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BREAKING: Basorun of Iseyinland, Raheem Adelodun, Is Dead

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+ The bickering between Basorun, highest ranking kingmaker in the Kingdom, and others high Chiefs before the man died at the University College Hospital (UCH)   The Basorun of iseyinland, High Chief Raheem Adelodun, has died. Platforms Africa reports that the highest ranking kingmaker in the Kingdom died at the University College Hospital (UCH) on Thursday morning after battling an undisclosed illness. READ ALSO: Lagos Top Muslim Leader, Abdul-Afeez Abou, Is Dead Oloduowo Twins: Came to World Same Day, Become Professors Same Day Betta Chimaobim Edu: 12 Things You Don’t…

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BREAKING: Brazil Football Legend, Mario Zagallo, Is Dead

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Former Brazil striker and manager, Mario Zagallo, has passed away at the age of 92. His death was confirmed on Saturday, January 6, by Brazilian soccer confederation president, Ednaldo Rodrigues. Zagallo played in the World Cup final a record five times, winning four, as a player and then a coach with Brazil. A tough and talented left winger, he played on the team that won Brazil’s first World Cup in 1958 and he kept his place in the side that retained the title four years later. The former forward is…

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BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Deji Aderemi Olofa Ina, Is Dead

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Chief Adedeji Aderemi, also known as Olofa Ina or Baba Olofa Ina is reportedly dead. News of his death was made public by his colleagues, including Saidi Balogun who mourns the passing of the aged actor. Saidi Balogun writes on his Instagram page: “Goodnight Legend Chief Adedeji Aderemi alias Olofa Ina” READ ALSO Tinubu Appoints New Executive Directors For NPA, NIMASA + NAMES Pan-Atlantic Varsity’s Lecturer, Austin Nweze, Is Dead Yuletide: Tinubu Extends Free Train Ride To Sunday, Jan. 7 The late actor was a well-known figure in Yoruba theatre…

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Pan-Atlantic Varsity’s Lecturer, Austin Nweze, Is Dead

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Chido Nwakanma, Ikeddy Chinedu Iziguso, Chas Ideho allies and emotional tributes they penned for the deceased       A lecturer with Pan-Atlantic University, Austin Nweze, PhD, is dead. Nweze’s associate, Chas Ideho, who announced this sad news on his verified Facebook page on Thursday evening, described the death as a huge loss. Saying that the exit of the scholar who was also a regular face on television programme struck him like a thunderbolt, he said that the deceased “was a regular voice on Kubanje Direct (a now rested popular…

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Former ICAN President, Emmanuel Ijewere, Is Dead

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has announced the death of its former president, Mr Emmanuel Itoya Ijewere, who died on Friday at the age of 78. The information was contained in a statement issued by the ICAN president, Innocent Iweka Okwuosa, describing Ijewere as “a stalwart in the accounting profession.” Paying tribute, Okwusa said Ijewere exemplified professionalism and integrity in the accounting profession during his lifetime. The statement read, “It is with a heavy heart but submission to the will of God that we notify you of…

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BREAKING: Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Is Dead

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Once survived COVID-19, stranded in Nigeria after returning from medical trip in German., this is how the man died.   Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. Platforms Africa learnt that Akeredolu died in Lagos on Wednesday, December 27. He was aged 67. It was discovered that because they were unable to transport him overseas, State House physicians cared for him until his passing. READ ALSO: Akeredolu’s Son Begs Tinubu For Air Ambulance To Return Ailing Father To Germany – Report Akeredolu Sacks Deputy Gov’s Media Aides, Disbands Press Crew…

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Former Reps Speaker, Ghali Na’Abba, Is Dead

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Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, is dead. Born on September 27, 1958, the 8th Speaker of the House of Representatives died in Abuja on Wednesday morning. According to family sources, late Na’Abba battled with ailment for a long time before passing away. He was once flown abroad for medical treatment and stayed there for some months before he recovered and returned to Nigeria. According to the sources, the remains of the former Speaker would be buried in Abuja today according to Islamic rites. READ ALSO Pipeline…

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Nollywood Actor, Dejumo Lewis, Is Dead

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A Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis, is dead. The veteran actor died at the age of 80 Actor, Saidi Balogun, confirmed his passing in a post shared on his Instagram account on Saturday. Sharing the photo of the late veteran, Saidi wrote, “Good night DEJUMO LEWIS, may your soul rest in perfect peace. RIP.” READ ALSO Boxing: Anthony Joshua Beats Otto Wallin Welch Becomes First Female Referee In English Premier League Last French Troops Bow Out Of Niger Republic While the specific details surrounding Lewis’ passing remain undisclosed, Balogun’s tribute has…

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JUST IN: Ex-Anambra Governor, Ezeife, Is Dead

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Former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, is dead. A statement from Chief Rob Ezeife, on behalf of the family said he died at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, yesterday. Ezeife was governor of Anambra state between January 1992 to November 1993. The statement read, “On behalf of the Ezeife Dynasty of Igbo-Ukwu, I wish to announce the promotion to glory of our most distinguished son, ‘Okwadike’, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, CON, a former Federal Permanent Secretary, a former governor of Anambra State, a former Political Adviser to the President…

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Veteran NTA Broadcaster, Aisha Bello, Is Dead

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A popular broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority, Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead. Bello, who was well known on the Network News at 9pm, was said to have passed on in the early hours of Monday. While details about her death are still sketchy, she was said to have served as a General Manager of the NTA Parliament, and she retired in May 2022. It was gathered that funeral prayer would be held for her at the National Mosque in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, today. The late Bello was…

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