x

Awolowo’s first daughter, Tola Oyediran is dead

The eldest daughter of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Mrs Tola Oyediran (nee Awolowo) is dead.

Oyediran, fondly called Mama Ibadan, passed on a few hours ago at the age of 79.

Oyediran, the eldest child of the late politician and lawyer, was to celebrate her 80th birthday on December 1.

Until her passage, she was the Chairman, Board of Directors of African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc., publishers of Tribune titles.

A family source said she did not show any signs of illness. She was said to have been hale and hearty as of last night (Thursday, 15th October).

With her passage, Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu is the only surviving child of the Awolowo dynasty.

Hot this week

Rivers political crisis: Amagbein urges Tinubu to intervene, settle Wike, Fubara

By Our CorrespondentNiger Delta former freedom fighter, the...

EFCC Arraigns Alleged Fake Investor Over $525,276 Fraud in Uyo

By Francis WilfredThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),...

Airports, Drug Syndicates, and Nigeria’s Global Reputation

By Tahir WaliNigeria’s airports are more than transit points;...

FCE Okene Student Found Dead Along Okene–Lokoja Highway in Kogi

A 20-year-old student of the Federal College of Education...

PCRC Chairman Reiterates PCRC-NUJ-FCT Council Media Partnership

… Comrade Grace Ike Pledges Mutual Positive Police-Media EngagementBy...

Oborevwori Urges New Police Cadets to Uphold Integrity and Professionalism

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged...

Nigerian Navy Pledges Support for 2.5 Million Barrels Daily Oil Production Target

The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting...

House of Reps Launches Major Probe into 20-Year Port & Airport Concessions

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun...To quiz NUPRC, operators of...

APC chairman dismisses 2027 vice-presidential speculations

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),...

Community Leaders, Health Officials Back Door-to-Door Tobacco Control Campaign

By Idibia Gabriel, KadunaCommunity leaders and health officials in...

Excitement as TETFund begins construction of Abuja Leadership Centre

The Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University...

Civil Society Groups Commend Senator Jarigbe’s Performance, Urge Responsible Public Discourse

Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), an alliance...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img