Ex-Commonwealth boxing champion, Obisia Nwankpa, dies battling dementia
The legendary Nigerian boxer, Obisia Nwankpa, has died at the age of…
Former Education Minister, Prof Jibril Aminu, is dead
Elder statesman, Prof. Jibril Aminu, has died at the age of 85.…
Sanwo-Olu mourns Olu of Epe, Oba Adewale
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the family and people…
Rihanna loses dad, Ronald Fenty, at 70
Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has reportedly died. He was 70. The patriarch…
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenyan literary icon, dies at 87
Kenyan literary icon and internationally acclaimed author, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, has died…
2025 Hajj: Edo, Abia lose pilgrims in Saudi Arabia as Zamfara woman delivers baby
Nigeria has recorded two deaths among her contingents to this year’s Holy…
Jonathan, Akpabio, govs storm Kiagbodo for Edwin Clark’s final burial rites
The town of Kiagbodo in Delta State has come alive with activities…
Olubolade, ex-Bayelsa governor, dies playing tennis
Former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd),…
Yemi Ogunyemi, veteran broadcaster and Baale of Oluyole Estate, is dead
The Baale of Oluyole Estate in Ibadan South West local government area,…
Pope Francis’ funeral to hold Saturday — Vatican
The Vatican has announced that the funeral for Pope Francis, the 266th…
