LG Leadership: Gov Adeleke Meets Traditional Rulers

CommunityNewsNigeriaLG Leadership: Gov Adeleke Meets Traditional Rulers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2025

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has stressed the need for the state’s citizens to be enlightened so that fake news cannot be weaponized to destroy the state. Governor Adeleke stated this at a special briefing session with the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, affirming that there is no court order reinstating the court-sacked Yes/No council chairmen. He said: “As one of the highly literate communities in Nigeria, we must avoid misinformation and disinformation,...

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Senate Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for 6 Months

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for 6 Months

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 7, 2025

The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for six months, following a series of disputes with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Background of the Dispute The tension between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Akpabio escalated in February 2025 over a disagreement regarding seating arrangements in the Senate chamber. Upon discovering that her seat had been reassigned without prior notice, Akpoti-Uduaghan protested, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules, which protects members’...

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First Lady Tinubu Reacts to Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFirst Lady Tinubu Reacts to Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 7, 2025

…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...

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Troops Kill 92 Terrorists, Arrest 111, Rescue 75 Kidnapped Victims – Defence HQ

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Kill 92 Terrorists, Arrest 111, Rescue 75 Kidnapped Victims – Defence HQ

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 7, 2025

The Defence Headquarters has announced that 92 terrorists were killed, 111 suspected terrorists apprehended, and 75 kidnapped hostages rescued in various military operations across the country in the past week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He stated that troops also recovered a total of 117 assorted weapons and 2,939 rounds of ammunition during the operations. According to Kangye, the recovered...

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Innoson Donates Vehicles To Enugu State Security Trust Fund

CommunityNewsNigeriaInnoson Donates Vehicles To Enugu State Security Trust Fund

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited has donated four vehicles to the Enugu State Security Trust Fund as her support in the fight against insecurity in the state. Commending the giant strides of the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah’s administration in the state, the Chief Executive Officer of IVM Company, Chief Innocent Chukwuma on Wednesday at the Government House Enugu said manufacturing companies are relieved with improved socio-economic infrastructures and state of security in...

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Concerns over Continuous Exit by Governor Soludo’s Cabinet Members

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsConcerns over Continuous Exit by Governor Soludo’s Cabinet Members

PilotnewsMarch 5, 2025

“Whether they are voluntarily or involuntarily resigning or being sacked, there is something fundamentally wrong.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For at least the fourth time in three years, another Commissioner in Governor Soludo’s cabinet has taken a walk from the services of the Anambra State Government. Appointed at the inception of Soludo’s administration, Mr. Chikodiri Anara, who served as Special Adviser to former Governor, Willie Obiano, resigned or was dismissed from his appointment as Commissioner for Homeland...

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Houston African leaders mourn departed former Mayor, Rep. Sylvester Turner

NewsUnited StatesHouston African leaders mourn departed former Mayor, Rep. Sylvester Turner

PilotnewsMarch 5, 2025

The city of Houston was enveloped in sorrow today as news spread of the passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), a freshman congressman who was sworn into office just two months ago. Turner, a beloved figure in Houston, was 70 years old at the time of his passing. Turner died Tuesday night after suffering a medical emergency. His family said he went to the hospital on Tuesday night in Washington D.C. He was let go...

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Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Amidst Protests and Calls for Investigation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAkpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Amidst Protests and Calls for Investigation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

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...

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Catholic Priest Killed by Suspected Bandits in Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCatholic Priest Killed by Suspected Bandits in Kaduna

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, has been killed by suspected bandits after being abducted from his residence in Tachiri, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The tragic incident, which happened late Tuesday night, has thrown the community into mourning and renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in Southern Kaduna. Sources within the church and local residents said the assailants stormed Father Okechukwu’s residence under the cover of darkness and took him...

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Former Governor Udom Emmanuel in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦700bn Fraud

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFormer Governor Udom Emmanuel in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦700bn Fraud

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom, over allegations of a ₦700 billion fraud. Mr Udom, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, following an invitation from the anti-graft agency. According to sources familiar with the matter, he was arrested and detained after honouring the EFCC’s invitation to answer allegations of money laundering,...

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