Nigerian Pilgrim Dies Due to Excessive Heat in Saudi Arabia

 

A Nigerian pilgrim has lost his life due to excessive heat in Saudi Arabia.

This was confirmed by Head of Nigeria’s Medical Team for the 2024 Hajj, Dr Abubakar Adamu, in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Mina, Saudi Arabia.

According to reports, the pilgrim was on his way to Jamrate to perform the ritual of throwing stones when he collapsed and eventually died due to heatstroke.

It was gathered that the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had around 11am, stopped pilgrims from proceeding to the Jamarat Bridge for the ritual of throwing stones due to the overbearing heat.

The head of the Nigerian Medical Team, Adamu said, “Even before the commencement of this year’s hajj operation, we have been educating and sensitising members of the medical team on how to prevent heatstroke that could arise from heatwave.”

Pilgrims have also been advised to use umbrellas to protect themselves from the heatwave sun.

The need for pilgrims to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, even if they did not feel thirsty was also highlighted.

It would be recalled that Nigeria lost another two pilgrims from Kwara State currently participating in the ongoing Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia.

The death of the two Kwara pilgrims brought the number of Nigerian pilgrims who had died in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 11.

This year’s Hajj, commenced on Friday, June 14.

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Sule Suebebe, Dies

 A veteran Nollywood actor, Dayo Adewunmi, better known as Sule Suebebe, is dead.

The actor, of the Yoruba genre reportedly died on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Suebebe had been indisposed for some time. 

Breaking: Popular Nollywood Actress Ada Ameh Is Dead

Multiple report has it tha veteran Nigerian actress, Ada Ameh has died.

However, Nuella'blog has exclusively confirmed the report.

The star actress of the popular Nigerian Television Sitcom, The Johnson died in Asaba where she went for an event.

According to a close source, Ade died in Asaba, Delta state capital.

"Yes my sister she is dead, we were all eating and gisting when she suddenly collapsed, we actually thought it's was a joke but since she didn't make any attempt to stand up we had to call for help. she was rushed to Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Hospital but she was pronounced dead on Arrival. All this happened around 11pm yesterday". Source said.

Our source further disclosed that her family are making arrangements to take her body to her home town, Otupo in Benue state.

The sad news of the death of Ada Ameh is coming barely 3 years after her only daughter, Ladi died.

Weeks ago, Ada Ameh shared a disturbing video of herself on Facebook lamenting how she's battling a life threatening illness.

May her soul rest in peace.

We hope to bring you more details on this.

Statistician-General Of The Federation, Dr. Simon Harry Dies Seven Months After Appointment

 

The Statistician-General of the Federation, Dr. Simon Harry, has passed on.

According to reports, he was rushed to the hospital on Saturday and was responding to treatment but he died on Wednesday morning.

Confirming the development in a chat with TheCable, the Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Mr. Sunday Ichedi, said, “It is confirmed, the statistician general is dead.”

Harry was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in August 2021 at the tenure expiration of Mr. Yemi Kale who served as statistician general for two terms. Before his appointment as the head of NBS, he was the Director, Corporate Planning and Technical Coordination Department with about three decades of statistical experience.

Breaking: Prophet TB Joshua Is Dirs At 57

 

The Founder of the Synagogue, Church of All Nations, Temitope Joshua, better known as Prophet TB Joshua, is dead.

Joshua reportedly died on Saturday night in Lagos after concluding a programme at his church.

The church and his family have not officially announced his death. He was 57. Plans were underway for his 58th birthday. Joshua was born on June 12, 1963.

News of his demise became a trend on Twitter in the early hours of Saturday as many Nigerians took turns to mourn the late prophet.

The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed, but sources told Saharareporters he fell ill two days ago.

His body is believed to have been deposited at General Hospital in Isolo, Lagos. 

TB Joshua's megachurch runs the popular Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos, followed by many Christians worldwide.

Joshua is famous across Africa, Europe and America. His YouTube channel, Emmanuel TV, had over 1,000,000 subscribers and was the world's most viewed Christian ministry on the platform before it was suspended.

He is well known for his controversial prophecies such as the Ghana terror attack, US presidential election, coronavirus and his influence in African politics. He recently predicted Nigeria would remain one despite instability in different parts of the country.

Edo Pastor Slumps, Dies Few Hours After Defecting To APC

A cleric identified as Pastor Aimola John has reportedly slumped and died.

According to media reports, Pastor John slumped shortly after joining Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sad! Doddle Dies After Falling Into Hot Pot During Party

On Thursday tge Indian Police told dpa  that a four-year-old boy in India fell into a hot pot of curry and later died of injuries.

Tragedy As Pastor Dies After Embarking On A 40 Days Dry Fasting In Imo

When you try to be like Jeus, be ready to face anything. A 46years old Evangelist named Chidi Eke, who was fasting to seek God's face as he plans to open his own ministry, has died while fasting for 40 days and nights in Eziala Nguru in Ngor Okpala council area of Imo State.

Pastor Dies While Officiating Member’s Funeral In Ondo

For residents of New Fatula in Oke-Aro area of Akure, Ondo State, they are yet to come to terms with how a popular pastor in the area died at the funeral of one of his members.

Sad: Three Wedding Guests Die In Ekiti Car Accident

At least three people has lost their lives in an accident along Ado-Akure Road Ekiti State on Saturday September 21st.

Mother Of Four Cheats On Her Husband, Dies After Abortion In Ebonyi

A mother of four identified as Mrs Chinasa Odah, has been confirmed dead after a failed abortion in which she bled to death.

Nollywood Actor, Bishop Linchung Oliver Dies After Burying His Mum

Nollywood actor, Bishop Linchung Duke Oliver a.k.a Silvanus of the popular sitcom, Dogood has died in a car crash while he was on his back from his mother’s burial who was buried last week.

Barber Slumps And Dies In His Girlfriend's House

A 39-year-old barber slumped and died while visiting his girlfriend in her home.

Offa Robbery Gang Leader Micheal Adikwu Dies In Custody

Micheal Adikwu, the prime suspect and gang leader in the Offa bank robbery where atleast 32 people were killed on April 5, 2018 is dead.

Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN disclosed this at a Kwara State High Court today, when five of the six principal suspects were brought to court.  The five suspects arraigned were Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Adeola Abraham, Salaudeen Azeez and Niyi Ogundiran.

Man To Die By Hanging For Killing His Dad Over N56k In Jos

A middle-aged man, Jibril Idrisa, has been condemned to death by a Jos Court of Appeal for killing his aged father during an argument over N56,000.

Jibril killed his father last year and buried him in a shallow grave beside a river in Tafawa Balewa, after an argument over the proceeds from the sale of some bags of Guinea corn.

65-year-old Dies In Anambra While Having Sex With His 34-year-old Lover

Tragedy struck at a hotel in Awka, the Anambra state capital yesterday Sunday November 11th after a 65-year-old man, Obi Nwoda, died while having sex with his 34-year-old lover.