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JUST IN: Former Chairman Of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie Is Dead

 

Founder of Defunct Diamond Bank and Former Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie is Dead.

According to Family Sources, Dozie passed after a brief illness.

Born on the 9th of April 1939 to the family of Charles Dozie, a Catholic Catechist, the consummate businessman got his early education from Our Lady’s School Emekuku, Holy Ghost Juniorate Seminary and Holy Ghost College, Owerri where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

He then journeyed to the United Kingdom where he got his B.Sc Economics from the London School of Economics.

He also studied Operational Research and Industrial Engineering, before getting a Master’s degree in Administrative Science from City University in London.

Dozie is survived by a Wife, Chinyere and 5 Children.

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JUST IN: Oba Sikiru Adetona “Awujale of Ijebuland” Joins Ancestor at 91

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JUST IN: Oba Sikiru AdetonaAwujale of Ijebuland” Joins Ancestor at 91—-Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has joined his ancestors

The monarch died on Sunday at the age of 91, hours after the announcement of the death of his longtime friend and former president, Muhammadu Buhari.

Adetona, who ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, reigned for over 64 years, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Nigerian history.

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Just In: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away In London

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Just In: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away In London

Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead.

His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X.

He wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.

May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.”

President Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985, was known for his stance on anti-corruption and efforts to stabilise the economy.

Further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance

with Islamic rites.”

Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, into a Fulani family, Buhari, who was the 23rd child of his father, ruled Nigeria both as a military and civilian leader.

Meanwhile, the Presidency has reacted to Buhari’s passing.

In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.

President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.

Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.

He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.

President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.

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