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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Mounagor, Is Dead

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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BREAKING: Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, Is Dead

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A chopper transporting Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Holdings, has crashed, killing him as well as about five others in California, United States. Sources said the chopper was headed to Las Vegas when it crashed near a border city between Nevada and California on Friday night. The US government confirmed all on board dead. Details Later…

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BREAKING: APC Chieftain, Cairo Ojougboh, Is Dead

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The politician breathed his last while watching the AFCON semifinals match between Nigeria and South Africa   A former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. The politician was said to have passed away on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semifinals match between Nigeria and South Africa. A source close to the politician said, “Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor died during the Nigeria vs.South Africa match. “The incident happened when the penalty was awarded against Nigeria.…

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s Top Sports Analyst, Kayode Tijani, Is Dead

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A top Nigerian sports analyst, Kayode Tijani, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Tijani, known during his lifetime as Sports encyclopedia, died on Wednesday evening at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). A statement shared by Tajudeen Adebanjo, a journalist with The Nation newspapers in which Tijani’s death was confirmed, noted that he has been ill before his death. “We are bereaved 🤦🏼‍♂️ we lost our brother, Kayode Tijani, a great sports analyst and elder brother of our sister, Dr Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle, LASU Senior Lecturer and the National Welfare Officer…

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Popular Cultural Icon, Jimi Solanke, Is Dead

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“Efforts to save his life failed. He died while being rushed to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital.” How the veteran actor breathed his last 59 days to 82nd birthday.   A veteran actor and dramatist, Jimi Solanke, is dead. Platforms Africa gathered that the folk singer, poet, and playwright breathed his last on Monday morning, just 59 days to his 82nd birthday. A family source told this leading online media group that the late Solanke died whille being rushed to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital. READ ALSO Is Govt…

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Zulum’s Spokesman, Isa Gusau, Is Dead

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Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has lost his Special Assistant on Media and Strategy Isa Gusau. The Borno State Government announced Gusau’s death in a statement on Friday. “We regret to announce that Mallam Isa Gusau died in the early hours of Thursday in a hospital outside the country after battling with heart problem,” the government said. “Gusau was one of the aides first appointed by Governor Zulum after being sworn in on 29 May 2019. READ ALSO Nigerian Govt To Probe Ajaokuta Steel Company’s N33bn Electricity Debt…

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