Why 13 Senators Declined to Endorse Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension Report

Emerging details indicate deep divisions within the Nigerian Senate regarding the recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months. Controversy Over Senate Ethics Committee’s Decision Concerns have been raised about the swift actions taken by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun […]

Senate’s Suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Declared Illegal by Legal Experts

Legal experts have strongly criticized the Nigerian Senate’s six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), calling it unconstitutional and a violation of her fundamental rights. According to prominent lawyers, the Senate’s action disregarded a valid court injunction and could set a dangerous precedent for legislative overreach in Nigeria. Court Order Ignored in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s […]

Rivers State Crisis Escalates as Militant Group Threatens Oil Production

PORT HARCOURT – Tensions have intensified in Rivers State as the Niger Delta Rescue Movement (NDRM), a militant group, issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate release of the state’s allocation. Failure to comply, they warned, could result in a complete shutdown of oil production in the region. The militant group […]

APC Adopts Indirect Primary for Anambra Governorship Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has officially decided to use the indirect primary system to select its governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election scheduled for November 8, 2025. APC’s Decision on Indirect Primary Speaking to journalists in Abuja after the NWC meeting on Thursday, Mr. Ajibola Basiru, the party’s […]

Bill to Curb INEC’s Control Over Political Parties Passes Second Reading

The Nigerian House of Representatives recently took a significant step towards enhancing election transparency by passing a bill for the second reading. This bill seeks to establish an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria, effectively reducing the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) control over political parties. What […]

House of Representatives Advances Bill to Establish Independent Political Parties Authority

The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing the creation of an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria. The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Marcus Onobun (Edo State), aims to shift these responsibilities from the Independent National Electoral Commission […]

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspended for Six Months Amid Harassment Allegation

Overview Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended for six months by the Nigerian Senate following a sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision was made during Thursday’s plenary session based on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. Suspension Details The suspension entails the withdrawal of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s […]

Trump Claims Trudeau Exploits Tariff Dispute for Political Gain

US President Donald Trump has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of leveraging the ongoing Canada-US trade conflict to maintain his hold on power. This claim followed what Trump described as a “somewhat friendly” conversation between the two leaders on Wednesday. In a social media statement, Trump alleged that Trudeau was unable to specify when […]

Senate Rejects Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Petition Against Senate President Akpabio

Senate Rules Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Petition Procedurally Invalid Abuja – The Nigerian Senate has officially dismissed a petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in which she alleged misconduct. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), declared […]

Rivers State Assembly Moves to Dismiss Commissioners and Political Appointees

Political Turmoil as Rivers Assembly Demands Removal of Commissioners The Rivers State House of Assembly, primarily composed of loyalists to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified efforts to challenge Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. In a new development, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, has officially requested the dismissal of 19 […]

Trump Claims Zelensky Ready for Russia Talks and US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Finalization

Washington (AFP) – Former US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had informed him of Kyiv’s willingness to engage in peace talks with Russia. Additionally, discussions regarding a crucial US-Ukraine mineral agreement were nearing finalization. This statement follows their highly publicized White House meeting, which has fueled diplomatic tensions. Strained […]

Jandor: I Could Have Defeated Sanwo-Olu If Not for Peter Obi’s Political Wave

Olajide Adediran, widely known as Jandor, has asserted that he stood a strong chance of winning the 2023 Lagos State governorship election but was hindered by the unexpected surge in support for Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate. The ‘Obi Effect’ That Changed Lagos Politics During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, […]

Significance of the EPC+F Agreement Between FG and Hitech for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Funding

The Nigerian Federal Government has entered into an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing (EPC+F) agreement with Hitech Construction Company to fund and develop the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Olufunsho Adebiyi, officially signed on behalf of the government, while Hitech’s Managing Director, Dany Abboud, represented his company at the […]