Author: Safiu Kehinde

President Donald Trump has asked aides and advisers if they believe Elon Musk’s behaviour over the past 48 hours could be related to his alleged drug use, privately seeking to understand the tech billionaire’s broadsides against him while signaling publicly he doesn’t care, a source familiar with the conversations told CNN. In his own telling, Trump is not wasting any time thinking about the man who, one week ago, was receiving a giant golden key in the Oval Office and has since lobbed insults toward its occupant. The president told CNN’s Dana Bash in a brief phone call Friday morning…

Safiu Kehinde Popular Nigerian singer, Dare Arts Alade, and his wife narrowly escaped death on Friday as their caught fire. The incident reportedly occured on Friday along Third Mainland bridge. Recounting the ordeal in a post on his Instagram handle, Dare described the experience as shocking and painful. While expressing gratitude to God, the singer stated the incident served as a reminder on how things can change and how unimportant material things become in the face of life itself. “Yesterday, around 4pm, our car caught fire on the 3rd Mainland Bridge and burnt to the ground. It was a shocking…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos-based lawyer, Wahab Shittu (SAN), has mourned the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mohammed Uwais, describing him as one of the finest jurists in Nigeria’s history. NPO Reported that the ex-CJN died on Friday at the age of 89. Wahab in a tribute issued on Saturday hailed his impact on the Nigeria’s judiciary system as he highlighted his contributions to three significant events in the country’s history. He recounted his contribution in the elevation of late Human Rights lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN) and role in improving Nigeria’s electoral jurisprudence through the Electoral Reform Committee…

Safiu Kehinde Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant and Strategist to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed his alleged confession on his involvement in plot against suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Okolugbo, in a post on X handle on Saturday, debunked the claim, stating that his account was hacked. While dissociating himself from the statement, the Senate President’s aide claimed to have regained the account while reporting this case to appropriate authorities. “I categorically dissociate myself from the statements made in those tweets concerning Senator Godswill Akpabio “I have since taken steps to regain control of my account, The matter has…

Safiu Kehinde Legendary Nigerian singer and crooner of Gwo Gwo Gwo, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. The Enugu-based singer who was brought back to limelight by Nigerian skit maker, Brain Jotter, passed away on Friday night at about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, following a prolonged illness. His eldest son, Emma Ejeagha, confirmed his demise to Vanguard in a telephone conversation. Mike Ejeagha was renown for his traditional music which contains blend of Igbo folklore and proverbs. He rose to fame in the 1980s with his unique style. Years after leaving the…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has mourned the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigerian, Mohammed Uwais, describing him as a pillar of the country’s judiciary system and a beacon of integrity and reform. NPO Reported that the ex-CJN died on Friday at the age of 89. Reacting to the development, the NBA, in a joint statement issued in Lagos, by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), and Secretary, and Mobolaji Ojibara, said that the late jurist was the architect of electoral reform in Nigeria, whose demise had created a huge vacuum. “The Nigerian Bar Association mourns the passing of…

Agency Report The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has wished Muslims across the country a joyful and blessed Eid Kabir celebration. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, conveyed this message to Muslims in commemoration of the 2025 Eid Kabir on Friday in Abuja. Okoh also assured victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger, of the association’s continued prayers and support. He highlighted the deep roots of Eid Kabir in the story of Abraham (Prophet Ibrahim), whose faith and obedience inspire both Christians and Muslims. “It teaches us about sacrifice, love, and kindness — values we all share,” Okoh said.…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of Zambia over the demise of its former president, Edgar Lungu. NPO Reported that Lungu died on Thursday at the age of 68 years. Reacting to the news of his demise, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, expressed Nigeria’s condolences in a statement on Saturday by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Lungu, according to the statement, served Zambia with dedication, ensuring infrastructural development and regional diplomacy in the country. The FG acknowledged the late President’s contribution to strengthening Africa’s collective voice on the global stage…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian Social Media influencer on On-Air Personality (OAP), Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has exposed a popular Nigerian Pastor for pulling out a gun at a car spotter. Daddy Freeze had in post shared on his Instagram handle on Friday demanded what the car spotter did wrong as he shared a video clip of the man’s encounter with the Pastor. As captured in the clip, the car spotter had hailed the Pastor as he spotted his Range Rover car while recording him. Pulling over beside the man, the clergyman who turned out to be the convener…

Safiu Kehinde Akwa-Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duty and Deepsea Port, Ini Ememobong, has resigned from his role following the defection of the state governor, Umo Eno, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). NPO Reported that Umo Eno, who had made his stance known over possible defection from the PDP, had also charged members of his cabinet to either join him or resign. The Akwa-Ibom governor would finally declared his defection to the ruling party on Friday with the Hope Udozinma-led APC Governors Forum receiving him at Uyo, the state capital. Following the defection…