At least 38 people died in a bus crash in southern Italy.

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At least 38 people died in a bus crash in southern Italy on Sunday. The bus was returning from an excursion when it plunged off a highway into a ravine, smashing several cars and breaking a guardrail. At least 11 people were hospitalized, and two remain in critical condition. Authorities arrived to the scene to begin investigation into the cause of the crash.

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Why I Didn't Take Over Power As Soon As Abacha Died ––Al-Mustapha Opens Up

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A lot of political under-current went into the process that brought up Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar as Head of State following the controversial death in office of late Gen Sani Abachi, we observed.

But why didn't Abacha's dreaded CSO, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha used his overbearing influence to take over the government immediately, considering it would have been very easy for him?
The former Chief Security Officer to late Abacha said:

God used him to stabilise the country from the possible turmoil that could have followed Abacha’s death.

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18 people Died in A terrible accident on Benin-Lagos expressways

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The Toyota Hiace bus and a truck loaded with gravel were involved in a head-on collusion along the Benin-Lagos express road killing 18 passengers.  The incident occurred near Okada, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State led to a serious gridlock as passengers and drivers made frantic effort to save the life of the victims.

Edo State Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Mr. Kenneth Nwaegbe, confirmed on phone, yesterday, that 18 persons were roasted alive, while two other children survived the incident.

Among the dead were said to be 15 adults and two kids while the driver of the truck was said to have died in the accident.

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Cory Monteith died from heroin & alcohol overdose, coroner reveals

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Glee actor Cory Monteith's autopsy result has been released. The British Columbia Coroners Service revealed that an autopsy and toxicological analysis show that 31-year-old Cory, who has struggled with addiction since he was a young teenager, died from a lethal combination of heroin and alcohol.  Cory was found dead in his room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday July 13th. He had been scheduled to check out earlier that day, but when he failed to do so, hotel staff entered his room and discovered his body.   In March this year Cory admitted himself into a treatment facility for substance addiction. Guess he didn't get the help he needed. May his soul rest in peace

How two-time Second Republic Minister, Senator Wahab Dosunmu died

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LAGOS — FRESH details on how two-time Second Republic Minister, Senator Wahab Dosunmu, died has emerged.

The politician, who had been on and off a United States hospital of recent, died on Sunday evening in the presence of his wife, Modinat Dosunmu.

The deceased’s younger brother, Moruf Dosunmu, said yesterday that necessary arrangements were being made to bring his remains home “for a befitting burial.”

Details of what shape the burial will take is yet to be released as members of the Dosunmu family of Lagos were making efforts to ensure that the necessary things were done in time.

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Ojukwu would have died in plane crash –Son

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Late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s son, Debe, who is a lawyer and businessman, speaks to OLUFEMI ATOYEBIon the life of the former Biafran leader

You have the semblance of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who is your father. What other things did you inherit from him?

My late father was the grand patron of Odinana Nnewi when he was alive but after his death, I was elevated to fill that position. I am a legal practitioner and international businessman. I also deal in real estate business. I am the President-General of Umudi Nnewi Development Association. We are from Nnewi North which is made up of four towns in Anambra State. I am also the Chairman of Nnewi Improvement Union in Lagos. So I am a leader just like my father.

We made love the day she died – Arowolo

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Akolade Arowolo, the 31-year-old man standing trial for allegedly killing his banker wife, Titilayo, on June 24, 2011 said he and the deceased kissed and had séx for two hours on the day she died.

He added that the activity signified that they (couple) had a cordial relationship before her demise.

Akolade, who said his wife died on his 30th birthday, explained that although the marriage was good, it was not without its challenges.

He said, “That day she died was my birthday. I see birthdays as a new year in one’s life and I usually pray at the early hours of that day. I prayed till 3am but was woken by my wife’s kiss. We had séx for almost two hours and it was very good as we hadn’t done such in a while.

Goldie Died Of Stroke

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Medical sources at the Lagos State  University Teaching Hospital have revealed that Big Brother Africa singing sensation Oluwabimpe Susan Harvey aka "Goldie" died of Intracranial hemorrhage as a result of hypertension.

Several of the sources revealed that Mrs. Harvey had bleeding in her brain which could be attributed to hypertension.

The confirmation put to rest earlier speculation by her managers and fans that she died of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) as a result of her long journey  from the Grammy's Award in the US.

Four died in Rivers crash – NEMA

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A child and a grandmother were among the four persons that lost their lives when a car plunged into the river along Choba Road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Though, it was speculated that only one person died in the incident, which occurred on Sunday, the National Emergency Management Agency confirmed on Monday that four among five occupants, including an infant, were among those who died in the crash.

It was learnt that the Toyota Camry car with five occupants was on a high speed and attempted to overtake a bus.

Goldie Died Of Drugs - Close Friends

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Nigeria’s music diva, Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey, popularly known as Goldie, who died Thursday night may have died as a result of doping complications, close sources to her said.

She died last night at Reddington Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos, and barely few hours after she arrived from Los Angeles, United States of America.

Related Article: How Goldie Died – Kenny Ogungbe

Goldie’s death was confirmed yesterday by her management via her Facebook Page and Twitter handle. The post reads: “It is with heavy heart that I have to announce to you all that Goldie passed on this night (last night) shortly after arriving Lagos from Los Angeles. May her soul rest in the eternal peace of the Lord… Amin.”

Goldie: How she Died

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Popular Afro pop singer and ex-Big Brother Africa housemate Goldie is dead. The eclectic music diva who just returned to Nigeria from the United States where she attended the Grammys Awards last weekend died few hours to midnight on Thursday, Lovers Day, at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos.

 

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Goldie, whose real name is Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey, died in the arms of her best friend Denrele Edun. Her death has been confirmed by her record label, Kennis Music.  We gathered that she might have died of Pneumonia- An inflammatory condition of the lung - affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli.  Early Friday morning, several youths from different parts of Lagos stormed the Reddington Hospital, where she died, to at least confirm the sad news themselves.

SAD: How A Youth Corper Died Trying To Save A Ball

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Faith Nzube Enemuo Batch “C” member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been reported to have drowned in a river in Ikom Local Council where she was currently serving.

She is a graduate of Social Studies from the University of Abuja. She came along with her co-corpers to play handball at the bank of the river. But, a few minutes into the game, she went missing.

8 month old baby died after his father falls asleep on him

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The most horrific thing that could happen to a parent is falling asleep on a child and crushing it to death. Authorities say an 8-month-old baby died after being seated in a chair with his father at his home in Anderson County. Coroner Don McCown said that the father apparently fell asleep in a chair with the child on Friday night at the family home.  McCown also said that the child fell asleep while embedded between his father and the arm chair. The boy suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at a hospital after paramedics tried to revive him. McCown says the father told authorities that he was tired while working to find a new job. Authorities say this is the death of the seventh child in Anderson County so far this year

"How My Brother Died Protecting Kano Emir"

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Shuaibu Bala yesterday gave an account of how his elder brother, Alhaji Ado Bala, a personal aide of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, died while trying to protect the monarch when he was targeted by gunmen on Saturday.

The attack on the Emir left at least seven people dead and several others injured, including Bayero’s two sons, Chiroman Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero and Turakin Kano, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero.