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Daily Times Ex-Journalist, Simon Ugwu, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

He was at a training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) organised by NAEC few hours before his death.   Nigerian financial journalist and an ex-energy editor with Daily Times Newspapers, Simon Ugwu, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Ugwu’s death was announced on the National Association of Energy Correspondents (NAEC) WhatsApp group on Sunday, quoting his wife, Mrs. Ugwu, to have confirmed the news. ‘3rd Staff In 12 Months,’ The Nation Journalist, Tajudeen Adigun, Is Dead Onyeka Onwenu: I’ll Always Perform ‘Waiting For Me’ On Your Behalf – King Sunny Ade…

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Former Leicester City Manager, Craig Shakespeare, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

In the 2015-16 season, Shakespeare served as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant during Leicester City’s remarkable Premier League title victory and got the main job in early 2017.   Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family announced on Thursday. Shakespeare, who also briefly held a coaching position with the English national team in 2016, died peacefully surrounded by family according to a statement released on behalf of his family by the League Managers’ Association. He was diagnosed with cancer last October. In the 2015-16…

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‘Slumped At A Party, Confirmed Dead In Hospital;’ Last hour of Onyeka Onwenu

Precious Ibekwe

Elegant Stallion, Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu died at 72 Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72. She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli. TheNiche reported that an eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news. “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped. “She was taken…

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JUST IN: Reps Sports Committee Chair, Ekene Adams, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Ekene Adams, a member of the House of Representatives representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, and Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, has passed away. He reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, although the cause of death has not been confirmed at this time. Adams, known for his background in sports, previously served as the general manager of Nigeria Premier Football League side Remo Stars and Kada City before being elected to the House of Representatives in the 2023 general elections. Despite being a first-time member of…

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JUST IN: Oyo Reps Member, Adewale Akinremi, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The House of Representatives announces with profound sorrow the passing of Hon. Olaide Adewale Akinremi, known as Jagaban, who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the House, Hon Akin Rotimi, he was a distinguished and ranking member of the 10th Assembly, Rep. Akinremi who served as Chairman of the House Committee on Science Research Institutions. He passed away this morning, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, after a brief illness. He was aged 51. The statement…

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Al-Shaiba, Ka’bah’s 109th Key Keeper Since Conquest Of Makkah, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The 109th Guardian of the Ka’bah and successor to the companion Uthman ibn Talha passed away today. Sheikh Saleh Al Shaiba was prayed upon in Masjid Al Haram and laid to rest in Al Mualla Cemetery. READ ALSO ‘£35k Each,’ 100 Churches For Sale in Scotland PUNCH Removes Daily, Weekend Editors Through Resignation Order Otedola Regains Position As First Bank’s Biggest Shareholder Following the order of the Prophet, the next Guardian will be and continue to be from the Al Shaiba Family.

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Sule Suebebe, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Veteran actor, Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as Sule Suebebe, has been feared dead. The Yoruba top actor, who had been bedridden for months reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday at an undisclosed hospital in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The news of his demise was announced by a popular Ibadan-based cleric, Pastor Ademola Amusan, a.k.a. Agbala Gabriel, in whose care the late thespian had been for some months. READ ALSO “Let The Poor Breath,” Protest Rocks Lagos Sexual Harassment: Minister Reports Perm Sec To Head Of Service LASU…

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Veteran Actress, Fatima Usman, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Fatima Usman, the Kannywood actress better known as Fati Slow Motion, has passed away. Mansura Isa, the Kano state activist, announced Fati’s demise on Tuesday via an Instagram post. The actress died on Monday night in a hospital in a Chadian town near Sudan. She was said to have travelled there to visit her relatives. The cause of her death was however not disclosed. Isa added that her burial ceremony would be held in Habasha, where she died. “To God we are and to him we shall return. Fati Slow…

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University of Ibadan Ex-VC, Prof. Ayo Banjo, Is Dead

Gbenga Adeoti

‘Just few weeks after his 90th birthday,’ What to know about the Emeritus Professor of English Language and his last hour     The former vice-chancellor, University of Ibadan, Emeritus Prof. Ayo Banjo, is dead. Banjo died weeks after his 90 th birthday, Platforms Africa reports as a source in the university confirmed his demise. Renowned for his contributions to the development of the English Language curriculum in Nigeria and the promotion of Nigerian varieties of English, Banjo is the former Chairman of the Board of the National Universities Commission.…

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Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief Of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is dead. He died on Wednesday, May 15, after a brief illness. He was aged 55. A statement signed by the commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso said: “With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr Governor, Gboyega Soyannwo. “Soyannwo died today after a brief illness. He was 55. Mr. Governor, @jidesanwoolu, on behalf of the Government and people of Lagos, sends his condolences to…

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