A former chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Osi Obirh, is dead.

DAILY POST gathered that Orbih, who was also a former PDP National Vice Chairman, South-South, died on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Lere Olayinka, the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, in a post on his Facebook page, said the news of the politician’s death was made public by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, a member of the family.

The post titled, ‘In Loving Memory’, read, “With profound sadness and a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of the almighty God, the family of Chief M.C.K. Orbih announce the passing of our beloved brother, husband, father and uncle, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, who passed away on Monday, 31 August 2026.

“He is survived by his wife, Mrs Florence Orbih; his children, Ms. Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr. Mildred Omonemi Orbih; his brothers and sisters; as well as other members of the extended family.

“At this difficult time, we ask family members, friends and well-wishers to remember the entire family in their prayers as we mourn this painful loss.

“Further details will be announced in due course. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

Orbih, before his death, was the Chairman, Governing Council of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma.

He was a close ally of FCT minister, Wike.

The late PDP chieftain was born on October 27, 1961, at Ogbona, in Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo State.

The Eleta Oluyara of Iyara Land in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oba Jacob Babatunde Meduteni, is dead.

Naija News reports that the traditional ruler, who was 75 years old, reportedly passed away in his palace in Iyara after a prolonged illness whose nature was not disclosed.

His death has plunged the community into mourning, barely three years after he assumed the traditional stool.

Meduteni became the traditional ruler of Iyara after the Kogi State Government appointed him on July 24, 2023.

He was initially installed as a third-class chief before the state government elevated the traditional institution to second-class status.

The Kogi State Executive Council approved the upgrade on September 26, 2023.

The monarch was formally crowned and presented with his staff of office on December 23, 2023, at a ceremony that attracted traditional rulers, politicians and other notable guests.

Before becoming a monarch, Meduteni built an extensive career in engineering and corporate administration. He was educated at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and the University of Calabar.

His professional journey included appointments as Manager, Marketing, and Head of Customer Service in Kaduna.

He subsequently rose to the top of the management ladder in Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector, serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company before becoming CEO of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company.

He left active corporate employment in 2008. After his retirement, Meduteni devoted more time to entrepreneurship and community development.

He ran his private ventures, Newday Engineering Company and Nowday Farms, while remaining involved in activities aimed at advancing Iyara’s interests.

His contribution to community affairs was further demonstrated by his leadership of the Iyara Development Movement, where he served as national president for two terms.

He spent a total of six years in the position before being selected to occupy the Eleta Oluyara stool.

A former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Peter Ajang Azi, has died.

Azi, who served as Speaker of the state legislature between June 2015 and July 2018, died on Thursday in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

His family confirmed the development in a statement signed by John Daniel Azi, describing his death as a painful loss.

“With total submission to the will of God Almighty, the Azi Ajang Family announce the passing unto glory of their son, brother, and father, Rt. Hon. Peter Ajang Azi,” the statement read.

The family said the former lawmaker “peacefully joined his Lord” on Thursday, adding that details of his burial arrangements would be announced later.

Reacting to the development, the senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former governor of the state, Simon Lalong, described Azi’s death as a “painful and devastating loss” to his family and the Plateau political community.

Lalong recalled Azi’s role during his administration, describing him as a dependable political associate who contributed to governance and policy formulation in the state.

“Rt. Hon. Azi was a trusted political ally and a committed member of the All Progressives Congress,” Lalong said.

He described the deceased as a politician known for humility, loyalty and commitment to grassroots service.

Azi served as Speaker during part of Lalong’s tenure as governor and was involved in legislative activities supporting the administration’s programmes.

Lalong, who also chairs the Conference of Former Speakers of State Houses of Assembly of Nigeria, said Azi remained active in the organisation and contributed to conversations on good governance and legislative integrity.

“Rt. Hon. Peter Azi was not only a former Speaker and distinguished public servant; he was a brother, a dependable political ally, and a strong member of our political family. His death has left a painful void that will be difficult to fill,” he said.

The former governor extended his condolences to Azi’s family, friends, political associates and the people of Plateau State.

Speaking on behalf of his family, the people of Plateau South and the Conference of Former Speakers, Lalong prayed for God to grant the bereaved family the strength to bear the loss and for the deceased to rest in peace.