Category Archives: Call to glory

Afenifere Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo Passes Away at 96: A Legacy of Courage and Advocacy

Nigeria has lost one of its most formidable voices in the fight for democracy, justice, and equity. Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the revered leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. He was 96.The family confirmed his passingContinueContinue reading “Afenifere Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo Passes Away at 96: A Legacy of Courage and Advocacy”

Sam Nujoma: Namibia’s Revolutionary Icon Passes On, Africa Mourns a Hero

Africa has lost one of its greatest revolutionaries with the passing of former Namibian President, Comrade Dr. Sam Nujoma. A fearless freedom fighter, visionary leader, and unwavering pan-Africanist, Nujoma dedicated his life to liberating Namibia from the shackles of colonial occupation and oppression.As the founding father and first President of an independent Namibia, Nujoma playedContinueContinue reading “Sam Nujoma: Namibia’s Revolutionary Icon Passes On, Africa Mourns a Hero”

Nollywood Mourns: Actress Pat Ugwu Passes Away at 35, Colleagues Express Shock

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the untimely passing of Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu at just 35 years old. The heartbreaking news was shared by her colleague, Emeka Okoye, in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday, confirming her demise and unveiling a funeral poster detailing her final rites.Okoye, visibly shaken byContinueContinue reading “Nollywood Mourns: Actress Pat Ugwu Passes Away at 35, Colleagues Express Shock”

Tragic Loss: Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, Passes Away After Brief Illness

In a heartbreaking development, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, has passed away. The news was confirmed through a statement on Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, sending shockwaves across the nation.According to Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., the House Spokesperson, Hon. Onanuga succumbed to a brief illness earlier today.ContinueContinue reading “Tragic Loss: Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, Passes Away After Brief Illness”