Category: NEWS
Natasha’s Suspension: 10th NASS Worst Nigeria Ever Had-Rights Advocate
Human rights advocate, Precious Oruche, has described the 10th National Assembly as “one of the worst” in Nigeria’s democratic history. Oruche is accusing the National Assembly of disregarding the constitution and disobeying court orders in the ongoing saga involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The rights advocate, who appeared on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday,…
Suspension: Court Did Not Order Senator Natasha’s Recall, Says Legal Practitioner
A legal practitioner, Ekemini Udim, has faulted Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attempt to resume at the Senate, claiming the court verdict on the matter did not order the lifting of the suspension on the Kogi Central lawmaker. “It is very clear: my Lord has not said, ‘Recall Senator Natasha’. What the judge said was that, ‘You…
Obi Aware Of My Decision To Attend Abure-Led NEC Meeting – Datti Baba-Ahmed
The 2023 vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that his principal, Peter Obi, was aware of his decision to attend the National Executive Committee meeting led by Julius Abure as part of efforts to reconcile aggrieved members of the party. Baba-Ahmed, who spoke when he appeared as a guest on…
Akpabio Not Bigger Than Nigeria’s Constitution – Natasha
Suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, cautioned Senate President Godswill Akpabio against placing himself above the Nigerian Constitution. The senator also accused the Senate leadership of violating a valid court order by preventing her from resuming duties at the National Assembly. She disclosed this in an interview with journalists at the assembly complex. The…
Killing: Ondo CP Declares State of Surveillance in AAUA
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered intensified surveillance and community policing efforts around the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), following the recent gruesome murder of two students of the institution. Speaking with journalists in Akure, the state capital, Lawal said he has directed the Area Commander and the Divisional Police…
‘Ambassadorial Appointments Not For Political Show,’ Foreign Ministry Tells ADC
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed recent criticisms by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) about delays in ambassadorial appointments, describing the remarks as “alarmist,” “politically motivated,” and “misinformed.” In a statement, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, the Ministry said Nigeria’s diplomatic missions…
Investing Military Funds In Internal Policing Will Reduce Terrorism By Almost 70% — Sowore
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has said that Nigeria could reduce terrorism by almost 70 percent if the Federal Government diverts part of the military budget into internal policing and security reforms. “All that cost to the military that is stolen, filtered, or mismanaged—or properly spent where they claimed to—if you invest that in internal…
Senator Natasha Makes Way Into National Assembly After Being Denied Entry
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made her way into the National Assembly premises in Abuja, after she was initially denied access. The lawmaker who is serving a six-month suspension by the upper lawmaking body had vowed to resume sitting in the NASS chambers after a court verdict asking the Senate to recall her. However, when she…
NASS: Security Beefed Up As Tension Mounts Over Natasha’s Planned Return
There is a heavy security presence at the main gate of the National Assembly complex following reports that the suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will be resuming during plenary on Tuesday (today). The lawmaker on Saturday vowed that she will resume sitting on Tuesday, July 22. The senator cited a recent judgment by Justice Binta…
Rivers People Not Happy But Waiting For End Of State Of Emergency — Annkio Briggs
Environmentalist Annkio Briggs says Rivers people are not happy with the state of emergency imposed on the state by Bola Tinubu, but noted that they are expecting the decision to elapse by October 1. Briggs said this on Tuesday while fielding questions on Channels Television’s breakfast show Sunrise Daily. “We are (Rivers people) still not…