R.I.P: Professor Slumps And Dies While Watching Nigeria-Ethiopia Game

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Michael Filani of the Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, passed away on Sunday, October 13, while watching the Nigeria/Ethiopia World Cup qualifying match.  The Ikole Ekiti-born professor slumped and died while watching the match at his Oluyole Extension home in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. With over 35 years of experience in teaching and research, his areas of emphasis include transport planning and development; economic geography; and regional development planning. He served in several capacities both within and away from University of Ibadan. He wrote and published more than 90 articles, technical and consultancy reports on transport, regional development and planning, particularly in Nigeria. His death was received with shock by the university community yesterday. Lots of people said he was agile and radiant at his last public outing

Shooting Stars Striker, Moses Ogaga Dies

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Shooting Stars have announced the death of theirstriker Moses Ogaga. Ogaga passed on this yesterday while his family was taking him to Kano from Ogbomosho for furthertreatment of his fever. He was admitted at a private hospital in Ibadan where he was treated for typhoid fever. He was 26. May his soul rest in peace.

This sad news is coming just days after another Nigeria league player, Sanni Abacha who played for Kwara United died in Ilorin.

Female Nigerian Pilgrim From Jigawa Dies In Medina

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The Jigawa State pilgrim welfare board on Monday announced the death of one Hajiya Safiya Musa in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The state’s Executive Secretary for the board, Alhaji Sani Alhasan, announced the death of the pilgrim shortly before the departure of the state’s intending pilgrims to Mecca. Alhaji Alhassan explained late Safiya Musa who was 58 years died in motor accident on Monday. Reports from the holy land indicated that the deceased was trying to cross a road in Medina after prayer.
The executive secretary noted that the deceased died in the hospital where she was rushed to after the accident. The state government had already informed her family.

Only Child of Tasty Fried Chicken boss Olubunmi Adedayo dies - R.I.P

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 The only real child of Tastee Fried Chicken boss Mrs Olayinka Adedayo, Olubunmi Adedayo has passed away. Bunmi, who until his death was the executive director of TFC, died yesterday September 24th in the US. Heard he fell ill within Nigeria and was flown to the US for treatment where he died.  He's survived by his parents, wife and two kids. 
May his soul rest in peace.... 

R.I.P: Late MC Loph’s Mother Dies

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Exactly couple of years after losing her star son in a tragic road accident, Mrs Obiajulu is dead. The aged mother of star singer Nwaozo Obiajulu aka MC Loph passed on couple of days ago at a personal hospital in Enugu after battling an undisclosed illness.

Mrs Obiajulu lost her two children, MC Loph and his sister on the 14th of September 2011 in a tragic car crash on Benin Ore Expressway.

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Again: Nollywood Actor Dies

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Prince Murphy

One of many personalities in Nollywood, King Murphy has equally died few weeks after the death of area manager, Chinedu Dabebe. According to data, the explanation for Prince's death remains unclear but resources said he died after a brief disease two days ago. King Murphy was a comic actor during his entire life and was liked by some of his fans.

Ex-Ondo State Governor Olusegun Agagu kicked the bucket at 65

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Former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu has passed on. Agagu, who also served as minister of power under Obasanjo administration reportedly slumped and died this evening Friday September 13th at his home in Lagos. He was 65 years old. May his soul rest in peace

Pastor In deep mess As Boy Dies During Spiritual Bath

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A 25-year-old pastor, Samson Bamgbose, was, yesterday, arraigned before an Abeokuta Chief Magistrate Court, Isabo, Ogun State for allegedly causing the death of a church member, who drowned during a spiritual bath.

Bamgbose, a pastor at the Celestial Church of Christ, Alaapa, is facing a one-count charge of negligence.

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Questionmark Boss, Kevin Lucciano Mother dies 2 Weeks After His Wedding

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This is really a sad news. That's Lucciano and his mom (in the pic above) two weeks ago in London at his wedding reception. She died yesterday at Ilorin teaching hospital after a brief illness. Kevin has also announced her death via his Facbook page. This is really sad. May her soul rest in peace. 

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Black Jesus dies

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An infamous cult leader known as “Black Jesus”, who was suspected of cannibalism, has been chopped to death in a remote Papua New Guinea village, reports said Friday.


According to AFP, Steven Tari, a convicted rápist, had been on the run since escaping from a prison in Madang in the Pacific nation’s east during a mass break-out with 48 others in March.

