GOCOP condoles with NextEdition publisher, Victoria Ibanga, over husband's death - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed deep condolences to one of its prominent members and Publisher of NextEdition, Mrs. Victoria Ibanga, following the sad passing of her husband, reports ITREALMS.

The umbrella body of corporate online publishers in Nigeria conveyed its sympathy through an official condolence letter jointly signed by the GOCOP President, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, and the General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo.

Coroner issues 14-day ultimatum to LASUTH CMD over "Body 1385" in Pelumi Onifade death inquiry - ITREALMS

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The Coroner’s Court investigating the 2020 death of journalist Pelumi Onifade has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), reports ITREALMS.

The court demands a definitive report on the location of an unidentified body, officially tagged "Body 1385."

GOCOP condoles with former president, Maureen Chigbo, on death of her sister - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed its condolences to its immediate past president and the publisher of Realnews, Ms. Maureen Chigbo, on the death of her sister, Barrister Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, reports ITREALMS.

Barrister Chigbo was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja on January 5, 2026.

Final goodbye: A father’s love in face of death - ITREALMS

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In 1972, in the quiet town of Ajalli, near Awka in present-day Anambra State, a father made a choice that would forever be remembered—not for its defiance, but for its love.

Stanley Enekwe, a young man and former Biafran soldier, had been convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to death by firing squad. His people swore he was innocent, but their voices were drowned out by the harsh realities of the time. There would be no mercy.

NaijaAgroNet: Nigerian farmer on death row for defending himself - ITREALMS

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A shocking case has sparked widespread outrage in Nigeria, with many calling for justice and mercy, reports ITREALMS.

Sunday Jackson, a farmer, has been on death row since 2015 after being attacked by a herdsman on his farm in Adamawa State.

Awka Catholic Diocese mourns over sudden death of Fr Anthony Udogu - ITREALMS

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The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, has been thrown into mourning with the sudden passage to glory of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, reports ITREALMS.

According to The Punch, Fr Udogu died while playing lawn tennis during his routine exercise in the early hours on Monday.

Olubolade's death: Ekiti lost a great son says Gov. Oyebanji - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences over the death of a former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, late Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd), declaring "the state has lost a great son."

The late Captain Olubolade, also a former Minister of Police Affairs and a governorship aspirant in the state, died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Fast-Rising Musician, Dripping Louis, Stabbed to Death by Uncle - ITREALMS

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A budding Nigerian musician, Dripping Louis, was stabbed to death by his uncle in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred on a fateful evening when Louis and his uncle got into an argument over a bottle of Maltina.

Eyewitnesses revealed that the argument started when Louis's uncle, who was reportedly drunk, demanded the bottle of Maltina from Louis. When Louis refused, the uncle became violent and stabbed him multiple times.

MRA wants Lagos to obey court’s order, investigate reporter’s death, prosecute killers - ITREALMS

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Lagos State Government to comply with the order of a Federal High Court in Lagos directing it to ensure an investigation into the death of Mr. Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year reporter with Gboah TV, who was reportedly arrested by the Police while covering the #EndSARS protests in 2020 and later found dead, and to identify and prosecute those responsible.

In a letter written on the organization’s behalf by its lawyer, Mr. Kingsley Kenechukwu, of the law firm of Charles Musa and Co., dated August 22, 2024 and addressed to the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, MRA urged the Government to “comply with the directives of the honorable court so that justice would be seen to be done and hope given to the common man that there is still justice in the judicial system.”

25 years after Abacha's death sentence: A Journey of resilience, gratitude says Bello Fadile - ITREALMS

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As I sit down to pen these words, my mind drifts back to a momentous day etched in the annals of my personal history – March 4, 1999. It was on this day, 25 years ago, that I emerged from the shadows of incarceration into the warm embrace of freedom. 

The memory of that day remains vivid in my mind, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering power of faith.

PR industry losses Mike Meze, Abdul Imoyo to death - ITREALMS

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The nation's Public Relations industry at the weekend, lost the duo of Mike Obiajulu Meze (MOM) and Abdul Kolawole Imoyo, to the cold hands of death, reports ITREALMS.

Mike Obiajulu Meze, aka 'MOM' until his death on Friday, December 15, was the owner of Winning Concepts Public Relations Limited, Brand Aristotle and Creative Director at Kairos Treats and had over three decades experience in management and executive positions spanning public relations, advertising, and marketing.

Death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso: Colleagues blame Lagos State, corruption - ITREALMS

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The death of a medical doctor with the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, Dr. Vwaere Diaso, who was killed by a faulty elevator in their residence, has been blamed on the Lagos State government and corruption in the medical facility, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as students are threatened when they complained with suspension of their license.

Buhari’s toothache and a nation in its death throes - ITREALMS

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General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, will leave office on May 29 after eight uneventful years. We hope it is the last time we hear from a man who rode to power eight years ago promising to end insecurity, strengthen the economy and fight corruption, none of which he achieved. Thankfully, he has vowed not to intervene in our national life and expressed his willingness to disappear to Niger Republic if we request accountability after almost a decade of ruinous leadership.

It is a fitting testament to the leadership calamity of the past eight years that Gen. Buhari, retired, was in a London hospital two weeks to the end of his eight-year tenure, this time to treat toothache. He is ending his misrule much the same way he started it. While Gen. Buhari (retd.) has spent the last eight years taking care of himself and his health, he has left the country prostrate; more corrupt, more insecure, and more divided than he met it eight years ago. The only thing that seems to have improved since he became president on May 29, 2015, is his health and his family fortune.

Obi denies report 'he will bleed to death over mandate' - ITREALMS

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has denied reports on social media alleging he will bleed to death until his mandate is restored, reports ITREALMS.

