Professor Turner Isoun, Nigeria’s former Minister of Science and Technology, dies at age 87. Multiple outlets report that he passes away in Abuja on 15 July. He previously served as a minister under former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 2000 to 2007, according to reports referencing his period in office. Following his death, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri issues condolences, describing Isoun as an outstanding scholar and statesman. Other coverage confirms the date and location of death and his age, noting his status as a former federal minister. The reports present consistent biographical details: his role as a former science and technology minister, his age at death, and that he dies in Abuja on 15 July. No additional circumstances of his death are provided in the excerpts. Tributes and statements focus on his legacy and public service as a former senior government figure.