Yeye Mofin of Lagos, Leila Fowler is dead
Chief Mrs Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, popularly known as the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the well-respected Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, has died. Her death was confirmed by Bashorun J.K. Randle, who announced that she passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 91. Born on March 23, 1933, in […]
Doctor who collapsed after 72-hour shift buried in Port Harcourt
Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa, a 28-year-old resident doctor at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), has been buried after collapsing and passing away. Reports say he had been working for 72 hours without proper rest before the tragic incident. He was laid to rest at the Port Harcourt cemetery on Friday, September 5, 2025, where family, […]
He did not d!e from bathroom accident – Family of actress Peju Ogunmola reveal cause of de@th of her only child
The family of veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola has clarified the cause of death of her only child, Ayomikun. The movie industry and fans were recently shocked when news of his death spread on social media. Some reports claimed he died in the UK after a bathroom accident. However, in an official statement, the family, […]
Five bodies found along Lagos riverbank as suspected cultists k!ll man and chop off his hands, legs
Five dead bodies have been discovered along the riverbank in Oreta, a community in Igbogbo, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The bodies were recovered on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, just a day after suspected cultists killed a man identified as Akeem, also known as Babu, in Bayeku, another part of Ikorodu. Reports suggest the two […]
Former Ondo governorship candidate, Akibgboye di£s
Bamidele Akingboye, who ran as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in Ondo State’s November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election, has passed away. He died in the early hours of Wednesday, September 3, at his home in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos. Akingboye contested the election against the sitting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives […]
EX-Acting Vice Chancellor Of Edo State University, Prof Dawood Egbefo, D!es Just Two Weeks After Leaving Office
Prof. Dawood Egbefo, who recently served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Edo State University, Iyahmo, has passed away just two weeks after stepping down from his role. The university confirmed the sad news through its spokesperson, Amaechi Kelly Quincy, who shared a statement on the official Edo State University Facebook page. Earlier, on August 8, […]
Tears and tributes as late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is laid to rest
The city of Ibadan was filled with sadness on Friday, August 8, as people gathered to pay their last respects to the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. The streets were calm, and the atmosphere was heavy with emotion as the final rites were performed. The funeral took place at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter […]
Family announces burial arrangements for Abia couple k!lled by bandits
A heartbroken family has shared details for the burial of a young couple who were killed by suspected bandits. Obinna Princewill Kaburu and his wife, Ifeyinwa Kaburu, both aged 34, were attacked and killed on July 24, 2025, while inside their shop. The tragic incident cut their lives short and left many in shock. Obinna […]
MKO Abiola’s wife, Doyin Abiola d!es at 82
Dr. Doyin Abiola, the wife of late Chief MKO Abiola and the first woman to serve as Managing Director and Publisher of the National Concord newspapers, has sadly passed away. According to family sources, she died on the night of Tuesday, August 5, around 9:15 PM. Dr. Doyin Abiola made history as the first Nigerian […]
Okija, Ibadan, FCT Stampedes: Tinubu Brought Destruction To Nigeria – Sowore Blows Hot
Omoyele Sowore, the Nigerian activist and politician, has accused President Bola Tinubu of causing destruction in Nigeria since he became president in 2023. His comments came after a series of deadly stampedes across the country that resulted in the deaths of over 100 people. On Saturday, a stampede at a rice distribution event in Okija, […]