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Ex-Chief Judge, Kate Abiri is Dead

Web News 3 August 2023 345 0

The immediate-past Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Kate Abiri (retd.), is dead. She died on Thursday morning. The Yenagoa branch chairman of Aleibiri Federated Community, Bibobra Kitchen, announced her demise in a brief statement he issued on Thursday. The statement did not disclose the Continue Reading

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Elevator Crashes, Killing Doctor

Web News 2 August 2023 236 0

A medical doctor, Dr. Vwaere Diaso, died at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, after an elevator she took crashed. According to report, the hospital elevator that killed the late Diaso crashed from the 10th floor to the ground floor. It was also gathered that the late doctor was rushed to the emergency ward of […]Continue Reading

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Federal High Court Loses Judge

Web News 31 July 2023 287 0

A judge in the Federal High Court, Justice Peter Mallong, has died. He was said to have died on Sunday during a brief illness. The Chief Registrar, Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hassan Sulaiman, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday. He said, “Hon. Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong, a judge of the Federal High Court, passed […]Continue Reading

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Nollywood Actress Loses Husband

Web News 29 July 2023 571 0

Ebele Okaro, the veteran Nollywood actress, has been bereaved. She took to social media to announce the death of her beloved husband Anyi Okaro. The 59-year-old actress shared the sad news with her followers on her official Instagram page. Ebele Okaro shared a photo of her late spouse along with a heartfelt comment expressing her […]Continue Reading

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Prophet Olowere’s death, a great loss – Sen. Alli

Web News 7 July 2023 423 0

Oluwakayode Banjo Senator Sharafadeen Alli, APC lawmaker representing Oyo-South has described the death of Prophet Michael Ojo Olowere, popularly called Baba Olowere as a loss of a true prophet of God. Alli in a condolence message he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday, said that the late Baba Olowere, a popular evangelist […]Continue Reading

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FRCN Former Deputy Director is Dead

Web News 6 July 2023 964 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The death has occurred of a veteran Journalist, Alhaji Salim Wole Abioye. Alhaji Abioye was a retired Deputy Director Training, Radio Nigeria Training School, now National Broadcasting Academy, Shogunle, Lagos.  He joined Radio Nigeria Ibadan in the 1960s and worked as Correspondent in Ijebu Ode, transferred to Lagos FRCN Ikoyi, in the […]Continue Reading

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CAC Loses Prophet Olowere 

Web News 6 July 2023 325 0

A renowned evangelist and founder of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Oke-Agbara, Asi Bodija, Prophet Michael Ojo Olowere popularly refers to as Baba Olowere dead. Baba died on Wednesday at his Asi residence, Ibadan. Culled / Titilayo Kupoliyi Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels also join our Whatsapp Update GroupContinue Reading

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Nollywood Loses Another Veteran

Web News 29 June 2023 525 0

Barely weeks after Yoruba Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi died, another veteran Yoruba actress, Sidikat Odunkanmi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko has died. According to her daughter who broke the news via her Instagram account, the actress who battled an undisclosed ailment died on Wednesday. Though details of the cause of her death are yet to […]Continue Reading

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Amotekun Loses Ogun Commander, David Akinremi

Web News 28 June 2023 627 0

By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Commander of  Amotekun Corps, David Akinremi is dead. Mr Akinremi who was appointed as the Commander of the newly established Amotekun Corps in 2021 died on Monday. In a condolence message, Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun described the death of Mr  Akinremi as a great loss to the security […]Continue Reading

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Tributes as Renowned Professor of Communication, Lai Oso Dies

Web News 26 June 2023 704 0

Hours after the death of Lai Oso, a renowned Professor of Mass Communication at the School of Communication, Lagos State University (LASU), filtered in, tributes have been pouring in. Oso, who died in a motor accident on Saturday evening on his way back to Lagos from Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, was loved by all.Expectedly, […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt Mourns Agura

Web News 15 June 2023 419 0

By Bolanle AdesidaOgun State Government has described the transition of Agura of Gbagura, Oba Babajide Bakre as a great loss to the people of Gbagura, and the state in general.A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi indicates that the state government commiserates with the Chiefs, Gbagura indigenes at home and […]Continue Reading

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Veteran Actor, Don Brymo is Dead

