Tag: Dead
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JUST IN: Again, PDP, LP lose members to APC
Two members of the opposition parties in the House of Representatives on Tuesday joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The two members are Peter Akpanke representing Obanliku/Obudu/ Beware federal constituency of Cross River State, who is leaving the PDP and Prof Paul Nnamchi representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo federal constituency of Enugu, who is leaving the…
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BREAKING! Founder of FedEx,Fred Smith is dead
Fred Smith, the billionaire founder of revolutionary delivery firm FedEx, has died at the age of 80. FedEx started up in in 1973 delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the postal service. Smith oversaw its growth to a behemoth of the industry, relied upon by other companies all over the world. The business…
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Abducted Nasarawa traditional ruler, Omanji rescued by security operatives
His Royal Highness, Mr Emmanuel Sarki Omanji, the Sangari of Dari, who was abducted by gunmen from his residence in Dari village, Kokona Local Government Area, has been rescued. The monarch was reportedly kidnapped on May 28 at about 8:00 p.m. by unknown gunmen who stormed his residence along Amba Road. The ttraditional ruler was…
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Housewife reportedly kills co-wife’s baby
It was a sad moment for the family and the people of Malari when the Kaduna State Police Command arrested a woman identified as Zaliha Shuaibu for the alleged murder of her co-wife’s three-month-old baby boy in Malari Village, Soba Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the incident took place on May…
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SAD! Catholic priest slumps, dìes while playing tennis in Anambra State
A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu of the Catholic Diocese of Awka has slumped and dìed while playing lawn tennis. It was gathered that the sad incident caused panic in Awka, Anambra State. The Diocesean Chancellor, Rev Fr Charles Ndubuisi, confirmed the dêath of the priest in an official statement on Tuesday. “With faith…
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SAD! Popular Yoruba traditional ruler joins his ancestors
The Oloba of Oba-Ile in Akure North Council Area of Ondo State, Oba Joseph Oluwadare Agunbiade, Otutubiosun 1 has joined his ancestors. Oba Agunbiade who passed on Friday morning reigned for 39 years . He was aged 84 years. Sources told newsmen that traditional announcement of the monarch’s demise is however being awaited. Details shortly…
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SAD! Ex-Plateau deputy Governor is dead
Ex-Plateau State Deputy Governor Professor Sonnie Gwanle Tyoden has died. He passed away at the age of 74, though the cause of his death was not confirmed as at the time this report was filed. Tyoden served as the deputy governor of Plateau State from 2015 to 2023, working under Governor Simon Lalong during the…
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World’s oldest person finally dies at 116
The world’s oldest person, a Brazilian nun named Inah Lucas, has died at the age of 116, barely months after assuming the global title. Her death was confirmed on Wednesday by her religious order and longevity researchers. Lucas passed away in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where the Congregation of Teresian Sisters expressed gratitude “for the dedication…
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SAD! Gunmen kill man, kidnap wife few days after wedding in Nasarawa
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits, on Wednesday night, shot a newly-wedded man and kidnapped his wife to unknown destination in a Nasarawa community. An eyewitness, who spoke to Vanguard, said that the assailants invaded the home of the newly-wedded couple at about 11 p.m. They shot the man and abducted the wife. The incident…
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SHOCKING! Two n3ked lovers lifeless bodies found in Kogi
Two suspected lovers were found dead in a room at the weekend in Ankpa local government of Kogi State. The duo suspected to be lovers were found dead stark naked on the man’s bed. The deceased persons were identified as Sheriff Salifu and Blessing Adama both from Ankpa. Confirming the incident, Kogi State Police Public…