don’t understand 80% of it most time
I try to Google out the lyrics and translate.
Proud citizen of Mali, Salif keita was born
August 25 1949. Very humble with his wealth, he is a direct descendant of the creator of the
Mali empire “Sundiata Keita”. Which kind of
meant he should never have been allowed to
become a singer. But when you hear the
“Golden voice of Africa” sing you just have to
be thankful he became a singer. He owns a private island in France.
4. Koffi Olomide Antoinne Cristophe Agbepa also known as
Koffi Olomide was born July 13 1956 in DR
Congo. Has up to 7 albums already and
charges abut 100,000 euros per show. Straight
up walking bag of money this man.
3. D’banj No surprises here, well deserved success from
the Koko Master, what he lacks in talent he
makes up for with hardwork and
entertainment. From Mohits to Good Music to
DB records. D’banj is easily the most successful
Nigerian act till date. D’banj counts his millions in the dollars. Earning upwards of 100,000 USD
per show.
2. P Square This twins are like walking money, can you
“taste the money?” Pun intended. They both
live in square villa, estimated to be worth well
over 3 million dollars…. Inside lagos ooo. They
have deals with Akon’s Konvict music and
Universal. Earning well over 150,000 USD per show they are the second richest on our list.
1. Youssou N’Dour Born October 1st 1959, Youssou N’Dour is a
Senegalese singer, composer, business man &
politician. Recently appointed as the Tourism
and Culture minister by the new prime minister
Abdoul Mbaye, Youssou has remarkable
investments in real estate, owns radio and TV stations. The Senegalese will describe him as
“perhaps the most famous singer alive”..
Unfortunately he is not so famous around this
parts (Correct me if I’m wrong). Safe to say most of his wealth did’t come from
actual music yes? But still he’s our number 1. Do you Agree with this List? Drop your Comment
.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
JOAN RIVERS popular comedian Died @ 81
Joan Alexandra Rosenberg[2] (née Molinsky; June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known by her stage name Joan Rivers, was an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and television host, best known for her stand-up comedy, for co-hosting the E! celebrity fashion show Fashion Police, and for starring in the reality series Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? alongside her daughter Melissa Rivers.
Rivers first came to prominence in 1965 as a guest on The Tonight Show, a pioneering late-night program with interviews and comedy, hosted by Johnny Carson, whom she acknowledges as her mentor. The show established her particular comic style, poking fun at celebrities, but also at herself, often joking about her extensive plastic surgery. When she launched a rival program, The Late Show, he never spoke to her again. She went on to host a successful daytime slot, The Joan Rivers Show, which won her a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Her satirical style of humor, however, by focusing on the personal lives of celebrities and public figures, was sometimes criticized. She also authored 12 best-selling memoir and humor books, and provided comic material for stage and television.
On September 4, 2014, Rivers died following serious complications—including cardiac arrest—during a procedure on her vocal cords at a clinic on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
PERSONER LIFE
Rivers was a member of the Reform synagogue Temple Emanu-El in New York and stated publicly that she "love[d] Israel".[52]
Rivers' first marriage was in 1955 to James Sanger,[53] the son of a Bond Clothing Stores merchandise manager. The marriage lasted six months[54] and was annulled on the basis that Sanger did not want children and had not informed Rivers before the wedding.[55] Her second marriage was on July 15, 1965,[56] to Edgar Rosenberg, who committed suicide in 1987. Their only child, Melissa Warburg Rosenberg (now known as Melissa Rivers), was born on January 20, 1968. Joan had one grandson, Melissa's son Cooper (born Edgar Cooper Endicott in 2000),[57] who was featured with his mother and grandmother in the WE tv series Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?[58]
In her book, Bouncing Back (1997), Rivers described how she developed bulimia nervosa and contemplated suicide. Eventually, she recovered with counseling and the support of her family.
