By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria- Jan 16,2026(Series News Online)
The mortal remains of renowned journalist and co-founder of the defunct Newswatch Magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, have been interred in Ologba, Anyigba, Dekina local government area of Kogi State. The burial ceremony, which took place on Thursday at about 11am, was officiated by the Chief Imam, Alhaji Musa, and Ologba 2, Mallam Dauda Omeje.
In his eulogy, the Chief Imam emphasized the importance of preparing for death, saying, "All of us must prepare for death because it's a necessary end for all mankind. We will all taste death one day. How we prepare for it matters. We must live in peace with one another and live a life of service to humanity, like our brother, Muhammed."
The Imam described late Yakubu Mohammed as a selfless individual who dedicated his life to his community, stating, "As a devoted Muslim, he never compromised his religion. He was committed to the development of our land."
Mr. Joshua Edegbo, a first cousin to the deceased, recalled Mohammed's contributions to his community, saying, "He equally gave scholarships to many young ones in Dekina Local Government and across Igala land. As a committed Muslim, he never deviated from his faith. He never mixed his religion with anything, even when he briefly delved into politics."
Edegbo, who was employed by Mohammed in the New Nigerian Newspapers and Newswatch, added, "I'm therefore not surprised about the turnout of his compatriots today to pay him their last respects. He will be greatly missed."
The funeral was attended by prominent religious and traditional leaders, family members, and fellow journalists. Late Yakubu Mohammed, who held a Bachelor's degree in Science, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 75.
Born on April 4, 1950, Mohammed was educated at St. Joseph's Primary School, Ayangba, Government Secondary School, Okene, the University of Lagos, and Glasgow College of Technology in Scotland. He was a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Kogi State election in 2011.
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