Author: Safiu Kehinde
Safiu Kehinde is a Graduate of Mass Communications. He is passionate about accurate reporting and interested in investigating socio-political issues.
An Islamic Scholar, Alhaji Lookman Adegboyega, has reminded Muslims who have non-Muslims who join them during the month of Ramadan to fast what they can do to make their gain the full rewards of their fasting. Speaking at the 4th Ramadan lecture held by the Chief Rotimi Williams Estate Muslim Community in Lagos on Saturday, the scholar said it has been observed over the decades that there is a rising number of non-Muslims who, on account of their realization that fasting has some benefits, join their Muslim family friends to observe the one month of fasting. According to Adegboyega, who…
Safiu Kehinde Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has defected to the Social Democratic Party as he dumped the All Progressive Congress (APC). Having been at odd with the ruling party over time, speculations had grown over his imminent exit from the APC. According to report, El-Rufai’s withdrawal from the APC was disclosed in a letter making the rounds on social media. As contained in the letter titled “Onwards to the future”, the former Kaduna Governor who is a founding member of the APC, cited the refusal of the party leadership to address the unhealthy situation within the party. While relishing…
Safiu Kehinde A yet-to-be identified private car owner has challenged officials of the Federal Raid Safety Corps (FRSC) over the poor condition of their patrol van’s tyres following his arrest. As seen in a now viral video on social media, the FRSC had arrested the driver for plying the road with bad tyres. The furious driver would, however, record the FRSC patrol van, claiming that his tyres are better than the operational vehicle’s tyres. He charged the officials to also issue fine for themselves. “See person wey dey complain about my tyre. See your tyre. As you dey write the…
Safiu Kehinde In furtherance of speculations on possible coalition ahead of the 2027 Presidential Election, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has, on Sunday, paid a visit to former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. El-Rufai had, alongside former Adamawa State governor, Jibrilla Bindow, visited Atiku after Iftar yesterday. Atiku, who made the disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he had discussion with the duo who were accompanied by others. “After tonight’s Itfar (breaking of fast), I received in audience, former Governor of Kaduna State, @elrufai, former Governor of Adamawa, Jibrilla Bindow and Musa Halilu, Dujima Adamawa. Our…
Threatens to Sue Akpabio Safiu Kehinde The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate reversal of the Senate’s suspension of Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. NPO reported that the Red Chamber had last week slammed six months suspension on Natasha for flouting the Senate’s order of engagement following her clash with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session last month. She had protested over sitting arrangement, refusing her new seat in the upper legislative chamber. Coupled with her suspension , the Senate also declared that her salary and allowances will not be paid for the…
Safiu Kehinde The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied the alleged misappropriation of a $20 million World Bank health intervention fund by former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. NPO reported that the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, had in a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accused his predecessor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy of money laundering, financial misconduct, and violations of the Public Procurement Act in handling the health sector grant. Reacting in a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the Osun APC Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi,…
Safiu Kehinde Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has written to the state’s House of Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, inviting members of the chamber for a meeting. This is coming days after the Assembly issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the governor to re-submit the nomination list for appointment after declaring the current Commissioners and other top officials appointed by Fubara illegals. The Rivers governor, in an invitation letter dated 7th of March, 2025, and issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tammy Danagogo, sought to discuss with the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly. As highlighted in the copy of the letter…
Syria’s leader Ahmed Sharaa has called for peace after days of clashes where Syrian security forces allegedly killed hundreds of civilians from the Alawite religious minority. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) – which monitors fighting in Syria – said about 745 civilians were killed in 30 “massacres” targeting Alawites on the west coast on Friday and Saturday. The BBC has not been able to independently verify the death toll of the escalating violence, believed to be the worst since the fall of the Assad regime. President Sharaa said: “We must preserve national unity and civil peace as…
The Democratic Republic of Congo government has offered a reward of $5m (£4m) for help arresting three leaders of a rebel group which has seized much of the east of the country this year. Corneille Nangaa, a former head of DR Congo’s electoral commission, now leads the Congo River Alliance, which includes the M23 rebel group. He has addressed large rallies in the cities under the group’s control. The bounty is also on offer for M23 leaders Sultani Makenga and Bertrand Bisimwa. Last year the three men were prosecuted in absentia by a military court and given death sentences for…
Agency Report The Atiku Media office has dismissed rumours of plot by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to another party. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the office maintained that Atiku is not leaving the PDP, labelling reports of defection as baseless and illogical. The statement affirmed that Abubakar remains a loyal and active member of the PDP. “We have noticed some platforms spreading unverified claims about Abubakar leaving the PDP,” it said. The office further clarified that these reports about Atiku’s defection have no factual basis. According to reports,…