In 2002, Rivers told the Montreal Mirror that she was a Republican.[59] However, on a 2013 episode of Celebrity Wife Swap, Rivers stated that she was a Democrat. Then, on January 28, 2014, during a conversation with Reza Farahan, she announced that she was in fact a Republican.[60]
In a June 5, 2012, interview with Howard Stern, Rivers said she had several extramarital affairs when married to Rosenberg. According to Rivers, she had a one-night sexual encounter with actor Robert Mitchum in the 1960s after an appearance together on The Tonight Show. She also had an extended affair with actor Gabriel Dell during the out-of-town and Broadway productions of her play, Fun City, in 1971, for which Rivers told Stern she "left Edgar over" for several weeks.[61]
Rivers was open about her multiple cosmetic surgeries and was a patient of plastic surgeon Steven Hoefflin, beginning in 1983. Her first procedure, an eye lift, was performed in 1965 as an attempt to further her career.[62]
Death
On August 28, 2014, Rivers experienced serious complications and stopped breathing during a procedure on her vocal cords, at a clinic in Yorkville, Manhattan.[63][64] She was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and was put into a medically induced coma after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest.[63]
On August 29, her daughter, Melissa, publicly stated that Joan was "resting comfortably" in the hospital.[65] On August 30, it was reported that Rivers had been put on life support.[66] Reports initially stated that Rivers' family might face ending her life support if her condition did not improve.[67] However, on September 1, 2014, an unnamed source told Entertainment Tonight that Rivers' physicians at Mount Sinai Hospital had started the process of trying to bring her out of the coma on August 31.[68] Prior to that, there had been no further medical updates beyond her daughter's statement.[69]
On September 3, Melissa Rivers issued a brief statement that Rivers had been moved from Mount Sinai Hospital's intensive care unit into a private room, without any comment concerning Rivers's condition or prognosis.[70] The following day, September 4, 2014, Melissa announced via another statement that Rivers had died at the age of 81 at 1:17 p.m
EDUCATIONAL BACkGROUND
Rivers was born Joan Alexandra Molinsky in Brooklyn, New York in 1933,[3] the younger daughter of Russian Jewish immigrants Beatrice (née Grushman; January 6, 1906 – October 1975) and Meyer C. Molinsky (December 7, 1900 – January 1985). Her elder sister, Mrs. Barbara Waxler, died on June 3, 2013, aged 82.[4][1][5] She was raised in Brooklyn, and her family later moved to Larchmont, Westchester County, New York. She attended Connecticut College between 1950 and 1952, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature[6] and anthropology. Before entering show business, Rivers worked at various jobs such as a tour guide at Rockefeller Center,[7] a writer/proofreader at an advertising agency[7] and a fashion consultant at Bond Clothing Stores.[8] During this period, agent Tony Rivers advised her to change her name, so she chose Joan Rivers as her stage name
CAREER AND AWARDs
950s–1960s
During the late 1950s, Rivers appeared in a short-run play, Driftwood, playing a lesbian with a crush on a character played by a then-unknown Barbra Streisand. The play ran for six weeks.[10] Rivers performed in numerous comedy clubs in the Greenwich Village area of New York City in the early 1960s, including The Bitter End and The Gaslight Cafe,[11] before making her first appearances as a guest on the TV program The Tonight Show originating from New York, hosted at the time by Jack Paar.[12]
By 1965, Rivers had a stint on Candid Camera as a gag writer and participant; she was "the bait" to lure people into ridiculous situations for the show. She also made her first appearance on The Tonight Show with new host Johnny Carson, on February 17, 1965.[13] During the same decade, Rivers made other appearances on The Tonight Show as well as The Ed Sullivan Show, while hosting the first of several talk shows. She wrote material for the puppet Topo Gigio. She had a brief role in The Swimmer (1968), starring Burt Lancaster. A year later, she had a short-lived syndicated daytime talk show, That Show with Joan Rivers; Johnny Carson was her first guest.[14] In the middle of the 1960s, she released at least two comedy albums, The Next to Last Joan Rivers Album[15] and Rivers Presents Mr. Phyllis & Other Funny Stories.[16]
1970s
By the 1970s, Rivers was appearing on various television comedy and variety shows, including The Carol Burnett Show and a semi-regular stint on Hollywood Squares. From 1972-76, she narrated The Adventures of Letterman, an animated segment for The Electric Company. In 1973, Rivers wrote the TV movie The Girl Most Likely to..., a black comedy starring Stockard Channing. In 1978, Rivers wrote and directed the film Rabbit Test, starring her friend Billy Crystal. During the same decade, she was the opening act for singers Helen Reddy, Robert Goulet, Mac Davis and Sergio Franchi on the Las Vegas Strip.[citation needed]
1980s–1990s
Rivers spoke of her primary Tonight Show life as having been "Johnny Carson's daughter," a reference to his longtime mentoring of her and, during the 1980s, establishing her as his regular guest host by August 1983. She also hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, on April 9, 1983.[17] In the same period, she released a best-selling comedy album on Geffen Records, What Becomes a Semi-Legend Most? The album reached No. 22 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.[18]
During the 1980s she continued doing stand-up shows along with appearing on various television shows. In February 1983, she became the first female comedian to ever perform at Carnegie Hall.[19] Later that year, she did stand-up on the United Kingdom's TV show An Audience With Joan Rivers.
