According to reports, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, has passed away.
The deputy governor, who was sixty years old, reportedly passed away on Thursday in an unidentified hospital.
The circumstances surrounding his death have not been made public by the Bayelsa State Government or his family as of the time this article was filed.
On Thursday, the deputy governor passed out and was taken to the hospital.
Born on September 5, 1965, Ewhrudjakpo was a former federal senator who has been Bayelsa State’s deputy governor since 2020.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu, two well-known Nigerian women, have been listed among Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women for 2025, demonstrating their groundbreaking accomplishments and impact in their respective industries.
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Ranked 92nd, Okonjo-Iweala becomes the first African woman to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
She has almost 30 years of expertise in international development. These include two stints as Nigeria’s finance minister and a brief stint as foreign minister.
Her leadership has been crucial in advancing trade as a means of reducing poverty and supporting sustainable development.
Mo Abudu comes in at number 98. She’s a media pioneer and the creator of EbonyLife Media. Her company has transformed African storytelling and entertainment.
Her network, EbonyLife TV, reaches over 49 countries, and she has forged groundbreaking partnerships with global giants like Sony Pictures, AMC Networks, and Netflix. Abudu’s vision has positioned her as one of the most influential women in global media.
Their recognition alongside other powerful women like Ursula von der Leyen, Christine Lagarde, and newcomers like Kim Kardashian underscores the growing impact of women leaders in shaping global industries and narratives.
As the first Nigerian musician to have a single song exceed one billion Spotify plays, Ckay has created history. His 2019 hit song Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah), which recently crossed 1 billion plays on the site, helped him reach the milestone.
Additionally, Ckay is the first African male solo musician to achieve this milestone.
Reacting to the achievement, the elated singer wrote via his X handle:
“First solo nigerian song to cross 1 billion streams. Grateful to God and the people involved in this historic success! thank you for streaming.”
