Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Oko is dead
A veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, is dead. She was aged 61.
“May ur soul rest in peace mummy”, the actress’s daughter, Bisi Aisha, wrote on Facebook on Thursday.
According to the daughter, the thespian died on Wednesday evening.
Odunkanwi was born on the 15th of November 1960 in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State and began her acting career under Eda Onileola. During her acting career, she bagged the nicknames “Iyabo Oko” and “Apoti Aje”.
In January 2022, there was drama over her ‘death’ when her daughter said she came back to life a day after announcing she had died.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Edo assembly passes N940 billion 2026 supplementary budget
The assembly, thereafter, adjourned sitting until Nov. 9, 2026.
States
JONAPWD Convention: INEC pledges support for inclusive elections
Mr Amupitan said electoral inclusion was a fundamental right rather than a privilege.
Heading 3
Tinubu receives proposed $14 billion UN budget
Mr Ibrahim described the presentation as historic.
States
2027: Bauchi NDC governorship candidate dumps party
The politician noted that his decision followed careful reflection.
States
Mother drags ex-husband to court over access to children
The judge ruled that the defendant should take the children to visit and spend time with their mother.
States
UNICEF, UNHCR urge Benue govt to strengthen GBV response mechanisms
Mr Atuchukwu urged stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to the process to ensure that the final documents reflect their respective mandates.
