31 m. ago Atiku demands Senate probe into Natasha’s harassment claims against Akpabio

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the allegations of “sexual harassment, intimidation, and mistreatment” levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Atiku made the call in a statement issued on his Twitter handle on Friday, stressing that the claims were too serious to be Read More

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81 m. ago Atiku to Tinubu: Probe sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio

Tribune Online Atiku to Tinubu: Probe sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into the claims of sexual harassment, intimidation, and maltreatment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement he personally signed on Friday, he said the allegations are grave and deserve to be investigated. Atiku to Tinubu: Probe sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio Tribune Online

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94 m. ago ‘My Husband Is Very Responsible Man’, Akpabio’s Wife Dismisses Allegations By Sen Natasha

Wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Ekaette Akpabio, has dismissed the allegations made by the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accusing her husband of making advances towards her. LEADERSHIP reports that Senator Natasha had in an interview on Arise News’ ‘Morning Show’ on Friday, claimed that her continuous confrontations with the Senate President began […]

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2 h. ago Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo

By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued an ultimatum to foreign airlines operating in the country to patronise local catering services or risk having their summer flight schedules rejected. The statement was made during a stakeholders meeting focused on “Transforming the Aviation Industry” held in Lagos on Friday. […] The post Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ‘He’s disciplined,’ Akpabio’s wife defends husband, dismisses Natasha’s harassment claim

Ekaette Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment leveled against her husband by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central, had in an interview with Arise Television on Friday accused the Senate President of sexual harassment. The Kogi lawmaker also alleged that Akpabio blocked her motions Read More

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2 h. ago Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has partnered with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and read more Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

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2 h. ago Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker

Tribune Online Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have insisted that Mrs Mojisola Meranda remains Speaker of the parliament and has not resigned. Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Peter responsible for Jude’s prison ordeal – Rudeboy

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian artist Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has accused his twin brother Peter of being involved in the fraud allegations against their elder brother, Jude Okoye. The musician said this after successfully securing Jude’s release from detention by staking his Ikoyi house and providing a guarantee. Jude, the former manager of […] The post Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Peter responsible for Jude’s prison ordeal – Rudeboy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3

A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, heard Jude Okoye’s bail plea on Friday in connection with money laundering allegations. On Wednesday, Okoye, the eldest brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, was charged with laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Okoye and […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Gov Yusuf suspends Kano acting HoS over salary irregularities

Tribune Online Gov Yusuf suspends Kano acting HoS over salary irregularities Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended, with immediate effect, the State Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, over alleged salary deductions and the non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. Gov Yusuf suspends Kano acting HoS over salary irregularities Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Keyamo threatens international airlines over local caterer patronage

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has threatened to reject the summer schedule of foreign airlines that refuse to patronize local caterers for outboard meals. The minister made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Transforming the Aviation Industry’ held in Lagos on Friday. Keyamo expressed his dissatisfaction with international airlines for Read More

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3 h. ago Defections: ‘Your Allegations Misplaced’, INEC Replies Gov Fubara

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to the statement credited to the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in which the Commission was accused of selective implementation of elections to fill vacancies arising from the defection of serving members of the National and State Assemblies from one political party to another. A statement […]

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4 h. ago Ireti Kingibe slams Natasha over outburst on seating arrangement

The lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, Ireti Kingibe, has berated her colleague representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over her outburst over the seating reassignment in the Senate. PUNCH Online reports that the Kogi federal lawmaker recently sparked controversy when the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reallocated her seat. Her reaction to Read More

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4 h. ago INEC warns against premature action on Rivers assembly vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday issued a warning regarding the handling of vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly, following allegations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had accused INEC of selectively implementing elections to fill vacancies caused by political defections, particularly in light of the ongoing factional crisis in the Assembly. Read More

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4 h. ago Sophia Egbueje slams Burna Boy over failed promise after allegedly sleeping with her

By Seyi Babalola Sophia Egbueje, a popular Nigerian socialite, has accused artist Burna Boy of failing to keep his promise after allegedly sleeping with her. Sophia accused Burna Boy of having a one-night stand with her and failing to keep his promise to buy her a Lamborghini. Recounting their encounter in a leaked audio recording […] The post Sophia Egbueje slams Burna Boy over failed promise after allegedly sleeping with her appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Court remands Austin Okai over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation

Tribune Online Court remands Austin Okai over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation A Magistrate Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday granted the demand of the prosecution in the cyberstalking and criminal defamation case against Mr Austin Okai to enable the Department of State Services (DSS) to conclude their investigations into the allegations. Court remands Austin Okai over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Keyamo to reject summer schedule of airlines that fail to patronise local caterers

Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development has threatened to reject summer schedule of foreign airlines who refuse read more Keyamo to reject summer schedule of airlines that fail to patronise local caterers

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5 h. ago PHOTOS: Mercy Eke unveils Lamborghini amid Burna Boy, Sophia drama

Tribune Online PHOTOS: Mercy Eke unveils Lamborghini amid Burna Boy, Sophia drama Former BBNaija star Mercy Eke has unveiled her Lamborghini on social media just as drama unfolds between music star Burna Boy and socialite Sophia Egbueje over an alleged promise to buy the luxury car. The reality TV star shared a video on Instagram showcasing the new vehicle, adorned with balloons, as she expressed excitement and […] PHOTOS: Mercy Eke unveils Lamborghini amid Burna Boy, Sophia drama Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Lagos Speaker Meranda Says Security Details Partially Restored

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda said on Friday, that her security details have not been fully restored. Hon. Meranda also denied rumours of her resignation and condemned the alleged invasion on Thursday of the Assembly by the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Regarding her security arrangements, Meranda informed […]

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5 h. ago Naval chief orders probe into missing corpse at Delta hospital

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of the corpse of a 78-year-old man, late Joseph Ighorhiohwunu, from the mortuary of the Nigerian Navy Hospital in Effurun, Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that this followed a petition from the family of the deceased, led by Read More

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