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Former Governor, Amosun Mourns Akintola Williams

Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has joined fellow Nigerians in mourning the passing of Pa Williams Akintola, a revered figure in the accounting profession, who passed away on Monday in Lagos at the remarkable age of 104. Amosun expressed his deep sense of loss upon hearing the news of Pa Akintola Williams’ transition. He…

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BREAKING: Afrobeats Star Mohbad Dies At 27

Nigerian artiste, MohBad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, has tragically passed away at the age of 27. The former Marlian Records signee reportedly died on Tuesday, although details regarding the cause of his death and the location remain unclear. The news of MohBad’s death was confirmed by music executive Ovie, who shared the…

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Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s First Chartered Accountant, Dies At 104

Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s esteemed first indigenous chartered accountant, has passed away at the age of 104. His remarkable journey came to an end on Monday, after celebrating his 104th birthday on August 9. Born in 1919, Akintola Williams was a trailblazer in Nigeria’s accounting profession, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s financial sector. In…

Diya, Nigeria’s Ex-second In Command, Under Abacha, Is Dead

Nigeria’s ex-second-in-command under the military era of late General Sani Abacha, General Donaldson Oladipo Diya is dead. General Oladipupo Diya died at the age of 79. He served as Chief of the General Staff, under military Head of State, General Sani Abacha from 1994 until his arrest for treason in 1997. General Diya previously served as Chief…

Asuu Chairman Dies In Auto Crash

Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) Branch, Dr Kazeem Rufai, is dead, union officials said in a news release. The news release read, “With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah, the University Management hereby announces the passing away of…

Gov Abiodun, Daniel, Mourn Passage Of Dagburewe Of Idowa

According to insider, the monarch peacefully passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. In a message of condolence shared on his Facebook page, Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed deep sadness over the loss of the esteemed traditional ruler, whom he had a close relationship with. He stated, “With deep sense of loss, we mourn…

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Popular Auto Mogul, Lanre Shittu Is Dead

Popular Nigerian automobile tycoon, Olanrewaju Rasak Shittu, has died, Ogun Today can report. Mr Shittu, who owns the famous Lanre Shittu Motors was one of Nigeria’s most prominent automobile dealers and socialites, passed away Monday morning at age 65, according to a source close to the family, which asked for prayers for the deceased. He…

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Veteran Actor, Baba Feyikogbon Dies At 80

The veteran actor shot into the limelight in the 1980s and 1990s with his popular weekly sitcom, the Feyikogbon series. Celebrity Nigerian actor Sunday Akinola, as Baba Feyikogbon, passed away in the 1980s. On Monday, the renowned actor passed away. He was 80. The actor’s passing was revealed on Instagram by Sulaimon Aremu, a singer…

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Buhari Condemns The Police Killing Of Omobolanle Raheem In Lagos

•Ensures justice for the family •Orders law enforcement to take swift action against offenders •Delegation of Sanwo-Olu visits departed family •NHRC asserts that officers carrying weapons must be psychologically stable •LERSA urges police to stop killing innocent Nigerians. Deji Elumoye, Michael Olugbode in Abuja and Segun James in Lagos President Muhammadu Buhari has denounced the…

Sifax Group Boss Losses Twin Brother, Kehinde Afolabi

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, the silent billionaire and owner of the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja Lagos, has lost his twin brother, Kehinde, just a few months after they celebrated their 60th birthdays. Family sources informed The Boss that the tragic events unfolded this morning in Lagos, casting a shadow over what was meant to be a…

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