Web News 15 June 2023 863 0

A Nollywood veteran actor, Don Brymo Uchegbu, has died. The Anambra State-born thespian reportedly died on Thursday. The 56-year-old actor was said to have died in his sleep. His colleague and friend, Mr. Mayor Ofoegbu, confirmed the development in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday morning. “Plan for tomorrow but live for today. […]Continue Reading

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Agura of Gbagura Joins Ancestors

Web News 15 June 2023 354 0

By Wale Oluokun The Agura of Gbagura, Abeokuta, Oba Babajide Bakre, Jamolu the second has joined his ancestors. According to the Osi of Egbaland who is also the Balogun of Ibadan Township, Gbagura Abeokuta, Chief Rasaq Adesola in a statement the monarch joined his ancestors on Wednesday in Abeokuta. The Administrative Secretary to the Agura […]Continue Reading

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Raymond Dokpesi for Burial June 22

Web News 9 June 2023 598 0

The remains of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the Founder of DAAR Communications, would be buried on 22nd June, 2023 at his residence in Agenebode, Edo State. This was disclosed by the Dokpesi family of Agenebode, according to the burial arrangements released by the Dokpesi family of Agenebode, the funeral activities will commence on 19th June, […]Continue Reading

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Ogbomoso Social Crusader Dies in Line of Duty

Web News 18 May 2023 885 0

By Matthew Famakinde/Adedayo Adelowo The Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed the death of one Rotimi Adigun popularly known as “Bintin” of Sunsun area, Ogbomoso Confirming the death to Radio Nigeria, Ogbomoso Sector Command of Oyo state Fire service, Mr. Oluwaseyi Awoyemi said Rotimi Adigun was chasing a fleeing student who was found loitering during […]Continue Reading

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Influential US Talkshow Host, Jerry Springer Dies @ 79

Web News 27 April 2023 1264 0

One of the most influential and controversial figures in TV history, Jerry Springer is dead. Jerry hosted the smash hit syndicated talk show “The Jerry Springer Show” for 27 years and it was never a boring moment on the raucous and wild show — which was known for its outrageous guests who usually got into […]Continue Reading

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Enahoro Pens Down Finally @ 88

Web News 25 April 2023 400 0

A veteran journalist and one of Nigeria’s most celebrated columnists, Peter Enahoro, is dead. Enahoro, popularly known by his pen name, Peter Pan, died in London, the United Kingdom on Monday, aged 88. The development was announced in a terse statement by Nigeria’s foremost female journalist, Ms Bunmi Sofola. The statement read in part, “Regret […]Continue Reading

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Another High Court Judge Dies in Kwara

Web News 24 April 2023 378 0

The Kwara State Judiciary has lost another Judge, Justice Sikiru Oyinloye, to the cold hands of death. Justice Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court reportedly died on Sunday during a brief illness. The Judge was, until his death, in the active service of the Kwara State Judiciary. Justice Oyinloye was the second judge to […]Continue Reading

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Bishop David Folorunsho Akokurin Laid to Rest in Abeokuta

Web News 23 April 2023 685 0

By Wale Oluokun The remains of the late Founder and General Overseer of Pentecostal Witness Mission International, Quarry Road Abeokuta, Bishop David Folorunsho Akokunrin has been laid to rest with a call on Christians to be prepared for death as man’s inevitable end. Delivering the sermon at a funeral service held at the Church, Pastor […]Continue Reading

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Ex ICJ Judge, Ajibola is Dead

Web News 9 April 2023 338 0

A former Judge of the International Court of Justice, Hague, Netherlands, Prince Bola Ajibola, is dead. Ajibola, who was also a former Attorney-General of Nigeria, died at 89. Ajibola, the founder of Crescent University, Abeokuta, died on Saturday midnight after a long-time illness as a result of old age. The eldest child of the late […]Continue Reading

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Pasuma’s Mum is Dead

Web News 6 April 2023 726 0

Fuji superstar Wasiu Alabi Odetola, better known as Pasuma, is bereaved after losing his mother. The artiste announced the passing of Alhaja Adijat Kuburat (Iyawo Anobi) Thursday night. 55-year-old Pasuma informed the public in a terse statement on his Instagram account. “MY JEWEL! I will miss you forever! Words fail me! Rest in power and […]Continue Reading