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Death reported of Archbishop Akinola’s mother

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The Church of Nigeria reports the mother of the former Primate of All Nigeria has died. Mrs. Janet Amoke Akinola passed away on 21 Nov 2015. Born on 3 Aug 1915, she was 100 years old. “Mama Aladura”, as she was known, is survived by her sons, the Most Rev. Peter Akinola and Mr. Akanni Dipeolu and a daughter, Mrs. Joke Ewetade. Burial arrangements have yet to be announced.

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