Tag: Dead
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Nigerians mourn as another Christian Chukwu’s team mate, Charles Bassey dies
Another team mate of Chairman Christian Chukwu , Charles Bassey of the Green Eagles 1980 squad is dead. Bassey died at the age of 71. Bassey died in Eket, Akwa Ibom on Saturday after a long illness. He was a member of the Super Eagles AFCON 1980 winning squad. Bassey worked a coach after retirement…
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Former Amb/former Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Debo Adesina loses mother
Former Ambassador/former Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Debo Adesina’s mother Deaconess Esther Taiwo Ejide Adesina has died. She passed away on Tuesday, April 1,2025, well into her 90s. According to a statement from the family: “The nonagenarian was a dutiful and faithful soldier of Christ, a loyal and devoted wife to her late husband; a loving…
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Editor-in-Chief of GWG, Emmanuel Aziken loses mother at 82
Editor -in-Chief of GWG, Emmanuel Aziken has lost his mother, Madam Helen Erina Aziken, aged 82. The management of GWG Media Services Limited, publishers of Nigeria’s leading online news portal, GWG.ng announced the passed on to glory of Madam Helen Erina Aziken, via a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Madam Aziken was pronounced dead…
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SAD! Popular singer found lifeless at home
South Korean singer Wheesung was found dead at his residence, his management confirmed on Tuesday. Police are reportedly planning to conduct an autopsy to determine the 43-year-old’s exact cause of death. Wheesung, known for several hit songs in South Korea, including his popular cover of Craig David’s Insomnia, was found unconscious in his apartment at…
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TRAGEDY ! 16 reportedly roasted to d3eath on Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway
No fewer than 16 persons were reportedly burnt to death in a lone accident involving a Mazda bus at Buhari Estate axis on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway on Tuesday. Mrs Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta. Okpe explained that the accident…
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Popular singer, Dolly Parton loses husband
Carl Dean, the longtime husband of country music star, Dolly Parton, died on Monday at the age of 82. Dean, who was famously private throughout his nearly 60-year marriage to Parton, died in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a statement she posted on social media. Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do…
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BREAKING! Former Nigerian Minister is dead
The first female minister of Nigeria, Chief Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, is dead. She died at the age of 94 on Friday, February 28. She was from the family of Akinola of Igan-Alade in Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State. Born on May 5, 1931, Oyagbola was a pioneering politician and diplomat. She began her career…
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SAD! Senator Gumau dies at 57
The Senator who represented Bauchi South Senatorial District, Lawal Yahaya Gumau, in the 9th Assmbu has passed away at the age of 57. He died in Abuja after a brief illness, according to close sources. The news was confirmed on Saturday morning by Comrade Haruna Usman Muhammad, a former aide to the late lawmaker. Senator…
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Just in: Popular Communication expert, former NBC DG ,Prof Tom Adaba is dead
The ex-Director General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Professor Tom Adaba is dead. The veteran journalists died on Saturday peacefully in Abuja. The late Adaba was born in July 2nd, 1941 According to Chief Adinoyi Joe Anivasa JP, Secretary Egbira Elders Forum Abuja on Saturday stated as follows, “I feel sad to inform you that…
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Just in: Many feared d3ad, injured as explosion hits Zamfara
An explosion at a shop selling locally made firearms at the Talata Mafara Central Market in Zamfara State claimed four lives and injured at least 20 others on Tuesday. A resident of the community confirmed the incident over the phone. According to the source, the unexpected blast triggered panic in the bustling market, causing traders…