Popular Edo Journalist, Efosa Uwangue loses mum, madam Theresa


By Elvis Omoregie

A popular Edo based journalist and Head of Reportorial Independent Television (ITV) and Radio Efosa Uwangue has lost his mother, madam Theresa Inneh to the cold hands of death.

A statement released by the family, said the mother died in the early hours of Friday in a private hospital after a brief illness.

The statement noted that, madam Theresa was a loving and caring mother, a devoted Christian, unassuming and a detrabilized Nigerian who was fondly known as a mother of all.

The late madam Theresa Inneh is survived by eight children, five male and three females.

The statement further said, the burial rites will be made available when concluded by the family.

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