Category: Dead

Nigeria Loses Ex-High Commissioner, Veteran Broadcaster Kolade, at 92.

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The death of Christopher Kolade, Nigeria’s former Envoy to the United Kingdom, at 92 is being mourned by Nigerians. He was a renowned diplomat, broadcaster and statesman, The death was confirmed in a statement from his family. “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” the statement reads. The statement also confirmed that he passed on peacefully on Wednesday, October 8. Late Christopher Bankole was born in 1932, Kolade was at one time director general of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation…

Kogi Government Confirms 26 Deaths In Boat Mishap

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The Kogi State Government has expressed sadness over a boat accident on the River Niger which reportedly killed at least 26 people on Tuesday evening. The victims were mostly traders from Ibaji Local Government Area who were on their way to Illushi Market in Edo State when the boat capsized. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state described the incident as a painful loss. He said Governor Usman Ododo has sent his condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Ibaji. “The…

Arise TV presenter died after jumping from third-floor residence, FCT Police confirm

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ajao Adewale, confirmed that Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, jumped out from a three-storey building during the armed robbery incident at her residence. Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, died in the early hours of Monday when armed robbers invaded her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja, the nation’s capital. Sommie and a private security guard attached to the residence lost their lives due to the armed robbery incident. Speaking during the Arise TV’s Morning Show, the…

ALIYU MUSTAPHA, EX- CUSTOMS CG, DIES AT 76

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Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, the Sardauna of Adamawa, is death. He was the former Custom boss who served as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) between 1999 and 2003. The news of his death was confirmed by the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in a statement on Thursday via his social media pages. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, former CG of Customs. A man of service, dignity and duty whose legacy will live on. My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa, the Mustapha royal…