Author: Safiu Kehinde

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…

Safiu Kehinde The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has welcomed Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, following his defection to the party from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). NPO Reported that the governor had on Friday dumped the PDP to finally join APC weeks after publicly announcing his plan to defect. He officially received to the party by the APC Governors Forum who visited him at Uyo, the state capital. Reacting to the development, the APC National Working Committee in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, expressed their delight in having the Akwa-Ibom in the…

Safiu Kehinde Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has finally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). NPO Reported that the governor had last month confirmed his defection speculations. Umo Eno while addressing members of his cabinet had cited the PDP’s leadership crisis as reason for his planned defection. He had also charged his cabinet members to join him anytime he defects or tender their resignation letter. The governor finally switched party allegiance on Friday with the APC Governors Forum warmly receiving. The forum led by Imo State Governor, Hope Udozinma, received Umo Eno at…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais. NPO Reported that the ex-CJN passed away on Friday at the age of 89. Born in Zaria, Kaduna state, the late Uwais made name for himself as the second longest serving CJN in Nigeria’s history (1995-2006). He would chair the Electoral Reform Committee Inaugurated by late Nigerian President, Umaru Yar’Adua, following his retirement. Reacting to the news of his death, Tinubu in a statement issued on Friday described Uwais as a phenomenal jurist and statesman who served Nigeria with honour, courage and exceptional…

Safiu Kehinde Sequel to the tragic Mokwa flood in Niger state which left over 200 dead and several displaced, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called for proactive measures to averting future occurrence and containing disaster. The NLC made the call while commiserating with victims of the flood in a statement issued on Friday by its Acting President, Audu Amba. Expressing its grievances over the devastating flood disaster that tore through Mokwa town, wiping out an entire community, the Congress described it as a tragedy of monumental proportions. The NLC, while admitting to the inevitable nature of flooding, charged the…