Lagos Governorship Candidate, Rhodes-Vivour MournsMonday, July 13, 2026
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed grief following the death of his mother, Nkechi Rhodes-Vivour. The 2023 Labour Party governorship flag-bearer announced his mother rsquo;s passing in a statement shared on X on ...
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Ondo Governor Mourns As Former Women Affairs Commissioner DiesThursday, June 25, 2026
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has expressed grief over the death of former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Olasimi Akindele-Odunmbaku, describing her as a dedicated public servant whose contributions to the state would not be forgotten. In a condolence messag ... |
BREAKING: Bauchi Lawmaker Ado Wanzam Passes OnSunday, June 21, 2026
Hon. Mohammad Wanzam, the serving member representing Sakwa Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, passed away on Sunday morning. The tragic news was announced by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Sulaim ... |
Nigerian Former Deputy Governor Dies At 69Saturday, June 20, 2026
A former deputy governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum, has passed away. He reportedly died at the age of 69. His death was announced on Saturday in a statement by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide. Lukman said the former deputy governor died ... |
NDC Nat’l Leader, Seriake Dickson’s Longtime Security Aide Dies In Abuja Road CFriday, June 19, 2026
Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has announced the death of his longtime security aide, DSP Zamani Tanko (Rtd), following a fatal road accident in Abuja. Dickson disclosed that Tanko, a retired police officer who served N ... |
Lagos Deputy Commissioner Of Police Dies Hours After Leaving OfficeMonday, June 15, 2026
The Deputy Commissioner in charge of Administration and Finance in Lagos State, Khan Salihu, has died today, Monday, shortly after leaving his office at the state police command headquarters in Ikeja. It was learnt that the police chief returned from the mosque and complained of feeling tired. He ... |
Nigerian Army Mourns As Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Emmanuel Okoye, DiesMonday, June 15, 2026
The Nigerian Army has announced the death of Lieutenant Colonel Emmanuel Gabriel Okoye, the Commanding Officer of the 20 Model Battalion under the 6 Brigade, describing his passing as a significant loss to the military and the nation. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Assistant Direct ... |
Serving Federal Lawmaker Dies In Abuja After Brief IllnessSaturday, June 13, 2026
The lawmaker representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye federal constituency of Gombe State, Yaya Bauchi Tongo, has passed on after a brief illness. He reportedly died on Friday at the Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja. Former minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami, confirmed the developm ... |
Shock As Ibadan Traditional Ruler Dies After Brief IllnessFriday, June 12, 2026
The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away, sending shockwave across Ibadan, Oyo state capital. A palace source, who confirmed development on Friday, disclosed that Oba Isioye-Dada died at his residence in Ibadan after a brief illness. The source added that a dele ... |
Nigerian Labour Leader Dies At International Labour Conference In GenevaTuesday, June 9, 2026
The Nigerian labour movement has been thrown into mourning following the death of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), who passed away in Geneva, Switzerland, while attending the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC). A ... |
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