Senator Okey Ezea, who represents Enugu North Senatorial District, is dead.

Senator Ezea, the only remaining Labour Party’s lawmaker from Enugu State in the Red Chamber, died yesterday in the United Kingdom, where he was receiving medical treatment.

Popularly known as Ideke, Ezea defeated former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of the Peoples Democratic Party to clinch the Enugu North seat in the 2023 senatorial election.

The news of his death was confirmed by his colleague, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who expressed deep shock and sorrow.

Kalu described Ezea as a close friend, noting that their bond extended beyond legislative work to shared moments of worship at a Catholic chapel.

He praised the deceased senator as humble, principled, and God fearing, adding that Ezea’s contributions to the Senate were marked by courage and convictions.

Senator Kalu also condoled with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, and the Nsukka community, acknowledging Ezea’s dedication to serving his constituents.

He prayed for comfort for Ezea’s family, describing him as a noble man whose legacy will endure.

Senator Okey Ezea’s death marks the second death in the 10th Senate, following the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah last year.

Forty-four members of the House of Representatives have written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, appealing for the release of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from custody.

The lawmakers under the aegis of Concerned Federal Lawmakers, in a letter addressed to the president, urged him to, “as soon as practicable”, direct the Attorney-General of the Federation to exercise his constitutional powers and discontinue the prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The letter was signed by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Hon. Harrison Nwadike, Hon. Obi Aguocha, Hon. Murphy Osaro, Hon. Peter Akpanke, Hon. Mudshiru Lukman, Hon. Paul Nnamechi, Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus, Hon. Obed Shehu, Hon. Dominic, Hon. Ugwu Emmanuel, Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, Hon. Chike John Okafor and Hon. Adam Ogene Ogbaru.

Other lawmakers, who signed the letter, are Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, Hon. Chimaobi Sam, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Donatus Matthew, Hon. Ibe Osonwa, Barr. Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Hon. Mudashiru Lukman, Hon. Thaddeus Atta, Hon. Udema H. Okonkwo, Hon. Cyril Godwin, Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuike, Hon. Kama Nkemkama, Hon. Peter Aniekwe, Hon. Gwachem Maureen, Hon. Onwunka, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, Hon. Nwobosi Joseph, Hon. Amobi Godwin.

Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuike, Hon. Kama Nkemkama, Hon. Peter Aniekwe, Hon. Gwachem Maureen, Hon. Onwunka, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, Hon. Nwobosi Joseph, Hon. Amobi Godwin, Hon. Blessing Amadi, Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, Hon. Dr. Joshua Audu Gana, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Hon. Emeka Idu, Hon. Peter Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Hon. Matthew Nwogu, Hon. Tochukwu Okere, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Godwin Offiono, Hon. Ngozi Okolie and Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi.

(From Daily Trust)

“President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola.

This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

“President Tinubu’s first stop is Johannesburg, where he will attend the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders. After the summit, he will proceed to Angola for the AU-EU summit,” it stated.

The statement added that President Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African leader and current G20 President, invited Tinubu to participate in this year’s edition, while President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil extended a similar invitation during his tenure in 2024.

The G20 Summit, scheduled from Saturday, November 22 to Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, will bring together leaders from the world’s top 20 economies, including representatives of the European Union, African Union, and global financial institutions.

The theme of the summit, “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” will guide discussions across three plenary sessions.

“Inclusive and Sustainable Growth; Leaving No One Behind: Building our economies, the role of trade, Financing for development and the Debt burden.“A Resilient World: the G20’s Contribution to Disaster Risk Reduction; Climate Change; Just Energy Transitions; Food Systems.“A fair and Just Future for All: Critical Minerals; Decent Work; Artificial Intelligence,” the statement noted.