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The Digest:

The year 2025 witnessed the passing of several influential Nigerian leaders and public figures, each leaving behind a legacy of service, controversy, or enduring influence. From federal lawmakers and elder statesmen to a former president, their departures marked moments of national reflection on legacy, mortality, and the inevitable transition of power and memory.

Key Points:
  • Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, died January 15 at 60
  • Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader and elder statesman, died February 14 at 96
  • Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, former Federal Commissioner and Ijaw leader, died on February 17 at 98
  • Doyin Okupe, former presidential spokesperson and campaign DG, died March 7 at 72
  • Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, former Kwara State governor and senator, died June 25 at 84
  • Muhammadu Buhari, former President of Nigeria, died July 13 at 82
  • Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, died on December 11 after collapsing in office
As the year closes, their absence is a quiet testament to the seasons of leadership, struggle, and remembrance that shape a nation’s journey.

Sources: The Nation, PM News, Daily Post,