In a significant twist of events, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the contempt charge suit filed by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others to Justice Binta Nyako. It was gathered on Thursday, April 3, that the hearing of the suit … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti concluded his tax fraud trial in Spain on Thursday, during which public prosecutors slammed serious allegations against him. They are seeking a significant sentence of four years and nine months in prison against Carlo Ancelotti, accusing him of concealing income from the Spanish tax authorities. The case centers around accusations … Read more
The Surveyor-General of the Federation (SGOF), Surveyor Adebomehin A. Adeyemi, has disclosed that an AI-driven geospatial mapping would serve as the best alternative to the traditional population censuses. He said with the AI, existing residential structures and estimated population figures would be figured out without conducting costly and time-consuming nationwide surveys. Adeyemi spoke in Abuja … Read more
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over 19 kidnapped victims rescued by the security agencies to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. The brief ceremony took place on Thursday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja. The victims included Ambassador Gideon Yohanna, … Read more
The Rivers State Government has officially cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes conducted by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, announced that the decision aligns with the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the Appeal Court’s judgment in Suit No. CA/ABJ/CV/133/2024. He … Read more
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has announced schools’ resumption date following a five-week break for the 2025 Ramadan fast. In a statement issued on Thursday April 3, by the Bauchi State Ministry of Education through its Information and Public Relations Officer, Jalaludeen Usman, parents and guardians were reminded that both day and boarding schools … Read more
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed social media reports that he collapsed last week, describing the claims as baseless rumours orchestrated by individuals seeking political relevance. Wike, who spoke on Thursday after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, reassured Nigerians of his good health and vowed to remain focused on his duties. … Read more
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd), has announced that his administration is in the process of preparing a new state budget following the recent Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the state’s 2025 budget. Naija News gathered that Ibas made this revelation during a meeting with a delegation from the Rivers Caucus … Read more
The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has refuted allegations claiming he issued a warning to Northern youths following the gruesome murder of some Northerners in the Edo State. The monarch stated that he never issued any statement concerning the death of the 16 hunters in the Uromi area of Edo State. He was reacting to … Read more
The embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that the idea of using a helicopter as a means of transport for her homecoming rally in Kogi came from her husband. She also insisted that she broke no law by her actions as the road that led to the venue of the event was constructed … Read more
At least 16 people, including three children, lost their lives after two migrant boats sank off the coasts of Greece and Turkey on Thursday, according to AP. The accidents occurred hours apart in the narrow waters of the Aegean Sea between the Greek island of Lesbos and the Turkish mainland. In the first incident, a … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has stated that she will reveal evidence of alleged sexual harassment by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at the appropriate time. She made this statement during an interview on Politics Today, a program on Channels TV, on Thursday. Her remarks came shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dismissed … Read more
Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have expressed gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 signatures, representing 43.86%, in their petition to recall the suspended lawmaker representing the district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Despite the fact that the petitioners mobilized more than the required 50% plus one threshold of registered voters, they … Read more
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced that preparations are underway for the state’s 2025 budget. Ibas made this known on Thursday while hosting a delegation from the Rivers State National Assembly caucus, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, at Government House in Port Harcourt. The announcement comes after … Read more
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has pledged his administration’s commitment to academic excellence. He made the pledge on Thursday when he officially handed over a new block of classrooms to the Federal College of Education Ofeme Ohuhu Umuahia in the state. The occasion brought together an array of dignitaries, stakeholders, and esteemed guests to celebrate … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting a petition to recall her as the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The female lawmaker, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the electoral umpire should have thrown out the petition long before it did on April … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District says she will soon present evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “At the right time and at the right space, I will present the evidence that I have,” the female lawmaker said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. She also said though … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has denied being partisan in handling the failed recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of INEC, Rotimi Oyekanmi, who was on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, explained how the Commission handled the process. “In the case of the … Read more
Real Madrid are bracing for potentially significant sanctions from UEFA, as they await critical verdicts regarding the conduct of several key players: Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger, and Dani Ceballos. The ongoing investigation against the mentioned Real Madrid players follows their intense penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid on March 12, which was marked … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated its support for the Single Window Trade Project, an initiative poised to streamline trade, increase revenue, and propel the country to the forefront of African economies. The IMF’s intention of support was indicated during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr … Read more