Senator Austin Akobundu, representing the Abia Central senatorial district, has paid tribute to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on his 70th birthday, describing him as a remarkable figure who has “impacted humanity in ways that have caused your name to be indelibly etched in gold in the annals of our nation and beyond.” In his birthday message, … Read more
The Senator representing Kogi Central at the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has told Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, that she possesses concrete evidence to defend the sexual harassments allegations she made against her husband (Mr Akpabio). Natasha’s response comes after Mrs. Akpabio dismissed her allegations as false and a product of a … Read more
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has mourned the demise of Chief Mrs. Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, the first female minister of cabinet rank in Nigeria. Chief Oyagbola died at the age of 94 on Friday. Abiodun, in a condolence message on Saturday, said the life of the deceased politician exemplified shrewdness, courage, humility, and a … Read more
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The controversy began after a recent seat rearrangement in the Senate, which Akpoti-Uduaghan strongly opposed, claiming it was an attempt to silence her. The situation escalated when she accused … Read more
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has called for prayers for the sustenance of peace and upholding godliness in national politics. This is contained in a statement by his media aide, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday in Osogbo, to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Adeleke highlighted the importance of godliness in national … Read more
A tragic accident occurred early Saturday morning on the Benin-Auchi highway, claiming the lives of 12 passengers. The fatal crash involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck near an army checkpoint in the Igueoviobo community. According to Cyril Mathew, the Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the accident happened around … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Command, has expressed its readiness to partner with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers towards finding lasting solutions to tanker accidents and associated fatalities in the state. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Joyce Alexander, who gave the assurance while hosting NUPENG executives, emphasised the importance … Read more
Eniola Olajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has been released after spending 12 days in captivity. The National Secretary of the Youth Council, Biodun Aderohunmu, confirmed his release through a brief WhatsApp message on Saturday: “He has been released.” Olajuni was abducted on February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja for a … Read more
Weeks after dumping the Labour Party, lawyer and Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo announced that Nigeria’s situation is one that needs cooperation of key stakeholders for a desired change. Okonkwo made this assertion following a meeting with Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of Nigeria and the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). … Read more
Warri, Delta – Emmanuel Uduaghan, husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has confirmed that the allegation of sexual harassment that his wife leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was true. The Warri monarch in a statement sent to Legit.ng, maintained that he had once approached Akpabio on the allegation with maturity and they all agreed to … Read more