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The Senate Leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, representing Ekiti Central, advised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central to thoroughly read and understand the Senate’s rules during her six-month-old suspension. Speaking during plenary on Thursday, Bamidele explained that he and other senators had made efforts to prevent the current situation from escalating. He also addressed rumors that lawmakers were inactive, emphasizing that senators often work late into the night, sometimes until 2 a.m. Related news Senate suspends Natasha for six months, strips her of power Senator Natasha’s petition suffers defeat over Procedural violations Alleged 3exual controversy: Senators carpet Natasha for ignoring due process …

Defending champions Rangers had to fight from a goal down to force a 1-1 draw at home with Akwa United. CHAN Eagles star Isaac Saviour salvaged the result for ‘The Flying Antelopes’ when he converted a penalty in the 48th minute. Osoba Kabir fired the first salvo that netted in the 24th minute for the Akwa United. Akwa United which still swim in the relegation waters have 28 points from 28 matches. Enyimba, Kwara United and Plateau United Sunday recorded wins at home. Nine-time champions Enyimba climbed to eighth in the standings after they pipped El Kanemi Warriors courtesy of Joseph…

All Progressives Congress Media Network and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP are sparring over suspicion that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, was behind the petition and viral dissemination of fraud and money laundering reports concerning his successor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, a former Akwa Ibom governor. The PDP, which is Emmanuel’s party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba fingered Akpabio as being behind Emmanuel’s ordeal and the viral dissemination of the report, which he said was aimed at smearing his reputation. Recall that Emmanuel was on Tuesday grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following the…

Repentant militants have hailed the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Chief Dennis Otuaro, for successfully interpreting President Bola Tinubu’s vision of the programme. This follows acceptance of the federal government’s amnesty programme by the first phase ex-militant leaders who have begun the processes of getting fresh leaders to coordinate their activities. Pioneer President of the first phase ex-militants forum, Pastor Reuben Wilson speaking with journalists after their meeting said they could not fold their hands and watch people run down a man who was doing well for the amnesty programme. Also read Presidential Amnesty Fraud: EFCC Secures Final…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the invasion of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) headquarters by its personnel. On Thursday, March 6, Air Force officers stormed the power company’s office in response to the disconnection of electricity at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos over a N4 billion debt. According to Kingsley Okotie, IKEDC’s spokesperson, the personnel vandalized the office, assaulted employees, and took away several company assets. Addressing the incident at a press briefing, Adeniran Ademuwagun, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, condemned the act and assured that…

A spokesperson for two Nigerian former Presidents, Doyin Okupe, is dead. Aged 72, Okupe who hailed from Ogun State died in the early hours of Friday. In his tribute to the late Okupe, the Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun described the medical doctor’s death as a “personal loss.” “Receiving the news of the passing of my elder brother, Dr. Doyin Okupe has left me with a profound sense of personal loss, especially coming so soon after the transition of the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Oba Adeleke Idowu-Basibo Without a doubt, Dr. Okupe’s departure leaves a void that will not be…

Israel Umoh Afe Annang, a socio-cultural organization in Akwa Ibom State has reaffirmed its support to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, vowing to resist any attempt by anybody to use a female to defame him. The apex socio-cultural organization in the country in unison rose to reject the ongoing backlash on alleged sexual harassment leveled by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senator Akpabio. Senator Natasha who had alleged sexual harassment against Akpabio on Arise TV later submitted a formal petition against him during a plenary of the Upper Chamber on Wednesday, March 5 though rejected because she signed it again resubmitted the…

The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), has alleged plots to instigate labour unrest in the Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The pro-democracy cum human rights organisation in Nigeria, made the allegation in a press conference in its office in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, on Thursday, 6 March, 2025, calling on the security agencies, management and staffers of the College and members of the public to be alert and vigilant. The CHRAN Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, who was flanked by members of the…

The Senate, Thursday, suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for six months over alleged misconduct and refusal to comply with the chamber’s sitting arrangement during the plenary session on 20 February. The upper chamber, however, said if Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan submits a written apology, the leadership of the chamber may consider lifting the suspension before the six-month period expires. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the suspension of Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan after it was supported by a majority of senators during the plenary. Related posts Akpabio’s wife sues Natasha, demands N350 billion in damages Senator Natasha’s petition suffers defeat over Procedural violations  Alleged…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition bordering on sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio suffered defeat due to what is known as ‘‘procedural violations.’’ Apart from the Senate rejecting the sexual harassment petition, the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions dismissed Senator Natasha’s petition against Senator Akpabio, declaring it “dead on arrival”. At the beginning of Wednesday’s plenary, she stood up, stating that she had a petition, read it aloud, and submitted it, which Akpabio accepted. Related posts Alleged 3exual controversy: Senators carpet Natasha for ignoring due process  Akpabio’s wife sues Natasha, demands N350 billion in damages…