Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed deep sadness over the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South East Senatorial District.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor described Mpigi as a brother, a consummate politician and one of the leading lights in Rivers State. Fubara said the senator’s death came at a critical time when his services were still needed by the people of the state.
“He died at a time when his wealth of experience and commitment to public service were still required for the development of Rivers State,” the governor said, praying God to grant the deceased eternal rest.
The governor commiserated with Mpigi’s immediate family, the people of Rivers South East Senatorial District and members of the Senate, urging them to take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life and made meaningful contributions to society.
Senator Mpigi died at the age of 64. Until his death, he was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works.
During the 9th Assembly, he also served as chairman of a joint Senate Committee set up to investigate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
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<p>The federal agency issued the warning on Sunday evening, cautioning that "more difficult travel is expected" due to snowy roads and poor visibility. So if you plan to hit the highway early this week — maybe rethink that.</p><p>And unfortunately, Montreal isn't in the clear either.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/city/ca/quebec/montreal/7-days" target="_blank">The Weather Network</a>, the city will see a noticeable cooldown starting Monday night, with snow beginning overnight and sticking around through Tuesday.</p><p>Here's what Montreal is in for over the next 48 hours:</p> <ul> <li> Monday overnight: Light snow, up to 1 cm, winds up to 44 km/h</li> <li> Tuesday: Off-and-on snow throughout the day, with up to 3 cm total and wind gusts hitting 51 km/h</li> <li> Tuesday night into Wednesday: Flurries continue as temperatures drop to -7°C (feeling like -14°C)</li> </ul> <p>While we're not expected to see quite the same snow dump as central and northwestern Quebec, winds and cold temps will make it feel a lot more like February than April. So yeah, don't put your winter boots away just yet. And maybe keep the snow brush in the car a little longer.</p><p>On the bright side, it should start feeling like spring again come Friday, though, when daytime highs will begin hovering around the double digits into the weekend. </p><p>Meanwhile, last week, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-weather-may-2025-forecast" target="_blank">MétéoMédia's chief meteorologist André Monette</a> said Quebec is actually on track to finish the spring season on a slightly warmer than usual note, with May looking "hotter than average" overall.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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