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BREAKING: Ekiti ex-Deputy Gov, Bisi Egbeyemi, is Dead

Gbenga Adeoti

The immediate past Deputy Governor died at a private hospital in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital The immediate past Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, is dead. He was aged 78. Egbeyemi, who was a Deputy Governor of Ekiti State between 2018 and 2022, died around 8 pm on Friday after a brief illness. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu votes, says MC Oluomo’s intimidation not verifiable Egbeyemi’s last public appearance was on February 25, during the presidential and National Assembly elections. A source close to the Egbeyemi family said the former Deputy…

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TASUED ASUU Chairman, Dr Kazeem Rufai, Is Dead

Abibat Babalola

How Varsity’s top staff died at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, where he was receiving medical care after a road accident     The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) Council, Dr Kazeem Rufai, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that the Registrar of the University, Dapo Oke, who announced Rufai’s death in a statement on Wednesday, maintained that the University’s top staff died in the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, where he was receiving medical care after a road accident. Here, below,…

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Abacha’s Son, Abdullahi, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Abdullahi, the son of late former head of state, Sani Abacha, has died. This was disclosed by his sister, Gumsu Abacha, in a tweet on Saturday. According to the post, Abdullahi died in the early hours of the day. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I lost my younger brother Abdullahi Sani Abacha,” she wrote. READ ALSO: Meet Fa’izah Atu Muhammad, Young Nigerian Who Won Regional Essay Contest APC Chieftain Killed In Osun, IPAC Reacts Police Confirm 12 Dead In Rivers Friday Morning Explosion MURIC Congratulates Tinubu, Wishes Him Two Successful…

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JUST IN: Nigerian Police Assistant Inspector General, Jimeta Tanko, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

An Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in Nigeria, Zone 5, Benin, Lawan Jimeta Tanko, is dead. The zone comprises Edo, Delta and Bayelsa. Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, Ahmed Wakil confirmed his death in a terse WhatsApp message on Sunday. He said: “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With a heavy heart but total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I wish to announce the death of A.I.G Lawan Tanko Jimeta “He died at the Teaching Hospital, Benin Edo State, this morning after a brief Illness.…

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BREAKING: Chief Imam of Oyo, Mas’ud Ajokidero, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

Ajokidero led the Muslim burial rites for the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, less than a year ago   The Chief Imam Of Oyo State, Sheikh Mas’ud Adebayo Abdul Ganiyy Ajokidero, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Ajokidero led the Muslim burial rites for the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, less than a year ago, precisely on April 23, 2022. The Muslim Community of Oyo Town announced Ajokidero’s death adding that further announcement would be made about his burial. The statement was also posted on the…

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Guardian Photo Editor, Femi Adebesin-Kuti, Is Dead

Gbenga Adeoti

He died At Abeokuta FMC, Photojournalist’s Guild gives details of how Kuti, fondly called Esin Funfun (White Horse’s) breathed his last       Photo Editor of the Guardian newspaper, Femi Adebesin-Kuti, is dead. The Guild of Photojournalists Nigeria, which announced the death of Adebesin-Kuti, one of its members, added that he died on Friday January 06,2023 at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State after a brief illness. “Adebesin was aged 57 years old. He occupied the Photo Editor position at the Guardian Newspaper and had a stint with…

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BREAKING: Former Pope, Benedict XVI, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

How, Where the former head of Catholic Church died hours to New Year   Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. He led the Catholic Church for less than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Football Icon Pele Is Dead Sagamu Accident: Al-Muminat Cancels Training Event Over Members Death How Lagos Policeman killed My 7-Month Pregnant wife – Lawyer’s…

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BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Kamal Adebayo, Is Dead

Abibat Babalola

Nollywood actor, Kamal Adebayo, who is also the father of popular skit maker, Abidemi Adebayo, popularly known as Isbae U, has died. Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, announced the actor’s death on Tuesday via Instagram. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Alhaji Kamal Adebayo (Sir Kay). May Allah grant him eternal rest. RIP Sir Kay,” MC Oluomo wrote. Adebayo was also known as Sir Kay. Details later…

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Max Air CEO, Bashir Mangal, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The Chief Executive officer of Max Air, Bashir Mangal, is dead. A statement made available by the media consultant to the airline said Mangal died in the early hours of Friday, December 23, 2022. The statement read in part, “Inna lillahi wa inna Ilaihi rajiun, this is to announce the death of our beloved brother Alhaji Bashir Barau Mangal Vice Chairman/ CEO Max Air in the early hours of today Friday 23rd December 2022.May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus.” Reacting to the development, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku…

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Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Demola Seriki, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos politician was said to have died in Madrid, Spain. He was aged 63. His death was announced in a notice signed by his children on Thursday. The notice said that he died in Madrid, Spain in the early hours of the day. READ ALSO: Kagame: Rwanda Won’t Be Bullied To Release Rusesabagina 11PLC Heads to S’Court over Sale of Continental Hotel 11PLC Heads to S’Court over Sale of Continental Hotel ‘I Met Him 25 Days Ago’: DJ Cuppy Announces Engagement To British Boxer PHOTOS: Singer Teni Flaunts New…

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