Tag: Death
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CALAMITY! Delta community in panic mode as cable electrocutes widow, son
Eruemukohwarien community of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State is a panic as a widow named Mary and her son, Prince, were electrocuted by an 11KVA high-tension cable owned by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). An account by a witness said tragedy struck when the cable snapped on the roof of a market…
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Ondo govt reacts to Akeredolu’s death rumours
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju has debunked the rumours of the death of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. In a terse five paragraph statement issued on Saturday
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Dokpesi: I’ve lost a friend and brother – Atiku
Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the passing of the founder of Africa Independent Television, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi. Atiku, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, notes that the late Dokpesi was a trailblazer who reshaped…
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SAD! Sudden d3ath of SS3 student in Akwa Ibom sch sparks controversy
The sudden death of a Senior Secondary School 3 student in Akwa Ibom State has become an object of controversy. The deceased, Edima Ini Umoh, was until her death a student of Full Life Academy, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. It began as a minor complaint for headache but within the next few hours, Edima was no…
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Just In: Protest rocks Plateau over killing of ‘100 People in 2 days
… lawmaker raises alarm Residents of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State now live in fear as youths and women have taken to the streets in protest against the relentless attacks and killings perpetrated by suspected bandits, terrorists, or herders. This is just as Hon Solomon Maren representing the area raises alarm…
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Edochie finally breaks silence on son’s death: I can’t question God
Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has finally reacted to the death of his 16-year-old son, Kambi. Yul’s son died on March 30 after he developed a seizure in school while playing football with his schoolmates.
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Pope Francis urges quick dialogue over ‘grave’ Sudan situation
Pope Francis on Sunday called for dialogue between warring military factions in Sudan as a bloody outbreak of fighting entered a second week. “Unfortunately the situation remains grave in Sudan. “That is why I am renewing my call for the violence to stop as quickly as possible and for dialogue to resume,” the pontiff said…
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‘The death of a spouse is quite disheartening’ – Jonathan condoles Kalu over wife’s death
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with former Governor of Abia, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, over the demise of his wife, Ifeoma, who passed on at the age of 61. This is contained in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, a
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“General Diya lived a remarkable life of a soldier” -Tinubu mourns
The president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has sent his condolences to the family of former Chief of General Staff, Lt. General Oladipo Diya, who died Sunday morning. He said Diya would be remembered for his patriotism and service to the nation, stressing “General Diya lived a remarkable life of a soldier.” General Diya, according to his…
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Chrisland staff, vendor to be charged with involuntary manslaughter for student’s death
Some staff and a vendor of Chrisland Schools would be charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of a 12-year-old pupil, Whitney Omodesola Adeniran. The pupil died on February 9, 2023 during the school’s inter-house sports held at Agege Stadium in Lagos State (LASG). According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs…