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Pa Laniyan Goes Home

Web News 16 February 2024 459 0

It was a celebration of life laced with impactfulness and accomplishments as family and friends joined the children of Pa Stephen Olaolu Laniyan to bid their patriarch farewell. The funeral service held at Winners Chapel, Sanyo, Ibadan, was saturated with celebration mood as the choir stunned Continue Reading

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President Tinubu Commiserates with Baba Adinni’s Family

Web News 10 January 2024 182 0

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of the Baba Adinni of Lagos and Chairman of the Executive Council of Lagos Central Mosque, Sheikh Abdul-Hafeez Aṣhamu Abou. Tinubu condoles with Baba Adini’s family, the Muslim community in Lagos, as well as the Lagos State Government over the loss. The President’s condolence message was contained in […]Continue Reading

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Ondo Govt Announces Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s Demise

Web News 27 December 2023 106 0

With a heavy heart, the Ondo State Government announces the tragic passing of our beloved Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON.  Mr. Governor peacefully departed from this world in the early hours of today, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. This tragedy has left behind a profound void in our hearts. Governor Akeredolu answered the eternal call […]Continue Reading

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Akeredolu Bids World Farewell

Web News 27 December 2023 142 0

Report reaching us indicates former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu is dead. Our correspondent in Akure says the news of the demise of the former governor was confirmed by some government sources, though still awaiting official declaration from the state government. The governor was flown abroad for treatment over his medical condition in June and […]Continue Reading

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Former Reps Speaker, Ghali Na’Abba is Dead

Web News 27 December 2023 129 0

Former Speaker, the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’abba, is dead. Na’abba represented Kano Municipal Federal Constituency of Kano State in 1999. A brother to the deceased, Ahmed Umar Na’abba who spoke to Vanguard via telephone, said Na’abba died in the early hours of Wednesday at the National Hospital, Abuja. Ahmed said: “He died around 3 […]Continue Reading

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Alaba Lawson for Burial Dec. 8

Web News 28 November 2023 231 0

A Week-long schedule of activities has been unveiled for the burial of the late renowned entrepreneur and Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Alaba Lawson, between Friday 1st and 8th December 2023.  The funeral activities announced to journalists in Abeokuta by the Central Planning Committee included a special service in Lagos by the NACCIMA Business Women Group […]Continue Reading

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Former Ondo Military Administrator, Ekundayo Opaleye is Dead

Web News 19 November 2023 249 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke A former military governor of old Ondo State, Retired Major General Ekundayo Opaleye is dead. He reportedly died on Saturday at his residence in Ibara Abeokuta, Government Reservation Area, GRA, Ogun State.  The late High Chief, Balogun Erunmu of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta was the military governor of old Ondo State, before […]Continue Reading

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Kogi LG Chairman is Dead

Web News 10 November 2023 145 0

The Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, Muhammed Danasabe, is dead. Danasabe died in the early hours of Friday at a Lokoja hospital during a brief illness. His death came barely 24 hours after the governorship election in the state. According to a family source, the deceased will be buried at the […]Continue Reading

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Lady Dies after Drinking Insecticide

Web News 6 November 2023 192 0

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 39-year-old woman, Lilian Nwarache, who drank an insecticide on Friday in the Iwaya area of Lagos State. She was said to have been frustrated with having an illness. Nwarache was reported to have been suffering from a protracted illness and had been seeking a […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu Commiserates with Ebira Land over Monarch’s Death

Web News 29 October 2023 201 0

President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ado Ibrahim. Tinubu’s condolence was contained in a statement, on Sunday, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The President condoled with the government and people of Kogi on the passing of the revered traditional ruler. He said […]Continue Reading

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Abiodun Mourns Iyalode of Yoruba land, Alaba Lawson

Web News 28 October 2023 263 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke A prominent women leader in Ogun State and the Iyalode of Yoruba land, Chief Alaba Lawson, is dead.  Aged 72, the first female President of the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, died in the early hours of today Saturday, 28th October, 2023 at her private residence in Abeokuta, […]Continue Reading

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Requiem Mass held for Late Veronica Etugbo

Web News 27 October 2023 439 0

By Modupe Toba It was a solemn service at St Joseph Catholic Church, Oke Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State, as children of late Mama Veronica Otugbo, family members, and friends gathered for her funeral service. In a sermon during the, the assistant Parish Priest, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oke Ado, Ibadan, the Reverend Father Christopher Olupooye enjoined […]Continue Reading

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Former Senate President Loses Mum