He also urged all “Obidient” family and all men and women of goodwill to remain calm, prayerful and alert to the events in the country.

Sammie Okposo: What family said, confirms death - ITREALMS

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Finally, the family of gospel maestro, Sammie Okposo has confirmed his passage to the world beyond, reports ITREALMS.

Sammie or well-well master as he was fondly called, died in the early hours of Friday, November 25, 2022.

Isuaniocha death toll rises, community fingers Supol Matthew Abu, Festus Onyeagolu (+video @viewers discretion) - ITREALMS

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There has been increase in killings, shootings and harassment and indiscriminate arrest of innocent citizens in the Isuaniocha community of Anambra State since early hours of Tuesday, April 12, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as Isuaniocha community has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba through the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, Mr. Echeng Echeng, over the use of one Supol Matthew Abu Michael, to put the town under siege and harassment of citizens whilst underage male children are being arrested.

Sound Sultan's death shocks Lai Mohammed, condoles family - ITREALMS

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The Federal Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed shock and sadness over the untimely demise of the popular singer, rapper and songwriter Sound Sultan (Olanrewaju Fasasi), reports ITREALMS.

A press statement issued in Lagos on Monday made available to ITREALMS, the Minister described Sound Sultan's death as a great loss not just to his family and the Creative
Industry, but to Nigeria as a whole.

TJAA condoles with BusinessPlus on death of editor, Mrs Esther Omame

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Times Journalism Alumni Association ( TJAA) has condoled with the management of BusinessPlus magazine ofver the death of its Editor and an alumni, late Mrs. Esther Omame, reports ITREALMS.

The TJAA delegation led by the chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Mr. Remmy Nweke in company of the Public Relations Officer, Mr. Emma Udodinma paid condolence visit to the media house to commiserate with them over the recent death of their editor, which sad event occurred last week Thursday.

Abba Kyari’s death must not be in vain says Tinubu - ITREALMS

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The national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has described the late Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, as a man of accomplishment whose death due to the raging coronavirus pandemic should not be in vain, reports ITREALMS.

He said although the nation is made sad and mourning, we must also use his demise and those of others fallen by the virus to strengthen our resolve in fighting the pandemic.

His condolence message is contained in a statement signed by him and released by his Media Office on Saturday in Lagos.

Asiwaju Tinubu said: “I'm deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Malam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President. He was an extremely able, loyal and talented man who dedicated his considerable skills to the success of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Whatever someone will try to say about Mallam Kyari, the words will prove insufficient. His influence in government and throughout the land was substantial and profound. He will surely be missed. My deepest condolences go to President Buhari, the people of NIgeria and especially the family of Mallam kyari over this tragic loss. May Almighty Allah comfort the president and the Kyari family at this difficult moment.

“This death came at a time the government is working assiduously to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. We must not allow the passing away of Mallam Kyari and the other Nigerians who have lost their lives to this terrible disease to be in vain. Although we are today made sad, we must also use this moment to strengthen our resolve in fighting the pandemic.

“Let us rededicate ourselves to obeying the public health measures such as physical distancing so that we may defeat the contagion and not fall to it. While we must maintain spatial distance from one another we must yet come closer in the spirit of brotherly compassion and national purpose in order to defeat the threat we now face.

“Mallam Kyari was a man of accomplishment. We know not why Almighty Allah has taken him at this time. Allah's will is supreme and there is no questioning it. Yet we must learn from Mallam Kyari's passing. We must honor the departed by doing all we can to defeat the virus so that we safeguard the health of the nation that Mallam Kyari loved so deeply. .

“To the family of Mallam Kyari, may Almighty Allah support and comfort them during this painful moment. My condolences are also with Governor Babagana Zulum, the government and people of Borno State over the loss of their extraordinary son.

“I pray that Allah Subuhana Watahalah grant the soul of our beloved Mallam Kyari eternal rest and admit him to Aljana Firdaus.”

Ayo Midele/Editor

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COVID-19: Nigeria records first death in FCT - ITREALMS

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Information reaching our newsdesk, has it that the former Managing Director (MD) of Pipeline and Product Marketing Company. PPMC, a subsidiary of NNPC, Mr. Suleiman Achimugu has died over night from corona virus, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Nigeria, thus bringing to 36, whereas 33 are active cases, two persons have been charged after thorough examination and monitoring.

Achimugu, ITREALMS gathered is the first casualty in Nigeria on Corona virus and had returned from United Kingdom (UK) two weeks ago on medical treatment.

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) the first #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded.

“The case was a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK. He had underlying medical conditions- multiple myeloma & diabetes & was undergoing chemotherapy,” NCDC disclosed via its Twitterhandle @NCDCgov.

Equally, ITREALMS gathered that the victim started exhibiting symptoms on Tuesday and the family reported to the NCDC.

“They came to the house and took his blood specimen. They never got back to the family,” source close to the family said.

Stressing that as of Sunday afternoon, he was coughing profusely, so they called the NCDC to inquire about his results, which turned out positive.

“They picked him up and rushed him to Gwagwalada and he died at 2am this morning.
ITREALMS further gathered that the family of Achimugus are currently under quarantined in their house, while NCDC will handle the burial.

Meanwhile, highlights from NCDC showed that on the 23rd of March 2020, six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria.

“Till date, thirty-six (36) cases have been confirmed, two cases have been discharged and one death from COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria.

“Of the five (5) new cases, one (1) is in Edo State, two (2) are in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and two (3) are in Lagos State.
ITREALMS equally gathered that the case in Edo State is being treated at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital; cases in the FCT are being treated at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada; and the cases in Lagos State are being treated at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Yaba.

Even as all the six (6) new cases have mild to moderate symptoms and are currently receiving treatment.

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