Editorial Board Chair of Capital Times News Loses Daughter-in-Law to Childbirth Complications

Capital Times News has been thrown into mourning following the death of Mrs. Gloria Odemwingie, daughter-in-law of the Chairman of its Editorial Board, Sir Tommy Odemwingie.

Gloria, wife of Ugie Odemwingie, the chairman’s second son, died in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18, due to complications arising from childbirth.

In a personal statement, Sir Odemwingie expressed deep grief over the tragic loss.

“With utmost sadness, I announce the death, in the early hours of Wednesday, 18 February, of my daughter-in-law Gloria (wife of Ugie, my second son) following complications around her pregnancy. She defied transfusions necessitated by blood loss. The baby is now in an incubator at LUTH. My family are broken,” he stated.

The newborn is currently receiving medical care in an incubator at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

The management and staff of Capital Times News have extended their heartfelt condolences to Sir Odemwingie and his family during this difficult time.

They also prayed for the peaceful repose of Gloria’s soul and for strength and comfort for the bereaved family.