Tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Agoro, dies at 48

BREAKING: Tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Agoro, dies at 48

Nigeria’s tallest man, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, has died at the age of 48 after suffering from prolonged sickness. The popular reality TV star and actor, widely recognised as the tallest man in Nigeria who stood 7 ft 4 had reportedly been ill for months due to a reported battle with chronic hip arthritis.

BREAKING: Tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Agoro, dies at 48

Afeez Agoro It was gathered that he was rushed to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, yesterday evening, June 14, after he developed some complications weeks after he sought financial help in order to undergo surgery. He died around 7:30pm last night. It was also confirmed that his burial arrangement commenced at his residence in Community Road, Akoka. His last post on Facebook was on May 28 after he recovered from a hip replacement. He posted: “Thank God Almighty for a successful operation now it’s time for therapy.” GistReel reports that Agoro had cried for financial help to undergo surgery due to Chronic hip arthritis. Appealing for help, the tallest man in Nigeria said he needs to undergo an operation to replace his hip’s ball and socket joints. He was seen in a viral video shared by King Tunde Ednut on his official Instagram Page. The post reads; “APPEAL FOR HELP!!! Afeez Oladimeji Agoro, aka Tallest Man in Nigeria, is down and needs to undergo an operation to replace his hip’s ball and socket joints for the giant to walk again. To contribute in helping the tallest man on his feet again, kindly send donations to Afeez Agoro, 0054773289 Union Bank, and he could be reached on +234 805 930 2706.” Watch the video below (swipe to view);

Nigerian senator, Annie Okonkwo dies few days to son’s inauguration as Rep member

Nigerian senator, Annie Okonkwo dies few days to son’s inauguration as Rep member

Former Nigerian Senator, Annie Okonkwo, who represented Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has died at the age of 63. Annie died on Wednesday after celebrating his 63rd birthday in a sick bed. Annie Okonkwo was a member of the Sixth National Assembly from 2007-2011. The death of Okonkwo, a great businessman, has thrown the people of his Community, Ojoto, in Idemili South Local Government Area, into mourning. Tony Uche, a politician and Community leader at Ojoto, told NAN that the death of Okonkwo was a huge shock to the people of Ojoto and the entire Idemili Area. Uche described the deceased as a worthy son and philanthropist of repute who touched many lives while he lived. According to him, “Yes it is true, Ojoto is in deep mourning. The death is a huge shock like a thunderbolt to the town. “It’s most tragic and unfortunate. We have lost a great Iroko and Ojoto is grieving. We are in rude shock. We wish it was not true because Agunechemba, as we call him, was recently in Ojoto where he participated actively in his son’s campaigns. During and after the elections, he socialised freely and attended many functions,” he said. He was billed to grace the inauguration of his son, Uchenna-Harris Okonkwo, as House of Representatives member for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Anambra

Woman arrives Nigeria from UK, dies in car accident on her way to retrieve N5M from debtor

Woman arrives Nigeria from UK, dies in car accident on her way to retrieve N5M from debtor

A young Nigerian woman who relocated abroad reportedly dies in a car accident in Nigeria while on her way to retrieve N5M from a debtor. A Twitter user identified as @Dagbofather took to the platform to narrate the tale of a friend of his whom they relocated to the UK together.

Woman arrives Nigeria from UK, dies in car accident on her to retrieve N5M from debtor

