Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham Omenogor has died at the age of 32 after battling a kidney infection. The actress has since been laid to rest.Reports indicate that Abraham died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while her family publicly announced her death on Thursday, October 15.
She was buried on Saturday, October 17, at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja, as family members, friends and loved ones gathered to bid her farewell.
Announcing her passing on her social media page, the family described her death as painful and paid tribute to her life and contributions to the entertainment industry.
The statement read: “PAINFUL EXIT. REST IN PEACE. A beautiful soul, a gifted talent, gone too soon… Celebrating the life of TENIA ABRAHAM OMENOGOR (1993–2026), Nollywood Actress, Aged 32 Years.”
The family added that the late actress lived passionately, touched many lives through her talent and left behind a legacy that would not be forgotten.
According to the burial announcement, the funeral took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with mourners asked to gather at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, by 9 a.m. to pay their final respects.
Beyond her acting career, Abraham was also a former Beauty Queen South South 2020.
Her death comes just days after the passing of gospel singer Toluwanisings, raising fresh concerns about the loss of young Nigerians.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), announced the singer’s death on Instagram on Wednesday.
While praying for God’s mercy upon the late singer, Olajengbesi expressed concern over the deaths of young Nigerians, noting that the loss of Toluwanisings and other young men and women was not what God intended for them.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have denied involvement in the September 16 operation at M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger State, where several people reportedly died.The specialised unit maintained that the suspended Niger State NSCDC Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, had no authority to deploy its personnel for any operation.
The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja Attah, made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday, describing claims attributed to Aniviye as false and misleading.
The suspended commandant had reportedly said he visited the mining site on September 15 before deploying Mining Marshals personnel to the location.
The clarification comes as a Commission of Inquiry led by Justice Mohammed Mohammed continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the actions of the security operatives involved.
However, Attah argued that Aniviye’s account misrepresented the command structure and operational jurisdiction of the Mining Marshals.
He explained that personnel of the specialised unit were not attached to state commands but operated under the direct supervision of the NSCDC national headquarters.
“No Mining Marshals operative is attached to the Niger State Command or to any State Command of the Corps for that matter,” Attah stated.
According to him, the unit operates exclusively under the command, control and operational directives of the NSCDC Commandant-General, in collaboration with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
He stressed that state commandants lacked the authority to deploy Mining Marshals personnel on assignments.
Attah further noted that the NSCDC Commandant-General had repeatedly stated publicly that the specialised unit was not involved in the operation.
The commander said he only became aware of the incident after reports emerged, insisting that allegations linking the Mining Marshals to the operation were untrue and inconsistent with the unit’s established chain of command.
He added that the unit’s operational records showed that none of its personnel participated in the exercise.
“Our operational records confirm that at no time were Mining Marshals personnel deployed or involved in the said operation,” he said, warning against attempts to associate the unit with the deaths currently under investigation.
Attah also defended the conduct of the Mining Marshals, stating that their enforcement activities under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007, had been carried out professionally and in accordance with the law.
He maintained that the unit had consistently adhered to its rules of engagement since its establishment, adding that it had no record of human rights violations nationwide or any pending fundamental rights enforcement case against it in court.
The commander attributed the unit’s operational discipline to the standard operating procedures introduced under the leadership of NSCDC Commandant-General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, and the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake.
He reaffirmed the Mining Marshals’ commitment to addressing illegal activities in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, insisting that misleading reports would not distract the unit from its responsibilities.
Attah also urged journalists to verify information concerning the unit’s operations through its national headquarters, emphasising the importance of responsible reporting on security agencies, particularly in cases involving deaths in custody.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have crashed out of the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Championship following a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.The disappointing result ends Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The five-time world champions finished bottom of Group B with just one point from two matches.
The Eaglets needed a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Niger Republic in their opening game on Wednesday. However, Ivory Coast took the lead in the 16th minute through Alex Fousseni at the Stade du 4 Août.
Nigeria, under head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere, battled to get back into the contest and eventually equalised in the 84th minute through Abiodun John.
Despite the late goal, the Nigerian side could not find a winner, leaving them unable to progress to the next stage of the competition.
Niger Republic finished top of Group B with four points, while Ivory Coast secured second place with two points. Both teams advanced to the next round.
The elimination means Nigeria will miss the U-17 AFCON for the third consecutive edition. The Golden Eaglets failed to qualify for the 2025 and 2026 tournaments, both hosted by Morocco, which is also scheduled to stage the 2027 edition.
Nigeria’s absence from the continental competition also means the team will miss the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the fourth consecutive time.
The Golden Eaglets last participated in the global tournament in 2019, despite holding the record for the most titles, having won the competition five times.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