The Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano has confirmed the death of one of its cadets, Sulaiman Jika. According to the academy, Jika was a dedicated cadet from the Department of Computer Science and a native of Adamawa State who succumbed to “a brief and unexpected illness”. In a statement issued on Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer of the Academy, …

After struggling with a stroke for seven years, Yoruba movie veteran, Musiliu Ajikanle died on Monday, causing grief in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Nigerian filmmaker and actor,  Saliu Gbolagade shared the sombre news on his Instagram page. He wrote: “Ina Lilah Waina Allah Rajiun God gave each of us the gift of life, and God gifted us with eternal life. …

The judiciary on Monday announced the death of Justices Chima Nweze of the Supreme Court, and Peter Mallong of the Federal High Court. Both judges, according to official statements, died of illness. Justice Nweze died on Saturday while Justice Mallong passed away on Sunday. In a statement, the Supreme Court Director of Press and Information, Mr. Festus Akande said that …

No fewer than eight persons have reportedly died while 11 persons are said to be in critical condition after allegedly taking killer alcoholic drinks in some parts of Ogun State. In a statement on Sunday, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Tomi Coker warned residents about the risks associated with consuming locally brewed alcoholic drinks and other products not …

Six persons have reportedly died after taking alcohol allegedly served by their friend in Ogbogbo in the Ijebu-North East area of Ogun State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday at a joint where the seven friends converged for merry-making. A source told our correspondent that all the six persons who drank the alcohol died, except the seventh …

The Esogban of Bini, Chief David Edebiri has died after a brief illness in a private hospital in Benin City. A family source said that Edebiri died, who was born on 2nd September 1929, died at 12:20 p.m on Thursday. “He has not been too strong and we took him to the hospital a few days ago and he died …

Celebrated Nigerian writer and scholar, Prof. Kole Omotoso, passed away on Wednesday. The South Africa-based revered scholar-writer clocked 80 on 21st April, with members of the Nigerian literary community, including ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, joining family, friends and professional colleagues to celebrate the occasion. One of the late literary giant’s children and author, Yewande confirmed Omotoso’s death via an email exchange …

There was pandemonium Tuesday evening at Abasi Obori following an altercation between two lovers leading to the death of 34 years Ms Esther Ndereke who was allegedly beaten to death by his older lover, 54-year-old Nkeruewen Etuk during an argument. It was gathered that the ugly incident occurred at 32 Abasi Obori Street, Calabar South Local Government Area, following a …

The Publisher of Nigerian NewsDirect, Dr. Samuel Ibiyemi is dead. His death was announced in a statement on Tuesday by his wife and children. According to the family, Ibiyemi died at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, in Ogun State, after a brief illness. He was aged 56. The family noted that apart from being a thoroughbred journalist, Ibiyemi also planted …

After days of searching for the missing Titan submarine that disappeared during its dive to see the remains of the Titanic, the passengers are now confirmed dead by the United States Coast Guard. This conclusion came after both the estimated amount of oxygen in the vessel ran out and evidence of a catastrophic implosion was discovered. The company that operated …