Famous People from Nigeria — Obituaries

Abdul Ganiyu Ambali dead at age 68, vice chancellor of University of Ilorin

vice chancellor of University of Ilorin · Nigeria · 06 June 2026 · Sagittarius · June 2026 · June 6

June 6, 2026

Olufemi Majekodunmi dead at age 86, British-Nigerian architect

British-Nigerian architect · 05 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 5 · Taurus

June 5, 2026

Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor dead at age 75, Nigerian army general and United Nations force commander

the Nigerian army lieutenant general and United Nations force commander, died on May 27, 2026, at the age of 75. A retired officer, he served until 2010 as Military Adviser and Assistant Secretary-General in the Office of Military Affairs at… · 27 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026

May 27, 2026

Victor Udoh dead at age 21, Southampton, Dynamo České Budějovice)

a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 21. Born in Calabar on October 18, 2004, he came through the Royal Antwerp academy in Belgium after moving from Hypebuzz FC… · Czechia · England · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Abuja · Libra

May 26, 2026

Alexx Ekubo dead at age 40, Nigerian actor, kidney cancer

a Nigerian actor, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 40. He was known for his roles in Weekend Getaway, Lagos Cougars and The Bling Lagosians. Ekubo was active in film from 2003 to 2026 and appeared in… · Kidney Cancer · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 11 · Aries

May 11, 2026

Michael Eneramo Nigerian footballer, heart attack dead at age 40

a Nigerian footballer who played for Espérance Tunis, Sivasspor and the national team, died on April 24, 2026, of a heart attack. He was 40. Eneramo was a striker who began his career with Lobi Stars and was scouted by… · 24 April 2026 · April 2026

April 24, 2026

Peter Nworie Chukwu Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Abakaliki dead at age 60

a Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Abakaliki since 2021, died on April 10, 2026, aged 60. He was born on November 5, 1965, in Ededeagu Umuezekohohu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Chukwu began his priestly formation at the Seat of… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026

April 10, 2026

Henry Nwosu Nigerian footballer (New Nigeria Bank F.C dead at age 62

a Nigerian footballer and manager, died on March 14, 2026. Henry Onyemanze Nwosu spent his career at home with New Nigeria Bank of Benin City and African Continental Bank of Lagos, and also played for ASEC Mimosas FC of Ivory… · 14 March 2026 · March 2026

March 14, 2026

Festus Onigbinde Nigerian football manager dead at age 88

a Nigerian football manager, died on March 9, 2026. Born in Modakeke, he coached Nigeria’s national team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, having also led the side between 1982 and 1984. In 1984, he guided Nigeria to the final… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026 · Other

March 9, 2026

Barry Mpigi Nigerian politician dead at age 64

a Nigerian politician, died on February 19, 2026. Born in 1961, he was from Rivers State and served in the Nigerian House of Representatives, representing the Eleme/Tai/Oyigbo constituency. He was first elected to the lower house in 2011 and was… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026

February 19, 2026

Biodun Jeyifo Nigerian literary critic and scholar dead at age 80

a Nigerian literary critic and scholar, died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a Nigerian academic, critic, public intellectual and cultural theorist who specialized in world Anglophone literature and culture. Born in Ibadan on January… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026

February 11, 2026

Usman Idris Kusfa Nigerian Islamic cleric dead at age 57

a Nigerian Islamic cleric known as Rigi-Rigi, died on February 3, 2026. Based in Zaria, Kaduna State, he was widely recognized for his teachings in Islam and for sharing religious knowledge on social media. Kusfa became a prominent cleric in… · 03 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other

February 3, 2026

Nigerian politician and senator representing Nasarawa North since 2019, died on December 31, 2025. He was elected to the Senate in Nigeria’s 2019 general elections and re-elected in 2023. Before entering the upper chamber, Akwashiki served as Deputy Speaker of… · 31 December 2025 · December 2025

December 31, 2025