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Mar

2025

Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South South

Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday appealed to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to consider the interest of the people of the state and embrace peace to resolve the political impasse in South-South state. “It is important at this stage that we all embrace peace,” Fubara said when he commissioned some projects in the Okrika Local Government Area of the state. The governor said he needed peace to govern the state well and called on all dissatisfied political actors in the state to put all that had happened behind and…

Mar

2025

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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio Amid calls on the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to step aside to allow unfettered investigation of the allegation of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senate on Thursday passed a vote of confidence on his leadership. The resolution of the Senate followed a motion by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele which was overwhelmingly approved by Senators. Bamidele in his lead debate said the Senate has decided not to be distracted further by the controversy generated by its suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her…

Mar

2025

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Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Senator Natasha: Akpabio, others risk jail over alleged contempt, served Form 48 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio risks jail for allegedly disobeying an order of the Court as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan commenced her contempt proceedings against the Senate. In a notice of disobedience of Court Order signed by the Registrar of the Court pursuant to Section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act 2004 and notice of consequences of disobedience of order of the court made on 4th March, 2025, the court urged the defendants/contemnors to take notice of their wilful disobedience of the order of the court…

Mar

2025

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Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stating that her suspension was not related to allegations of sexual harassment but due to gross misconduct. Speaking before the IPU on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, dismissed claims made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at a United Nations event that she was suspended for raising allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ogbara said she has been mandated by the National Assembly to present…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the recommendations of a panel he had set up to mediate the crisis. The panel, led by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, along with the leadership of…

Mar

2025

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32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List)

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List) Thirty- two alleged internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms in Ibadan, Oyo State after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation, internet-related offences filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convicts who were prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the were arraigned before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi, K.B. Olawoyin, G.A. Sunmonu of the Oyo State High Court and Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan. The convicts are: Kolade Olayinka Akinlosotu, Adetoro Kolawole…

Mar

2025

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Fubara Not Sincere, Playing To Gallery – Rivers Assembly

News Flash, Politics, South South

Fubara Not Sincere, Playing To Gallery – Rivers Assembly The Rivers Assembly has disagreed with claims by Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he was blocked from entering the House to re-present his 2025 Appropriation Bill. The House said it never received any official communication from the Governor indicating interest to bring his appropriation bill to the floor of the House. The spokesperson of the House and Chairman, House Committee on Information, Dr. Enemi Alabo George, described the claims of the Governor as a mere comedy skit scripted to paint the House in bad light. George recalled that on March 3, the…

Mar

2025

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Otti’s Strides To Preserve Culture And Cultural Heritage In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Otti's Strides to Preserve Culture and Cultural Heritage in Abia State Revitalization of Cultural Festivals and EventsUnder Otti's administration, Abia State has witnessed a remarkable revival of its cultural festivals, which serve as a vibrant expression of the state's rich heritage. The government has actively supported and funded traditional events such as the New Yam Festival (Iri Ji) and the Ikeji Festival, ensuring they are celebrated with renewed vigor and grandeur. These festivals, deeply rooted in the traditions of the Igbo people, have become major tourist attractions, drawing visitors from across Nigeria and beyond. By investing in these cultural events,…

Mar

2025

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‘Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached’ – Wike

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics

‘Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached’ – Wike Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, said heaven would not fall if the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly impeached his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said this at a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Wike maintained that there would be nothing wrong if the state lawmakers decided to impeach Fubara for alleged impeachable offences, which, according to him, include withholding their salaries for months. He said, “If you have committed an offence to be impeached, what’s wrong? Is it…

Mar

2025

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Nkporo Youths Pay Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, LGA, Ohafia LGA, Youths

NKPORO YOUTHS PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF OHAFIA LGA CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU Earlier today, the Nkporo Youth paid a solidarity visit to the office of Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA. During the visit, Elder Otuwe Agwu, the Youths Leader speaking on behalf of the Nkporo Youth, pledged their unwavering support to the Mayor's government, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the development and progress of Ohafia LGA. In response, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu expressed his gratitude for the youths' support and reassured them of his dedication to initiating ideas and projects that…