Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The body of late former President Muhammadu Buhari has departed London in the United Kingdom for Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial in the honour of the late ex-Nigerian leader. NPO Reported that the ex-President passed away in Sunday evening at a London hospital after prolonged illness. Sequel to his death, President Bola Tinubu had sent delegates led by Vice President Kashim Shettima to bring the remains of his predecessor back to Nigeria. Some members of the delegate include the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects linked to the murder of a Chinese national, Mr. Chen Wang, an employee of WH Great Resource Ltd., Ogere, Ogun State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the PPRO, the suspects identified as Yunusa Abdullahi (male, 25, Borno State) and Peace Keno Danlami (female, 20, Taraba State) were apprehended on Monday, in Jos, Plateau State, where they had been hiding under false identities. They were reportedly tracked and nabbed following weeks of technical surveillance and tactical…

Safiu Kehinde Former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Buba Galadima, has reacted to the demise of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. Galadima, an ally turned critic of Buhari, had in the wake of the former President’s passing said he has forgiven Buhari for everything he did to him. The ex-APC chieftain made this known in an interview with DW International Radio on Monday night. Prior to Buhari’s death, Galadima had in one of his recent interviews slammed the APC and opposition visiting Buhari at his residence. He described them as “useless people who can’t differentiate between their left and right”,…

Safiu Kehinde At least five suspected internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to different jail terms by the Federal High Court in Ilorin and the Kwara State High Court. As disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the convicted persons include Ayinla Abiodun Abdulmajid, Yusuf Abdulazeez Onimisi, Muhammed Zayad Eneye, Abdulbasit Abdulmumeen, and Victor Onucheyo Anibe. They were arraigned on separate charges by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. While Abdulmajid, Onimisi and Eneye were jailed by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin, Abdulmumeen and Anibe…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigeria Police Force has burst two major human trafficking syndicates operating within the country, rescuing multiple victims while arresting a total of eleven suspects in Enugu, Anambra, and Ondo states. The rescued victims include a four-month old baby, pregnant women, and 40 Ghanaians nationals. This was made known in a statement issued on Monday by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, the operatives of the Zone-13 Police Command, acting on intelligence, executed a precision-led sting operation. The operation, which was targeted at deeply rooted child trafficking and baby factory network in Enugu…

‎Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has joined millions of Nigerians in mourning former President Muhammadu Buhari who passed away on Sunday after prolonged illness. Ambode, in a solemn tribute, described the late Buhari as strong, ardent supporter of Lagos State. He further described him as a statesman whose leadership embodied integrity, patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to the ideals of national unity and progress. The ex-Lagos recounted the personal and institutional support Buhari extended to Lagos State during his administration, emphasizing that the former president’s actions reflected his deep appreciation for the state’s strategic importance. ‎“President Buhari was…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian financial institutions, Woodhall Capital and Polaris Bank have, in partnership with the Lagos and United Kingdom’s governments, announced the launch of a ₦1.5 billion Creative Sector Fund. This was reportedly aimed at expanding access to structured financing for creative entrepreneurs meant to scale their output across fashion, film, music, and digital content. As disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, the fund was unveiled during the launch of the Creative Currency Podcast, an initiative designed to foster collaboration between creatives, financiers, policymakers, and global stakeholders. The platform will serve as both a podcast and policy engagement forum,…

Safiu Kehinde Vice President Kashim Shettima has on Monday received former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, and his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the National High Commission’s residence in London for a condolence visit over the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan, who was defeated by Buhari at the 2015 General election, had alongside Akufo-Addo paid tribute to the late ex-President. They described Buhari as a dedicated leader who served Nigeria with honour and stood firmly for integrity and national unity throughout his public life. Jonathan commended Buhari’s contributions to democratic governance and national stability, noting that his…

Safiu Kehinde Former Nigerian Military Head of State, Abdusalami Abubakar, has disclosed being in the same hospital with late Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, before his demise. NPO Reported that the immediate past President passed away at the age of 82 at a London hospital on Sunday after prolonged illness. His demise had since attracted tonnes of tributes across the country and from world leaders. Meanwhile, Abdusalami, in an interview with Channels TV, disclosed that Buhari passed away shortly after he was discharged from the same hospital the former President was admitted to. The former military leader said he had to…

Safiu Kehinde Ijebu-Ode was on Monday flooded with political dignitaries and notable Nigerians spearheaded by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote, and former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, as the remains of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was laid to rest in Ogun State. NPO Reported the demise of the popular Yoruba monarch who died on Sunday at the age of 91. The renown monarch was laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic rite. While the burial rite was simply performed, it was however witnessed by business and political big wigs who stormed…