The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday morning received the remains of Senator Barinada Mpigi at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District, died in London on February 19, 2026, at the age of 64.
Wike arrived at the airport at about 5:30 a.m. alongside other dignitaries to receive the body.
He also welcomed the late senator’s wife, Patricia Obiageri Mpigi, and their children.
Among those present were Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa; Senators Philip Aduda, Magnus Abe, Allwell Onyesoh and Olaka Nwogu; House of Representatives Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda; Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Ambassador Desmond Akawor; and the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress, Victor Giadom, among others.
Wike had earlier travelled to London last week to commiserate with the family and oversee arrangements for the repatriation of the late senator’s remains to Nigeria.
Kai Havertz scored the only goal as Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield to move…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed Peter Obi’s presidential ambition, describing the former Anambra…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 11 kidnapped…
A fire outbreak has destroyed 110 structures at the Kofar Ruwa Timber Market in Kano,…
The Federal Government has paid N13.87bn in outstanding pension increment arrears to 18,822 retirees, including…
Poultry farmers in the South-West states of Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti have lamented severe financial…
This website uses cookies.