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Ecobank Staff Dies After Having $-ex With 21yrs old Lover In Abakaliki

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A banker with EcoBank, Abakaliki branch, Mr. Boniface Ndukaku, was found dead in a hotel after having sex with his 21-year-old girlfriend.
According to Telegraphng, Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Sylvester Igbo, confirmed that the deceased was in the hotel for an extra-marital affair, and that his 21-year-old escort was now in police custody helping them in the investigation of the matter.

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Nigerian dies of alcohol overdose in India

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A 28-year-old Nigerian has died while undergoing treatment at Inamdar Hospital, in India only a few minutes after a group of seven persons dropped him off at the hospital, then fled the scene.

According to PuneMirror, an Indian news portal, the man identified as Mbamara Chideara Festus, normally stays in Nigeria, but at the moment lives in Mumbai.

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Retired soldier Dies and Resurrect After Three Days In Mortuary, Recounts Ordeal

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The story of retired soldier, Kayode Sotunde, is akin to biblical Jesus Christ who died and resurrected after three days. But differently, the 49-year-old man was neither on a rescue mission like Messiah who paid the debt he did not owe nor was coerced to go through the Calvary tortures like Jesus did for the sake of humanity.

However, the story of this man who returned from the great beyond is worth celebrating.

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Founder Of Zara Wealthiest Self-Made Woman Dies

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Rosalia Mera, a seamstress who co-founded a clothing store in northwestern Spain that grew into Zara, one of the world's largest retail chains, has died at the age of 69. She was Spain's richest woman.

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Just In: Jigawa deputy speaker dies in fatal car accident

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The Deputy Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Inuwa Sule Udi, (pictured in Agbada) died last night Thursday August 15th while returning to his home in Ringim from Kano. Sule Udi died with his driver in a car accident that occurred at Jogana Village along Kano- Hadejia road during heavy down pour. He was 52. He is survived by two wives and many children.

Nigerian Man Dies In UK Three Weeks After Assault

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A 47-year-old Nigerian man, who is believed to have been assaulted in E5 on Wednesday 10 July has now died. Shortly before 16.10hrs on that day, police came across an injured man on the pavement in Upper Clapton Road, Rossington Street, E5.

Officers attended to the man, who had suffered a serious head wound following a suspected assault. The London Ambulance Service also attended and the man was taken to the Royal London Hospital in a critical condition. His condition deteriorated and he died on Sunday 28 July at 20:00hrs. He has been named as Bakre Yesufu, 47 of Rossington Street, E5.

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A father Dies As Explosion guts Dangote Cement Plant

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“The deceased who was an indigene of the host community and staff of the parking plant of the company was hit by limestone at the quarry after an explosion that occurred when workers at the site were prospecting for raw materials.

“His death sparked angry reaction from fellow workers and youths of the community who in protest took the corpse of the young man to the palace of the traditional ruler of the community, Tyoor Ukpekpe, Chief Ishi Yonguigba.

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Housewife Dies During $-ex With Lover In Hotel

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A housewife, Glory Abbey who went with her lover to a popular hotel in Lagos has died during a s-ex romp with him.

Her yet to be identified lover after noticing what had happened quietly sneaked out and fled from the hotel without bothering to inform the hotel management about what happened.
The incident was said to have occurred at Kings of Queens Hotel located at 11, Otunba Oladokun Street, Lanre Bus Stop, Igando, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.

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First Lady Patience Jonathan’s Mother Dies in Car Crash

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According to a report by Punch, the mother of Nigeria's first lady, Patience Jonathan, Mrs Iwari-Oba has died in a fatal auto accident along Elele Road in Rivers State. The first lady's mother was on her way to Bayelsa State when the accident occurred yesterday Monday July 22nd around 4pm. Sad! May her soul rest in peace.

R.I.P: Pregnant Former Olympian Suddenly Collapses & Dies In Restaurant

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Heavily pregnant former Olympian, 26 year old Meskerem Legesse, suddenly collapsed and died while having lunch with her two year old son in a restaurant in Connecticut on Monday July 15th.

The Ethiopia runner, who was three weeks from her due date (pictured above minutes before collapsing) was given CPR at the restaurant before an ambulance rushed her to a hospital where she was declared dead. Fortunately the doctors were able to save her baby.

The cause of death was unclear but her friend told reporters that the professional runner had suffered heart problems in the past and that's why she retired early from sports.