Nigerian dies seven days after relocating to United Kingdom

Thirty-nine-year-old Oluwatobiloba Oyagunna, has died seven days after he relocated to the United Kingdom

This Nigerian man passed away on February 2, 2026. He is survived by his wife and two children.

The founder of the Nigerians in UK Community, Oluomo of Derby, who disclosed this in a statement on X said Oyagunna arrived in the country on January 26, 2026 to begin a Master’s degree in Business and Computing.

The community has set up a GoFundMe account to raise funds to assist his family with the burial expenses.

“Help Us Give Oluwatobiloba Oyagunna a Dignified Burial We are raising funds to support the family of Oluwatobiloba Oyagunna, a 39-year-old Nigerian student in the United Kingdom, who sadly passed away suddenly on 2nd February 2026, just days after arriving in the UK on 26th January 2026 to begin a Master’s degree in Business and Computing.

“Olluwatobiloba was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a man full of hope and plans for the future. His untimely passing has left his family and loved ones heartbroken and unprepared for the financial burden that comes with this loss.

“He leaves behind a grieving wife and two beautiful children, whose lives have been completely shaken by this tragedy. We are coming together to ensure that Oluwatobiloba is laid to rest with dignity, respect, and honour, and to ease the immediate burden on his young family during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement reads partly.