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JUST IN: Influential Former Nigerian Senator is De@d, “Irreparable L0ss”
An influential former Nigerian Senator Omololu Meroyi, who represented Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS) between 1999 and 2003, died aged 76.
Legit reports that the ex-legislator’s younger brother, Meroyi Yomi Charles, broke the news to journalists that same Wednesday, July 22, saying his sibling passed away earlier that morning. Charles did not reveal what caused the death.
The Achievers Progressive Group, a prominent grassroots organisation based in Ondo state, was among the first to publicly mourn his passing.
In a statement released on Wednesday, July 22, obtained by Legit, the group said it received news of Senator Meroyi’s death with “deep sorrow,” describing the late federal lawmaker as “our leader and father.”
The statement read: “On behalf of the entire members of Achievers Progressive Group, we extend our heartfelt condolences to everyone. We share in your grief and pray that God Almighty grants you and the family the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”
As of the time of this report, the family had yet to announce funeral or burial arrangements.
Born on January 1, 1950, Meroyi earned a Master of Science degree in Economics from the London School of Economics.
He first entered federal politics in 1983 when he was elected to the House of Representatives. 16 years later, he returned to the National Assembly after winning a Senate seat in 1999 on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), representing Ondo South.
He later crossed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during his political career.
After leaving the Senate, Meroyi remained engaged in public affairs, eventually serving as the South-West National Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Senators’ Forum.
Outside politics, he worked as a management consultant and held the position of chairman at Araromi Rubber Estates Limited.
Former Senator representing the Funtua Senatorial District of Katsina State, Bello Mandiya, is dead.
His death was announced by a close associate, Malam Maiwada DanMalam, in a Facebook post.
According to DanMalam, the funeral prayer for the former senator will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja.
“Funeral prayers will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja,” he said.
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.
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