…Ezekwesili Slams Senate Over Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Mrs Tinubu, a former senator, expressed confidence in the Senate’s handling of the situation. “I know what is going on in the Senate; you will say why am I not taking a position. I believe that the Senate...

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio is facing mounting pressure following allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The controversy has sparked protests, demands for an independent investigation, and calls for Akpabio’s resignation. Allegations and Senate Proceedings On Wednesday, during a plenary session, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, formally accused Senate President Akpabio of sexual harassment. She invoked Senate Rule 40 to submit her petition, alleging that Akpabio had...

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation following a rigorous selection process. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy). According to Onanuga, the appointment takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is set to retire. Mr Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Ms Madehin’s successor in December 2024. A selection...