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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has threatened legal action against ex-NDDC MD Joy Nunieh over sexual harassment claims. Akpabio denied the allegations, stating they arose after concerns about Nunieh’s NYSC certificate. The controversy resurfaces amid another harassment claim against him by...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned against uninformed commentary on Senate affairs, urging critics to understand parliamentary rules. He defended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and dismissed political attacks. Akpabio also addressed Niger Delta concerns, pledging...
Opposition senators, led by Seriake Dickson, visited suspended Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, assuring her of support and a swift resolution. Dickson, absent during her suspension, pledged to engage Senate leadership. The visit follows backlash over her suspension and allegations...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), calling them baseless. He reaffirmed his commitment to the party and emphasized efforts to build a united opposition coalition to challenge the APC in 2027, urging Nigerians to...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismisses Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegations, claiming they surfaced after her committee reassignment. Speaking at International Women’s Day, he questioned female senators if he had ever harassed them. The Senate later suspended...
Peter Obi has called for at least 25% women’s representation in governance, citing persistent gender inequality in Nigeria. He highlighted challenges such as poverty, poor healthcare, and political discrimination, referencing Senators Ireti Kingibe and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as examples of...
The PDP Governors’ Forum has denied rumors that five of its members support an El-Rufai/Obi 2027 presidential ticket. Forum Chairman Bala Mohammed dismissed the speculation as false and politically motivated. The governors reaffirmed their commitment to party unity and vowed to back the PDP’s...
President Bola Tinubu celebrates Nigerian women on International Women’s Day 2025, calling them the "strength" of the nation. He reaffirms his administration’s commitment to removing barriers, expanding financial access, and ensuring gender equality. Tinubu pledges to empower women across...
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai met ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna, following visits from Seyi Tinubu and Minister Ayodele Olawande. The meeting has fueled political speculation, with analysts debating its implications on APC politics and El-Rufai’s future. Neither party has...
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, as Presidential Adviser and Coordinator of Presidential Livestock Reforms. His role aligns with Tinubu’s efforts to resolve the farmers-herders crisis through structured reforms. Jega will help implement policies...
The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has divided the Senate, with 13 lawmakers refusing to sign the report, citing a rushed process and disregard for due process. She was suspended for protesting a seat reassignment, sparking debates on fairness, legislative integrity, and the role...
Women Affairs Minister Hajia Imaan Suleiman has pledged to intervene in Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension following sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Expressing concern over dwindling female representation, she calls for reconciliation, justice...
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