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…
‘IBB’s Son Muhammed Accepted Tinubu’s Appointment’ – Presidency Dismisses ‘Rejection Letter’
The Presidency has refuted claims that Muhammed Babangida, son of ex-military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, IBB, rejected his recent appointment by Bola Tinubu as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. In a letter shared by Dele Momodu on Monday, Muhammed said he rejected the appointment. However, in a post on X, a presidential…
‘IBB’s Son Rejects Tinubu’s Appointment’ – Dele Momodu Shares Letter
Indications have emerged that Muhammed Babangida, the son of Nigeria’s former military president, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, IBB, has rejected his recent appointment by President Bola Tinubu as chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. Muhammed’s decision was made known in a letter dated July 21, 2025, shared by publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, on Monday….
Peter Obi Never Arrested El-Rufai – Aisha Yesufu
Political activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has debunked claims that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi ordered the arrest of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai during Obi’s tenure as Governor in Anambra State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Yesufu clarified that El-Rufai was detained in Anambra by…