•Late Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa, the longest serving traditional ruler in Bauchi State, is dead. Inuwa, the village Head of Beli (Sarkin Beli) in Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi, passed away at the Federal Medical Center Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state, reports Daily Trust. The deceased who was 111-y...
•Late Oladotun Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, is dead. Olakanle, popularly known as Tant’olorun, died four years after his predecessor, Babatunde Oke, passed away while in office in August, 2020, reports Daily Trust. Olakanle, then Vice Chairman, stepped in after he was swor...
•Late actor, Agbako Veteran actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” has died at the age of 101 years. President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin confirmed Agbako’s demise in an Instagram post. Mr Latin said details o...
•Late Professor Humphrey Nwosu Former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Professor Humphrey Nwosu, has passed away. He died in a hospital in the United States, according to a reliable source who confirmed the news to our correspondent, reports Vanguard. An official statement regarding his death is expected to be released soon...
•Late Chikwado Eze An Onitsha-based businessman, Chikwado Eze, tragically died during a ritual in Inyi, a community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Enugu State. Eze, originally from Ugbaike community, had secured a visa for an overseas business trip and sought fortification from a native doctor to ensure success, reports Vanguard. The...
•Fani-Kayode and late Ndifreke Mark Ndifreke Mark, a Special Assistant to former Minister of Aviation Femi Femi Fani-Kayode, is dead. The former Minister announced Mark’s death in a post on his X page. Fani-Kayode revealed that 52-year-old Mark worked with him for 34 years. According to Fani-Kayode, Mark left his residence early in the morning...
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, is dead. The DPO was said to have slumped in the office and died before he could be rushed to a hospital on Thursday night, reports Daily Trust. The news of his death has thrown the officers […]
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline said today. The plane had taken off from the western US coastal city of Seattle on Tuesday evening, airline spokesman Yahya Ustun wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The pilot of our Airbus […]...
•Collapsed building A resident of Ifetedo in Osun State, identified as Idowu, had reportedly died in an incident of collapse building that occurred in the town. The collapsed structure was said to be a dilapidated building that suddenly caved in and killed the woman, reports The PUNCH. A resident of Ifetedo, simply identified as Ogunyemi, [&he...
•Late Italian forward, Salvatore Schillaci (L) during World Cup first round match between Italy and the United States in 1990 Former Italy striker Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on Wednesday at the age of 59. Juventus were among Italy’s football clubs to pay tribute to […]...