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Renowned Legal Scholar Professor Alfred Kasunmu Passes Away at 90
Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, a prominent legal scholar and Baptist Academy alumnus, has died at age 90, with the Baptist Academy Old Students Association honoring his legacy of excellence.
Husband of Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, Anthony Adeosun, Dies at 62
Anthony Adeosun, husband to former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, has died in Lagos at age 62, with family members remembering his legacy of integrity and faith.
Coach Lara Don-Momoh passes away shortly after birth of first child
Lara Kudayisi Don-Momoh, the wife of Teddy Don-Momoh, has passed away just two weeks after giving birth to their first child following a short illness.
Lekan Alabi, veteran journalist and former Oyo governor’s aide, passes away at 76
Veteran journalist and former Oyo State Chief Press Secretary, Oloye Lekan Alabi, has died at the age of 76 in Lagos.
Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, Former Finance Minister, Passes Away
Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, a veteran Nigerian statesman and former Finance Minister, has died at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service.
Sir Ian Wood, Renowned Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Passes Away at 84
Aberdeen businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood has died at 84. He was known for building the Wood Group into a global energy giant and for his extensive charitable work.
Professor Turner Isoun, Former Science Minister, Passes Away at 87
Former Science and Technology Minister Professor Turner Isoun has died at 87, with Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri honoring his significant contributions to education and national development.
Mary Amaechi, mother of former transport minister Rotimi Amaechi, passes away at 89
Mary Amaechi, mother of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, has died at 89. Her family remembers her as a devoted leader known for her kindness and faith.
Chief Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, mother of former Ogun First Lady, dies at 93
Chief Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, mother of former Ogun State First Lady Yeye Olufunke Daniel, has passed away at the age of 93.
Humphrey Smith, owner of Samuel Smith brewery, dies at 81
Humphrey Smith, who led the Samuel Smith brewery for decades and enforced strict rules across its pubs, has died at age 81.