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10 prominent Nigerians who died this year

In 2015, Nigeria lost a number of prominent citizens including royal fathers and politicians to the cold hands of death.

Some of the deceased passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while yet others went quietly.

Here are 10 prominent Nigerians we lost in 2015:

1, Abubakar Audu:

All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu died suddenly on November 22, after contesting the elections on November 21 and being in the lead. Reports say he suffered a massive stroke which led to his death.

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2, Adebowale Adefuye:

The Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America, Adebowale Adefuye died on Thursday, August 27, in Washington DC. Adefuye was said to have suffered a seizure while in his car and reportedly died before he could get medical attention.

3, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha:

Former Bayelsa State governor, Diepreye Solomon Alamieyeseigha died suddenly on October 10 after reportedly having a cardiac arrest. Current Governor, Seriake Dickson said later that Alamieyeseigha lost his life because he was harassed and forced to abandon the medical treatment which he was undergoing abroad.

4, Emir of Borgu:

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The Emir of Borgu, Senator Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III died on Friday, October 30, in a German hospital after a brief illness.

5, Emir of Gusau:

The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Danbaba, died on March 5, at the Nigeria Turkish Nizamiye hospital in Abuja after a protracted illness.

6, HID Awolowo:

Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, wife of foremost politician Obafemi Awolowo died on September 19at the age of 99, just about 2 months before her 100th birthday.

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7, Olu of Warri:

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II died on September 5, of yet undisclosed causes.

8, Ooni of Ife:

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade died in the United Kingdom on July 28 at the age of 85. He has been replaced by Oba Enitan Ogunwusi.

9, Oronto Douglas:

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The Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas died in Abuja on Thursday, April 9, from cancer-related complications.

10, Tor Tiv:

The Tor Tiv, Alfred Akawe Torkula, died on Monday, November 23at the age of 71.

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