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Unconfirmed Reports Claim Deputy Chief of Staff to Speaker, Chamberlain Dunkwu, Is Dead
Unconfirmed reports have emerged claiming that the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chamberlain Dunkwu, has died suddenly, sparking shock among political associates and colleagues.
According to sources familiar with the development, Dunkwu reportedly passed away after experiencing breathing difficulties shortly after a meal. It was gathered that he had complained that he could not breathe moments before the incident.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation from the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, or the leadership of the House of Representatives regarding the reported death.
Dunkwu, who hails from Ute-Okpu in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, is known as a notable member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has served as a key aide within the National Assembly.
Political associates described the report as shocking, noting that the aide had been active in official engagements prior to the alleged incident.
Efforts to obtain confirmation from officials at the National Assembly were ongoing at the time of this report.
More details are expected as the situation develops.
The newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has removed the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, barely 24 hours after assuming office.
Hundeyin, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, was relieved of the position on Thursday, March 5, 2026, according to reports citing sources within the Nigeria Police Force headquarters.
The development comes amid ongoing internal restructuring within the police hierarchy following Disu’s inauguration as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Disu was appointed last week after the removal of the former police chief, Kayode Egbetokun, who had served as IGP since 2023.
A senior source at the police headquarters reportedly confirmed the development, stating that the Force Public Relations Officer had been removed earlier in the day as part of the ongoing changes within the force.
However, it remains unclear who will take over the role as the next spokesperson of the police.
Hundeyin had assumed the position about six months ago during the tenure of Egbetokun. During his career, he served as Police Public Relations Officer at the Zone 2 Command Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos.
An alumnus of Lagos State University, Hundeyin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan.
He also obtained a certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre in Jaji, Kaduna.
In addition, Hundeyin has participated in international peacekeeping operations, including the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur in 2020.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price by N101, raising the ex-depot rate from N774 to N875 per litre.
The new pricing, which took effect on Monday, is expected to spark fresh concerns over a possible rise in pump prices nationwide as marketers adjust to the revised benchmark.
A senior official of the refinery confirmed that the adjustment followed recent volatility in global crude oil prices. According to the official, changes in international crude fundamentals and rising replacement costs made the review necessary.
Industry sources indicated that the updated rate has already been reflected on downstream pricing platforms, signalling an immediate impact on product lifting and depot transactions.
The development comes shortly after the refinery suspended petrol loading operations effective midnight on March 2, 2026, amid a surge in global crude prices, which reportedly climbed above $80 per barrel.
Data from industry trackers showed that PMS loading halted at exactly midnight, with the issuance of Proforma Invoices temporarily paused. However, Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) loading operations were said to have continued without disruption.
The situation also prompted several private depot owners to suspend petrol sales during the trading day to avoid selling below replacement cost in a volatile market environment.
Energy analysts have warned that sustained geopolitical tensions particularly in the Middle East could drive crude oil prices even higher.
Should crude exceed the $90 per barrel mark, experts say Nigeria may witness further increases in petrol and diesel prices despite the country’s growing local refining capacity.
Stakeholders across the downstream sector are closely monitoring global oil market trends and domestic supply dynamics as the situation unfolds.
Iran has confirmed the death of Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, following recent air strikes linked to the escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel.
According to official statements from Iranian authorities, Bagherzadeh died from injuries sustained during the strikes, which reportedly targeted strategic locations within the country amid heightened regional tensions.
Bagherzadeh, who largely remained out of public view throughout her husband’s decades-long leadership, was regarded as a private but influential figure within Iran’s political and religious establishment. Though seldom seen at official engagements, she was known to play a supportive role within the inner circles of the ruling elite.
Her death comes amid days of intensified military activity and growing international concern over the possibility of a broader regional confrontation.
As of the time of filing this report, further details regarding the specific location of the strike and funeral arrangements had not been officially disclosed by Iranian authorities.