Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed the allegations against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing them as “useless allegations” triggered by a change in her seat within the Red Chamber. Akpabio also claimed the Kogi Central Senator, who has been suspended from the Senate for six months, had traumatized him and others with her accusations….
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has assured that contrary to perceptions in some quarters, South East governors have not abandoned the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during a media parley on Thursday night in Umuahia, Otti said the governors are actively engaging relevant authorities to secure…
There were agitations in some quarters on Wednesday following the retrieval of some vehicles assigned to the suspended Rivers Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu by the Rivers Administrator, Vice-Admiral lbok Ibas (retd). The Democracy Watch Nigeria (DWN) first raised the alarm and said the operation to recover the vehicles was carried out on April 25th…
The planned formal declaration of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s former governorship candidate in Lagos, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday was marred by violence and heavy security presence. Suspected thugs, reportedly acting with the support of security operatives, stormed the second venue secured for the event in Alimosho, dispersing Rhodes-Vivour’s supporters. His…
The presidency on Wednesday dispelled widespread misconceptions surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent correspondence to the National Assembly regarding Nigeria’s 2025–2026 borrowing plan. Contrary to reports suggesting that the President is seeking to borrow a lump sum of $20 billion, the special assistant to the president on social media, Dada Olusegun, clarified that the communication…
As Nigerians welcomed 2026, millions resolved to turn over a new leaf, focusing on personal development, better health, and stronger financial footing. Here are 10 practical tips to help you prepare for a successful year ahead: 1. Show appreciation: Express gratitude to loved ones, colleagues, and friends for their support in the past year. A…
A student who wrote the West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) shared her result after it was released. The student had earlier signed out of secondary school like a university student on the day she finished her WAEC examination The result shows that the student passed her WAEC in flying colours as she got an…
The students leaders of University Students (NAUS), National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) and National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) have request for fact-finding over how 42,000 metric tonnes of grains disappeared from Ministry of Agriculture, food and security. The students’ leaders lamented that they found it disheartening that under the leadership…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has written to notify Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, about the petition by constituents seeking her recall from the national assembly. In a letter addressed to the suspended lawmaker, INEC said it has received the contact details of the petitioners. The press release reads: UPDATE ON THE…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says Nigeria would have been like the United States of America if it had produced two presidents with the leadership qualities of incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on Wednesday during a campaign in Esan Central for the forthcoming Edo Central by-election, Okpebholo hailed Tinubu’s leadership style and economic reforms,…
