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Wrestling Legend, Hulk Hogan, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Hulkamania: All you need to know about one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time   Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s who parlayed his prowess in the ring into an acting career, has died at the age of 71, US media reported Thursday. Hogan — a Hall of Fame talent known for his towering 6’7″ (two-meter) physique, bandana and distinctive blond handlebar mustache — died at his home in Florida, NBC News reported, citing his manager Chris Volo. TMZ also reported the news,…

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‘After Two Decades In Coma,’ Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed bin Khaled, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, known to millions as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince”, has died after spending 20 years in a coma, his family announced on Saturday. The prince, a nephew of billionaire Saudi Arabian investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, had been in a coma since being admitted to hospital following a car accident in 2005. A family statement posted on X expressed “profound sadness and sorrow” over the death of the prince. It said his funeral will take place in Riyadh on Sunday. Over the years, he…

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‘Babaoo,’ Ex-Super Eagles Winger, Okwuchukwu Waobikeze, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Super Eagles winger and dazzling left-footed forward, Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze, has passed away. His death comes a few days after the passing of ex-Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Fondly known as ‘Babaoo’ by fans and associates, Waobikeze was renowned for his strong left foot and impressive ball control. Though he played cameo roles for the Super Eagles due to strong competition in the squad, he left an indelible mark in Nigeria’s domestic football, featuring for Sharks FC of Port Harcourt, BCC Lions of Gboko, and Iwuanyanwu Nationale…

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‘48 Hours After 90th Birthday,’ Olubadan Owolabi Olakulehin Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. According to Tribune Online, the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. ‘Fire For Fire,’ Tinubu Orders Military To Confront Terrorists, Bandits ‘No Official Action Until…” Senate Reacts As Natasha Mulls Return Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State…

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Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Peter Rufai, legendary goalkeeper of the Super Eagles, has been reported dead. Rufai, 61-year-old, passed away on Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, after a long illness that kept him out of the public eye for some time. Meanwhile, the family is yet to announce his death, but a top Lagos State Government official confirmed it. ‘Extraordinary Person,’ Liverpool Star Diogo Jota’s Death Sparks Tributes ‘Aged 28,’ How Liverpool Star, Diogo Jota, Died ‘Wake-up Call,’ Global Footballers’ Union Warns FIFA Over Extreme Heat At Club World Cup Regarded as one of…

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’43 Days After 94th Birthday,’ Foremost Billionaire, Aminu Dantata, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . ‘Generational wealth,’ Tributes pour for the late uncle of Aliko Dangote, who reportedly raised initial business capital for the Africa’s richest man   Nigeria’s foremost billionaire, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Alhaji Dantata died 43 days after his 94th birthday on May 19, 2025. The death of Dantata, who is a close relative of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, was confirmed by his aide, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid. Abdullahi wrote, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with heavy…

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Ex-Kwara Gov, Cornelius Adebayo, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Governor of Kwara State and ex-Minister of Communications, Cornelius Adebayo, has died. Adebayo died at the age of 84. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Born on February 24, 1941, in Igbaja, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara, Adebayo was known for his impactful service in both state and national capacities. ‘Over Financial Issues,’ French Giants Lyon Relegated To Ligue 2 Ojude Oba: How Goldberg, is Sustaining An Enduring Legacy of The Ijebus After 39 Years,’ Shell Bids Country Chair Osagie Okunbor Farewell He rose…

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APC Chieftain, Jesutega Onokpasa, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political commentator, Barrister Jesutega Onokpasa, has reportedly passed away. Onokpasa, a lawyer and member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 general elections, died on Monday under yet-to-be-disclosed circumstances. His death was announced on Tuesday via X by pro-APC crusader Okezie Atani. Lagos Alternative Power Boom Exceeds National Grid Capacity -Report Fuel Subsidy Should Have Been Removed Gradually, Not Abruptly — Obi He wrote, “We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.” Onokpasa was known…

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‘On Sallah Day,’ How ex-CJN, Mohammed Uwais, Died 6 Days To 89th Birthday

Ganiyu Amodu

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 88. The former CJN died in the early hours of Sallah Day,  Friday, according to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo. ‘Hours To Sallah,’ Nigeria’s Ex-Petroleum Minister, Prof. Jubril Aminu, Is Dead ‘One Post, 1.7 Million Views,’ Platforms Africa’s Ratings Soar ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,’ How Veteran Nigerian Singer, Mike Ejeagha, Died ‘Count Me Out of APC,’ Commissioner Resigns As A’Ibom Gov Leaves PDP Company Registered Days Before Bidding…

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Former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68, according to a statement released by the Patriotic Front party. The statement said Lungu had been receiving specialized medical treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness prior to his death. Lungu led Zambia for six years from 2015, losing the 2021 election to the current President Hakainde Hichilema by a large margin. After that defeat he stepped back from politics but later returned to the fray. He had ambitions to vie for the presidency again but at…

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