Ex-Nigerian international footballer, Atulewa dies a month after his wife’s death

Former Nigerian U-20 international and FIFA World Cup silver medalist, Gift Atulewa, has passed away. He died earlier on Tuesday, November 12 from complications relating to high blood pressure (HBP). Azuka Chiemeka, spokesperson for the Delta State Football Association, confirmed the news, stating that the 38-year-old forward died around 7 a.m. Chiemeka mentioned that Atulewa […]

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My biggest privilege as daughter of footballer Jay Jay Okocha ―Daniella Okocha speaks

Daniella Okocha has said being the daughter of the football legend, Jay Jay Okocha is her biggest privilege. The lawyer disclosed this in a question and answer session with her followers on Monday, May 27, 2024. “Being close to such greatness is inspiring,” she wrote. Her posts:  

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Deputy Comptroller of Nigerian Customs slumps, dies at Reps investigative hearing

Deputy Comptroller, Finance Administration and Technical Service of the Nigerian Customs Service, Essien Etop Andrew, has passed away. Andrew, who was a guest of the Public Account Committee of the House of Reps where he appeared for questioning on Tuesday in continuation of the ongoing probe of revenue-generating agencies and parastatals of government, died at […]

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Footballer slumps, dies on the pitch in Lagos

A yet-to-be identified man slumped and died while playing football at a Football Ground, in Lekki area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Spokesperson of the State Police Command (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident on Monday, October 3, said that officers from Maroko police division brought in the information on Friday. He added that […]

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