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 […]...
•Late veteran actor Emmanuel France Veteran Nollywood actor Emmanuel France has passed away at the age of approximately 80. The popular actor was renowned for his roles in films such as ‘Cross My Sin’, ‘She Is My Sister’ and ‘The Director’. Nigerian filmmaker Femi Ogedengbe confirmed France’s death on Instag...
•A corpse. Photo used for illustration purposes only A woman identified as Ifeoma reportedly died shortly after sharing her testimony at the Ministry Church in Ejigbo, Lagos State. Ifeoma, aged 55, was said to have collapsed on the altar of the church while sharing her testimony at about 8.48 am on Sunday, September 8, reports […]
•Late Rebecca Cheptegei The man who attacked Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when he poured petrol over the Olympic athlete, the Kenyan hospital treating him said today. Police said that Dickson Ndiema Marangach assaulted Cheptegei in her home in western Kenya on September 1. The mother-of-two sustained 80 per...
•Late Hajia Dada Hajia Dada, mother of former president of Nigeria, late Umaru Musa Yar’adua, is dead. She reportedly died at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina yesterday after a brief illness. She was aged 102. Dada was also the mother of late Shehu Musa Yar’adua and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the current Chairman, Senate Committee ...
•Late US Rapper Fatman Scoop US rapper Fatman Scoop has died, his manager announced today, after the 53-year-old artiste suffered a medical emergency while performing on stage. Scoop, best known for the hit tracks “Be Faithful” and “It Takes Scoop,” collapsed on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, Connecticut and was taken to hospital where [&he...
•Late Ahmed Ali Ahmed Borno State Commissioner of Finance, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, died today at his house on Damboa Road in Maiduguri, the state capital. Sources familiar with the matter said the commissioner’s room door was forced open after it was observed that his usual time of waking up had passed without any sign of […]
•Late Heartland FC coach, Christian Obi Heartland FC Coach, Christian Obi is dead. A statement by Heartland Media today said he died on yesterday from a road accident collision en route Abakaliki, Ebonyi State on his way to participate in the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme Preseason Tournament. It said, “With sadness in our heart and with [&helli...
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