Notable Nigerians
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
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
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Danger at the Door
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Danger at the Door
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Christians Have a Right to Defend Themselves
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It’s Not a War Against Christians
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On the Rise Again
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