At the age of 81, Dan Agbese, a well-known Nigerian journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, passed suddenly. He passed away in Lagos on Monday. Agbese was a well-known journalist, writer, and media figure in Nigeria. Renowned for his incisive writing and decades of journalism experience.
Agbese remains a highly esteemed individual whose journalism is well recognised. Regarded as a pioneer of investigative journalism in Nigeria and a big influence on the development of contemporary journalism there.
Born in Agila, Benue State, on May 12, 1944. He graduated from Columbia University in New York with a degree in journalism and the University of Lagos with a degree in mass communications. He was the general manager of Radio Benue, Makurdi, and the editor of The Nigeria Standard and New Nigerian.
Some of his notable works include: “Nigeria Their Nigeria,” “Fellow Nigerians,” “The Reporter’s Companion”, “Style: A Guide to Good Writing,” and “The Columnist’s Companion: The Art and Craft of Column Writing.”
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Agbese is survived by his wife, Chief Rose Agbese, their six children and seven grandchildren. Burial arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.
Pastor Mrs. Nkechi Chinyere Ene, the presiding pastor of the Carpenter’s Church, passed away. The church described her demise as “a great loss to the church and the body of Christ.”
Pastor Nkechi Chinyere Ene died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, just after returning from a lengthy outreach tour that was full of “miracles and testimonies,” according to a statement written by Pastor Sola Akinwale on behalf of the church leadership.
The statement claims that shortly after returning to Nigeria, she experienced an unexpected medical crisis in Lagos.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing into glory of God’s servant, our presiding pastor, our mother-in-Israel, Pastor Nkechi Ene,” the statement read.
“As our hearts hurt and questions assail our minds, we rest assured in the unwavering truth that God is good and His mercies endure forever.”
“She lived and believed the Word of God till the very end,” the church said. “She has now heard the words from her Master, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’”
The Carpenter’s Church called on members and well-wishers to pray for strength and comfort for her family, her husband, Brother Emeka Ene, and their daughters, Zoe, Chloe, Tracy, and Osi.
