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Ex Sports Minister Dare Offers Condolences to Babangida Family After Tragic Accident
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Tijanni Babangida and his family following the tragic accident that claimed the life of his brother, Ibrahim Babangida. Ibrahim, a former member of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic team and the President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), was involved in a fatal accident alongside his family members.
It was disclosed that the accident occurred on Thursday while Babangida was traveling with his younger brother, his wife, his son, and their maid.
Chief Sunday Dare expressed deep sorrow upon learning of the unfortunate incident, emphasizing the profound impact of Ibrahim Babangida’s untimely passing on the Nigerian sports community. He acknowledged Babangida’s significant contributions to Nigerian football and his instrumental role in advancing the interests of professional footballers in the country.
“The news of Ibrahim Babangida’s passing is truly heartbreaking, and my thoughts and prayers are with Tijanni Babangida and his family during this difficult time,” remarked Chief Sunday Dare. “Ibrahim’s legacy as a respected athlete and advocate for Nigerian football will endure, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.”
The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) also expressed its deepest sympathies to the Babangida family, highlighting Ibrahim’s dedication to the welfare and rights of footballers in Nigeria. The association pledged its full support to the family in coping with their loss and offered assistance during this challenging period.
As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident continue, Chief Sunday Dare urged for utmost diligence and thoroughness to ascertain the cause and prevent similar tragedies in the future. He emphasized the importance of road safety measures and advocated for increased awareness and enforcement to protect lives on Nigerian roads.
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Igoche Mark Announces Burial of Beloved Mother, 82
Joel Ajayi
Renowned basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, will on Friday, November 27, 2026, lay his mother, Mrs. Veronica Oyiba Mark, to rest in Otukpo, Benue State.
Mrs. Mark, fondly known as _En’Igoche_, died at the age of 82. She was born in 1944.
According to the burial arrangements released by the family, the funeral rites will begin on Wednesday, November 25, with a service of songs at her residence, No. 4 Enugu Road, Eupi, Otukpo, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
On Thursday, November 26, a commemoration service will hold at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by an all-night wake-keep at Pa Obodumu Ooche Compound, Asa 2, from 8:00 p.m.
The funeral proper will take place on Friday, November 27. A requiem Mass is scheduled for 12 noon at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo.
Interment will follow immediately at the family Compound.
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