The youngest member of the Super Eagles team that won Nigeria’s first African Cup of Nations, Henry Nwosu is dead, reports thegazellenews.com News of Nwosu’s death was broken by the Vice Captain of that iconic side, Segun Odegbami on his Facebook page on Saturday, 14 March, 2026. Thegazellenews.com reports that Nwosu died at the age of 63. According to Odegbami, Nwosu died after spending five days at the Intensive Care Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. “After 5 days in hospital battling for his life, the one I call ‘Youngest Millionaire’ passed on at 4:00 am…
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By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bauchi State Chapter, in partnership with UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, commemorated International Women’s Day(IWD) with a strong call for the protection and promotion of women’s health rights. The event, held in Durum Village on Thursday, 12 March, 2026, aimed to raise awareness among rural women about their rights, particularly access to quality healthcare and protection from violence. Speaking at the gathering, the Chairperson of NAWOJ in Bauchi State, Hajiya Rashida Yusuf, described International Women’s Day as an important platform for creating awareness and empowering women to understand their…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Prominent loyalist of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Khamis Musa Darazo, has appealed to some of Nigeria’s most respected elder statesmen to unite in support of the President Bola Tinubu Tinubu’s efforts to promote peace and stability across the country. Darazo specifically called on Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar to rally behind President Tinubu in the collective quest to secure lasting peace in Nigeria. Darazo in a press release issued to journalists in Bauchi on Thursday described the elder statesmen as, “Guardians of Nigeria’s history, unity and statecraft,” noting…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of two cameramen, Kani Ben of Channels Television and Kabiru Ahmed Ilelah of Bauchi State Television, who died after sustaining injuries in a road accident while covering the activities of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). In a condolence message yesterday, the commissioner described the incident as a painful loss not only to their families but also to the journalism community in Bauchi State and the country at large. Wanka noted that the late journalists…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) is gradually emerging as a dynamic, youth-driven platform dedicated to leadership development, civic engagement and community transformation in Bauchi State. Inspired by the values and public service philosophy associated with Dr Bala Wunti, the organisation is positioning itself as an independent institution focused on nurturing a new generation of responsible leaders through mentorship, capacity-building and grassroots mobilisation. With a clear vision of becoming a leading platform for youth leadership development in Bauchi State and beyond, BWSO has begun translating its ideals into concrete action through the appointment and strategic…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, 13 March, 2026 said he will address tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials to empower the media industry to discharge its constitutional role effectively. President Tinubu gave the promise at the State House, where he hosted the leadership of the Nigerian media, comprising members of the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), Nigerian Guild of Editors, and Nigerian Union of Journalists, among others. The President commended the media owners, editors and journalists for their commitment to informing, educating and keeping citizens abreast of developments, as…
By Temitope Ajayi President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on March 17, 2026 to begin a historic State Visit that will showcase to the world the unique bond that exists between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. When the formalities of the visit begin on March 18, the President Bola, in the company of his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be the fifth Nigerian leader to be so honoured at the highest level of diplomacy by the British Crown and the first to be hosted at Windsor Castle. The four previous Nigerian leaders were hosted at the Buckingham Palace.…
The Christian community in Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the passing of renowned gospel minister and evangelist, Toun Soetan. Details surrounding her death were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, but sources close to the family confirmed that the respected evangelist passed on early Friday, 13 March, 2026. Evangelist Soetan was widely known for her passionate preaching, strong evangelical outreach, and dedication to Christian ministry. Over the years, she built a reputation as a committed servant of God whose teachings and revival meetings impacted many lives across different parts of the country. Her ministry,…
The Nigeria Football Federation has described the passing of its former Technical Director and two-time Head Coach of the senior men national football team, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, as “the exit of a great man who served Nigeria football wholeheartedly and was diligent and devoted to the development of the game.” NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said the Modakeke high chief was “an extraordinary achiever who impacted positively not only on Nigeria football, but on the African and the global game at large.” He added: “Indeed, a big tree has fallen. Chief Onigbinde ate, drank, breathed, slept and lived football…
A renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Salman on Monday, 9 March, 2026, offered a special prayer for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that there is need to back the President to complete his reform programmes to restore the glory of the country. Sheikh Salman, who is also the Chief Imam of Offa in Kwara also commended the former Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honourable Rasaq Olusola Ajala for his commitment to serving the people even after leaving office. Sheikh Salman spoke on Monday, 9 March, 2026 during the Ramadan Lecture organised by Abdur Rasaq/Muheebah (ARM)…