Author: Safiu Kehinde
Safiu Kehinde is a Graduate of Mass Communications. He is passionate about accurate reporting and interested in investigating socio-political issues.
Condemns Senate’s Suspension of Natasha Safiu Kehinde Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for gender inclusivity while condemning the suspension of Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate. Atiku, in celebration of International Women’s Day, made the call in a statement issued on his X handle on Saturday. The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential candidate commended women’s contribution to the society, lauding their resilience, hard work, and courage. He, however, expressed concern over attempts to silence women in leadership, citing Natasha’s suspension as an example. Her suspension , according to the ex-Vice President, undermined the principles…
Safiu Kehinde Members of the Nigerian Senate from opposition parties have paid a visit to suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, at her home. The four-man delegate led by Seriake Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, visited the embattled Kogi lawmaker and her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, on Friday. This, according to report, was part of the ongoing efforts to resolve the escalating dispute that led to her six-month suspension. as the controversy surrounding her suspension continues to stir national debate. Natasha, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was suspended on Thursday after being found guilty of…
Safiu Kehinde Kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader, Eniola Ojajuni, has disclosed the identity of his abductors following his release. The former Labour Party’s 2024 Ondo State Governorship candidate, was released last week Saturday after 12 days in captivity. Ojajuni, in a post on his Facebook page today, disclosed that he was abducted by Fulani herdsmen around 1:42pm at Akunnu Akoko while traveling to Abuja for a meeting. While expressing his gratitude to those who supported his family, the Afenifere Youth leader further disclosed that he currently undergoing medical treatment. He, however, assured that he will specially appreciate everyone when he comes…
Reveals Private Chat with Natasha Safiu Kehinde Nigerian lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Karimi, has confessed being part of those who implicated Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in the ongoing sexual harrasment scandal with suspended Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. NPO reported that Natasha had in an interview on Arise TV last month accused Akpabio of making sexual advances towards her. She claimed that her rejection of the Senate President’s advances marked the beginning of her troubles in the Senate. The embattled Kogi lawmaker made the allegation few days after her confrontation with Akpabio over seat arrangement. Following her suspension…
Safiu Kehinde The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has verified Yaba College of Technology as the producer of chartered accountants in Nigeria. ICAN’s President, Chief Davidson Alaribe, made the verification during a courtesy visit by the institute to the college. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday. According to the statement made available to NPO Reports, the institute lauded YABATECH’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence especially in the area of accounting. Chief Alaribe commended the College for producing unprecedented number of chartered accountants in the country, highlighting the college’s role in nurturing professionals who uphold the…
Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has appointed former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. As contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Jega, former vice chancellor of Bayero University, co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee with President Tinubu. The committee delivered comprehensive recommendations that underscored sustainable livestock reforms. One recommendation was the creation of…
Safiu Kehinde The Osun State Government has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of misappropriation of a $20 million World Bank health grant. Oyetola was also accused of money laundering, financial misconduct and violations of the Public Procurement Act in the disbursement of the grant meant for health sector improvements in the state. As contained in the petition dated March 7, 2025 and written by the state government’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Oyetola, during his tenure as governor, chaired a special Health Intervention Committee tasked with allocating and…
Safiu Kehinde Against the backdrop of his ongoing sexual harrasment scandal, female legislative aides of the Senate have conferred an award of honour on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for being gender-friendly, inclusive, and fair. The group, at the event held on Friday, expressed their solidarity with Akpabio as they lauded him for his support and benevolence to the women of the 10th Senate. This is coming under the heels of the sexual harrasment allegation melted against him by the suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. NPO reported that days after her clash with the Senate President at the Red Chamber,…
Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has condemned the attack of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) Offices by the Nigerian Air Force Personnel. NPO reported that a group of military personnel had, on Thursday, invaded Ikeja Electric Offices in Lagos, assaulting the DisCo’s officials. As captured in videos shared on X the Air Force Personnel forced the officials to their knees while some who managed to escape the raid were seen trying to scale steel fence. Reacting, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has expressed concern over the attack which left several injured, facilities and equipment vandalised. As contained in…
Agency Report The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development says it will broker peace between Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP/Kogi Central) and the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. The Minister, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this while addressing State House Correspondents during the Meet-the-Press meeting on Friday. The Minister said the allegation of sexual harassment by Akpoti-Uduaghan, which led to her suspension from the Senate for six months, was an unfortunate incident that should not have happened. “It is unfortunate; we’re going to be brokering peace. “In the last assembly, we had nine women senators; in this Assembly, we have four.…