Senate President Godswill Akpabio apologises to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over ‘nightclub’ comment

Senate President Godswill Akpabio apologises to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over ‘nightclub’ comment By John Alechenu, Abuja The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has apologized to his colleague, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over comments he made while shutting her down during plenary last week. The Senate President had told Akpoti-Uduaghan not to speak without him recognizing […]

Sowore alleges list of political stakeholders inciting Nigerians to riot

Sowore alleges list of political stakeholders inciting Nigerians to riot   By Justina Otio A former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential flag-bearer, Omoyele Sowore has released a list of those allegedly pushing Nigerians to go on a nationwide protest. The #RevolutionNow activist claimed that political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu and his appointees, are the […]

‘My life is at stake because I refused to sign $500 million Loan’ – Tinubu’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, lament

By Ikenna Ngere Embattled Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, claims she is being targeted by certain government cabals due to her refusal to sign a $500 million World Bank loan request. Recall that on July 10, 2024, a near-physical confrontation was narrowly avoided between Kennedy-Ohanenye and the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs […]

Video: This is not a night club – Akpabio cautions Senator Natasha during plenary (Is this a sexist statement? Would he say this to a male Senator?)

By Justina Otio Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Thursday, cautioned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on the floor of the Senate. During the plenary, Akpabio had asked those in favour of the second reading of a bill to say ‘Aye’ while those against say to ‘Nay.’ Senator Natasha subsequently rose to explain why she and some others […]

‘To those who spread falsehoods about me, I hold no malice’ – Peter Obi speaks out

‘To those who spread falsehoods about me, I hold no malice’ – Peter Obi speaks out By Oladipo Abiola The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Sunday, declared that he holds no grudges against those spreading lies and falsehoods about him. Obi, in a personally signed statement released via his […]

Transfer funds in dormant account to us, CBN directs banks

Transfer funds in dormant account to us, CBN directs banks   By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and other financial institutions to transfer funds in all dormant accounts to the apex bank. A circular by CBN Ag. Director of Financial Policy and Regulations, Mr. John […]

I can’t allow you travel outside Nigeria – Judge tells Godwin Emefiele (How about the National Hospital in Abuja? Not good enough?)

I can’t allow you travel outside Nigeria – Judge tells Godwin Emefiele   By Oladipo Abiola The Federal Capital Territory High Court has denied a request by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, asking to travel out of the country for a medical check up. The judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, […]

APC begins moves to de-marginalise Igbos – Ganduje

APC begins moves to de-marginalise Igbos – Ganduje The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje, has said the party has initiated moves to de-marginalise Igbos to place them in the limelight of national politics. Ganduje asserted on Sunday during the APC South East zonal meeting in Abakaliki, noting that Igbos […]

Tinubu names National Theatre after Wole Soyinka

President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. Tinubu announced this in a tribute he wrote to celebrate Soyinka in commemoration of his 90th birthday. The tribute dated “Professor Wole Soyinka at 90: Tribute to a national treasure and global icon,” was personally signed by […]

Nigerians, Like Nigeriens, South Sudanese, Are Dying Of Hunger – Ndume

The Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has lamented the increase in the number of Nigerian children who are dying of food scarcity in Nigeria. Ndume, disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa as he stated that President Bola Tinubu had closed the door on some of his ministers and this has escalated the sufferings […]

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