WORLD’S YOUNGEST REIGNING MONARCH , KING OYO, DIES AT 34.(PHOTO).

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 World’s Youngest Reigning Monarch , King Oyo, Dies at 34 King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at three, has died at the age of 34. The monarch reportedly died on Thursday, with the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, announcing his death on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, Ugandan media reports quoted a government minister as saying that King Oyo had been critically ill and was receiving medical treatment in the United States. Reacting to the development, Akiiki described the monarch’s death as a major loss to the royal family and the people of Tooro. He urged members of the kingdom to remain united and calm while mourning the traditional ruler. King Oyo ascended the Tooro throne in 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Rukidi III. He was only three years ol...

22 MEMBERS OF KANO SPORTS DELEGATION TO OGUN FEARED DEAD IN FATAL ACCIDENT. (PHOTO).


 22 members of Kano sports delegation to Ogun feared dead in fatal accident


Some members of the Kano state delegation to Ogun for the National Sports Festival have been confirmed dead after a fatal accident on their way home.


Reports confirmed that 35 passengers were in the vehicle that plunged into a bridge at Kura local government after their games in Ogun state.


A survivor from the accident, Ado Salisu Gama who spoke to DAILY POST said some of his colleagues were confirmed dead on the spot, while others were rushed to Kura General Hospital.


Speaking from the hospital on Saturday morning, he said: “22 people have been confirmed dead at Dakatsalle bridge, just before Kura. The driver too is dead. As I speak with you, one other member just died.”


Ado Salisu who was clearly in shock said others still at the hospital are receiving care.


Among the dead are athletes, journalists, medical personnel and administrators.


Details are still emerging as some members of the team that won 29 medals are said to have gone.

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