🇳🇬 Peter Rufai
• Date of Death: July 3, 2025
• Age: 61
• Profession: Former Nigerian international goalkeeper
• Profile:
Popularly known as “Dodo Mayana,” Rufai was a key figure in Nigerian football history. He played for clubs in Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, most notably Hércules CF and Deportivo La Coruña. He earned 65 international caps, captained Nigeria at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and was part of the AFCON 1994 winning team. Post-retirement, he ran a goalkeeping academy and contributed to sports development in Nigeria and abroad.
• Cause of Death: After a long illness in Lagos.
🇳🇬 Oba Owolabi Olakulehin
• Date of Death: July 7, 2025
• Age: 90
• Title: 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland
• Profile:
A seasoned politician and respected traditional leader, Oba Olakulehin was crowned in July 2024. Before ascending the throne, he served in the House of Representatives and held various community leadership roles. His reign was seen as symbolic, representing a bridge between the city’s royal heritage and its modern governance. His passing marks the end of an era in Ibadan’s history.
• Legacy: Remembered for his humility, wisdom, and deep love for Ibadan traditions.
🇵🇹 Diogo Jota
• Date of Death: July 3, 2025
• Age: 28
• Profession: Portuguese international footballer (Liverpool FC)
• Profile:
Known for his sharp attacking instincts and versatility on the field, Jota played for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool, earning acclaim for his consistent performance in the English Premier League. He was part of Portugal’s national team squad for major tournaments, including the UEFA Euro 2020 and 2022 World Cup.
• Cause of Death: Car accident in Zamora, Spain (alongside his brother, André Silva).
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🇵🇹 André Silva
• Date of Death: July 3, 2025
• Age: 25
• Profession: Professional footballer (Diogo Jota’s brother)
• Profile:
Less known internationally, André Silva played in Portugal’s domestic leagues. He often remained in his brother’s shadow but was regarded as a promising forward with technical skill. His tragic death alongside Diogo shocked the football community.
• Cause of Death: Same fatal crash as his brother in Spain.
🇬🇧 Norman Tebbit (Lord Tebbit)
• Date of Death: July 7, 2025
• Age: 94
• Profession: British Conservative politician
• Profile:
A former cabinet minister under Margaret Thatcher, Tebbit was known for his hardline conservatism and sharp political rhetoric. He survived the 1984 Brighton bombing and remained a vocal figure in British politics well into retirement. Elevated to the House of Lords, he continued to influence Tory ideology for decades.
• Legacy: Remembered as a staunch defender of Thatcherism and British nationalism.
