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How Heavyweight Boxing Legend, George Foreman, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

Big George: All you need to know about the two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist   Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history aged 45. He lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous Rumble in the Jungle…

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How Veteran Nollywood Actor, Columbus Irisoanga, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

Veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irisoanga, popularly known as ‘Igbudu’ is dead. Columbus Irisoanga’s death was announced by another veteran actress and politician, Hilda Dokubo, in a post on Instagram. Hilda said that Irisoanga had gone to be with the Lord. She also stated that the actor’s death is a heavy one on University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Nollywood. Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval to Sack INEC RECs ’16-0,’ Shields Becomes First Undisputed Heavyweight Champion “Our uncle Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the lord. Ikoli eh dein na…

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How Music Legend, Quincy Jones, Died At 91

Precious Ibekwe

Family speaks on last moment of song impresario and producer extraordinaire renowned for producing Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, others   Music impresario and producer extraordinaire Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91 The legend renowned for producing Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra and other major music stars died peacefully at his home in Bel Air, USA. Craziest Thing I’ve Ever Done For Love, Work -Tiwa Savage Why, How I Almost Committed Suicide – Eniola Ajao ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here If I Knew,’ Mourinho Hits Out At Turkish Referees…

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How Gospel Singer, Dele Gold, Died

Abibat Babalola

. ‘Just a few weeks after Aduke Gold,’ colleagues, acquaintances recall artist last hour       Dele Agbeyo, the Nigerian gospel singer better known as Dele Gold, has passed away. Agbeyo’s death was confirmed by Alayo Melody, his colleague, via social media on Wednesday. Melody wrote, “Dele Gold died kee?? Ahhh This is getting too much ooo!!!! May God help us stop this untimely death. Dele Agbeyo May your soul rest well Wonder Doyin Kujore, another gospel singer, also expressed his grief on Instagram. “Nothing in this world… let…

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JUST IN: How Nigeria’s Flag Designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi, Died

Abibat Babalola

+ Life and Time of the Abeokuta-born and how he won the bid for design of the Nigeria’s national flag in 1958 ahead of imminent Independence from Britain   Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi (OFR), man who designed Nigeria’s flag, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Akinkunmi died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness. One of his children announced his death on Facebook. READ ALSO: Obafemi Awolowo Varsity Bans Hugging, Sitting on laps, Others On Campus LG Fund Controversy: Ogun Council Chairmen Recount, Prostrate, Beg Abiodun Olabisi Onabanjo…

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How AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Died

Abibat Babalola

““How can 2023 start like this?” Movie stars, allies recall Anyiam-Osigwe last moment at St. Nicholas Hospital   The Founder of the African Movie Academy Awards, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is dead, Platforms Africa reports. There were fears over her health status over the weekend, with many calling for prayers for her. Available reports indicated that Anyiam-Osigwe eventually died on Monday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos on Monday. READ ALSO: How Veteran Actor, Baba Feyikogbon, Battled Kidney Failure, Died DSS DG’s Wife Orders Governorship Candidate’s Arrest At Airport Robber Kills 200-Level UNIZIK…

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How Veteran Actor, Baba Feyikogbon, Battled Kidney Failure, Died

Gbenga Adeoti

The veteran actor suffered kidney failure for years and sought help from the public in 2019.   Popular 1980s Nigerian actor Sunday Akinola, Baba Feyikogbon, is dead. The veteran actor died on Monday. He was 80. Sulaimon Aremu, a singer and poet popularly known as Ajobiewe, announced the death of the actor in an Instagram post. The elder statesman and thespian hit the limelight in the 1980s and 1990s with his popular weekly sitcom, the Feyikogbon series. READ ALSO: ‘I’m Going Through Pains’, Empress Njamah’s Fiancé Denies Releasing Nudes Sinikiwe…

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BREAKING: How Davido, Chioma’s 3 Year-Old Son, Ifeanyi, Died

Abibat Babalola

“Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at his father’s residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State,” report. Eniola Badmus tonge-lashed for leaking news, Daddy Freeze, Ayo Makun and Lasisi Elenu mourn   Emotions have been high over the rumored death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of popular music artiste, Davido, and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland. Details of the circumstances surrounding Ifeanyi’s death were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. However, unconfirmed reports hinted that Davido’s first son drowned in a swimming pool at his residence…

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How Winners Chapel’s Popular Pastor Slumpped, Died

Precious Ibekwe

Fred Attabo is the Pastor-in-Charge of Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Bible Church in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital The Pastor-in-Charge of Living Faith Bible Church in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, Pastor Fred Attabo, is dead, the News Agency of Nigeria is reporting. The 68-year-old pastor of the church popularly known as Winners Chapel, died in the early hours of Friday. READ ALSO How I tore Bishop Oyedepo’s book publicly for being full of errors – Pastor Tunde Bakare CROSSFIRE: Oyedepo, Akintola clash over Kwara Hijab crisis RCCG PastorJailed…

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BREAKING: How Ekiti House of Assembly Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, Died

Gbenga Adeoti

“He was not sick, his blood pressure just hit the roof and he was rushed to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, where he was confirmed dead” The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Funminiyi Afuye, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, Yinka Oyebode, confirmed the death of the Speaker. Furrher checks by Platforms Africa showed that the Speaker died on Wednesday evening in Ado-Ekiti. Afuye was said to have died at the Ekiti…

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