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Contempt: Court fines Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan N5 Million, apology on two national dailies
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central and is currently suspended, guilty of contempt of court. Delivering the ruling on Friday, Justice Binta Nyako stated that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan violated a court directive by posting a satirical apology to Senate…
Read More »Wike Locked out, as FCT Workers Protest Unpaid Salaries
Photo: Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister Government workers in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday began a three-day protest over unpaid salaries, lack of overhead funding, and the prolonged strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The demonstration, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), also demanded…
Read More »President Tinubu, PM Pierre Meeting an Inspiring Moment – Nigerian Student in St Lucia
Photo: President, PM Pierre and Bob Amadi –Courtesy State House A Nigerian medical student based in Saint Lucia, Bob Chikwem Amadi, has described his brief encounter with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre, as an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Amadi, a native of Rivers…
Read More »APC National Chairman, Ganduje, resigns
By Deborah Nnamdi Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has reportedly stepped down from his position. While the precise reasons for his resignation remain unclear at the time of reporting, a senior party official confirmed the news, stating, “Yes, it is true. He has…
Read More »Peace restored in Rivers following presidential mediation – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced the restoration of peace in the state after a high-level reconciliation meeting facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Speaking to reporters after the closed-door session, Fubara described the outcome as a “divine intervention” and pledged to…
Read More »Tinubu names Grace Henry First female chair of Nigerian Legion
President Bola Tinubu has appointed 60-year-old Grace Henry as the new chairperson of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman and the first non-commissioned officer to lead the nation’s foremost veterans’ organization. The appointment was announced in a statement released…
Read More »IGP orders probe after retired officer rejects N2m pension
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations raised by a retired Superintendent of Police in a viral video concerning the welfare and pension entitlements of retired officers. The retired officer, who served in the Nigeria Police Force for 35 years, reportedly turned down a…
Read More »NDLEA Bill: Why Tinubu withheld assent to amendment
President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025, recently passed by the National Assembly. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the bill sought to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion of the proceeds recovered from drug-related crimes—a proposal…
Read More »Tinubu signs landmark Tax Reform Bills into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed four key tax reform bills into law, marking a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s tax system. The signing took place on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, with representatives from various branches of government in attendance. The newly enacted legislation includes the…
Read More »Lagos govt denies demolition of property linked to Peter Obi’s brother
The Lagos State Government has refuted claims of involvement in the us demolition of a property allegedly owned by the brother of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Peter Obi had earlier alleged that a building owned by his younger brother’s company in Ikeja, Lagos, was unlawfully demolished.…
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