Former chief executive of Anambra State, Gov Chinwoke Mbadinuju dies at the age of 78, his family has announced.
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Family announces Anyiam-Osigwe passage
The Anyiam-Osigwe family announces their daughter’s passage in a press statement entitled: Peace Maria Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe: An epitome of creative transcendance. The Nollywood icon died yesterday 9 January 2023, at a Lagos hospital. Close family friends said she was managing a terminal illness. The family’s press statement is reproduced below: “The Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe […]
Pope Emeritus Benedict dies, aged 95
Pope emeritis Benedict XVI who abdicated his throne nine years ago, dies this morning aged 95, the Vatican Press office announced.
Pele, world football legend, dies
The Brazilian legend, Pele (full names Edson Arantes do Nascimento), considered world best football player ever, dies at age 82.