Web News 15 October 2023 213 0

The mother of Senator Ahmed Lawan, the President of the 9th Senate, Hajiya Halima Daja, has died. She died in Gashua, Yobe State, Saturday night, October 14. According to Lawan’s media adviser, Dr Ezrel Tabiowo, the mother of the former Senate President died at the age of 86. The statement said Hajiya Halima Ibrahim will […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Mourns Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland

Web News 30 September 2023 262 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland, Dr. Alex Anozie, as shocking and painful. The governor described Anozie as a great community leader and an individual that believed and worked for the peace and prosperity of Oyo State throughout his lifetime. Governor Makinde, […]Continue Reading

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Encomiums, as Madam Emily Mofoyeke Akanji is Buried

Web News 29 September 2023 265 0

By Dayo Adu It was celebration of a life full of impact and accomplishments as clergymen, friends, and associates, joined the General Overseer of World Outreach Revival Centre, WOREC, Apostle Peter Akanji, and his Sister, Reverend Esther Olarewaju, to bid their matriarch, Madam Emily Mofoyeke Akanji farewell. The funeral service which was held at her […]Continue Reading

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Babatunde Olaniyi “Ti O Common” will not be forgotten – Friends & Family

Web News 29 September 2023 585 0

By Bunmi Agboola Late Babatunde Olaniyi has been described as a mentor, a moulder whose indelible mark will not be forgotten in the modern-day broadcasting in Oyo state and beyond. This was the submission of family, friends and colleagues at the funeral service for the veteran broadcaster held at his residence at Agbofieti, Idi -Isin extension, […]Continue Reading

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Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland, Anozie Passes Away

Web News 28 September 2023 457 0

The Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland and President, Non-Indigenes Traditional Council of Ibadan and Oyo State, Dr. Alex Anozie is dead. Dr. Anozie, aged 74 died in his sleep on Tuesday at his Ososami residence, Ibadan, Oyo state. A close associate and palace aide of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, who craved anonymity told Nigerian Tribune that […]Continue Reading

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Nollywood Loses Another Actor

Web News 26 September 2023 359 0

Veteran Nollywood actor, Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi popularly known as Suara, is dead. The actor, according to a statement signed by his son, Adedotun Adeyemi, died on Sunday, September 24. “It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to God that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, […]Continue Reading

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Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter Dies at 43

Web News 26 September 2023 483 0

Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected president Nelson Mandela, has died of cancer at the age of 43, her family has announced. In a statement on Instagram, a spokesperson said that Zoleka passed away on Monday evening surrounded by friends and family. In recent years she had become well known for detailing […]Continue Reading

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Popular ‘Tinsel’ Actor is Dead

Web News 23 September 2023 568 0

Nollywood actor-producer and businessman, Charles Granville, has passed away. He died on Thursday, September 21 during a protracted illness. Charles Granville was officially named IPGC’s Special Envoy to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS in January 2022. Granville equally confirmed a new film project, titled, ‘I’m in Charge’ with Richard Mofe Damijo, Continue Reading

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Tinubu, Obasanjo Mourn Akintola Williams

Web News 12 September 2023 215 0

President Bola Tinubu has shared in the pain of loss with the family, friends and associates of the Doyen of Accounting in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, Chief Akintola Williams, who passed away on Monday at the age of 104 years old. President Tinubu in a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, sympathised with the Government […]Continue Reading

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Pioneer Chartered Accountant, Akintola Williams, Passes Away

Web News 11 September 2023 251 0

Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, Akintola Williams, is dead. The doyen of accounting died at the age of 104. According to a source, who does not want to be mentioned, Williams died at his house in Lagos, on Monday. The graduate of accounting at the University of London was born in 1919. Details later. Punch / […]Continue Reading

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Former FRCN Acting ZD Dies at 62

Web News 2 September 2023 904 0

By Lilian Ibomor A former acting Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, lbadan Zonal Station, Pastor Zacchaeus Oloruntola is dead. Pastor Oloruntola died on Friday, at his Elebu residence, lbadan during a brief illness at the age of 62. The deceased who retired from FRCN three years ago after 35 years of meritorious […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria’s Flag Designer is Dead

Web News 30 August 2023 295 0

A nonagenarian who designed Nigeria’s flag, Pa. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (OFR), is dead. Pa. Akinkunmi, aged 93, died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness. His demise was announced via the Facebook account of one of his children. He wrote, “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly that you live a […]Continue Reading

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Pastor Taiwo Odukoya is Dead

Web News 8 August 2023 393 0

The Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC), Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has died at the age of 67. According to a message posted to the church’s Facebook account on Tuesday evening, the Lagos-based preacher passed away in the United States on Monday. “The Fountain of Life Church Family, in total submission to the […]Continue Reading