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Mar
13
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

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…
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Mar
13
2025
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Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU

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…
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Mar
13
2025
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Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

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…
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Mar
13
2025
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32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List)

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…
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Mar
13
2025
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Fubara Not Sincere, Playing To Gallery – Rivers Assembly

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…
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Mar
13
2025
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‘Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached’ – Wike

‘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…
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Mar
12
2025
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Gov. Otti Flags-Off The Reconstruction Of Obehie-Owaza Road, Says Era Of Neglecting Ukwa Is Over – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Gov. Otti Flags-Off The Reconstruction Of Obehie-Owaza Road, Says Era Of Neglecting Ukwa Is Over – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Works
GOV. OTTI FLAGS - OFF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF OBEHE-OWAZA ROAD, SAYS ERA OF NEGLECTING UKWA IS OVER. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has officially flagged-off the reconstruction of the 11.1 kilometres Obehie - Umudobia - Owaza road in Ukwa West Local Government Area with an assurance that the road will be completed within one year. Flagging-off the road project at St. Ann Secondary School, Obehie Asa, Governor Alex Otti said that the road at completion, would boost marketability and viability of Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP). He said that significant changes would occur in the area after…
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Mar
12
2025
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Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union

Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Women Affairs
Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union It appears the controversy over the allegations by Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill and her suspension from the Red Chamber may not be getting off the news anytime soon. This is because the suspended Kogi Senator on Tuesday took her case to a global stage. At the Women in Parliament session held at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting (IPU) at the United Nations in New York, Senator Natasha is seeking justice and the intervention of global democratic institutions. The lawmaker is asking for justice over what…
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Mar
12
2025
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Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings

Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings

FGN, News Flash, Politics, South South
Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the crisis-hit state. In a Tuesday statement titled “President Tinubu Calls for Adherence to the Rule of Law to Restore Peace in Rivers State”, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President made the call during a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with leaders of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum. “I am here by the grace of God, appreciating your support, prayers, and…
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Mar
12
2025
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EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List)

EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List)

Crime, FGN, News Flash
EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes across Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, on its verified Facebook account, the anti-graft agency warned that these companies pose as investment entities but are defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money. The EFCC noted that the firms are neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nor the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the EFCC, both regulatory bodies confirmed in separate correspondences…
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