Tag: Death
PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS VETERAN JOURNALIST AND NEWSWATCH CO-FOUNDER, DAN AGBESE
Abuja, Nigeria — November 19, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Dan Agbese, renowned journalist, author, prose stylist, and co-founder of the iconic Newswatch weekly magazine. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, it was confirmed that Chief…
Nigeria Mourns Diplomatic Powerhouse Prof. Joy Ogwu as She Passes Away at 79
Asaba, Nigeria | October 14, 2025 Nigeria is in mourning following the passing of one of its most distinguished diplomats and scholars, Professor Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who died at the age of 79. Family sources confirmed to NTA News in a phone call from Asaba, Delta State, that she passed away in the early…
Diane Keaton, Iconic Star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, Dies at 79
Los Angeles, California October 12, 2025 Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress renowned for her unforgettable performances in Annie Hall, The Godfather trilogy, and a string of other cinematic classics, has passed away at the age of 79. The cause of her death has not been publicly disclosed, as her family has requested privacy during this…
Nigeria Demands Full Investigation into Death of Footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda
The Nigerian government has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who died under unclear circumstances in Uganda. The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Shama Shanga, has demanded a full autopsy and a detailed probe to uncover the truth behind the tragic incident. The Chairman…