Nigerian Woman Dies Weeks After Relocating To UK With Kids

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A Nigerian woman, identified as Olubunmi Okeniyi, has died barely a month after relocating to the United Kingdom with her two children and husband.

Naija News reports that the founder of Nigerians in the UK Community, Oluomo of Derby, confirmed the demise in a statement on Monday.

Olubunmi, who arrived in Sunderland on September 16, 2024, died on Sunday, October 13.

The UK community expressed their condolences and announced the establishment of a GoFundMe campaign to assist with the burial expenses of the deceased.

The statement read, “With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Mrs. Olubunmi Okeniyi, who tragically passed away on the 13/10/24, at 4:30pm in Sunderland, UK.

“Mrs Olubunmi, who arrived from Nigeria with her two sons on 16/09/24, is survived by her husband, Mr. Jacob Okeniyi. We are urgently seeking donations to assist with her immediate burial, as her husband cannot afford the costs.”

Igboho Submits Petition For Creation Of Yoruba Nation To UK PM, Keir Starmer

In other news, freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, to consider the creation of a Yoruba nation.

Naija News understands that Igboho submitted the petition on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, the leader of the Yoruba Nation movement.

The movement is seeking the immediate intervention of the UK Prime Minister and his government in their agitation to set up a country that indigenous Yoruba people will predominantly own.

The development was disclosed by Igboho’s spokesman, Koiki, via his X page on Sunday.

He wrote: “At exactly 14:00 hrs Dr. Chief Sunday Igboho delivered a petition to the UK Prime Minister on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the YORUBA NATION movement, and Olayomi Koiki, his spokesman @10DowningStreet.”

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