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How Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

“After taking a nap and complaining of slight tiredness,” report enveils the last minutes of 102 year-old Agbako     The Nigerian film industry and Yoruba cultural scene have been thrown into mourning over the passing of veteran actor, Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, who died at the remarkable age of 102. It was gathered that the veteran actor was said to have died early Thursday morning after taking a nap and complaining of slight tiredness. President of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN),…

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Sanwo-Olu’s Aide, Abdulrahman Lekki, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr Abdulrahman Lekki, is dead. A terse statement from the office of the Lagos State Head of Service on Wednesday , said, “With the total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the Head of Service announces the sudden demise of Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, which occurred in the early hours of today, 30th October, 2024, after a brief illness. Osimhen Dismisses January Move To Chelsea More Women Approach Me For Relationships Than Men – Tiwa Savage “May…

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World’s Strongest Man And Shot Put Great, Geoff Capes, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

. He was 6ft 5.5in tall and weighed 170kg in his physical prime   Geoff Capes, the British shot put record holder and two-time world’s strongest man, has died aged 75. Capes set the record for the longest shot put by a British man with a distance of 21.68m in 1980. In a statement, Capes’ family said: “The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October. “Britain’s finest shot putter and twice world’s strongest man.” Capes had an illustrious career, twice winning gold in…

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Daily Trust Ex-Journalist, Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen, Is Dead

Abibat Babalola

‘She left very young children, husband, among others,’ school mates, colleagues penned emotional condolences message for late publisher of AP News   A former journalist with Daily Trust Newspapers, Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Ajikanle-Nurudeen, who is the Publisher of AP News, died on Friday. NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari, Loses 25 Year-Old Daughter Pilot Dies Mid-Air, Plane Makes Emergency Landing ‘N1,030 In Abuja, N998/Litre In Lagos: NNPCL Hikes Petrol Price Again Her death was announced via a statement by Moruf Kazeem, Public Relations Officer of the Moshood…

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Akwa Ibom Gov’s Wife, Patience Uno, Is Dead

Abibat Babalola

Patience Uno passed away at the hospital on Thursday, in the presence of her family, after a brief illness Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Eno, wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has passed away.. She died at the hospital on Thursday, in the presence of her family, after a brief illness at the age of 57. READ ALSO: Portugal’s Top Private School Rejects Ronaldo’s Children. Here’s Why Offa Bank Robbers To Die By Hanging – Court Nigeria Proposes NIN, Tax For Foreigners CBN Hikes…

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JUST IN: Osun Monarch, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

A first-class traditional ruler in Osun State, Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, is dead. He was 86. The monarch’s passing was announced in a statement by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, on Thursday. Chief Fasuyi, in a tribute that he signed, said, “An era comes to an abrupt end!” The monarch spent 42 years on the throne. READ ALSO Fuel Price Hike: Blame Exchange Rate Crisis Not Subsidy Removal – TUC Declares Why NNPCL’s Restructuring Is Critical At This Moment – Ex-Lawmaker How Gospel Singer, Dele Gold,…

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BBNaija Season 1 Runner-up, Francisca Owumi, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

A former Big Brother Naija housemate and first runner-up of the reality TV show’s inaugural season in 2006, Francisca Owumi, has passed away. Her family announced her demise on her Instagram on with the caption “A daughter and sister. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.” According to reports, Owumi died after a brief illness. She was a memorable contestant on the first season of Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija), known for her energetic dance moves and charming personality. She shared the house with notable contestants like Katung Aduwak, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu,…

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‘After Days On Life Support,’ Popular Nollywood Actor Dies + PHOTO

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian actor, Yusuf Olorungbede is dead. It was gathered that the actor who acts in Yoruba movies d!ed on Tuesday, August 27. He had been sick for a while and was placed on life support days before his death. READ ALSO Texas Judge Suspends Biden Immigration Reform Policy Why I Wear My Wife’s Dress To Drive Passengers — Viral Ibadan Micra Driver US Donates 10,000 Mpox Vaccines To Nigeria Fans and colleagues have gone to various social media platforms to mourn him. Platforms Africa

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Nigeria’s First Olympics Medalist, Nojim Maiyegun, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

A former Nigerian boxer and first-ever Olympic medalist, Nojim Maiyegun has died at the age of 83. A confidante, Rudolfine F Soultan, confirmed the death of the boxer in a Facebook post on Monday. The post read, “My Jimmy died. I can’t say more about this right now because it’s just horrible. The day after tomorrow, we would have been together for 17 years.” Maiyegun as per The Cable breathed his last on Monday morning at his base in Vienna, Austria. Maiyegun was reportedly battling an unnamed illness for a…

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JUST IN: Gospel Singer, Aduke Gold, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The gospel music community mourns the loss of rising star Aduke Ajayi, better known as Aduke Gold, who has sadly passed away. The news of her demise was shared on Tuesday by fellow gospel artiste Esther Igbeke on social media, who posted a tribute with Aduke Gold’s picture and the caption: “A general has fallen. RIP.” Aduke Gold’s death comes in the wake of the death of another prominent gospel singer, Egbin Orun, who died on April 28, 2024. Esther Igbekele, a close colleague, had confirmed Orun’s death via an…

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