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Saturday 7 June 2014

Sad news! Prof. Dora Akunyili has passed on

We've heard rumours of her death a few times before but unfortunately this time it's for real. Former Director General of NAFDAC and former Minister of Information Prof. Dora Akunyili has died. She died 10am today june 7th at the Indian hospital where she was taken to on May 11 to receive medical treatment after her health deteriorated.

Various reliable sources have confirmed her passing. She was only 59. So sad! May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

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Bianca Bruno said...

Very sad.
The good ones are always the first to go. Thieves like IBB and Co are clocking 70.
God dey.
Linda safe flight

FUNMINISTA said...

Eyaah..so sad

Anonymous said...

So sad :(. RIP ma

DDee said...

Dora was an icon! Bless your soul ma

olajumoke said...

So sad.....May her soul rest in perfect peace...Amen

Blackberry said...

Oh no! May she RIP

Anonymous said...

Oh, so sad! May her soul rest in peace.

chebem said...

So sad..may her soul RIP

Unknown said...

May her soul rest in peace. . So so very sad

Unknown said...

May her Soul rest in peace. She led an exemplary life and we pray people follow her legacy. Adieu my role model. RIP

Unknown said...

May her Soul rest in peace. She led an exemplary life and we pray people follow her legacy. Adieu my role model. RIP

t buoy said...

RIP

Anonymous said...

So many accolades. A real blessing to this nation. RIPP

Cute G said...

OMG!!!!!!
I just died.I love this woman.Her good works will be indelible in our hearts.
The sting of death is indeed sharp and painful.
Comfort to her family.

Anonymous said...

May her soul rest in peace. amen

DDee said...

Dora was an icon. Bless your soul ma

Debbie Chelsea said...

Jesus ☹

Anonymous said...

So sad :(. RIP ma

DDee said...

Dora was a great Nigerian! Bless her soul.

Unknown said...

Rip dora

Anonymous said...

OMG,RIP MA!!

Anonymous said...

She was a great lady,an icon,a rare gem,a legend...she stood for wut was true,upright n just.she will be sorely missed.d good fellas leave on time,while d scoundrels n trouble makers don't seem in a hurry to quit d stage...may ur gentle soul find eternal rest,ma'am.

Anonymous said...

Oh my God... Eyaa! May God give her family the fortitude to bear the loss!

She really tried for 9ja o, we'll never forget you Dora!

facethefact said...

oooh oh! You have made mark on the sands of tym....RIP

sunny said...

RIP ma,

Anonymous said...

Quite a pity, she should hv live longer. But God knows the best for her.

Unknown said...

Soooo sad.... This lady stood for the truth. May her soul RIPP. ... People are really going oooo, let's keep our ways straight.

Anonymous said...

Merciful God!!! Vanity.......

Unknown said...

RIP Dora Akunyili... She eventually lost d battle!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh dear! May her soulless rest in peace. She was a role model

Anonymous said...

Ds world na paw paw finally. Rip ma.

Unknown said...

May her soul rest in peace. Hope she was not killed by those whom she made poor with the way she was over reacting when she was Nafdac director.

tranebillz said...

Amen oooooo death iz above money doh

Oby said...

My heart bleeds!!! Rest in peace Prof! We will never forget you! We know genuine people when we see them, you fought for the masses with love in your heart! May God, for the sake of all these, grant you a resting place in his bossom. Amen.

Unknown said...

OMG. So this beautiful soul eventually passed on. RIP Dora. Saddening

Bolateetoh said...

Quite sad!may her soul rest in peace. Oh Lord pls grant d family fortitude to bear d loss.

Anonymous said...

R.i.p Dora

Anonymous said...

So sad! my condolences to the grieving family, her legacy will go on...

Anonymous said...

Oh no! That's sad! I didn't even realise she was that young!

Anonymous said...

RIP Aunty Dora. U wil remain in our memories. Greetings Li Li blog.

Anonymous said...

RIP dora......... They can only kill d fresh but not d soul........ Rest on ma

Anonymous said...

RIP. But i can't help bt remember the role this woman played during the late President Musa yar adua health saga. Such is life.

mercy said...

may her soul rest in perfect peace.

Anonymous said...

May her soul rest in d bossom of our Lord Jesus.
Amen

Anonymous said...

I hope dis Anambra guys can now go n sleep...RIP prof

④thمواطن said...

R.I.P

Anonymous said...

What a great lost,may her soul rest in peace. #Cherry#

Anonymous said...

Oh no!!!! Adieu my role model... Geez a shining star like you don't deserve to go so sOon...#cheEzyjayne

Anonymous said...