Rivers in 1967
In 1984, Rivers published a best-selling humor book, The Life and Hard Times of Heidi Abramowitz, a mock memoir of her brassy, loose comedy character. A television special based on the character, a mock tribute called Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abramowitz, was not successful with the public.
The decade was controversial for Rivers. She sued female impersonator Frank Marino for $5,000,000 in 1986, after discovering he was using her real stand-up material in the impersonation of her that he included in his popular Las Vegas act. The two comics reconciled and even appeared together on television in later years.
Also in 1986 came the move that cost Rivers her longtime friendship with Carson, who had first hired her as a Tonight Show writer. The soon-to-launch Fox Television Network announced that it was giving her a late night talk show, The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers, making Rivers the first woman to have her own talk show on a major network.
The new network planned to broadcast the show 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time, making her a Carson competitor. Carson learned of the show from Fox and not from Rivers herself. In the documentary Johnny Carson: King of Late Night, Rivers said she only called Carson to discuss the matter after learning he may have already heard about it and that he immediately hung up on her. In the same interview, she said that she later came to believe that maybe she should have asked for his blessing before taking the job. Rivers was banned from appearing on the Tonight Show, a decision respected by Carson's first two successors Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien. After the release of his 2013 biography on Johnny Carson, Carson's manager Harry Bushkin revealed that he never received a call from Rivers' husband Edgar concerning the move to Fox, contrary to what Edgar had told Rivers.[24] Rivers did not appear on the Tonight Show again until February 17, 2014, when she made a brief appearance on new host Jimmy Fallon's first episode.[25] On March 27, 2014, Rivers returned for an interview.
Shortly after Carson's death in 2005, Rivers said that he never spoke to her again. In 2008, during an interview with Dr. Pamela Connolly on television's Shrink Rap, Rivers claimed she did call Carson, but he hung up on her at once and repeated the gesture when she called again.
The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers turned out to be flecked by tragedy. When Rivers challenged Fox executives, who wanted to fire her husband Edgar Rosenberg as the show's producer, the network fired them both. On May 15, 1987, three months later, Rosenberg committed suicide in Philadelphia; Rivers blamed the tragedy on his "humiliation" by Fox.[26] Fox attempted to continue the show with a new name (The Late Show) and rotating guest hosts. A year after the Late Show debacle, Rivers was a guest on TV's Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special. By 1989, she tried another daytime TV talk show, The Joan Rivers Show,[27] which ran for five years and won her an Daytime Emmy in 1990 for Outstanding Talk Show Host.[28] In 1994, Rivers and daughter Melissa first hosted the E! Entertainment Television pre-awards show for the Golden Globe Awards.[29] Beginning in 1995, they hosted the annual E! Entertainment Television pre-awards show for the Academy Awards.[29] Beginning in 1997, Rivers hosted her own radio show on WOR in New York City. Rivers also appeared as one of the center square occupants on the 1986–89 version of The Hollywood Squares, hosted by John Davidson.
