Peter Obi Mourns As Nigerian Lieutenant General, CThursday, May 28, 2026
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed grief following the passing of Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor (retd.), who died at the age of 75 in Abuja. A statement issued by Air Commodore Sani Zakari (retd.) said the retired army general died at an Abuja hospital on Wed ...
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Kano High Court Judge Dies After Sudden Home CollapseSaturday, May 23, 2026
Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court, Kano Division, has died after collapsing in his living room on Thursday evening. He was rushed to the hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his passing. Sources within the Federal High Court in Abuja confirmed the development on Satur ... |
Bauchi Permanent Secretary Dies During 2026 Hajj In Saudi ArabiaSunday, May 17, 2026
The Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, has passed on in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, while undertaking the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Jalam, who held the traditional title of Turakin Dawakin Misau, reportedly died ... |
Benue Head of Service Dies After Brief IllnessSaturday, May 2, 2026
The Benue State Government has confirmed the passing of the state head of service, Agbogbo Ode. Ode reportedly died on Saturday following a brief illness. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah on Saturday, the late Ode was described as a seas ... |
FG Mourns As Ambassador-designate To Algeria, Mohammed Lele Dies At 50Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The federal government has expressed grief following the death of Nigeria rsquo;s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who passed away at the age of 50. The ministry of foreign affairs made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebien ... |
Former NFF Chairman, Ibrahim Galadima Passes On At 78Saturday, April 18, 2026
A former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), now Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, has passed away. The founder of Kano Pillars Football Club was confirmed dead on Saturday at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness. His death was announced in a state ... |
Catholic Bishop Of Abakiliki, Most Reverend Peter Nworie Chukwu Dies At 60Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki has announced the death of the Most Reverend Peter Nworie Chukwu , who passed away at the age of 60. He was the third bishop of the diocese, having been appointed by Pope Francis on July 6, 2021. Bishop Chukwu was ordained on August 19, 2021, at St. Theresa rsquo ... |
Kano House Of Reps Member Dies In Abuja After Brief IllnessSaturday, April 11, 2026
A House of Representatives member representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, has passed away at the age of 66 years. His death was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesman of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi. Accor ... |
Kebbi State Assembly’s Speaker, Muhammad Ankwai Dies In Egypt After Brief IllnesTuesday, April 7, 2026
The speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has passed away in Egypt after a brief illness. His passing was announced by NTA News Network via a terse statement posted on Tuesday. The lawmaker reportedly died on Monday while receiving medical treatment in Cair ... |
Former INEC Chairman’s Wife Dies In AbujaSunday, April 5, 2026
The Bayero University, Kano has announced the passing of Hadiza Jega, wife of former BUK Vice-Chancellor and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega. In a statement shared on its official social media page, BUK said, ldquo;Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi ... |
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