70 m. ago Rivers: Sole Administrator Ibas Jerks Up 2025 Budget By ₦365bn

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (Rtd) has jerked up the State’s proposed 2025 budget by N360billion. While in the communication forwarded to both the Senate and the House of Representatives by President Bola Tinubu on May 27, N1.481trillion was proposed as 2025 budget for the State, Ibas gave a fresh […]

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6 h. ago Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail

Tribune Online Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly defaming Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Federal Gov’t Arraigns Kogi Central Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

The Federal Government, on Thursday, arraigned suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on charges of alleged criminal defamation. The lawmaker appeared before Justice Chizoba Orji on a three-count charge bordering on alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. […]

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11 h. ago Tackle sabotage, environmental crises in S/South, Senate tells SSDC nominees

The Senate has charged President Bola Tinubu’s nominees to the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC) board to prioritise developmental read more Tackle sabotage, environmental crises in S/South, Senate tells SSDC nominees

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36 h. ago Natasha: Nigeria Risks Becoming Banana Republic – Ezekwesili

Former Education Minister and ex-vice president of the World Bank’s Africa region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has fiercely criticised the Nigerian government’s decision to arraign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on criminal defamation charges. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment and death threats by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, prompting what Ezekwesili called a “national embarrassment” […]

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44 h. ago National Assembly Forwards Tax Reform Bills To Tinubu For Final Approval

The National Assembly has officially transmitted the long-anticipated tax reform bills to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed the development during a press briefing at the National Assembly in Abuja. He noted that the harmonisation between the Senate and […] The post National Assembly Forwards Tax Reform Bills To Tinubu For Final Approval appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Action Collective Accuses Akpabio Of Desperation, Plot Against Natasha

The Action Collective has raised serious concerns over what it described as the growing desperation of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, in his alleged bid to undermine Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Coordinator, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, the group questioned Akpabio’s motives, describing recent legal moves […]

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60 h. ago Akpabio’s Aide Petitions IGP Over Alleged Cyber Attacks By Rufai Oseni, Tunde Ednut

Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kenny Okolugbo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun over alleged cyber attacks and coordinated defamation campaign against him by television presenter, Rufai Oseni and two other popular social media influencers. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, Okolugbo alleged that […]

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3 d. ago Killings: Benue People May Defend Themselves, David Mark Warns

Former Senate President, David Mark, has expressed concerns over the continuous brutal killings in Benue State, warning that residents may resort to defending themselves if the government does not adequately protect lives and property. Mark disclosed this in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, on Sunday in Abuja, describing the wave of […]

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3 d. ago Benue killings: People may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark warns

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate President David Mark has raised alarm over the continued killings in Benue State, warning that residents may resort to self-defence if the government fails to protect them. Reacting to the recent spate of violence that has claimed over 200 lives and destroyed property in several communities, in a statement […] The post Benue killings: People may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ebonyi: Nwifuru, Anyim, Elechi to unveil book on years of shame

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi, are among prominent Ebonyi leaders who will unveil a book, *Colours of Hatred*, next Thursday. The book was written by engineer-turned-author, […] The post Ebonyi: Nwifuru, Anyim, Elechi to unveil book on years of shame appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Declines Issuance Of Bench Warrant Against Sen Natasha

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed an application by the Federal Government for a bench warrant against suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in an alleged defamation case instituted against her. The government is prosecuting Akpoti-Uduaghan on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The case […]

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3 d. ago Senator Girei Extols President Tinubu’s Leadership Style, Pragmatism

Senator Abubakar Girei, a prominent figure in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former representative of Adamawa Central in the Nigerian Senate, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership approach. In a conversation with LEADERSHIP, Senator Girei said that President Tinubu’s pragmatic and decisive governance style, particularly in addressing Nigeria’s long-standing economic challenges, is […]

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3 d. ago 2027: Kaduna North Endorses Tinubu, Sani, Abbas For Reelection

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kaduna North senatorial district, otherwise known as Zone 1, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kaduna State governor Uba Sani and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for second term. The stakeholders including former governor, serving and former ministers, members of the National and […]

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3 d. ago Siege of underdevelopment, marginalisation now over in Ogun West –Yayi

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has said years of siege of underdevelopment and marginalisation in the senatorial district were over, through the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and his qualitative representation at the national assembly. Adeola, chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, […] The post Siege of underdevelopment, marginalisation now over in Ogun West –Yayi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago June 12: Your greatest honour to Nigerians should be good governance, Ojudu tells Tinubu

Tribune Online June 12: Your greatest honour to Nigerians should be good governance, Ojudu tells Tinubu Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has said the greatest honour President Bola Tinubu can give the nation in memory of the June 12, 1993, struggle is for citizens to experience good governance in Nigeria. June 12: Your greatest honour to Nigerians should be good governance, Ojudu tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Sets June 19 For Natasha’s Arraignment Amid Witness Credibility Saga

The Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 19, 2025, for the arraignment of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a defamation case brought against her by the Federal Government on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. The arraignment, which was initially set for June […]

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4 d. ago Kaduna APC Endorses Tinubu, Gov Sani, Speaker Abbas For Second Term

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kaduna North Senatorial District, otherwise known as Zone 1, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for second term. The APC stakeholders gave the nod for the president, the governor and Speaker at […]

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4 d. ago Akpabio, Otti, Katung, others to be honoured in UK at Nigeria Golden Hearts Awards

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Abia State Governor Alex Otti are among prominent Nigerians set to be honoured at the 2025 Nigeria Golden Hearts Awards International, scheduled for September 14, 2025, at the Hilton Leeds City Hotel in the United Kingdom. In a statement released over the weekend, Executive Director of […] The post Akpabio, Otti, Katung, others to be honoured in UK at Nigeria Golden Hearts Awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticized Senator Seriake Dickson over his Democracy Day remarks, where Dickson accused President Bola Tinubu of complicity in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday by his media aide, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri described Dickson’s comment as “an unfair […] The post “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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