Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde No fewer than 20 people have been confirmed dead  as Hurricane Helene stormed the south-eastern United States. The  dangerous Category 4 storm weakened to a tropical depression by Friday afternoon. The deaths were reported in US media across the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida with governor of Georgia said at least 11 people had died in his state. Around 3 million people were without power across those states and beyond, with houses destroyed and entire communities flooded. There were fears that many people could still be trapped under collapsed and damaged buildings. Many roads…

Safiu Kehinde The Lagos State Taskforce has nabbed four men who were allegedly involved in illegal drug trading. This was confirmed in a post shared on the agency’s official X handle on Friday. According to the post, the suspects are identified as Michael Lawal, 35; Adeniyi Oludare, 18; Alex Loba, 24; and Gaffar Adenekan, 34. The taskforce said that the suspects were arrested on Friday at the Mushin area of the state. “Today, officials of the Lagos State Taskforce apprehended four suspects involved in trading in illicit substances at Ojunrin axis in Mushin. “The suspects were all caught red handed,”…

Safiu Kehinde A former Governor of Taraba State Darius Ishaku has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. NPO Reports gathered that the former Governor was picked up at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday and was still at the commission’s office Friday evening. EFCC’s Spokesman Mr. Dele Oyewale while responding to NPO Reports inquiries on Friday confirmed that Ishaku was arrested. According to report, a source from the commission revealed that Ishaku faces at least 15-count charges, including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds. “We have been gathering…

Safiu Kehinde  The Federal Government has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to tackle lead poisoning. This was disclosed issued in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori. As contained in the statement made available to NPO Reports, the Minister, Dele Alake, pledged Nigeria’s support to the global campaign against lead poisoning to lives of vulnerable citizens. Alake had, at the Lead-Free Future exhibition- a sideline of the ongoing UN General Assembly organized by UNICEF and UNAID, sought the…

To Fly Party’s Flag Half-mast for Seven Days Safiu Kehinde The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mourned the demise of Akwa-Ibom’s First Lady,. Patience Umo Eno. This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. PDP expressed their grievance as they condole with the state’s governor, Pastor Umo Eno, over the loss of his wife. Described as angelic with graceful and compassionate soul, PDP admitted that Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria, and humanity have lost one of their best and brightest. They, however, expressed their thoughts and prayers with Umo Eno as they admitted that the…

Reveals How he got the Controversial Voice Notes Safiu Kehinde As Bobrisky’s bribery and money laundering saga intensifies, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to Folakemi Falana’s threat to take him to court over the alleged involvement of her father and brother in the saga. Hours after Folakemi’s post, VDM took to his Instagram handle to express his disappointment with the Falanas for coming after him rather than joining hands with Nigerians to fight the corruption which he revealed. He, however, stated that he is unmoved if he get sent to jail over the case. “The thing…

Safiu Kehinde  The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, have mourned the death of Akwa-Ibom state governor’s wife, Patience Umo Eno. Commiserating with the governor, Umo Eno, Egbetokun,in a statement issued by the Nigerian Police Force PRO, Muyiwa Adejobi, expressed his condolences over the sudden death of the Akwa-Ibom state first lady. He commended the late first late first lady for her compassion, dedication, and legacy which she left behind. “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM, extends his heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, Governor Umo Bassey Eno, on the passing…

Britain has banned supermodel Naomi Campbell from being a charity trustee for five years after an inquiry into a charity she set up found that funds raised for good causes were used for spa treatments and cigarettes. London-born Campbell, 54, was one of an elite group of supermodels who dominated runways and magazine covers from the 1990s. She founded Fashion For Relief in 2005, aiming to raise funds for humanitarian causes by staging runway shows, but the charity was removed from Britain’s list of charities this year. An inquiry published into the organisation by the Charity Commission found multiple instances…

Safiu Kehinde  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the shocking demise of Akwa-Ibom’s First Lady, Patience Umo Eno. This was disclosed in a statement issued today by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Expressing his condolences to the state’s governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Tinubu lauded the late first lady for her humility, resilience, and loyalty. He also commiserated the the entire state government and residents of Akwa-Ibom over the ‘painful’ and ‘profound’ loss of the first lady. Tinubu acknowledged her passion for serving the people which she showcased through her ‘Golden Initiative for All’.…

Safiu Kehinde  Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to Akwa-Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, over the death of his wife. Joining others to pay tribute to the late Patience Umo Eno who passed away earlier today, Sanwo-Olu in a post on his X handle, expressed his grief over the first lady whom he described as a soulmate and pillar of support to the Akwa-Ibom governor. He lauded the late first lady for her contribution to the state through the Golden Initiative for All (GIA) which focused on providing shelter, food, and education for the poor and…