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84-year old Ibadan Crocodile Dies

An 84-year-old crocodile which lived at Delesolu's Palace, Oje in Ibadan, Oyo State is dead. The palace in which the ancient crocodile died is known for its unique practice of rearing crocodiles as pets. Because of this, the palace has been a popular choice

Music: Billie Eilish - Everybody Dies

From Billie Eilish's Second Studio Album; Titled "Happier Than Ever"

Sad! Kogi Lassa Fever Patient Dies

The sick woman in Kogi, Miss Aisha Jimoh, who was confirmed to have contracted the dreaded Lassa fever is dead. A brother to the deceased, Mr Asipita Jimoh, told Newsmen in Lokoja that Aisha, 18, died in the early hours of Monday at the Irua General Hospital

Passenger Slumps, Dies At Lagos Airport

A passenger, identified as Chukwuma Anthony Ezeh, on Wednesday slumped and died at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. An official source at the MMIA arrival terminal told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the passenger slumped on

DJ Babus dies of COVID-19

Babatunde Bello, popularly known DJ Babus, has died of coronavirus. The famous disk jockey passed away on Friday. He was a Talent Manager at KnightHouse from 2011 to 2014. Babus graduated from the University of Baltimore in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in

Ferguson dies of COVID-19 complications

South African actor and producer, Shona Ferguson is dead. Ferguson passed away on Friday from COVID-19 complications. Reacting to Ferguson's death, Netflix South Africa shared on Instagram: "We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of Shona Ferguson

World's tallest woman dies at 23

A woman known for her extreme height has died at the age of 23. Xiao Mo of Shaoyang, China, stood 7.5ft tall and boasted more than 152,000 followers on video social media platform Douyin. She reportedly died on January 15 after succumbing to complications

Popular American rapper dies on stage

Popular American rapper Milton Powell, professionally known as Big Pokey, is dead. The 45-year-old singer collapsed on stage while performing at a bar in Beaumont, Texas, on Saturday night. Footage from the event showed the Houston-born rapper with a mic in

Nigeria's tallest man dies at 48

Nigeria's tallest man and actor, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, is dead. The 48 years old died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday night after a prolonged sickness. The news of his death was made known on Thursday, in a tweet by popular Twitter

Which animal dies after drinking water?

Water is essential for the survival of all living beings. It also plays a vital role in maintaining the planet's ecosystem. Yet, though it seems unbelievable, there is a living being that doesn't need water to stay alive. Rather it dies once it drinks even

Pastor dies observing 40 days dry fasting

A pastor, Evangelist Chidi Eke has died while fasting for 40 days and nights in Eziala Nguru in Ngor Okpala council area of Imo State. Sources say the 46-yr-old deceased, who had abandoned his wife and two children in Lagos and came back to the village, had

COVID-19: Nigerian student dies of Coronavirus

Bassey Offiong, a US-based 25-year-old graduating Nigerian student has died of Coronavirus. Bassey was expected to graduate with a chemical engineering degree in a few weeks. Despite having fever, fatigue and breathing difficulties, according to NewsWatch,

Former Gombe speaker dies in auto crash

A former Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Nasiru Abubakar Nono, has died in an auto crash along Abuja-Keffi expressway. Buba Shanu, the former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, who confirmed the news said late Nono was travelling

Movie director, Biyi Bandele, dies at 54

Nigerian Film director and writer, Biyi Bandele, has died. His death was announced in a statement released by his daughter, Temi Bandele. Bandele, famous for directing the movie adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie's classic novel, Half Of A Yellow Sun, is said

Dhaka cafe attack suspect dies after 'torture'

A Bangladeshi teenager who police say was a suspect in last week's deadly attack on a Dhaka cafe has died in custody, with his family insisting he was a hostage and alleging torture by security forces. Zakir Hossain Shawon, 18, a kitchen assistant at the Holey

Britain's Oldest Person Also Dies Aged 113

Britain's oldest person, Gladys Hooper has died. She died today at the age of 113. Her son Derek Hermiston confirmed that his mother, a former concert pianist, had died at the nursing home where she lived in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Mrs Hooper broke a Guinness

Final year UNILAG undergraduate dies in hostel

A 500-level undergraduate of the University of Lagos, Odusami Matthew, has died after slumping at the Biobaku Hostel. NetNaija Metro learnt that Matthew, a student at the Estate Management Department, was playing football with some of his friends on Friday

Former FIFA president, Havelange dies at 100

Former president of FIFA, Joao Havelange, has passed on at the age of 100. The Brazilian was credited for transforming the world football governing body, into a multi-billion dollar business during his two-decade stint. Havelange was treated for pneumonia