Akpoti-Uduaghan
18 hours ago
The Northern Progressives Movement for Good Governance (NPMGG) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing controversy in the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, particularly the recent actions of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the organisation condemned Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct during a recent…
1 day ago
The Ebira Youth Leaders Forum has passed a vote of no confidence on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her recent allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The announcement comes ahead of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions’ inquiry into the matter, scheduled for Tuesday, 4 March 2025. Speaking at a press conference on…
3 days ago
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that the senate is an institution that needs to be protected, not an individual. This was revealed on his X handle on Saturday in the aftermath of the ongoing backlash of the allegation of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Arise TV in an interview against…
12 Dec
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has said that he is not ready to stop carrying out the demolition of illegal properties In Abuja. Wike said this following the numerous criticism from the public after the minister oversaw the demolition of some structures in the FCT in recent months. He has…
12 Dec
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed why the lawmakers cannot stop the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from carrying out demolitions in Abuja. The minister was accused of revoking the land titles to an estate in the FCT and issued the same to Saravera Nigeria Limited, and the Minority Leader and…
6 Dec
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for a redefinition of Nigerian content to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic transformation. Speaking at the 13th Annual Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, the senator stressed the need for a broader approach to local content implementation to position Nigeria as a global…
8 Sep
The Senate Committee on Local Content has launched free corporate business registration for youths to boost employment opportunities. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), who spearheaded the initiative in Kogi State, also empowered tertiary institution students with multipurpose business carts and announced the free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration for 2,500 Small and Medium Enterprises…
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The Action Peoples Party (APP) has praised the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for initiating the process for the state’s Local Government Elections. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, in a letter to political party leaders, traditional rulers, security agencies, and other stakeholders, invited them to a general meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at…
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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday chided Governor Ademola Adeleke for visiting former state governor and ex-national chairman of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande, saying his bid to crave a soft landing regarding the prevailing logjam on the reinstated council chairmen and councillors in the state will fail. The…
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed through the second reading a bill seeking the amendment of the Federal Polytechnic Act. Sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Lagos lawmaker, Fuad Laguda, the bill seeks to amend the Federal Polytechnics Act, Cap 17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to expand the roles and responsibilities…
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The elected 2015 Local Government Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Councilors in Rivers State have declared themselves the rightful occupants of the vacant Local Government Council seats. This declaration comes on the heels of a recent Court of Appeal ruling, which set aside the July 9, 2015 judgment of the Federal High Court nullifying the…
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In response to the recommendation of the committee of inquiry over the breach of peace during #EndBadGovernance, the Kano State Government has constituted a six-member committee to draft a white paper. The white paper draft is expected to outline the final disciplinary action against culprits of wanton destruction and punitive measures to prevent the…
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The federal government may be considering shutting down the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following reports that the VIP section of the airport has become a hub for money laundering and drug and human trafficking, among other criminal activities in the country. The Guardian reports that the GAT is…
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The Abia State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday (Tuesday), during a meeting at its Umuahia State Head Office, announced to journalists that it has expelled the former Senate President, Chief Adolphus Wabara, who is also the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), from the party membership with immediate…
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There are indications that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may appoint 16 new directors soon. It was gathered that the appointments may have received the go-ahead from the board of the apex bank. Those on the list include Abdullahi Hamisu, who is designated to man the Banking Services Department, while Ojomu Adenike Olubunmi is…
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that three oil companies owe the Federal Government $5.5 million in outstanding payments. The three oil companies are Chorus Energy, Dubril Oil Company Limited, and Belema Oil. This was disclosed by the representative of NUPRC, Balarabe Haruna, during the ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives…