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Editorial As the world observes Workers’ Day today, Nigeria joins in marking a tradition rooted in sacrifice, struggle, and the enduring pursuit of dignity in labour. While other countries reflect on meaningful gains for their workforce, Nigeria continues to mark May 1 with symbolic gestures, empty declarations, and ceremonies that betray the deeper suffering of its working population. Over the past years, Nigerian workers have faced mounting hardship—rising inflation, inconsistent power supply, deteriorating infrastructure, and the suffocating weight of economic reforms poorly executed. The removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the introduction of new taxation regimes…

Barcelona twice battled back to draw 3-3 at home against Inter Milan in a rip-roaring first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Montjuic Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Denzel Dumfries scored twice for Inter, who led 2-0 and then 3-2, while Barca’s 17-year-old starlet Lamine Yamal dazzled with a brilliant individual effort to kickstart the hosts’ fightback. After a see-saw encounter that showcased Inter’s clinical finishing and set-piece threat as well as Barca’s attacking strengths and defensive vulnerabilities, the result leaves everything to play for in the return leg at the San Siro next Tuesday, as both teams seek a…

Press Release As workers commemorate the 2025 May Day, Nigerian Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has hailed Nigerian workers for their productivity, diligence, commitment to duty and resilience even in the face of socio-economic challenges. Akpabio, in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the Nigerian workers, noting that they have always prioritised the nation above all considerations. “Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of Nigerian workers. We, in the Senate and of course, the National Assembly, acknowledge your invaluable contributions to our nation’s development.…

The Court of Appeal in Calabar, Cross River state, has upheld the conviction and a three-year prison sentence of Peter Ogban, a professor of soil physics at the University of Calabar, for electoral fraud during the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. In its ruling delivered on Wednesday, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Akwa Ibom State High Court in Ikot Ekpene, which found Ogban guilty of manipulating election results to favour Godswill Akpabio, former minister of Niger Delta affairs and current senate president. Related news Nigerian professor bags three years for election fraud UNICROSS Lecturer freed by…

Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Human Rights Community has raised alarm over the looming threat to life and property in the state as a result of infiltration into the land by deadly terrorists masquerading as investors and job seekers.  The coalition working under the aegis of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) said the ‘‘The state of insecurity in Akwa Ibom State is becoming a serious threat, and fear pervades the land.’’ A statement signed by Clifford Thomas, the Convener  and Dr. Victor David, the Director of Publicity on Wednesday, April 30 noted that ‘‘Akwa Ibom State is attractive to every shade of…

Paris Saint-Germain took advantage in their Champions League semi-final over Arsenal as Ousmane Dembele sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg in London on Tuesday. Dembele struck in the opening minutes at the Emirates Stadium and Luis Enrique’s side held on to the lead with a composed display that kept Arsenal at bay. PSG will head into the second leg at the Parc des Princes on May 7 as favourites to reach the final against Barcelona or Inter Milan as they look to win the tournament for the first time. But the French champions should take nothing for granted…

Israel Umoh In the long history of democratic politics, satire has occasionally found its way into the legislative arena. But even in its rarest forms, it has been wielded carefully, often by seasoned lawmakers with an understanding of the line between criticism and contempt. The recently published satirical “apology” letter by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Senate President Godswill Akpabio fails that test. It was not a critique grounded in principle—it was mockery posing as courage. To be clear, this was not an attempt to reconcile or initiate reform. It was a calculated act of public derision—a performance crafted to ridicule…

US-based Lady Sandra Duru, also known as Prof. Mgbeke, has mocked the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), over her satirical apology letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a letter dripping with biting irony, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan offered what could be described as a profuse “apology” for the “grievous crime” of maintaining dignity and self-respect in the Senate President’s presence. In a mocking manner, the Chairman of Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs referenced expectations of compliance, writing: “How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… ‘requests’ was not merely a personal choice but…

The husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, is facing death by hanging. Nwachukwu was found guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased (his wife) on April 8, 2022. Justice Nwosu-Iheme of FCT High Court Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja on Monday sentenced held that the prosecution had proven the burden of proof placed on it by the law and subsequently found the defendant guilty. Related news Domestic violence: Osinachi’s Husband in Police custody over alleged death Ekwueme songstress Osinachi Nwachukwu’s Remains interred  Chioma Jesus, Frank Edwards, Deborah Enenche Sad over Osinachi’s death  Nwachukwu…

… Tags Natasha as ‘Lie-Tasha’ …Compromises Oby Ezekwesili … Settles Abiola, FIDA President … Sponsors ARISE Award   The sexual harassment allegation the suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), leveled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has been punctured for being anchored  on ”no shred of evidence.’’ US-based Lady, Sandra Duru popularly known as Prof Mgbe has become a whistleblower in shredding the umbrella of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim into pieces over what she sees as ‘‘lack of evidence’’ on the matter. In February 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan visited Berekette FM Radio…