Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Madam Lucia Onabanjo, the late wife of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, as a devoted teacher who served the public selflessly. In a condolence message released on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said her impact could be seen in the many…
The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, visited the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Saturday to offer condolences. The Sultan was joined by the President of the Muslim Ummah of South West…
Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, also called “Ijaya,” was a Nigerian politician and businesswoman who served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives from July 2023 until her passing. She represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State and was the only woman in a leadership role in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly. She…
A popular Nigerian socialite, Bisi Edionseri, also known as Cash Madam, has passed away at the age of 89. One of her sons, Adebayo Adebowale, announced in a family statement that she died on Sunday after a brief illness. Cash Madam was a well-known figure in Nigeria’s social circles for decades, admired for her fashion…
Nigerian icon singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72. She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli. TheNiche reported that an eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news. “It is…
President Bola Tinubu has offered his condolences to the Ogunbanjo family and the entire Ijebu-Ode community following the passing of their patriarch and elder statesman, Dr. Christopher Oladipo Ogunbanjo, OFR, OON, who made significant contributions as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated corporate lawyers. In a statement delivered by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President expressed…
Corporate Lawyer and industry leader, Chief Christopher Oladipo Ogunbajo, has passed away at the age of 99. He was born in 1923 into the family of Reverend Canon Ajayi Ogunbanjo and Mama Christianah Towobola Ogunbanjo in Ijebu Ode and would have turned 100 in December. Chief Ogunbanjo was well-known for his efforts in advancing and…
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…
TB Joshua is dead. Synagogue, his church, confirms. The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) has confirmed Temitope Balogun Joshua, AKA T.B Joshua’s dying words. T.B Joshua’s Ministries confirmed his death on his Facebook page, saying he died on Saturday, June 5th, 2021. God revealed the Prophet’s death to him, according to the Church. “Surely…
Pastor Dare Adeboye, son of Pastor Adeboye (RCCG General Overseer) is dead. He was 42. According to reports monitored online, he died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa-Ibom where he was pastoring a church. Pastor Dare Adeboye who was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35 was said to have ministered…