In 1994, Rivers—who was influenced by the "dirty comedy" of Lenny Bruce—co-wrote and starred in a play about Bruce's mother Sally Marr, who was also a stand-up comic and influenced her son's development as a comic. After 27 previews, "Sally Marr...and Her Escorts," a play "suggested by the life of Sally Marr" ran on Broadway for 50 performances in May and June 1994.[30] Rivers was nominated for a Drama Desk Award as Outstanding Actress in a Play and a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for playing Sally Marr.[31]
2000s–2010s
By 2003, Rivers had left her E! red-carpet show for a three-year contract (valued at $6–8 million) to cover award shows' red carpet events for the TV Guide Channel.[32]
Rivers poses for a photograph at The Pierre hotel in New York City, May 24, 2001
Rivers appeared in three episodes of the TV show Nip/Tuck during its second, third and seventh season, playing herself.[33][34][35] Rivers appeared regularly on television's The Shopping Channel (in Canada) and QVC (in both the United States and the UK), promoting her own line of jewelry under brand name "The Joan Rivers Collection". She was also a guest speaker at the opening of the American Operating Room Nurses' 2000 San Francisco Conference. Both Joan and Melissa Rivers were frequent guests on Howard Stern's radio show, and Joan Rivers often appeared as a guest on UK panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats.
On August 16, 2007, Rivers began a two-week workshop of her new play, with the working title "The Joan Rivers Theatre Project", at The Magic Theatre in San Francisco.[36] On December 3, 2007, Rivers performed in the Royal Variety Show 2007 at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, England, with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip present.[citation needed]
In January 2008, Rivers became one of 20 hijackers to take control of the Big Brother house in the UK for one day in spin-off TV show Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack. On June 24, 2008, Rivers appeared on NBC-TV’s show Celebrity Family Feud and competed with her daughter against Ice-T and Coco.
Rivers performing in her show at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Rivers and daughter Melissa were contestants in 2009 on the second Celebrity Apprentice. Throughout the season, each celebrity raised money for a charity of his or her choice; Rivers selected God's Love We Deliver.[citation needed] After a falling out with poker player Annie Duke, following Melissa's on-air firing (elimination) by Donald Trump, Rivers left the green room telling Clint Black and Jesse James that she would not be in the next morning. Rivers later returned to the show and on May 3, 2009, she became a finalist in the series. The other finalist was Duke.[37][38] On the season finale, which aired live on May 10, Rivers was announced the winner and hired to be the 2009 Celebrity Apprentice.
Rivers was featured on the show Z Rock as herself; she was also a special "pink-carpet" presenter for the 2009 broadcast of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. She was also roasted in a Comedy Central special, taped on July 26, 2009, and aired on August 9, 2009. From August 2009, Rivers began starring in the new reality TV series How'd You Get So Rich? on TV Land. A documentary film about Rivers, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, premiered at the San Francisco International Film Festival at the Castro Theatre on May 6, 2010.
In 2011, Rivers appeared in a commercial for Go Daddy, which debuted during the broadcast of Super Bowl XLV.[39] She made two appearances on Live at the Apollo, once as a comedian and once as a guest host.
Rivers performing at a London Udderbelly event in May 2009
Joan and her daughter premiered the new show Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? on WE tv. The series follows Joan moving to California to be closer to her family. She moves in with daughter Melissa while searching for a home of her own. WE tv then ordered a new season consisting of 10 episodes, which premiered in January 2012. In 2011, Rivers was featured as herself in Season 2 of Louis C.K.'s self-titled show Louie, where she performed on-stage. Beginning September 10, 2010, Rivers co-hosted the E! show Fashion Police, along with Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne, and George Kotsiopoulos commenting on the dos and don'ts of celebrity fashion. The show started as a half-hour program but expanded to one hour on March 9, 2012. On August 7, 2012, Rivers showed up in Burbank, California to protest that the warehouse club Costco would not sell her New York Times best-selling book, I Hate Everyone ... Starting with Me. She handcuffed herself to a person's shopping cart and shouted through a megaphone. The police were called to the scene and she left without incident; no arrests were made.[40] On March 5, 2013, she launched a new online talk show on YouTube, called In Bed with Joan, in which each week she had a different celebrity guest who "came out of the closet", and they talked about various topics. The show took place in Rivers' bedroom, in Melissa's home in Malibu, California.[citation needed]
On August 26, 2014, Rivers hosted a taping of Fashion Police with Kelly Osbourne, Giuliana Rancic, and George Kotsiopoulos about the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards and the 2014 MTV Movie Awards which would be her last television appearance before her death.
