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Akpabio Treated Me Like A Slave, Runs NASS Like A Dictator – Natasha
Embattled Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of treating her like a slave and his domestic servant. Natasha made the fresh accusation while addressing journalists in her office at the National Assembly complex. The Kogi Central senator was suspended six months ago after accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment and…
VIDEO: National Assembly Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office
The National Assembly has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing. The office was unsealed on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, potentially paving the way for the Kogi Central Senator to return to the Red Chamber when plenary resumes on October 7,…
Fubara Reveals Outcome Of Meeting With Tinubu
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday restated that political stability has fully returned to the state. He stated this in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after visiting Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Fubara, who was reinstated by the Tinubu five days ago after completing a six month suspension from…
ICAN Probes Alleged Exam Malpractice After Viral Video
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has restated its zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice following a viral video alleging impersonation during one of its examinations. The board was reacting to a viral video showing suspected proxies caught impersonating candidates during the ICAN examination. In the footage, a man identified as Kay (name withheld) was…
No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Government Officials – US Warns
The United States, US, has warned that corrupt Nigerian government officials risk visa restrictions. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria said fighting corruption has no borders and that accountability extends to high-profile individuals. “Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile…
”I Am Ready To Do What They Want” Fubara Speaks After Resumption
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to work harmoniously with the Rivers State House of Assembly to recover lost ground and accelerate the advancement of social and economic development of the state. In a statewide broadcast, Governor Fubara described the period of emergency as one of the most challenging moments for the state. He…
Ebola Scare: Two Recent Suspected Cases Tested Negative – Nigerian Govt
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, says it is on high alert over Ebola scare in the country. The agency also confirmed that two recent suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever in Abuja tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses. Director-General of the NCDC, Jide Idris, made this known in a…
Any Party With Obi Already Has 40% Of Votes – PDP Chieftain
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Dan Ulasi, has said he would welcome the return of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Ulasi argued that Obi’s credibility and popularity would strengthen the party’s chances. “I’ll be happy if he joins PDP…
Rivers Governor Fubara Arrives In Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has arrived in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The governor arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 12:19 p.m. on Friday, more than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu ended the six-month emergency rule in the state. He was greeted by a crowd of supporters who had earlier…
Submit Commissioner Nominees, Prepare Budget, Rivers Assembly Tells Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to forward the list of commissioner nominees to the House for consideration. The lawmakers, led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, made the call when they resumed sitting on Thursday, less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu ended the emergency rule in the state….