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Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, has sprung back to his position. Obasa who was impeached on Monday, 13 January, 2025 by 32 lawmakers accusing him of gross abuse of office and corruption had held the position for 10 years. After several meeting with party leader and the intervention of the presidency Obasa has returned as Speaker of the House, after the resignation Mojisola Meranda earlier on Monday, March 2 who was elected to succeed Obasa. It was rumoured that President Bola Tinubu did not support Obasa’s impeachment by the House and wanted to give…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has bared fangs on the Federal Government’s plan to regularise electricity tariffs for customers for Bands A, B and C. In a communique released on Sunday after the National Executive Council (NEC) in Yola, Adamawa State, the labour union vowed to lead mass nationwide protests across Nigeria should the government continue with its plan. Last Thursday, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said lower bands would be upgraded to Band A. In its communique sign by NLC General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, the labour union rejected the “forcefully migration” of consumers from lower bands to Band A.…

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip  to Washington on Friday, February 28, was a political and diplomatic failure. The Ministry stated that he was obsessed with continuing to wage war that has consumed more than 500,000 Ukrainian and Russian troops were killed or wounded since it began in Ukraine two years ago, U.S. officials said. Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump clashed at a White House meeting on Friday, damaging ties between Kyiv and the United States, its main military backer. Also read White House to retain Biden Family’s  $20,000 Diamond gift from Indian Prime Minister Russian…

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has expressed concern over the ongoing dispute between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. While Saraki called for open and transparent investigation into the sexual harassment accusation, Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom and husband of Natasha has also supported the call. In a statement issued via his official X page on Saturday, Saraki urged those directly and indirectly involved in the ongoing faceoff to prioritise the protection of the Senate as an institution and not individuals. Also read Akpabio’s wife sues Natasha, demands N350…

By Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has warned health professionals against using the new state ambulances provided for hospitals for burials in the state. Governor Eno spoke this Saturday at the unveiling of a state-of-the-art Akwa Ibom State Medical Oxygen Production Plant (AKSMOPP), Ituk Mbang; Model Primary Health Centre (Base), Wellington Bassey Way End, and the Akwa lbom State Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance Systems (AKISEMSAS), all aimed at strengthening the state’s healthcare system and improve emergency response capabilities. “I warn those working here not to divert anything meant for this facility and henceforth, no ambulance from state…

Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed two defamation lawsuits against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Mrs Akpabio demanded N350 billion for damages to her husband’s reputation. The lawsuits followed sexual harassment allegations made by Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan against the senate president during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, February 28. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) detailed an incident from 8 December, 2023, when she and her husband visited Mr Akpabio’s residence in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Related posts Akpabio calls for calm over stormy Senate Why Always Senator Godswill…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Mr. Martin Amaewhule, as the legitimate and properly constituted legislative body for the state. Invariably, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara may be at the crossroad following the judgment. The court’s ruling, delivered on Friday, rejected claims that the assembly was unlawful and ordered that Amaewhule and his fellow members, including 26 others who were alleged to have defected, be allowed to resume their legislative duties without interference. In a unanimous decision, the five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, ordered the Central Bank…

Wife to Godswill Akpabio, Nigeria’s Senate President, Unoma, has threatened legal action against the Kogi central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for alleging sexual harassment against her husband. The Kogi Senator had earlier on Friday alleged Akpabio has been denying her privileges as a senator because she rejected his sexual advances. Appearing on Arise TV on Friday afternoon, Unoma said the accusation against the husband was unfortunate and demeaning to her family. Related posts Akpabio Apologises To Natasha Over ‘Nightclub’ Comment  National Assembly is for serious business not theatrics – Senate spokesperson Akpabio calls for calm over stormy Senate She said the…

Folorunso Alakija, Nigeria’s wealthiest woman, has allegedly lost her sight, Sahara Reporters broke the news. The 73-year-old businesswoman began experiencing health problems after a near-air mishap while she was traveling with her husband, Modupe Alakija, who is the Chairman of Famfa Oil. The incident reportedly caused a severe spike in her blood pressure, which adversely affected her vision. Related posts Nigerian richest woman’s 51-year-old marriage hits rock? Don’t undermine Girl Child Abilities but invest in the future-Alakija  Alakija celebrates ‘men who are loving pillars to their families, communities Responding to the incident, Alakija who is thefounder of Famfa Oil, took…

A middle-aged man,  one Akaninyene Johnson Nkonduok from Utu Ikot Imonte village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state is facing noose for committing murder, an Akwa Ibom High Court in Abak ordered. The accused was convicted for committing murder in 2021 in his village would die by hanging. In a case number: HA/35C/2021, the prosecuting State Counsel, Mrs. Nancy Idungafa narrated that the town crier of the village, Imoh Amos, acting on the authority of the village leadership, announced a compulsory sanitation exercise the following day in the village. Related posts Pastor’s son to die by hanging for murder…