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Former Senate Spokesperson, Ayogu Eze, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

A former Senate spokesperson, Ayogu Eze has died at the age of 66. Eze, who represented the Enugu North Senatorial District between 2007 and 2015, passed away on Thursday in an Abuja hospital after suffering from an undisclosed illness. Eze, who is also one of the founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party, was confirmed by the Senate in May 2023 as a federal Commissioner for Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission. READ ALSO 118 Inmates Escape Niger Prison After Heavy Rain Destroys Fence Sokoto Gov, Aliyu Dethrones 15 Traditional…

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Zulu Adigwe, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, surfaced on social media on Tuesday. Adigwe’s death was announced by a movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page . Mourning the actor, Nwoko wrote, “Rest in peace, good actor.” Adigwe’s death is coming two weeks after Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors died in a boat accident in Anam River. The actors were said to be on their way to a…

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BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Junior Pope, Nollywood star has been confirmed dead. According to reports, the actor was with three of his colleagues, coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra state. Their bodies have since been recovered. The actor had earlier shared a video of himself on a boat and praying to arrive at his destination safely. The accident unfortunately happened on his way back from the location on Wednesday.

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Nollywood Actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as ‘Esther’ in popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead. It was gathered that the 40-year-old actress died in the early hours of Saturday. Adejumoke Aderounmu was born of March 26, 1984 and passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. READ ALSO Obaseki Appoints 38-Year-Old Omobayo As New Edo Duputy Gov BREAKING: Emefiele Remanded Over $4.5bn, N2.8bn ‘Fraud’ London-Lagos Solo Driver Pelumi Nubi Arrives Nigeria Electricity Subsidy: FG Raising Funds For Cash-Strapped DisCos — Falana The cause of her death…

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ABN Ex-Chieftain, Abimbola Davies, Is Dead

Abibat Babalola

▪️ABN, an association led by the late Arthur Nzeribe, set the stage for the decision of the military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, to annul the June 12, 1993, presidential election won by Chief MKO Abiola of the Social Democratic Party     A former chieftain of the Association for Better Nigeria, Abimbola Davis, is dead. The association, led by the late Arthur Nzeribe, set the stage for the decision of the military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, to annul the June 12, 1993, presidential election won by Chief MKO Abiola of the Social…

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Mounagor, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Nollywood legend, Amaechi Muonagor has passed away at the age of 61. The popular thespian reportedly died on Sunday. Prior to his death, he suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The news of his demise came just few days after a viral video in which fellow actor, Kingsley Orji, solicited for funds to help him undergo Kidney transplant in India. Speaking via his Instagram account on Sunday, he disclosed that Amaechi Mounagor left the hospital due to financial constraints. Orji who spoke in both Igbo and English said: “It…

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BREAKING: Ekiti APC Chairman, Omotosho, Is Dead

Abibat Babalola

Omotosho was abducted by gunmen in July 2023 on his way to his home town and was released five days after. Ekiti State chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Paul Omotosho, is dead. The Imesi-Ekiti born politician passed away in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. Platforms Africa reports from a source close to the late APC chairman that he actively participated in a series of political meetings on Monday. He, however, complained of feeling unwell on Tuesday and was rushed to a government hospital…

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Ex-Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Aluko-Olaseni, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, is dead. Aluko-Olaseni died after an eight-year battle with cancer. The Nigerian Football Federation announced this in a post via its X account, @thenff late Saturday night. It read, “We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year battle with cancer. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. READ ALSO JUST IN: FCT Residents Loot NEMA Warehouse Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu, Is Dead REVEALED: What Wigwe Wrote On Tomb He Built For His Burial “May…

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BREAKING: Yoruba Actor, Sisi Quadri, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

A Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji. popularly known as Sisi Quadri is reportedly dead. Oyebamiji’s death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Abiola Bayo wrote on her verified Instagram handle, “You will be greatly missed, Sisi Quadri. May your soul rest in perfect peace”. Details later…

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Marathon World Record Holder, Kelvin Kiptum, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum has died in a traffic accident, local media in Kenya reported on Sunday night. Kiptum’s Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana was also killed in the accident. The Nation reported that the 24-year-old Kenyan star athlete was driving when the accident occurred, with two passengers, including Hakimimana in the car. READ ALSO Who-Won-What: Full List Of 2023 AFCON Award Winners BREAKING: Super Eagles Lose To Hosts Ivory Coast In AFCON Final Banks, IMTOs To pay Dollars, Other Diaspora Remittances In Naira The other passenger, a lady…

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