Twitter user whose friend died in a car accident. Credit: @Dagbofather / Twitter According to the young man, the woman had struggled to survive abroad and made efforts to sell her SUV in Nigeria, while hoping to receive a N5M from a debtor. Tragically, she lost her life in a car accident after arriving in Nigeria to claim her money. How my friend from UK died in car accident in Nigeria on her way to debtor “Got to UK together with this babe. Her relocation was so fast. She could sell her SUV and couldn’t get her money off someone who’s owing her in Abuja. She got to UK stranded. She later got an accommodation off a Nigerian woman who was staying with her kids but not with the husband. The woman told her to pay whatever she has but it would come at a cost. The cost was going to pick the kids from school and taking them to school. So she agreed as she was helpless. She was calling the debtor back in Abuja to pay but nothing was coming I told her to sell her suv first and start from there. Her sis couldn’t sell the suv asap, so she threatened the debtor and said she was coming to get her money. She told me it was 5m then. One night she called me and said she was coming to sleep in my place. I asked why and she said her landlady didn’t allow her to use the heater. Omo inside this cold? She came and slept. Anytime I went to her house, the woman was always looking like who get dangbana for head but me na giran, I no send her papa. She booked a flight back to Nigeria to get her money and sell her car. Despite all efforts to tell her to just chill, she no listen. We left Cardiff together, I was going to Southampton while she faced London. She called me at Heathrow and that was it. I was busy with work in Southampton and when she called me later, she was complaining of heat and there was me saying u just left Naija 3 months ago babe, which heat na. I’d call u back. I never got to hear from her again. The call I got was my other friend telling me she had died in an accident. Apparently she took her suv and was on the way to go meet the debtor and she call summersaulted into a ditch and she died. Car gone, debt gone, life gone. Sometimes I just go through our chats and just think. I don’t even know her siblings or her parents. Everything btw us happened so fast and mehn it was just mad. Just close eyes and open am, person don die like that and nothing fit bring them. All vain!!! Rest in peace Mariam. It’s a year already.” I don’t even know her siblings or her parents. Everything btw us happened so fast and mehn it was just mad. Just close eyes and open am, person don die like that and nothing fit bring them. All vain!!! Rest in peace Mariam. It’s a year already. pic.twitter.com/qeHzkogv4A — Dr. Dagbo😍 (@Dagbofather) June 4, 2023

American TV star, Jacky Oh dies at 32

American TV star, Jacky Oh dies at 32

The news of the death of Jacklyn Smith, also known as Ms Jacky Oh, a beloved American television personality, saddens many. At the young age of 32, Jacky Oh! reportedly passed away following a cosmetic procedure. She was widely recognized as the mother of the children of DC Young Fly, a popular YouTube personality, actor, and comedian.

TV star, Jacky Oh dies at 32

Jacky Oh! Credit / Source: msjackyoh / Instagram According to TMZ’s report on Thursday, her untimely death occurred in Miami on Wednesday, as a result of complications arising from a “mommy makeover” procedure. Jacky Oh! had already gained recognition as one of the “Wild ‘N Out” girls on the television show before crossing paths with Young Fly in 2015, coinciding with his debut on MTV’s popular series, “Wild ‘N Out.” When Young Fly received the heartbreaking news of Jacky’s passing, he was in Atlanta filming new episodes, and the tragic event deeply affected him. WNO said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild ‘N Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed. Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild ‘N Out cast throughout five seasons. “More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children. The BET Media Group extends our condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time.” Despite never formalizing their union through marriage, the couple shares the joy of parenthood with three children. Their family includes two daughters named Nova and Nala, as well as a son named Prince, who was born the previous year. Jacky Oh’s last Instagram post Her last Instagram post was that of her tucking all kids to bed; expressing the joy of seeing them fall asleep at once. “When u get all ur kids to sleep at once 🥺🥹😍😴 that right there boiiii . Tag a Mom 👇 #happiness 🫶🏼 #peace lol,” she wrote.

“I regret giving him the car” – Mother in tears as son dies in accident after gifting him a car (Video)

“I regret giving him the car” – Mother in tears as son dies in accident after gifting him a car (Video)

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A woman has tearfully regretted giving her biological son a car which he, unfortunately, used to kill himself.
The woman said her son had crashed his first car but because she wanted him to be happy, she gave him hers to drive.
The young boy sadly took his life with the car and she regretted handing it over to him. She went ahead to show what was left of her son’s car.
In her words:
“My son crashed his first car and I wanted him to be happy so I gave him my car and I wish I never gave him my car cause he used this car to take his life”.
Watch the video below:

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Never know what people going through 🥺💔🤦🏾‍♂️ #fypシ #sadstory #foryoupage #prayers #Rip #hearkbroken #lovedones
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Corper dies in car accident on his way home from NYSC, mum follows on hearing news

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An NYSC member identified as corper Christian Abuka reportedly passes on following a car accident; the news, however, led to the death of his mother. The National Youth Service Corps member was said to be returning home when he was involved in an accident which he didn’t survive from.

