Gombi Mourns: Community Matriarch, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Dallol, Passes Away at 76

By Usman Umar Girei GOMBI — The serene town of Gombi was thrown into mourning in the early hours of Thursday, October 2, 2025, following the passing of Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Dallol, a highly respected community matriarch, at the age of 76.Late Hajiya Aisha, revered for her kindness, humility, and deep devotion to family andContinueContinue reading “Gombi Mourns: Community Matriarch, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Dallol, Passes Away at 76”

EXCLUSIVE: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies of Leukaemia at 82 — Nation in Mourning as Legacy Sparks Debate

Nigeria has been plunged into mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London at the age of 82 after a long battle with leukaemia, the Pioneer News has exclusively learnt. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially announced Buhari’s demise on Sunday evening, disclosing that the former leader died around 4:30ContinueContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies of Leukaemia at 82 — Nation in Mourning as Legacy Sparks Debate”

Farewell to a Legend: Highlife Maestro Mike Ejeagha ‘Gwogwogwongwo’ Dies at 95, Leaves Behind an Immortal Legacy

Renowned Nigerian highlife icon and cultural custodian, “Gentleman” Mike Ejeagha, has passed on at the age of 95, marking the end of an era in the nation’s musical and folkloric history.Ejeagha, the celebrated crooner behind the evergreen hit “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche (Gwogwogwongwo),” breathed his last on Friday evening around 8 p.m. atContinueContinue reading “Farewell to a Legend: Highlife Maestro Mike Ejeagha ‘Gwogwogwongwo’ Dies at 95, Leaves Behind an Immortal Legacy”

Professor Jibril Aminu: Celebrated Scholar, Controversial Statesman, and Nigeria’s Enduring Enigma Passes On

Nigeria has lost one of its most influential yet controversial figures—Professor Jibril Aminu, a renowned cardiologist, statesman, and academic titan whose life journey straddled medicine, education, diplomacy, and politics.The death of the former Minister of Education and Petroleum was confirmed by a family member, Abdullahi Adamu Prambe, who serves as Adamawa State Commissioner for HousingContinueContinue reading “Professor Jibril Aminu: Celebrated Scholar, Controversial Statesman, and Nigeria’s Enduring Enigma Passes On”

Farewell to a Fearless General: Rev. Azzaman Passes in Solitary Car Crash After Makurdi Mission

By Rev. Evang. Mohammed Mohammed Bishara Dole The Christian community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic passing of Rev. Azzaman — a fearless and uncompromising preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ.Rev. Azzaman was involved in a fatal car accident on his way back from a mission in Makurdi. He was traveling aloneContinueContinue reading “Farewell to a Fearless General: Rev. Azzaman Passes in Solitary Car Crash After Makurdi Mission”

BREAKING: Nigeria Mourns Another 1980 AFCON Hero, Charles Bassey, Dead at 71

In a somber announcement that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian football community, Nigerian Stories has confirmed via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that Charles Bassey, one of the legendary members of Nigeria’s victorious 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, has passed away at the age of 71.The news marks yet another painfulContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Nigeria Mourns Another 1980 AFCON Hero, Charles Bassey, Dead at 71”

BREAKING: Nigerian Football Icon Christian Chukwu, ‘Chairman’, Passes Away at 74

Nigeria has lost a giant of the beautiful game. Former Super Eagles coach and football legend, Christian Chukwu, fondly known as “Chairman,” has passed away at the age of 74.The revered sportsman reportedly died on Saturday, though the specific circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of this report.The heartbreaking news was confirmedContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Nigerian Football Icon Christian Chukwu, ‘Chairman’, Passes Away at 74”

Farewell to a Diplomatic Titan: Former Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Dubem Onyia, Passes Away at 73

Nigeria has lost a distinguished statesman and seasoned diplomat, Chief Dubem Onyia, former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who passed away at the age of 73. Onyia, a native of Ngwo in Enugu State, breathed his last on Monday in Abuja after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.The announcement of his passing cameContinueContinue reading “Farewell to a Diplomatic Titan: Former Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Dubem Onyia, Passes Away at 73”

Dr. Doyin Okupe Passes Away at 72 After Long Battle with Cancer

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a renowned physician, seasoned politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72. His death was confirmed by Sahara Reporters through its official X handle, marking the end of a distinguished career in both medicine and politics.According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been criticallyContinueContinue reading “Dr. Doyin Okupe Passes Away at 72 After Long Battle with Cancer”

Edwin Clark: The End of an Era as Niger Delta Titan Passes at 97

Nigeria has lost one of its most formidable elder statesmen, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, who passed away at the age of 97. His demise was announced late Monday, February 17, 2025, in a statement signed by Prof. C.C. Clark on behalf of the family.> “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes toContinueContinue reading “Edwin Clark: The End of an Era as Niger Delta Titan Passes at 97”