The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted to the claims of United States-based activist Dr. Sandra Duru, popularly known as Professor Mgbeke, saying all her allegations were false. The lawmaker made the clarification in a statement issued by her media aide, Israel Arogbonlo. Mgbeke had earlier released shocking evidence of her …
King Charles, Wife Set To Attend Canada’s State Opening Of Parliament
Buckingham Palace announced this on Friday, describing it as a clear demonstration of support for the former British colony, of which the King remains head of state. According to the Palace, the monarch, accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, will visit Canada from 26 to 27 May. His visit follows his recent acknowledgement that he …
Court Sentences Lagos BRT Driver To Death Over Bamise’s Death
A Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a driver of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), to death by hanging for killing Bamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer. Sherifat Sonaike, the trial judge, gave the verdict on Friday. Ominikoron and others now at large were accused …
House Committee Summons Benue, Zamfara Leaders On Governance Lapses
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Governors of Benue and Zamfara States—Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal—along with their respective state assemblies, to appear before it on Thursday, March 8. The summons, announced in a statement by the committee’s Head of Media, Chooks …
Sdp Wants Fct Elections Cancelled Over Irregularities
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has called for the immediate cancellation of the ongoing Congress elections, citing widespread irregularities and lack of transparency. The demand was made during a protest in Abuja on Friday. Speaking to journalists, the FCT SDP Publicity Secretary, Taye …
Atiku To Tinubu: Control Your Family
2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to restrain his family members following serious allegations against his son, Seyi Tinubu. In a statement released on Friday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku condemned what he described as an attempt by …
Labour Party Rift: “We Made You Governor” — Abure Slams Otti In Leadership Feud
Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, has responded sharply to comments made by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, accusing the governor of disrespect and misinformation.Speaking at an emergency National Executive Committee meeting at the party’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday, Abure addressed Otti’s earlier appearance on Arise Television, where the …
China Set To Open Cultural Centre At UNIPORT
The Chinese Government has announced plans to establish a Chinese Centre at the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, aimed at fostering cultural exchange and cooperation between China and Nigeria. Yan Yuqing, China’s Consul-General in Lagos, disclosed this while leading a delegation from the Consulate on a visit to UNIPORT. This was contained in …