The journalist-diplomat, who ran the Daily Times, represented Nigeria in Brazil and Argentina and advised President Obasanjo on international relations, died after weeks of ill health.
The educationist who served in Adekunle Ajasin's cabinet, led the Yoruba group Afenifere and opposed military rule has died months after his centenary. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced his death.
The medical doctor who governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015 died on 19 October 2026, three days before his 72nd birthday. President Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led the tributes.
