Justice I.A Uzakah of the High Court of Bayelsa State, has issued an order restraining associates of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, from holding a mega rally in the state pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice. The proposed rally is scheduled for Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on …
Supreme court sets aside Court of Appeal judgment recognising Abure as Labour Party National Chairman
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, April 4, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced …
We can’t fight a trade war with US” – Fiji responds to Trump’s 32% tariff
Fiji, the Pacific nation hardest hit by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff announcement, has said it lacks the means to respond. The country was slapped with a 32% tariff, the highest among Pacific nations, while Vanuatu received 22% and Nauru, 30%. Speaking to reporters, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka likened the move to …
Obama And Harris Criticize Trump’s Actions In Second Term
Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out on Thursday, April 3, about the state of the nation under President Donald Trump’s second term, criticizing his administration’s recent actions. Obama, who served before Trump, sharply condemned Trump’s efforts to alter the federal government, crack down on immigration …
South Korean Court Removes Yoon Suk Yeol From Presidency
South Korea’s top court on Friday unanimously ruled to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office following his controversial martial law declaration, prompting new presidential elections after months of political unrest. Yoon, 64, was suspended by lawmakers in December after he attempted to undermine civilian rule by deploying armed soldiers …
Rivers Administrator Proposes New 2025 Budget
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has said that an appropriation bill for 2025 is being articulated to provide for critical development concerns in healthcare delivery, education, agriculture and infrastructure. Vice Admiral (Retd) Ibas also said that the anticipated budget will cater to creating more employment opportunities for …
Senator Natasha Set To Expose Sexual Assault Evidence Against Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has stated that she will soon present evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking on Channels TV this evening, she said, “At the right time and in the right place, I will present the evidence I have.” She also commented on the …
Helicopter To Kogi Rally Was My Husband’s Idea – Natasha
Suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, revealed that her husband suggested using a helicopter for her visit to her constituency. She shared this during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels TV program, on Thursday. Recently, the Kogi state government imposed restrictions on political rallies …
Senate To Review Tax Reform Bills And Constitution Amendment After Easter – Bamidele
On Thursday, Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, reassured the public that the Senate is thoroughly reviewing all concerns regarding the Tax Reform Bills, 2024. He stated that these issues would be addressed promptly after the Eid-el-Fitr and Easter holidays. The lawmaker, who represents Ekiti Central, also affirmed that the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution …
Natasha Praises INEC For Rejecting Recall Petition, Mocks Opponents
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for dismissing the recall petition filed against her. In a statement released today, INEC explained that “the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the constitutional requirements. As such, no further action will …