Tag: dead
Policeman misses exam, wishes wife farewell, commits suicide
Corporal Agi Elias was found dead inside his car, at the Police Training School, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, November 10. The policeman, apparently committed suicide at about 8p.m on Monday, after missing an assessment examination at…
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PDP governorship candidate, Senator Pwajok dies in India
A governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Gyang Nyam Pwajok is dead. Senator Pwajok, represented the PDP, in the 2014 gubernatorial election in Plateau State. National Publicity Secretary of the…
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BREAKING: Former Bayelsa governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead
Former Bayelsa state Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead, a report by Leadership affirms. Alamieyeseigha reportedly died at a private hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The former governor had reportedly suffered a…
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Femi Kuti mourns death of Fela’s dancer, Dodo Mayana
Afrobeat maestro, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has expressed his sadness over the death of one of his late father's female dancers, Dodo Mayana. Femi broke the news of her death on Thursday,…
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After several attempts, 42-year-old man successfully kills himself
42-year-old Babatunde Akeem took his life when he jumped into a well in Ikorodu on Wednesday. Apparently this isn't the first time Akeem would try to end his life as he was discovered by…
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How vigilante killed himself while trying to scare off thieves
In an unfortunate event, Ogundare Ekundayo, shot himself dead while trying to scare away thieves in Ebute-Meta. The norm is that right about when they are rounding off work, guards will shoot…
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HID Awolowo’s daughter shares details of final moments before her death
Chief (Mrs.) HID Awolowo, died at the of 99 on Saturday, September 19. The wife of revered Yoruba leader, Obafemi Awolowo, was said to have passed on, in the presence…
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Awolowo’s wife dies at 99
Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, is dead. The wife of Obafemi Awolowo, the late Yoruba leader, passed away at the age of 99. HID Awolowo, would have been 100 on November 25.
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5 things to know about Nigeria’s oldest school pupil, Mohammud Modibbo
This might as well be a Nigerian version of the Kenyan blockbuster, The First Grader, only difference is, the latter was aged 84. Mohammud Modibbo, believed to be the oldest school…
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Militants engage in gun duel with soldiers
Casualty was recorded as the Joint Task Force (Operation Pulo Shield), recently engaged suspected militants in a gun battle in Delta State. At least three persons were confirmed dead while others sustained various…
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Olu of Warri reportedly dies
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, the ruler of the Itsekiri people, is reportedly dead. Daily Times reports that the monarch died in Lagos on Friday night of an…
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This 70-year-old man reportedly resurrected after being dead for 30 hours
70-year-old Amos Otene had already spent 30 hours in a mortuary, after being pronounced lifeless at 4.30 am on August 26th, only to rise up from the dead. Just to be…
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10 things to know about late billionaire, Dehinde Fernandez
Antonio Dehinde Fernandez, Nigerian billionaire, passed away in Belgium, at about 9pm on Tuesday, September 1. The news of his death was disseminated by Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu. During his…
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Billionaire, Dehinde Fernandez is dead
Antonio Deinde Fernandez, a Nigerian billionaire, has passed away at the age of 79. Fernandez's death was announced on social media on Tuesday, by Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu, He wrote:…
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Nigerian Ambassador to the US reportedly dies
Nigeria's ambassador to the United States, Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, has died, reports say. According to Sahara Reporters, Adefuye passed away on Thursday, in Washington, DC. The ambassador was said to…
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“I am still alive” – Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau releases audio message
Leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has released an audio message, where he emphatically declared that he is still alive. Shekau denied that he had been killed or lost his place…
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Man stabs girlfriend to death after ‘3 rounds of sex’
30-year-old Richard Effiok, on Monday confessed to stabbing his girlfriend after marathon sex. The suspect identified his deceased girlfriend as Bassey Udoh, when he made a confessional statement while being paraded…
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“Stay indoors during Oro festival” | Ife chiefs warn, as they confirm death of Oba Sijuwade
After weeks of stalling and deflecting, the Ife traditional council in Osun State, has confirmed the death of the Ooni of Ife, Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II. The Ooni of Ife…
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Woman’s severed corpse found at rubbish dump in Ogun
The corpse of a 23-year-old lady has been found at a dump in the Olomoore junction in Abeokuta, with a chunk of flesh severed from her body. The corpse was said to…
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Hunter mistakes friend for prey, shoots him dead
A hunter, Sikiru Osideko, has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead his friend, Segun Okusi, during a hunting expedition. In his defense, Osideko, said he had thought his friend was the prey…
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Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade is reportedly dead
Alayeluwa, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the Ooni of Ife is dead. It is believed that the Ooni of Ife passed on around 5pm on Tuesday, July 28. Our sources confirmed the veracity of the…
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Bobbi Kristina will be buried beside Whitney Houston
Bobbi Kristina passed away on Sunday at the age of 22, and she will be buried beside her mother. The Houston family announced the news via a statement from their…
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Boobi Kristina dies at 22
22-year-old Bobbi Kristina Brown died on Sunday, almost six months after she was found unresponsive in a bathtub of her home. Her family made the sad announcement immediately after it…
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EFCC suspect ‘dies in Kirikiri prison during Eid prayers’
A businessman and foreign exchange dealer named Suleiman Yerima has been reported dead. He reportedly died while being detained in Kirikiri prison by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…
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Former SGF to Abacha is dead
A former Secretary to the Federal Government, Alhaji Aminu Saleh, is dead. Saleh, who was the SGF during late General Sanni Abacha’s regime, died on Wednesday morning, at the age of 87. He…
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Femi Aribisala: Jesus cannot bring the dead to life!
by Femi Aribisala If Jesus had performed all his miracles, only to die like any other man, he could not have been the Messiah. He might still have been a…
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How OAU lecturer was killed by suspected assassins
A lecturer in the department of Agricultural Economics of the institution, Dr. Deji Adejobi, was on Tuesday killed by suspected assassins at his residence located at The-Dawn area, near the Ife…
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She may have gotten off life support but Bobbi Kristina “isn’t dead yet”
Well it's a battle between the aunts as regards who is right and who is wrong. Bobbi Kristina was said to have been taken off life support a few days…
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Jackie Chan dies for the umpteenth time
Jackie Chan has either died so many times or has had a gazellion near death scenarios- in his movies. So much so that his supposed death went ahead to make…
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NYSC member reportedly stabbed to death in Imo state (Viewer’s Discretion)
A Batch C NYSC member popularly known as Hope was reportedly stabbed to death in his room in Aboh Mbise local government of Imo state last Saturday June 6. …
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