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World’s youngest reigning monarch, King Oyo of Uganda, dies at 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda—who made international history after ascending the…
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NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja passes away at 60
The organised labour community in Nigeria has been plunged into mourning following the death of Emmanuel Ugboaja, the General Secretary…
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US orders flags flown at half-mast to honour Dolly Parton following her death
Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, following a private battle with cancer. Her…
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Yoruba movie icon Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ dies
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has passed away at the age of 66 following a battle…
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‘Heroes’ actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, widely known for her starring roles in the hit television series Heroes and Nashville, has…
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Tinubu mourns as ex-finance minister Kemi Adeosun loses husband
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, following the death of…
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Yoruba movie star Temitope Osoba passes away at 40
The Nigerian film industry has been hit with grief following the sudden death of veteran Yoruba movie star, Temitope Osoba,…
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Ex-hubby of late Kefee, Teddy Don-Momoh loses wife again
Media personality and broadcaster, Teddy Don-Momoh, has been thrown into mourning again following the death of his wife, Omolara Kudayisi…
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Former Finance Minister, SGF Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji dies
Nigeria has lost one of its most distinguished elder statesmen and veteran public administrators, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, whose death was…
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Tenant dies after disputed eviction at Lagos Estate
A 67-year-old tenant, Pastor Bolaji Olukotun, has died following a controversial property takeover at the Admiralty Homes Estate in Lekki,…
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Microsecondnews publisher John Awe loses mother at 94
Deaconess Dorcas Awe, the mother of Microsecondnews publisher Mr John Awe, has passed away at the age of 94. A…
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Abimbola Olawuyi, widow of broadcasting legend Kola Olawuyi, is dead
The Olawuyi family has been thrown into mourning following the peaceful passing of Mrs Abimbola Olawuyi, the widow of the…
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Entertainment
Veteran Yoruba Actor Elegbeje Ado dies at 66 after brief illness
The Nigerian film industry is once again in a state of deep mourning following the passing of legendary Yoruba actor…
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Mystery of the Thursdays: How tragic fate struck the Ajimobi family three times
For the prominent Ajimobi family of Oyo State, the date of June 25 and the arrival of Thursday have permanently…
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Filmmaker Tunde Kelani pays emotional tribute to late veteran Actor Kola Oyewo
Veteran filmmaker and playwright Tunde Kelani has paid an emotional tribute to late actor and academic Kola Oyewo, describing him…
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