The day before her throat surgery, Joan released her most recent podcast of In Bed with Joan, with LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian.
Style of humor
During her 55-year career as a comedian, her tough-talking style of satirical humor was both praised and criticized as being truthful, yet too personal, too gossipy, and very often abrasive. Nonetheless, with her ability to “tell it like it is,” she became a pioneer of contemporary stand-up comedy. Commenting about her style, she told biographer Gerald Nachman, “Maybe I started it. We're a very gossipy culture. All we want to know now is private lives.”
However, her style of humor, which often relied on making jokes about her own life and satirizing the lives of celebrities and public figures, was sometimes criticized as insensitive. Her jokes about Elizabeth Taylor and Adele's weight, for instance, were often commented on, although Rivers would never apologize for her humor. Rivers, who was Jewish, was also criticized for making jokes about the Holocaust and later explained, "This is the way I remind people about the Holocaust. I do it through humor", adding, "my husband lost his entire family in the Holocaust." Her joke about the victims of the Ariel Castro kidnappings, similarly came under criticism, but she again refused to apologize, stating, "I know what those girls went through. It was a little stupid joke."
Rivers accepted such criticism as part of her using social satire as a form of humor: "I've learned to have absolutely no regrets about any jokes I've ever done ... You can tune me out, you can click me off, it's OK. I am not going to bow to political correctness. But you do have to learn, if you want to be a satirist, you can't be part of the party.
Rivers states that seeing Lenny Bruce perform at a local club while she was in college influenced her developing style
He was an epiphany. Lenny told the truth. It was a total affirmation for me that I was on the right track long before anyone said it to me. He supplied the revelation that personal truth can be the foundation of comedy, that outrageousness can be cleansing and healthy. It went off inside me like an enormous flash.
Comedian Bill Cosby, who was credited with first suggesting to Johnny Carson that he make her a co-host, called her “an intelligent girl without being a weirdo . . . a human being, not a kook.” Others, including Time magazine, once compared her humor to Woody Allen's style, of “how to be neurotic about practically everything,” while noting that “her style and femininity make her something special.” Rivers likewise compared herself to Allen, stating: “He was a writer, which I basically was . . . and talking about things that affected our generation that nobody else talked about.
Her style of comedy was also compared to Johnny Carson's, as being in many ways starkly contrasting, and one of the reasons he made her co-host. Critic Michael Pollan compared their style:
Where Carson is scrupulously polite, Rivers is bitchy; where he is low-key, she is overheated; where he is Midwest, Waspy and proper, she is urban, ethnic and gossipy. Carson conducts interviews as if he were at the country club; Rivers does hers at the kitchen table.
In her personal life, however, fewer of those neurotic or intense character traits which viewers see on screen, are displayed. Ralph Schoenstein, who dated her and worked with her on her humor books, states, “She has no airs. She doesn't stand on ceremony. The woman has absolutely no pretense. She'll tell you everything immediately. Joan isn't cool—she's completely open. It's all grist. It's her old thing--'Can we talk?'”[43]:623
According to biographer Victoria Price, Rivers' humor was notable for taking aim at and overturning what had been considered acceptable female behavior. By her bravura, she broke through long-standing taboos in humor, which paved the way for other women, including Roseanne Barr, Ellen DeGeneres, and Rosie O'Donnell.[51]
YearNominated workAwardCategoryResult
1984What Becomes a Semi-Legend Most?Grammy AwardBest Comedy AlbumNominated
1990The Joan Rivers ShowDaytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Talk Show HostWon
1991Nominated
1992Outstanding Writing – Special ClassNominated
Outstanding Talk Show HostNominated
1993Outstanding Writing – Special ClassNominated
Outstanding Talk Show HostNominated
1994Sally Marr...and her escortsTony AwardBest Actress in a PlayNominated
2009ArthurDaytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Performer in an Animated ProgramNominated
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