AWWWWW!!! So so so sad!!! She fought hard! R.I.P Dora

Obo said...

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace!!

Anonymous said...

May her soul rest in peace.

obietrezy said...

I knew she wouldn't make it...... RIP ma'am.

Unknown said...

Oh Linda tell me is not truth, am Icon, a woman of intergrity, a wife, a mother, a grand mother, a role model a woman of a true virus what a lost , it's my pray that GOD will accept her soul confront her family on every side. I love you Prof Dora

nneka said...

Amen

Hypertek IshOlawale said...

So sad..May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Hozy said...

This has been on the news for over an hour before u published it here.

Anonymous said...

This is so sad! At least she will rest now. One of the bravest women I know. Adieu!!

Anonymous said...

May d lord grant her enternal rest AMEN

Anonymous said...

:'(

C_izzle said...

Such a great woman. What a big loss to the country. May her soul RIP.

Sarah said...

May her soul rest In perfect peace... Amen.

Anonymous said...

RIP! So Sad... Died just like that, Death as no Respect!!
CK

EbonyAma said...

So Dora too can die, na wa anyone can die ooo. Make she RIP. Cancer is real ooo, let's watch what we eat and drink.

Mrs E said...

RIP ma, the world knows you were here

Anonymous said...

So sad!! R.I.P Ma "an icon lost
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Anonymous said...

Oh this is so sad,may her soul RIP,wot is it wit cancer and rich people?God plz help us oh!

Anonymous said...

Wat a sad news. May her soul rip

Shanding2k2... said...

Eyaa... oh! death, where is thy sting? u have stretched ur cold hands and take away a gem. may her soul rest with the Lord.

bubblytgirl said...

Dats realy sad.RIP

Unknown said...

Rip

Anonymous said...

Too sad.. May her soul rest in Perfect peace..

Isha.

Anonymous said...

Chai. My her soul rest in peace amen

Anonymous said...

Speechless

Anonymous said...

Wat a great loss..... May gentle her soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

R.I.P to the best minister naija have ever had.....@blissful_jay

oloko F said...

so sad, rest in peace ma'am. God be with your family.

AGB said...

This is so sad. A very great Nigerian woman indeed. Rest in peace Dora Akunyili and may God Bless your soul. We love you, Nigeria loves you.

Steveosky 4 Real. said...

All those people that were carrying around the rumour don use mouth kill the woman. She lived a good life and will be fondly remembered. May God accept her soul.

Anonymous said...

She was my Role Model..



#Bonario's Sidechick#

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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This is sad news, may her soul R.I.P...
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

swaag said...

A LIFE FOOLISHLY LIVED.... DEAD! ALL BECAUSE OF FAME.... TOO RUSHY TO MAKE A NAME...

Mzz_Mary said...

So hard to belive
Buh Y are dey still saying she died in India cos I heard she was brought back to Nigeria last week
Anyway May her Soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

May her soul rest in peace. Such sad news indeed.

awesu said...

Adieu mrs dora

Anonymous said...

May her soul rest In peace , she brought about change in the food and drug industry ,she fought like a man and Nigerians will never forget her. RIP

Anonymous said...

so sad such a great woman. may God console her family.

Alloy Chikezie said...

This is really so sad, may her soul rest in peace


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Unknown said...

May her soul rest in peace. Amen

BONARIO NNAGS said...

A great Irolo has fallen
Chi ewelu efifie jie.
Naa nke oma Ada di Ora mma

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

EbonyAma said...

So Dora too can die, na wa anyone can die ooo. Make she RIP. Cancer is real ooo, let's watch what we eat and drink.

Anonymous said...

RIP...so sad. She fought real hard 2 stay alive but God knows best.smh

Anonymous said...

May her soul rest in perfect peace! I love but GOD loves you more!

Anonymous said...

Oh No! Tell me its no true!!!!!!!!!!!11
OMG!!!


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Justyswt said...

So sad. She was really a force to reckon with. R.I.P.

Anonymous said...

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace...she was a woman of intergrity...I admired her strength

sleeky said...

RIP Dora

Anonymous said...

May her gentle and hard working soul rest in peace amen..... Good things they say don't last...


XDON D DON

Justyswt said...

So sad. She was really a force to reckon with. R.I.P.

Anonymous said...

Chai! This is sad may her gentle soul rest in peace.

♥ ȊƦȋƺȟ ƘƦȋϻ ♥ said...

DiS is so sad RIP ma

Anonymous said...

May her soul and all the souls in purgatory rest in Peace Amen.

uchamaks said...

Oh! nooo. Everyone think of life and what happens after. Pls REPENT now. Jesus is calling you before it is late.

