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Anthony Olubunmi Okogie

Anthony Olubunmi Okogie, cardinal and Catholic archbishop of Lagos, 75, June 16. Born in Lagos, he was educated at the Holy Cross School, ... Full story

Osita Chukwuemeka Eze

Osita Chukwuemeka Eze, immediate past director-general, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA. He was aged 71 years. Eze, a professor of law, had ... Full story

Kpadoo Manger Kura

Kpadoo Manger Kura, philanthropist and chief nursing officer, 51, June 25. Born in Zaki Biam, Katsina Ala local government area, Benue State; she ... Full story

Chukwuemeka Okwuosa

Chukwuemeka Okwuosa, legal practitioner, consultant, managing partner, Chancery Associates, 49, June 7.  A native of Oguta, Oguta local government area, Imo State, he was educated ... Full story

Mohammed Yahaya

Mohammed Yahaya, retired Air Vice Marshal, 69, June 28. Born in Adoka, Otukpo local government area, Benue State, he was educated at Arizona ... Full story

Sylvester Umaru Onu

Sylvester Umaru Onu, retired justice of the Supreme Court, 73, June 15. Born in Egume, Dekina local government area of Kogi State, he was educated  ... Full story

Bashir Othman Tofa

Bashir Othman Tofa, businessman and politician, 64, June 20. Born in Kano, Kano State, he was educated at Shuachi Primary School, Kano; City ... Full story

Emeka Ethelbert Okwaranyia

Emeka Ethelbert Okwaranyia, administrator, philanthropist and community leader, 49, June 29. Born in Umuobom, Ideato South local government area of Imo State, he was ... Full story

Viola Adaku Onwuliri

Viola Adaku Onwuliri, educationist, author, woman leader, professor of Biochemistry, 55, June 18. Born in Umuokisi, Amuzi, Ahiazu Mbaise local government area of ... Full story

Julius Omozuanvo Ihonvbere

Julius Omozuanvo Ihonvbere, administrator and political economist, 65, June 25. Born in Oyo, Oyo State, he was educated at CMS School, Oyo, 1962-1964; CAC ... Full story

Walter Ibekwe Ofonagoro

Walter Ibekwe Ofonagoro, historian and administrator, 71, June 24. Born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, he was educated at Baptist Day School, Port ... Full story

Babatunde Raji Fashola

Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, lawyer, politician, governor of Lagos State, 48, June 28. Born in Lagos, he was educated at the University of ... Full story

Adebayo Sarumi

Adebayo Sarumi, technocrat and administrator, 67, July 6. Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, he attended Progressive Day School, Ibadan; Aiyedale Grammar School, ... Full story

Christian Ifeanyichukwu Adimorah

Christian Ifeanyichukwu Adimorah, banker and administrator, 71, July 2. Born in Adazi-Enu, Anaocha, Anambra State, he was educated at St Phillips’ Primary School, ... Full story

Sam Azoka Onyechi

Sam Azoka Onyechi , chief executive officer, Inspection and Tests Nigeria Limited, ITL, 48, July 4. Born in   Ogidi, Anambra State, he was educated ... Full story

John Momoh

John Momoh, administrator and broadcaster, 54, July 1. Born in Lagos, he was educated at Thomson Foundation/Centre for Journalism Studies and University of ... Full story

Thomas Aeze Adaba

Thomas Aeze Adaba, former director-general, National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, 70, July 2. Born in Okene, Kogi State, he was educated at Christ the King Catholic ... Full story

Timipre Sylva

Timipre Sylva, governor of Bayelsa State, 47, July 7. Born in Okpoma, Brass local  government area of Bayelsa State, he was educated at St Paul’s Anglican Primary ... Full story

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