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Princess Margaret Obaigbena Dies at 88

The Palace of the Obi of Owa Kingdom in Delta State, South South Nigeria, has announced the death of Princess Margaret Obaigbena (nee Usifoh) after a brief illness. Princess Obaigbena

The Palace of the Obi of Owa Kingdom in Delta State, South South Nigeria, has announced the death of Princess Margaret Obaigbena (nee Usifoh) after a brief illness.

Princess Obaigbena who is survived by five children including the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the Thisday/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, died just before midnight at a London hospital.

As a young woman, she studied nursing and rose to become the Chief Nursing Officer of the defunct Bendel State Goverment and later Delta State Government.

She also served as a special adviser to three Delta State governors.

Her funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

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