Anonymous said...

rip ,God loves you , we miss you

Anonymous said...

God!

Unknown said...

Wow, still in shock! Rest in peace madam, u will be forever remembered.

Anonymous said...

oh my God!! y, y, y, y dora? y did u die at dis very time? oh dora, nigeria has rlly lost a great personality,,,,we will so much miss u mama,,,,RIP MUMMY....Yaxx

Unknown said...

Linda we have been waiting for you to confirm the news but it seems you where still on air,on your way to SA for the MAM Award..hope you arrived safely...cant wait to see your outfit and more pix from Khloe Kardashian and other naija celebs.

APPLE said...

A great woman is gone! R.I.P

IamLincolN said...

Rest In Perfect Peace Madam Dora

Unknown said...

So sad!!!! She will always b remembered 4 her Good work.b4 her nigeria ws a dumpin ground 4 poisonous food and drugs,can't believe am sheddin tears.May Her soul Rest in Peace. Amen!!!!

Anonymous said...

may her soul rest in perfect peace

Anonymous said...

so sad,rip

Anonymous said...

Rest in Peace Dora.....you tried so much to change Nigeria! Thank you so much.....

Unknown said...

Linda we have been waiting for you to confirm the news but it seems you where still on air,on your way to SA for the MAM Award..hope you arrived safely...cant wait to see your outfit and more pix from Khloe Kardashian and other naija celebs.

Anonymous said...

When is her burial ceremony..... Owambe ti shele!!!

Unknown said...

may her soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

RIP MADAM NAFDAC,WAIT O LINDA NA WATIN KILL HER SEF?

Anonymous said...

Rip

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Edwin Akwudolu said...

Sad indeed. We will forever miss her especially her landmark achievement as NAFDAC boss. A female Iroko tress has fallen. May her gentle soul RIP

Anonymous said...

So sad and heartbreaking.may her soul rest in peace





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Anonymous said...

RIP

Anonymous said...

R.I. P

midemide said...

Jeez! A gr8 legend wit a lot of achievment has passed on..MHGSRIP. Amen.....smh

Anonymous said...

Awwwwwwwn RIP ma# may Almighty accept ur Soul# sleep well ma #Columbiana#

Anonymous said...

JESUS!!!... may her soul rest in perfect peace...

Anonymous said...

Pple don take mouth kill am bfor nw.may her soul rest in peace.this is a lesson to all those politicians no one lives foreva.if u have all d money in dis world u ll die one day n leave all behind why steal more than u can spend.

Anonymous said...

My role model may her soul rest in perfect peace

EbonyAma said...

Vanity upon vanity d preacher says all is vanity. See award, will she also go with all dis award, all d whole book and d rest. God pls help us ooo I am scared sef.

Anonymous said...

after all heeya may her soul rest in peace

Unknown said...

RIP mama Nafdac,ur memory lives on

#############GOD punish######################devil

Anonymous said...

So sad

Anonymous said...

Oh so sad,may her soul rest in perfect peace

Anonymous said...

RIP great woman

Anonymous said...

Oooooh so sad RIP Madam Dora

Anonymous said...

Maybe we should all learn. Take a look at so many awards/honours, well that shows the transcient nature of man. When in this world live selflessly don't take it too serious none is getting out of here alive. RIP Dora!

Anonymous said...

So sad,RIP Dora,u shall be remembered for your good works.you are an ICON.

Anonymous said...

RIP ma'am. Uve lived well, no oda mentor lyk u

Anonymous said...

No!,no!,no!, I can't believe it!.

hennessey said...

May her sweet soul be with d lord, good woman

Unknown said...

So sad, may her soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

Really sad, we've lost someone great in Nigeria. She was not perfect but she made a mark in her country the best way she could. May her soul RIP and may her daughter be far greater than she was.

Anonymous said...

Really sad, we've lost someone great in Nigeria. She was not perfect but she made a mark in her country the best way she could. May her soul RIP and may her daughter be far greater than she was.

soskills said...

RIP mama we will never forget u.

Scholes said...

What a loss! May her soul rest in peace.

Anonymous said...

Linda thank me for giving u d news DBS

Anonymous said...

RIP Mrs Akunyili, may ur soul rest in peace..

Unknown said...

After much struggle! So sad. God pls grant her eternal rest. AMEN.

Anonymous said...

My mentor is gone!!! Ur legacy still lives on ma..may ur Soul RIP my prof...

Anonymous said...

So sad. May she RIP. Even when we saw d signs dat d worse might happen, Nigerians were hopeful...

Anonymous said...

Rest in peace ma'....... Dats some Sad news!

Unknown said...

