“A Great Giant Has Gone”: Tragedy As Popular Church Founder and Daddy GO Dies

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11 hours ago

June 30, 2026

Archbishop Dr Richard Samuel Addae, founder of Shiloh United Church, died with his family yet to announce the cause of death

The revered cleric founded the Shiloh Archbishop Addae Theological Institute and co-founded Shiloh International School with his late wife, Beatrice Addae

His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from former students, church members and residents of Kumasi who remembered his lasting impact

The Christian community in Kumasi is mourning the death of Archbishop Dr Richard Samuel Addae, the founder of Shiloh United Church and the Shiloh Archbishop Addae Theological Institute.

News of the respected clergyman’s death emerged on Friday, June 26, after it was shared by several social media users, including Kumasi-based content creator Kwabena Nsafoa, YEN.co.gh reports.

At the time of publication, the cause of Archbishop Addae’s death had not been disclosed, and his family was yet to issue an official statement.

How was Archbishop Addae’s death announced?

Nsafoa, who said he had known the late archbishop for more than three decades as a neighbour, paid an emotional tribute to him on Facebook.

Referring to him as Sofo Panyin, a title of respect for a senior pastor in the Twi language, Nsafoa described Archbishop Addae as a man who had touched many lives through his ministry.

Another Facebook user, El Son Clifford, had also shared news of the cleric’s death hours earlier, with the announcement quickly spreading across social media.

Who was Archbishop Richard Samuel Addae?

Archbishop Addae was widely respected for his contribution to Christian ministry and education in Kumasi.

He founded the Shiloh Bible College at Tanoso, which later grew into the Shiloh Archbishop Addae Theological Institute, where aspiring ministers received biblical training.

Together with his late wife, Beatrice Addae, he also established Shiloh International School at Ampabame, a private institution that educated generations of primary and junior high school pupils.

Mrs Addae, who served as the school’s proprietress, died several years before her husband.

Tributes pour in for Archbishop Addae

Following news of his death, social media was flooded with messages of condolence from former students, church members and residents of Kumasi.

Many remembered Archbishop Addae as a dedicated servant of God, mentor and community leader whose impact extended beyond the church through his commitment to education.

Here are some of the comments shared:

Afia Pokua: “Rest well Man of God.”

Apostle Okai Emmanuel: “May His gentle soul rest in peace. True servant of God.”

Nana Boateng: “He has really served well. Rest well Papa.”

Ernest Whajah: “Rest in the bosom of your maker, Papa.”

Evans Karikari: “Oh papa may your soul rest in peace.”

Fresh Plane Crash Kills All Passengers Onboard; 5 Students Included in France

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

The Daily Voice

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities said.

The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, including five students and five instructors, according to local officials.

The plane, which was being used by a parachutist school, had taken off from Nancy-Essey airfield when it crashed, local media reported.

Police have urged the public to avoid the area around the airport in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department.

French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said he and interior minister Laurent Nunez were travelling to the scene of the crash, which he called a “terrible tragedy”.

Yves Seguy, the prefect of the eastern department of Meurthe-et-Moselle, said that no bystanders were injured in the incident, according to the AFP news agency .

The crash took place in a built up area near a shopping centre, AFP reports.

“The plane fell almost vertically, in the immediate vicinity of a housing estate, on the edge of the airfield,” Seguy told French broadcaster BFM, adding it was lucky there were no additional victims.

Half of the skydivers who died were nurses, Thierry Pechey, president of the Meurthe-et-Moselle branch of the Order of Independent Nurses, told BFM.

Local officials also said relatives of the victims were present at the airfield when the crash happened. They were reportedly there to watch the dive, which was a first skydiving experience for the five students.

A witness to the crash, who declined to be identified, told Reuters he saw the plane veering off to the right as he was driving past.

“Something was clearly wrong,” he said.

The man did not see the crash, due to an embankment by the side of the road, but he says he heard the sound.

When he arrived at the site, he tried to help extinguish the wreckage of the plane, which had caught fire.

“We saw right away that it was over, that they had all died instantly. There was no movement, and it was clear the impact had been too violent for there to be any survivors.”

A team of specialists was on its way to investigate the cause of the incident, Meurthe-et-Moselle department president Chaynesse Khirouni told local media.

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BREAKING: APC National Secretary Is Bereaved

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

The Daily Voice

The mother of the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, Alhaja Sidikat Basiru, has died.

Her death was announced in a statement signed and released by the Osun State APC Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, and obtained on Sunday in Osogbo.

The Osun APC expressed heartfelt condolences to Senator Basiru and his family over the passing of their beloved mother.

The party described her death as a painful loss not only to the family but also to all who knew and benefited from her exemplary life.

In the statement signed by Olabisi, the APC said: “The passing of the late Alhaja Basiru was in accordance with the will of Almighty Allah, who gives life and takes it at His appointed time.”

The party urged the bereaved family to submit to the will of Allah with faith and total acceptance.

The APC also noted that although death remains inevitable for every soul, “The departure of a caring mother and a respected matriarch always leaves an irreplaceable vacuum.”

Describing the late Alhaja Basiru as a virtuous woman whose life was marked by humility, Olabisi further noted her kindness, discipline and unwavering devotion to the service of Allah and humanity.

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“The Osun APC identifies with Senator Basiru at this difficult moment, acknowledging the immense grief associated with losing a beloved mother.

“We pray that Almighty Allah grants him, his siblings, and the entire family the strength, patience and fortitude to bear the painful and irreparable loss,” the statement read.

It further stated, “The greatest tribute to the late matriarch is the outstanding legacy of good character, moral upbringing and service to humanity that she instilled in her children, particularly Senator Basiru, whose dedication to public service continues to inspire many within and outside the APC.

“While extending its deepest sympathies to the entire Basiru family, relatives, friends and associates, the Osun APC prayed that Allah, in His infinite mercy, forgives the shortcomings of the deceased, accepts her return, enlarges her grave, illuminates it with His light, and admits her into the highest rank of Al-Jannatul Firdaus.”

The Osun State APC reaffirmed its solidarity with the senator and his family during this period of mourning and prayed that Almighty Allah grants them comfort, peace and the courage to overcome this difficult moment.

The party also prayed that the cherished memories and enduring legacy of the late Alhaja Basiru would continue to be a source of strength and inspiration to all who knew her.

Source: Punch