Corper dies in car accident on his way home from NYSC, mum follows on hearing news

Corper died on his way home from NYSC. Credit: Danjuma Abdullahi Abalaka
Source: Facebook Confirming the incident, a Facebook user identified as Danjuma Abdullahi Abalaka took to the platform to mourn his late classmate. “There is nothing beyond Destiny and that’s why the only one thing in life which you could not win is death…. Today, you are not here with us but we will always remember you as our Classmate and a good friend. May your soul Rest in Peace Christian Abuka,” he wrote. The unfortunate news of the NYSC member caused his mother to slump and die throwing their family in a double mourning.

Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock n Roll’, dies aged 83

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Tina Turner – one of rock’s great vocalists and most charismatic performers – has died aged 83. According to a report by Sky News, her spokesperson confirmed the news on Wednesday evening in a statement. “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.” Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock n Roll’, dies aged 83 Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock n Roll’, dies aged 83 Photo: Twitter/TinaTurner Often dubbed the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” by the media, singer Tina Turner died at age 83 on May 24. Turner rose to prominence as one-half of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, a musical duo with her ex-husband known for songs like “Proud Mary.” Turner was married to Ike Turner for sixteen years, whom she said was emotionally and physically abusive. After the duo split up in 1976 and the couple divorced in 1978, Turner continued a successful solo career, producing hits like “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Better Be Good To Me” and “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome).” Turner’s life and career inspired a biographical drama film, What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993), starring Angela Bassett as the singer. The musical Tina, chronicling the singer’s life set to her hit songs, hit both Broadway and the West End, and an Emmy-nominated documentary Tina premiered in 2021. Rolling Stone ranked Turner the 55th greatest singer of all time in January. She has reportedly sold more than 100 million records, won eight Grammy Awards and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Turner died after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said.

Final year student dies at Benson Idahosa University due to alleged negligence

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A 21-years-old final year student, Chigozie, of Benson Idahosa University has reportedly died due to alleged negligence.Advertisement The student, Bruno Chigozie Ezeonye, lost his life due to alleged negligence on the part of the school authorities.

Bruno Chigozie Ezeonye, Benson Idahosa University student. Photo credit: Twitter. Source: Twitter The student reportedly slumped while playing football on the school field on Tuesday, May 23, and was rushed to the school clinic. Reports say that the final-year student who was rushed to the school clinic was unattended to for several hours due to the unavailability of equipment. Some colleagues reportedly tried to rush their friend to the hospital but the school ambulance did not have fuel, hence the student gave up the ghost due to the delay. Following his death, students at the school staged a protest and reportedly vandalized the school clinic and security post. Read Also: IMSU Takes Action Against Lecturer Who Slapped Female Student For Wearing Mufti To Class “She is our product”- Madonna University awards Chef Hilda Baci scholarship until PhD Netizens react as secondary school student buys Lexus car (Video) Manchester City makes history after reaching FA Cup final “Nothing will happen” — Security man accused of molesting 4-yr-old in Lekki school brags 100-level student slumps, dies during lecture in Ilorin TagsBenson Idahosa University

Nollywood mourns as Adewale Adeyemo dies

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Nollywood mourns as Adewale Adeyemo dies

The Yoruba entertainment industry mourns again as the veteran Nollywood actor, Prince Adewale Adeyemo dies on Monday morning. The actor was said to have passed on after battling an undisclosed illness.

Nollywood mourns as Adewale Adeyemo dies

The news of his death was confirmed by fellow actor Kunle Afod through a post on his Instagram page. Sharing a picture of the deceased, Afod wrote a message expressing his condolences, “Hmmmm God you know best. Rest in peace Prince Adewale Adeyemo. He passed on early hours of today after a brief illness. God will comfort all his family, friends and colleagues.” This sad event came hours after the Yoruba film industry held a night of tribute for another late actor, Murphy Afolabi, who passed away on May 14, 2023.

Lady dies two weeks to wedding

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Lady dies two weeks to wedding

Just two weeks before her wedding, a young Nigerian woman named Ameerah passed away in Ayagi, located in the Dala Local Government Area of Kano State. On May 14, 2023, Umar Habib Sadiq Ayagi shared this tragic news in a Facebook post.

Lady dies two weeks to wedding

Comrade Abdullahi Dan Bording, the President of Cooperative Students Association’s Kano State chapter (COSA), also verified the unfortunate news on May 15, 2023. “We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return 😭😭 Amirah in Ayagi Unguwar Kano State has died, two weeks remaining for her wedding. May Allah have mercy on her,” he wrote.

Friends and loved one commemorated with both the family of the groom and that of the late bride.