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Professor William John Gilbert Godwin (1928-2023)
Announcement
WE got the news of the death of Prof WJG Godwin on 12 February 2023 at the ripe old age of 94. Though we are sad at his passing, we are consoled that he lived his life!-->!-->!-->…
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Damilola Osunlakin: I lost my son!
'He wanted to live in a decent society. He sought a simple life, which any decent society should be able to grant. All he wanted in life was the development of his intellect. He had!-->…
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Adieu Steve Ilo, the man with a big laugh and a large heart
'Unknown to me, Steve was having a silent running battle with his health – all through 2022. I learnt about that just some hours ago. How was I to know, when he had good laughter on!-->…
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Actor, musician, Femi Ogunrombi aka ‘Papa Ajasco’, is dead
Ogunrombi who was popular for his role in Wale Adenuga's Comedy series, Papa Ajasco was confirmed dead by Shaibu Husseini, a Theatre practitioner, and Director at the National Troupe!-->…
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AMAA founder, Peace Anyiam Osigwe, is dead
THE founder of African Movie Academy Awards (AMMA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is dead.
She died last night at St Nicholas Hospital in Lagos.
Breaking the sad news of death of the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Veteran actor, Sunday Akinola, is dead
VETERAN actor, Sunday Akinola, aka Baba Feyikogbon, is dead.
The 77-year-old who battled with kidney failure, hypertension and memory loss for many years death was announced today.
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Ayo Olukotun: Everything will rest
The yellow ball of the sky sits on the clouds, watching mortal affairs
Some say the sun has blessed their day when it shines
Others complain it is too harsh
It retreats and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Paul-Worika: Exit of a theatre Guru
By Ibibia Lucky Paul-Worika and Benjamin 0. Worika
URIEL Paul-Worika was born on April 23, 1938, in his home-town, Ogu in Ogu Bolo Local Council of Rivers State, Nigeria. He!-->!-->!-->…
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Max Air CEO dies in Abuja
THE Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of frontline airline, Max Air, Bishir Barau Mangal is dead.
He reportedly died in Abuja in the early hours of Friday, age of 65 years!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, dies at 63
NIGERIA's Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, is dead.
The Lagos politician was said to have died in Madrid, Spain. He was aged 63.
His death was announced in a notice signed by!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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