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Nigeria

Ex-Super Eagles legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62

Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has died at the age of 62, plunging Nigerian football into deep mourning.He reportedly passed away around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos, where he had been in intensive care for several days. The news of his death was announced by his former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Segun Odegbami, who shared the sad development on his media platforms.Odegbami revealed that Nwosu battled for his life for about five days in the hospital before he passed on. Henry Nwosu was a key member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations squad, which delivered the country’s first-ever AFCON title on home soil.As the youngest player in that team, he was widely admired for his creativity, vision, composure on the ball, and excellent reading […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 14, 2026

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Entertainment

Oscar winning ‘Godfather’ star Robert Duvall dies at 95

Oscar winning American actor Robert Duvall, famous for roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana Duvall, said he passed away peacefully on Sunday at their home in Middleburg, Virginia. Duvall’s career spanned more than six decades, during which he appeared in nearly 100 films and TV projects. He received seven Academy Award nominations, winning best actor for his performance as washed up country singer Mac Sledge in the 1983 drama Tender Mercies. He is widely remembered for playing Tom Hagen, the calm but steely consigliere to the Corleone family in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II. Another defining role was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now, the eccentric officer whose line “I love the smell of napalm in the morning” became one of cinema’s most quoted. Duvall also […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 17, 2026

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Entertainment

Oscar winning ‘Godfather’ star Robert Duvall dies at 95

Oscar winning American actor Robert Duvall, famous for roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana Duvall, said he passed away peacefully on Sunday at their home in Middleburg, Virginia. Duvall’s career spanned more than six decades, during which he appeared in nearly 100 films and TV projects. He received seven Academy Award nominations, winning best actor for his performance as washed up country singer Mac Sledge in the 1983 drama Tender Mercies. He is widely remembered for playing Tom Hagen, the calm but steely consigliere to the Corleone family in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II. Another defining role was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now, the eccentric officer whose line “I love the smell of napalm in the morning” became one of cinema’s most quoted. Duvall also […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 17, 2026

Dr Abubakari Sidick Ahmed, former Station Manager of Radio Univers
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Ahafo

Dr Abubakari Sidick Ahmed, former Radio Univers Station Manager, dies at 63

Dr Abubakari Sidick Ahmed, former Station Manager of Radio Univers, has passed away at the age of 63. Popularly known as Alhaji, he died on Monday, February 16, 2026. His death was confirmed by his widow, Naziha Alhassan. Speaking to Radio Univers, she said he passed away at about 10:15 a.m. at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, where he had been receiving treatment in recent days. He will be buried in accordance with Islamic traditions. A life devoted to campus broadcasting For more than three decades, Dr Ahmed dedicated his professional life to Radio Univers, the campus-based station of the University of Ghana. He began as a student volunteer reporter and steadily rose through the ranks — serving as Producer, Editor, and eventually Station Manager. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving staff member in the station’s history. […]

Ahmad February 16, 2026

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Nigeria

Tinubu mourns ex ASUU president Biodun Jeyifo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, describing the late former ASUU president as an intellectual giant and towering figure in global academia. Jeyifo, a renowned literary critic and public intellectual, died on Wednesday.​ In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Jeyifo’s major contributions to African literature, postcolonial studies and cultural theory. He also highlighted his widely respected interpretations of the works of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.​ The President recalled Jeyifo’s leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, noting that he brought temperance, foresight and wisdom to negotiations with government. He said Jeyifo helped shape frameworks that improved working conditions for lecturers and the learning environment in Nigerian universities.​ Tinubu said Jeyifo’s tireless advocacy for academic freedom and social justice would remain an enduring legacy. He […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 12, 2026

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Nigeria

Mark mourns founding editor of Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed

Former Senate President David Mark has joined other prominent Nigerians in mourning veteran journalist and Newswatch magazine co founder, Yakubu Mohammed, who died at 75. Mohammed, a pioneering editor and media administrator, passed away in Lagos after a brief illness, just months after fellow Newswatch co founder Dan Agbese died in November 2025.​ In his condolence message, Mark described Mohammed as one of the pillars of modern Nigerian journalism whose work at Newswatch redefined investigative reporting during the military era. He said the late editor used his pen to promote accountability, good governance and national unity over several decades.​ Mark recalled Mohammed’s role in establishing Newswatch in 1984 alongside Dele Giwa, Ray Ekpu and Dan Agbese, calling the magazine a turning point in Nigeria’s media history. He noted that Newswatch became a model for bold, fact driven journalism and a […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 14, 2026

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Entertainment

Nigerian Live Band Sensation, Akiin Shuga, Dies in Canada at 50

The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of Akinloye Tofowomo, popularly known as Akiin Shuga, the celebrated live band leader and founder of Shuga Band. He passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, in New Brunswick, Canada, at the age of 50. In a statement, his family described him as a “revered music icon, Grandmaster, and custodian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance.” Born on January 6, 1975, in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Akiin Shuga defied polio to become one of Nigeria’s most respected and enduring live music performers. He founded Shuga Band in 1998, starting with small gigs at Pintos Bar in Ikeja, Lagos. What began as a modest group evolved into a 14-member ensemble known for its electrifying performances at weddings, corporate functions, and state events. His company, Shuga Entertainment, became synonymous with professionalism […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 3, 2025

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new africa

Body of Kenyan Leader Raila Odinga Arrives in Nairobi

The body of veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has arrived in the capital, Nairobi, from India, where he died of a suspected heart attack. A large crowd gathered at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to receive the coffin on Thursday. President William Ruto has announced seven days of national mourning for the influential politician. Odinga's body will lie in parliament before a state funeral service on Friday. It will then be moved to his home region in western Kenya for a burial service on Sunday. Odinga, who ran for president five times, was a major figure in Kenyan politics for decades and a figurehead for a large portion of the population.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 16, 2025

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Nigeria

Tinubu Mourns Former Foreign Affairs Minister Joy Ogwu

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, who passed away at the age of 79. Ambassador Ogwu, who represented Nigeria at the United Nations from May 2008 to May 2017, was a distinguished diplomat, academic, and global advocate for peace and women’s rights. She also served as Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), where she played a key role in shaping Nigeria’s foreign policy and advancing international relations research. During her tenure at the UN, Ogwu presided over the Security Council twice — in July 2010 and again in October 2011 — earning widespread respect for her leadership and diplomacy. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 14, 2025

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Sports

Boca Juniors Manager Miguel Angel Russo Dies at 69

Miguel Angel Russo, the manager of Argentine football giants Boca Juniors, has died at the age of 69. The Argentine Football Association announced the news on Wednesday. Russo's health had reportedly deteriorated in recent weeks. While the club did not specify the cause, Argentine media linked it to complications from a urinary tract infection; Russo had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. In a statement, Boca Juniors expressed "profound sadness," noting that Russo leaves "an indelible mark on our club." His last match in charge was on September 21st. Russo was a highly respected figure in Argentine football. His greatest managerial achievement was leading Boca Juniors to victory in the 2007 Copa Libertadores. He was known for his dedication, famously coaching Colombian side Millonarios to a title in 2017 just one day after undergoing chemotherapy.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 9, 2025

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