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Media icon, Newswatch magazine co-founder, Yakubu Mohammed, dies at 75
A co-founder of the defunct Newswatch magazine, established in 1985, Yakubu Mohammed, is dead. He was 75 years of age.
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Bauchi Governor Mohammed mourns death of journalist Habila
By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues and associates of Mr. Iliya Habila,who passed!-->!-->!-->…
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Shiekh Dahiru Bauchi, reverred Islamic scholar, dies at 98
By Anthony Maliki, Abuja
Prominent Islamic Scholar, Shiekh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has died today, Thursday, November 27, 2025.
He was born on June 29, 1927.
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End of an era as reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81.
A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a!-->!-->!-->…
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NCPC Executive Secretary Bishop Adegbite loses father
By Anthony Maliki, Abuja
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is saddened to announce the passing of Chief Moses Adediran Adegbite, father of the Executive!-->!-->!-->…
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Obiano, former Anambra Governor dies in London aged 70
A former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has reportedly died in London.
He was born on 8th August, 1955, at Aguleri.
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Governor Radda mourns passing of Alhaji Yashe, Bebeji of Katsina, District Head of Kusada
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has extended his condolences over the death of Alhaji Nuhu Yashe, the Bebeji of Katsina and District Head of Kusada, who passed!-->…
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Chief Palmer Okonkwo for burial November 13th
The remains of Chief Palmer Francis Okonkwo would be committed to mother earth on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in his compound, Aro-Ibiasoegbe, Oru-West Local Government Area of!-->…
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Katsina Governor Radda condoles former Bauchi Governor Mu’azu over death of his mother
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed his condolences to former Bauchi State Governor and elder statesman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Adamu Mu’azu (Walin Bauchi),!-->…
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Africa Women Conference consoles Ghana over demise of former First Lady, late Mrs. Nana Rawlings
The Africa Women Conference (AWC) has extended its sympathy and condolence to the entire Republic of Ghana on the passing of their former First Lady, Mrs. Nana Konadu!-->…
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Renowned Nigerian evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, passes away at 80
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Nigeria has lost one of its most influential Christian leaders, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed away at the age of 80.
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President Tinubu mourns broadcaster, boardroom guru, Dr. Christopher Kolade
President Bola Tinubu has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of the inimitable Dr Christopher Kolade, a broadcaster and boardroom guru who is one of Nigeria's!-->…
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Anambra Governor Soludo mourns death of journalist Alphonsus Nweze, commiserates with…
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Mr. Alphonsus Nweze, a dedicated journalist!-->!-->!-->…
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Senator Ewuga dies at 70, Nasarawa Governor Sule mourns
By Umar Muhammed, Lafia
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has mourned the demise of a former deputy governor of the state, Senator Solomon Ewuga, describing the death of!-->!-->!-->…
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Emir of Zuru, Sani Sami passes away at 81
The Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami Gomo II, has passed away at 81 in a London hospital after a brief illness.He was a renowned military leader and traditional!-->…
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Black Saturday as former PDP Chairman, Audu Ogbeh dies at 78
One of Nigeria’s foremost, finest and respected politicians and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Innocent Ogbeh, has died at 78 years.
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