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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

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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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Daily Times Ex-Journalist, Simon Ugwu, Is Dead

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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