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Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, Niger State, Alhaji Saidu Umaru Namaska, has died at the age of 84. The 84-year-old, who spent 47 years on the throne, died at an Abuja Hospital, Daily Trust reports. The family and palace are yet to issue…

Female Mexican boxer, Jeanette Zacarias Zapata has tragically passed away at 18 after a knockout in Montreal had left her in critical condition. She was knocked out in the fourth round against Marie Pier Houle at GVM Gala International…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Olaotan, best known for his role as Fred Ade-Williams in popular TV series, Tinsel, has passed away, five years after a career-ending accident. Recall that the actor in 2016 was driving to a movie set in…

Former Chadian president Hissene Habre, who was serving a life term in Senegal for war crimes and crimes against humanity, has died, Senegalese Justice Minister Malick Sall said Tuesday. He was 79. “Habre is in his Lord’s hands,” Sall…

Former Plateau Central Senator and deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu has died at 74. Late Mantu died in the early hours of Tuesday, August 17 at at DIFF Hospital Abuja after a brief illness, Shehu Nura, a…

Member of the House of Representatives representing Akure North/South federal constituency of Ondo State, Hon. Adedayo Omolafe, has passed away on Monday, August 16. Omolafe, popularly known as ‘Expensive’ was formerly a chairman of…

One of Nollywood’s veteran actresses, Rachel Oniga has reportedly passed away at 64. Although details about her death are yet to emerge, the talented screen goddess died on July 30, 2021, Best of Nollywood reports. …

Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade has on Wednesday, July 14 announced the passing of her younger brother. The mother of two took to Instagram to share the sad news, writing: “No more in pain, sleep well lil bro. Know sissy loves you."…

Former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Bala Bantex, who served in the position from 2015 to 2019 is dead. His death was confirmed on Sunday, July 11 by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Bantex served as deputy…

Kannywood industry has been thrown into mourning over the death of veteran actress, Hajiya Zainab Musa Booth at 61. Zainab, who was the mother of three actors Maryam, Ramadan, and Amude Booth, died last night in Kano state. Her…

Nigerian music stars such as Tiwa Savage, Perruzi, Naira Marley, among others, have taken to social media to pay their last respect to Obama DMW, a close associate of popstar, Davido. MDB earlier reported that the social media was…

Patriarch of a family of billionaire businessmen who launched a group of multinational companies under Orascom umbrella, Onsi Sawiris, died on Tuesday at 90. Chairman of Coptic Christian General Authority, Sherif Doss, announced on…

Habeeb Uthman also known as Obama DMW, a close associate of singer Davido, has reportedly passed away on Tuesday, June 29 of suspected heart failure. According to PulseNG, Obama on Tuesday, June 29 drove himself to Ever Care Hospital in…

Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji has passed away. Olatunji who had been battling with an illness, according to his media team, died on Monday night, June 21. His…