SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH.

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 SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH. The Senate today suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill and all other legislative business at its emergency plenary session to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives, whose death cast a sombre mood over the National Assembly. The upper chamber had reconvened from recess amid expectations that lawmakers would accelerate action on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across the federation, a measure widely seen as a major step in the ongoing effort to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. However, proceedings were cut short after Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the death of Tongo, who represented the Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives. Hon. Tongo passed away at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on June 12, 2026, following a brief illness. His death triggered a...

CHRIS REA, THE BELOVED BRITISH SINGER-SONGWRITER BEST KNOWN FOR THE TIMELESS HOLIDAY CLASSIC DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, HAS PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 74.(PHOTO).



Chris Rea, the beloved British singer-songwriter best known for the timeless holiday classic Driving Home for Christmas, has passed away at the age of 74.

 His family shared: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Chris. He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family.”  


Born in Middlesbrough, Rea rose to fame with hits such as The Road to Hell, On the Beach, and Let’s Dance. His iconic Christmas song, inspired by a real-life drive home through traffic, has become a festive staple worldwide and is even featured in this year’s M&S advert. Over his remarkable career, he released 25 albums, sold more than 30 million records, and touched countless lives with his distinctive gravelly voice and blues guitar.  


Following the news, fans have been revisiting his heartfelt 2020 appearance on Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Christmas Special, where he shared warm memories of the holidays. Rest in peace, Chris Rea — your music will keep driving us home for Christmas for years to come. 🎄❤️

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