Tag: Death
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We saw the revelation, prayed against Yinka Odumakin’s death– Brother
Elder brother of Yinka Odumakin, the late spokesman of Afenifere, Pastor Jacob Odumakin, on Monday said a prophecy had revealed imminent demise of the right activist. TheNewsGuru recalls that Yinka died on Saturday after battling with respiratory problems occasioned by COVID-19 complications. His elder brother in a chat with Punch said prayer sessions were organized…
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Odumakin: Afenifere speaks on late spokesman’s service, death
Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afẹ́nifẹ́re has confirmed that its former spokesman Yinka Odumakin passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Mr. Odumakin’s death was announced early Saturday prompting tributes from President Muhammadu Buhari, other top government officials and eminent Nigerians. “It is with extreme sadness and sorrow that The Afẹ́nifẹ́re regret to announce the passing away…
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My father’s death affects me till this day-Omotola
Actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up on one of the tragic moments of her life. She noted that something died in her when her father passed on. Omotola made this known during a chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. According to her: “I think everything I have been, positively or negatively, was sole because…
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Father clubs 19-year-old son to death in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State has arrested a 40-year-old man, Awaisu Auwalu, for allegedly clubbing his son to death. The spokesman of the command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. Haruna said that the suspect clubbed his 19-year-old son, Auwalu Awaisu, over alleged theft. He said that…
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France probes death of student who got AstraZeneca jab
French authorities said Tuesday they were investigating the death of a 26-year-old medical student days after he received AstraZeneca‘s COVID-19 vaccine, while stressing that no link had been established yet with the jab. The student died on March 18 in the western city of Nantes, 10 days after receiving the AstraZeneca jab. The public prosecutor…
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Nigeria records four COVID-19 deaths in Lagos, Ondo, Imo
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says the country has recorded four fatalities resulting from the complication of COVID-19. The agency disclosed that the four deaths were recorded in three states, bringing the number of fatalities in the country to 2,013. According to NCDC, the affected states with fatalities were Ondo (two), Lagos (one) and…
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Actress slams Nollywood for ignoring Benjamin Okolo’s death
Budding actress, Chioma Ifemeludike has slammed Nollywood for disregarding the death of veteran actor Benjamin Okolo. The actress made reference to Okolo’s demise in an Instagram post on Sunday. She said that according to a Facebook post, Okolo died on February 21. “How old veterans die without acknowledgement or recognition from nollywood is really shocking,…
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Coronavirus kills 15 as new variant spreads in Nigeria, 15 other countries
Anew variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria and 15 other countries as more COVID-19 deaths were recorded on Monday, with Lagos recording 15 of the 23 reported throughout Nigeria. Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu announced the finding at Monday’s joint briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.…
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Sad! Delta man stabs brother settling marital rift to death, flees
A certain Mr Daniel Agbayigolo, has been stabbed to death by his younger brother in Ughoton community, in the Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. The tragic incident, which happened on Monday, threw the community into mourning and misery. According to an observer, the deceased went to settle a dispute between his younger brother…
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COVID-19: Edo records 103 new cases, 3 deaths in 72 hours
The Edo Government on Monday said that the state has in the last 72 hours, recorded 103 new cases and three more deaths from the COVID-19 in the second wave of the pandemic. The state’s COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, disclosed this on Monday during a virtual meeting of the state’s COVID-19 Task Force.…