BREAKING: Nigerian Senator, Mpigi Barinada Is De@d

Senator Mpigi Barinada, the lawmaker who represented the South East Senatorial District of Rivers State, has passed away.

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, Akin Alabi, confirmed the sad development in a tribute post on his official X handle on Thursday.

He wrote, “Good night my dear friend. Rest in Peace, Senator Mpigi Barinada. Sen Mpigi represented Rivers South East in the Senate”.

Good night my dear friend. Rest in Peace, Senator Mpigi Barinada. Sen Mpigi represented Rivers South East in the Senate. He was the Chairman, Senate Commitee on Works. pic.twitter.com/ENEy9DAGGA

— Oloye Akin Alabi (@akinalabi) February 19, 2026

The Rivers Senator was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Works.

Details on the circumstances surrounding his unfortunate de@th could not be ascertained of press time.

Details shortly…