Two companies – Quantum Steel Industry in Ogijo, Sagamu LGA, and Xinfeng Plastics Limited along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – have been shut down by the Ogun state government over safety violations. The action by the state government is a sequel to lack of adherence to safety precautionary measures which led to the death and hospitalisation of … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has stated that the continued observance of the sit-at-home order in the Southeast is driven by fear rather than the actual strength of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Speaking on the issue, Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Markus Kangye, emphasized … Read more
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking ahead of International Women’s Day, Senator Tinubu stated that the Senate is a “matured” institution that deserves respect. She expressed confidence that lawmakers are handling the … Read more
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of a senior professor, Jimoh Olanipekun, who fell ill during a departmental meeting. A statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirmed that the professor became unwell during a meeting on Wednesday. “During … Read more
Popular Nigerian rapper, Muhammed Usman Adamu, better known as Magnito, has responded to a diss track from his colleague, Oladips, over his exclusion from the Headies Awards nomination list. Naija News reports that the Headies recently announced nominees for the 2025 edition, scheduled for April 5, and rappers nominated include Magnito, Ladipoe, Odumodublvck, and Jeriq. … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over allegations of misconduct, effective today, March 6, 2025. This follows the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Public Conduct, Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. The panel had recommended a six-month suspension for the senator. The committee also proposed that during the suspension period, her … Read more
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has confirmed that over a dozen personnel from the Nigerian Air Force base at Sam Ethnan Barracks, Ikeja, stormed its office on Thursday morning, assaulting staff and vandalizing property. Speaking to News360 Nigeria, IKEDC spokesperson Kingsley Okotie revealed that the military personnel arrived at the office with a truck … Read more
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been suspended for six months over the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Naija News reports that the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions recommended Natasha’s suspension on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The committee stated that Natasha’s salary and … Read more
Seven hundred and seventy-four fellows who applied and won the National Health Fellowship have been granted an automatic employment by President Bola Tinubu. The approval, the president said will take effect upon completion of their programme at various sectors of the health industry. The NHF, a bold and transformative initiative, was introduced under President Tinubu’s … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, on Wednesday night, March 5, accused her colleague from Ekiti state, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, of “lying” against her. Legit.ng recalls that Senator Fasuyi said on Wednesday, March 5, that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, had in the past, made false and defamatory claims against ex-Ekiti governor, Kayode Fayemi, when … Read more
The Senator representing Kogi Central in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has rejected her suspension for six months by the Senate. The lawmaker described the action taken against her as an injustice and vowed that the Senate declaration would not stand. “This injustice will not stand!” she said. Naija News reports … Read more
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has claimed that a minister sexually harassed her while she was searching for a job. The allegations against the unnamed minister by the Senator were captured in a video. In the video, which appears to be from a press briefing, Senator Natasha recalled that after working for five years at … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended for six months after her outburst during a recent Senate plenary session regarding the relocation of her seat. The suspension, announced on Thursday, March 6, comes after a recommendation from the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. As part of her suspension, Senator Natasha … Read more
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision was reached on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions recommended disciplinary action against her. As part of the suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan will lose her salary and … Read more
Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has condemned allegations that truck drivers are being attacked in various parts of the South-East. Naija News reports that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) alleged attacks on drivers of trucks conveying goods from the North to the South-East by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra … Read more
The lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro has urged the Senate to temper justice with mercy in the case of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Speaking on Thursday, March 6, while the Senate leadership ordered a voting on the proposed suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Committee of Ethics and Privileges, Moro acknowledged … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following investigations into her recent conduct within the chamber. The decision, which takes effect on March 6, 2025, was based on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct. According to the committee’s chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, Akpoti-Uduaghan was … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpabio-Uduaghan has reacted to her six months suspension by the Senate amid her sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, had earlier recommended her suspension and also advocated that her salary and security details will be withdrawn during the period of her … Read more
The latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, published on March 6, 2025, placed Nigeria’s Super Falcons at 36th place globally. This ranking not only underscores the Super Falcons’ unwavering prowess in women’s football but also solidifies their status as Africa’s premier women’s football team. In the African landscape, the Super Falcons lead with South Africa’s Banyana … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has rejected her six-month suspension by the Senate. She described the decision as unfair and vowed that it would not stand. “This injustice will not be sustained,” she declared before being cut off and led out of the Senate chamber. Senator Natasha’s suspension follows her … Read more