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Pastor Adamson Aromaegbe, the founder and General Overseer of Rock Word Church and Dominion International, has died.

Aromaegbe, who was based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reportedly died on Friday, August 21, 2026.

His death was confirmed by the leadership of the church in a statement released on Sunday.

The statement was signed by Rev. Nnamdy Echezona and shared through the ministry’s official Facebook page.

The church described the late pastor as a respected Christian leader who dedicated his life to preaching the gospel and building the ministry.

His work as a preacher, teacher, mentor and church leader reportedly influenced many people within and outside his ministry.

Following the announcement, the church called on members, friends and other supporters to pray for Aromaegbe’s family as they come to terms with his death.

Prayers were also requested for the church and members of the wider Dominion International family.

The church said arrangements for the late pastor’s funeral and other activities to mark his death would be announced later.

Aromaegbe’s death has left members of Rock Word Church and Dominion International mourning the loss of a leader who had spent years working in Christian ministry.

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The remains of Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have arrived in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, ahead of his burial on Monday.

The development was confirmed by some of those who accompanied the remains and through videos circulating on social media.

In one of the videos, one of Ogogo’s daughters was seen accompanying the remains. Traditional authorities were also present, with the staff of office of a traditional ruler brought to receive the late actor.

Ogogo’s remains were taken to Ilaro on Sunday following his death earlier that day at the age of 66.

Veteran actor Jide Kosoko had announced on Sunday that Ogogo’s remains would be taken to Ilaro, where a lying in state ceremony would be held on Monday.

Jide said the ceremony would take place at 11am at the Pavilion in Ilaro.

The Ilaro Muslim Community also announced that the burial prayer would hold at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground at 10am on Monday, in accordance with Islamic rites.

Ogogo died at about 3pm on Sunday, after battling stage four cancer. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an emotional Instagram Live session.

His death came only days after his daughters, Lima and Kira, publicly appealed for medical assistance for their father.

On August 17, Lima said the actor was battling stage four cancer and appealed to hospitals, medical professionals and other well wishers to help the family find treatment for him. She said his condition had deteriorated and that some hospitals had refused to continue treating him.

The family had also previously dismissed reports that Ogogo had died. On August 18, Lima described the report as false after a social media post claimed that the actor had passed away.

Ogogo, who was born in Ilaro, built a career spanning several decades as an actor, filmmaker and director and became one of the recognised figures in cinema.

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A fresh twist as emerged as the coordinator of the purported National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, Prince George Buchi Nwabueze, has released an appointment letter bearing the letterhead of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

Nwabueze shared the document on his LinkedIn page on Saturday amid controversy surrounding the alleged establishment and operation of the agency within the OSGF.

The President also ordered the suspension of three permanent secretaries allegedly linked to the operation and directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the agency’s creation and activities.

ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, said the discovery was made during investigations into the activities of the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and other breaches of government procedures.

The appointment letter released by Nwabueze is dated October 3, 2025, with reference number OSGF/MIN/59310/11/205. It was purportedly signed by Nadungu Gagare, identified in the document as Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office.

Titled “Appointment as National Coordinator and Executive Director Made in Nigeria Project Office,” the letter stated that Nwabueze had been appointed National Coordinator/Executive Director of the Made in Nigeria Project Office under the OSGF.

It said the appointment followed an assessment of his commitment, contribution and capacity to deliver on the mandate of the Special Project Office.

According to the document, the appointment was for a five-year tenure commencing from July 2025 and was renewable.

The letter assigned Nwabueze responsibility for overseeing the development of programmes, projects and policies, as well as supervising regional and state coordinators.

He was also expected to organise exhibitions, trade expos and economic summits aimed at promoting indigenous products and services and supporting economic development.

The document further stated that the project office was to operate from a temporary office at Room B53, Ground Floor, within the OSGF Complex.

It added that the appointment was subject to the pleasure of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and was aligned with the objectives of the Made in Nigeria initiative under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Meanwhile, TheCable reported that Nwabueze had also written to several state governments seeking the nomination of state coordinators for the purported Made in Nigeria Project Office.

The development comes as the Federal Government intensifies investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged agency and the individuals and officials connected with its operations.