Nigerian musician Papa Urhobo, best known for his vocals on Timaya's hit song 'Ogologoma', has died at the age of 51 following an illness. According to Legit.ng, his passing comes shortly after a viral public appeal for funds to cover his medical care. The singer's death has drawn attention to the health and financial struggles faced by some veteran Nigerian artists, with tributes emerging from fans and colleagues in the country's music industry.

The State House has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of its senior information officers, Peter Onwubuariri, who died in Kano, according to Naija News. Onwubuariri served as a media aide in the presidency. Details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not disclosed in the report, which described the mood at the State House as sombre following the loss of the senior official.

A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure while on holiday in Thailand, according to Information Nigeria citing the Daily Mail. A UK coroner reportedly ruled that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism. Ubiribo, who was also known by the nicknames 'Tiny', 'Denisi' and 'Ego', reportedly underwent the surgery during his trip before complications led to his death.

The son of Igho Ubiribo, a friend of Nigerian singer Davido also known as Tiny Igho, has publicly disputed the official account of his father's death in Thailand. According to Legit.ng, he alleges that part of his inheritance is missing, questions the investigation conducted by the Bangkok clinic where his father died, and has rejected a viral claim circulating about the circumstances of the death, pointing fingers at those he suspects of involvement.

The Chief Imam of Ilaro has explained that late actor Ogogo entrusted him with ₦25 million before his death. According to Premium Times, the cleric said he documented the transaction and informed members of the actor's family about it prior to the actor's passing.

The Chief Imam of Ilaro in Ogun State, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has explained his decision to return N25 million entrusted to him by the late veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following the actor's death. According to the Punch report, Adewunmi said Ogogo transferred the money to him to complete the rebuilding of his grandfather's house, clarifying that the funds were not intended for a mosque project as had been suggested.