Ah!! So sad!!! RIP Dora

Anonymous said...

What a great lost...one of the best hands in Nigeria. U were good and very hard-working. Am not writing this bcos u hv left,but that is the truth. U were a role model,great woman...contributed positively to naija nation...we may be mourning u here,I knw angels r joyous of ur coming home. Good night Dora. #Segun#

Unknown said...

So pple lyk dis can die 2? Ummm!

Anonymous said...

She has paid her dues on earth.may she have eternal rest in the Lord

Anonymous said...

May Her gentle soul rest in perfect peace and May God grant the family, friends and Nigeria the fortitude to bear the loss.

Unknown said...

You were indeed an icon to our nation Nigeria,Rest In Peace Prof. Dora Akunyili

Anonymous said...

May her soul rest in perfect peace, I love and miss you personally.

Unknown said...

Oh my God, we lost madam Dora @ last. May her soul rest in peace. ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ 

hennessey said...

R I P great woman

Anonymous said...

So sad; #Tears!!!!!#:

Anonymous said...

Oh no! So sad RIP ma,

Anonymous said...

Her death ain't natural.. rest in peace powerful woman.

Anonymous said...

May her gentle soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

May her soul continue to rest in peace..she made her mark,..
#Tslicky

Anonymous said...

Good for them, since india is now the new opening for our leaders for treatment. Let them go and die. Sowie receive treatment .mtchweeeee. Since they can't provide good equipment in our hospitals.may her soul rest in pieces.

oteriagboro said...

" life is like a talle told by an idiot, full of sounds and furry, signifying nothin ! ( shake sphere )May she find peace with Christ Jesus. Another chapter is closed again.

Oyindamola Tella said...

R.I.P ICON

bennycute said...

eya so #sad! May her soul rest in peace plz lib readers lets offer her a min of silence #

Anonymous said...

Nija ooooo,dis country is evil.I knew d wud take dis woman.the moment d removed her 4rm NAFDAC bcos d cud not bring in fake drugs 2 continue killing people dat was wen I sensed dis lady's life was in denger.may her soul rest in peace!

oteriagboro said...

" life is like a talle told by an idiot, full of sounds and furry, signifying nothin ! ( shake sphere )May she find peace with Christ Jesus. Another chapter is closed again.

Unknown said...

So sad!!

Unknown said...

Oh death why? Do do good people die easily! Rest in peace Ma!

Anonymous said...

may her soul rest in peace

Anonymous said...

I don't want to believe dis Linda.the great iroko of our time has fallen.chei ! life is this how u are? wicked wicked you are.God where are u? does she deserve this after all? my heart bleeds Dora agu nwanyi.rest in the bossom of the Lord where u belong

Anonymous said...

Eaaayyaa...,so sad!

Anonymous said...

So sad,
May her soul rest in peace..

Unknown said...

So sad

Anonymous said...

May her gentle soul rest in peace with the Lord...AMEN

Anonymous said...

Linda ,one can't stand for truth in this country and get away with it .its sad o. I feel like her death wasn't natural. Because those fake drug marketers were really after her and the ways the illness happened eh. .May she rest in peace. A woman who did what men could not do!. Ijele nwanyi

Anonymous said...

adieu mama

Unknown said...

Really sad news

Anonymous said...

Chei! Chi enwere ehihie jie! Onwu ajoka! Onwu amaeze! RIP Ada Nanka.

Anonymous said...

Chei, the mighty has fallen. RIP strong woman. You fought to live but then death has no face.

Anonymous said...

RIP Ma!!!

reillh said...

RIP Dora The lifes you touched is a proof that you have lived

Unknown said...

U 'll forever be in our heart. RIP Dora

Anonymous said...

Eyahhh,RIP madam
#Team linda
#UKWU 1 say so.

Anonymous said...

So sad may her soul RIP, only God no what kill this lady!

Anonymous said...

May her soul rest in peace. *sad face*

Anonymous said...

To everything in life there is a time....
Your star shines on madam, your legacy lives on. May her soul RIP.

Esta said...

Rest in peace m'am.

Anonymous said...

RIP


Mrs Davido

Anonymous said...

An icon is gone. She has done her bit . May her soul rest in peace .

Anonymous said...

RIP ma'am...you'll be missed

Ezenwa Hart O. said...

So sad! Rip Madam.

nekkyville said...

May her soul RIP..so so so Sad..God takia of her family.

Anonymous said...

Rest in peace.Mrs dora.may the angels welcome u

Anonymous said...

rip ma, so sad

Anonymous said...

This cancer eventually took her life, RIP to an icon. But Linda. Why did it take you forever to post dis na, d news is all over d place alrdy.

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