Senator Natasha Slammed With Three-Count Lawsuit Over Defamation
The Federal Government has formally filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for allegedly making damaging allegations against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello. Filed under Charge No. CR/1277/25 at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, before Honourable Justice C. N. Oji, […]
Britain Has Paused Free Trade Talks With Israel
Britain has paused free trade talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and announced further sanctions against West Bank settlers after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was horrified by the military escalation in Gaza. The Israeli military announced the start of a new operation last week and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel would […]
President Tinubu Set To Inaugurate Key Projects Across Abuja
As part of President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary celebrations, the Federal Capital Territory Administration will inaugurate 15 key projects across Abuja, starting June 10. President Tinubu yesterday returned to Abuja after attending the inauguration of the 267th Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, in Rome, Italy. However, the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed the plan for the […]
Federal Government To Sell Emefiele’s 753-unit Housing Estate
The Federal Government has announced plans to sell a 753-unit housing estate forfeited by embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as part of assets recovered from him through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, confirmed yesterday that his ministry had […]
Gov Eno Absolves Tinubu of Decades of National Economic Decays
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu inherited the challenges currently confronting the nation from previous administrations. The Governor who stated this while speaking to newsmen at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, assessing the President’s two years in office, affirmed that President Tinubu didn’t create the problem bedeviling the nation […]
PDP Senate Caucus Affirms Unity Despite Rising Defections
Amid rising concerns over recent defections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senate caucus has affirmed that the party remains united and steadfast. At a press conference, after Tuesday’s plenary, Senate Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro, together with other PDP lawmakers, emphasized that the party continues to be the strongest opposition force in Nigeria. Senator Moro, the […]
House of Reps C’ttee Calls For Probe, Reforms Of JAMB
The House of Representatives Committee on Examination Bodies has called for a thorough investigation of the glitches that occured during the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for prospective undergraduates, which has caused serious uproar from Nigerians including carrying out a comprehensive reforms for the examination body (JAMB and others) in order to address a reoccurrence […]
Senate President Defends Legislative Independence And Denies Rubber-Stamp Allegation
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said that lawmakers were elected to collaborate with the Executive in pursuit of national development rather than to engage in constant confrontation. Speaking in a forthcoming documentary marking two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Akpabio described the role of the National Assembly as pivotal in driving […]
Jumoke George’s Daughter Has Returned To Nigeria
Veteran actress Jumoke George’s daughter, Adeola, who was trafficked to Mali four years ago, has finally returned to Nigeria. The actress had previously shared her heartbreaking story on a YouTube podcast, prompting intervention from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and actress Biola Bayo. Adeola, who had been living with her grandmother in Ibadan before […]
House of Reps Call for Resignation of JAMB Registrar
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, citing a “catastrophic institutional failure” during the 2025 UTME affected by technical glitches, which affected nearly 380,000 students. The caucus said the Board’s response has been grossly inadequate, while also lamenting poor communication, scheduling conflicts […]
