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 …
Rivers State’s 2025 Budget Proposal Announced By Ibas
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), announced that preparations are underway for the state’s 2025 budget, focusing on key areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation. Ibas made the announcement on Thursday during a meeting with a delegation from the …
Wike Denies Collapse Rumors, Says They Were Meant To Distract From Ex-Rivers Hos Revelation
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumors that he collapsed and was flown abroad for medical treatment, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated. While inspecting ongoing projects in the FCT in Abuja, Wike responded to the rumors, saying, “I don’t want to give attention …
INEC Says Natasha’s Recall Petition Doesn’t Meet Constitutional Requirements
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator for Kogi Central, did not meet the necessary constitutional requirements. This was announced in a post on INEC’s official X page on Thursday, April 3. INEC stated that the recall …
Court Blocks Abia Government From Appointing New Judges
A Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, has halted the Abia State Government from appointing new judges. This decision came after two female lawyers, Uzoamaka Ikonne and Victoria Nwokeukwu, filed a lawsuit seeking judicial appointments in the state. The dispute began after the Abia State Judicial Service Commission shortlisted …
Zamfara Youths Fault Governor’s Move To Axe 2,363 Workers, Warn Of Security Fallout
A civil society group, the Coalition of Zamfara Youths, has faulted Governor Dauda Lawal’s decision to remove 2,363 workers from the state’s payroll, arguing that the action is unjust and could negatively impact security in the region. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Zamfara has also joined the fray, protesting the dismissals and the alleged …
The U.S. shall not take over Greenland – Danish PM Pledges Support for Greenland amid U.S. Pressure over island
Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting Greenland, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to express interest in acquiring the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen arrived in Nuuk on Wednesday, for talks with Greenland’s incoming government, marking the start of her three-day visit to the Arctic island. Her trip comes less than …
FG orders immediate reopening of independence bridge in Lagos to ease traffic
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that stretched from Lekki through Victoria Island to Falomo Bridge and beyond. The directive followed the earlier closure of the bridge by …