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Former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead. He died on the morning of Monday, 19th October, 2026, according to an announcement by his family. In a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family, the family said it is “with hearts weighed down by immeasurable…
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By Oyez Olatunde Rex … An obituary tribute to the bestselling novelist whose gripping plots, unforgettable characters and breathtaking twists made reading and writing an irresistible adventure for me. There are writers whose books we read, and there are storytellers whose worlds we inhabit, whose characters become familiar companions, and whose carefully placed words keep…
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The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commiserated with the family of its former Director General, Colonel Peter Kolawole Obasa, who died yesterday. Speaking during a condolence visit to the deceased’s residence in Ilorin, Kwara State, NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu described the late Obasa as a pioneer manager and…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, describing his passing at the age of 77 as a significant loss to Kogi State and Nigeria. Idris died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, reportedly in the United Kingdom. His death has triggered condolences from political leaders and public…
Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed died on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the age of 76, with flags ordered to fly…
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Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84, bringing to an end a remarkable acting career that spanned more than five decades across theatre, television and film. Jacobs’ death was announced by his family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. His son, Olusoji…
The family of the late renowned Ilorin waka singer, Alhaja Rukayat Batimoluwasi, has announced the date for the 41st-day prayer in her honour. The prayer is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the deceased’s residence at No. 75, Ile Alikàli, Isale-Koko, Ojagboro, Ilorin, Kwara State. The invitation, released on social media on behalf of…
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Nigeria’s Juju and Highlife music community has been thrown into mourning following the reported death of popular singer Iyun Janet Ajilore, better known as St Janet or Saint Janet, and affectionately called “Mama Yabis.” St Janet reportedly died on Saturday, August 1, 2026, after a brief illness. Several reports have linked her final illness to…
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A wave of grief has swept across Ghana following the sudden death of a young lawyer, Sara Araba Tettey, who reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while celebrating the Black Stars’ dramatic victory over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tettey, 26, was said to have collapsed shortly after Ghana secured a late 1-0 win…
Fresh grief and outrage have engulfed residents of Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following reports that Mr Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers abducted during last Friday’s coordinated school attack, has allegedly been killed by his captors. Oyedokun was among several teachers and pupils kidnapped when heavily armed gunmen invaded…
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