•Onigbinde, Nwosu and Adeniji Nigeria’s sports community has been struck by a series of deaths in recent weeks, including former footballers, coaches, sports administrators, journalists, and relatives of current players. While this list may not be exhaustive, the following confirmed losses have left a significant impact on the nation’s sportin...
•Akpabio and Ododo President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has consoled the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo, over the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Sani Ododo. Akpabio, in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh and made available to The […...
•Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker (L) and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler during memorial service yesterday Austria began three days of mourning today for the 10 people killed in a school shooting as investigators revealed they found a makeshift bomb at the home of the suspect. The 21-year-old former pupil at the Dreierschuetzengasse Seco...
•Late Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais The Supreme Court of Nigeria has sent out its condolences to the family of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais, who passed away yesterday. Uwais served as the 9th Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006, leaving behind a formidable legacy of […]...
•Late Mrs. Bolatito Shobowale Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has been plunged into mourning following the passing of its third Executive Chairman, Mrs. Bolatito Shobowale after a prolonged illness. The Acting Chairman of the LCDA, Oladipupo Oluwaloni, confirmed the sad development, describing the news as shocking and devasta...
•Late Adebanjo and Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today paid tribute to the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing him as a great man, a committed nationalist, an effective representative of his people, and an unpretentious personality. Obasanjo said, “It was with a deep sense of personal loss that I received the sad news of the [&he...
•Late Pat Ugwu Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu is dead. She was aged 35. A colleague, Emeka Okoye, announced the development in an Instagram post today along with a funeral poster detailing her funeral arrangements. Pat had lost her father in 2021 and will be buried on February 7, 2025, reports The Nation. Announcing her death, […]
•Duoye Diri Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed sadness over the fatal accident that claimed the life of the Amananaowei (paramount ruler) of Ofoni Federated Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state, HRH Auditor Onakpohor, yesterday. The incident occurred along the Sagbama-Ekeremor road as the vehicle conve...
•Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday mourned the victims of the stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. Authorities have confirmed 35 minors dead with seven suspects arrested for their roles in the disaster. Atiku in a post on X said he was heartbroken by the incident, praying that […]...
•Ooni of Ife and ex-Queen Naomi The palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has expressed sympathy to the families of children whose lives were lost at a funfair in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, yesterday. “We share in the grief and pains that have engulfed the affected families. We pray that Olodumare […]

