The Yoruba self-determination movement is in mourning following the death of Mrs. Julia Olubusola Akintoye, wife of its leader, Professor Banji Akintoye. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akintoye family confirmed her passing in a statement on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. According to the family, Mrs. Akintoye peacefully departed in the early hours of the … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed all police officers across the country to wear black bands throughout the seven-day mourning period in tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. The presidency confirmed on Wednesday that Lagbaja, aged 56, passed away after a battle with an undisclosed illness. … Read more
The Osogbo community is in mourning following the passing of Ajadi Badmus, the Asiwaju of Osogboland. Badmus passed away in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and contributions to the region. Sources close to the family, who requested anonymity, confirmed the news to Daily Post. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), following the death of his daughter, Fatima. In a condolence message on Friday, President Tinubu described Fatima’s passing as both irreparable and painful. He prayed for the repose of her soul … Read more
Father of Lagos Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has passed away at 83. Described as a loving family man and respected community lead. His remains will be interred in Lagos State at 4pm according to Islamic rites EKO HOT BLOG reports that as condolences pour in, the father of the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more