12 h. ago Akpabio: ‘How Prof Mgbeke Paid Me To Manipulate Audio Recordings Against Natasha’, Says Media Personality Ogbonnaya

Media personality Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya has accused Prof. Sandra Duru, popularly known as Prof. Mgbeke, of paying her the sum of N300,000 to manipulate audio recordings against suspended Senator of Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan In an explosive interview with investigative journalist Adeola Fayehun, Ogbonnaya claimed she was approached by Duru during the Easter holidays and […]

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22 h. ago Obidient Group Knocks Akpabio Over Comments On Peter Obi, Says APC Responsible For Internal Crisis In LP

Obidient Movement, a political support group for former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has berated Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the attack is coming, following a recent remark made by Akpabio, where he stated that Obi who was clamouring to lead a country as big as Nigeria but has […] The post Obidient Group Knocks Akpabio Over Comments On Peter Obi, Says APC Responsible For Internal Crisis In LP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Northern governors, traditional rulers call for state police creation

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe, and Noah Ebije, Kaduna Northern governors and traditional rulers have endorsed the establishment of state police to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, urging the National Assembly to expedite the necessary legal framework. The resolution emerged from a joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the 19 Northern States […] The post Northern governors, traditional rulers call for state police creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Benue/Zamfara: You Can’t Shield State Assemblies From Accountability, Group Tells Speakers

The Citizens Coalition for Transparency and Accountability (CCTA) has strongly condemned the recent stance of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, who rejected the summons issued by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions to the Speakers of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. In a statement released on […]

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44 h. ago CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A group, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has urged the federal government to emulate the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Saudi Arabia that have transited from fossil fuel to cleaner energy if the country must address the issues of climate change. The Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim made the […] The post CISLAC urges FG to copy UAE, Saudi Arabia model of transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Encroachment on legislative independence, threat to democracy – CSSLN

By Oluseye Ojo The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN), Adebo Ogundoyin, has warned that encroachment on state legislative independence could set a precedent that could threaten the foundation of democracy in the country. He gave the warning following the recent summons by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, […] The post Encroachment on legislative independence, threat to democracy – CSSLN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A university don, Prof. Mashood Omotosho, has identified corruption and lobbying by political mafias as major obstacles to effective lawmaking by the legislature in the country. Omotosho, who is a professor of International Relations at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, equally listed political gridlock and influence of special interest groups as […] The post Corruption, lobbying by political mafia hindering effective lawmaking in Nigeria – Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Reps Move To Prevent Flooding, Erosion, Other Natural Disasters

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Thursday, passed through second reading, a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire, air crashes, boat mishaps, among others. The proposed legislation, titled „Bill for an Act to Repeal […]

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2 d. ago Sexual harassment: Stepping down as Senate President not an option – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that he never considered stepping down from his position over the sexual harassment allegation from suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio made the declaration on Thursday on the floor of the Senate plenary in his response to the vote of confidence passed in him by majority leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi […] The post Sexual harassment: Stepping down as Senate President not an option – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago “Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Eyeing Presidency” – Akpabio To Peter Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a swipe at Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent criticism of Nigeria’s political direction. Akpabio responded to Obi’s statement that the “labour of our heroes past is all in vain,” urging him to address the internal crisis in his party before aspiring to lead the nation. […] The post “Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Eyeing Presidency” – Akpabio To Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Ethiopian Airlines Increases Daily Flight From Lagos Airport

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that from the 1st of July, Nigerian passengers will have increased options out of Lagos with an extra daily flight. The extra flights will offer immediate connection to many African and Asian destinations. With these extra flights, there will be an instant connection that reduces the total hours of flight time […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional development commission nominees

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has submitted a list of nominees for three newly established regional development commissions to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation. The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. The commissions are the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), the North-Central […] The post Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional development commission nominees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Natasha: Group Urges Akpabio To Break Silence On Sandra Duru

A South-West group, Afenifere Youth Stakeholders Forum has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabip to break his silence on his alleged connection with United Kingdom-based activist, Dr Sandra Duru. Sandra, popularly known as Prof Mgbeke has been in the news after she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million […]

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3 d. ago Govs Alia, Lawal, Others Shun National Assembly Hearing Over Benue, Zamfara Assembly Crises

The Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Dauda Lawal, along with the leaderships of their respective State Houses of Assembly, were on Thursday absent at the investigative hearing of House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions in Abuja. The governors and leaderships of their State legislatures were to explain […]

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3 d. ago Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Peter Obi to resolve the issues within his party before aspiring to lead the country. Akpabio made the remark on Thursday during the valedictory session in honour of the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark. He was responding to Obi’s comment on the […] The post Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago New Wave Of Crisis Hits Kano NNPP As Senator Laments Disunity, Joins APC

Senator representing Kano South, Suleiman Kawu, has formally announced his defection from New Nigeria Peoples Party to All Progressives Congress. Senator Kawu on Wednesday, cited deepening internal crises and legal disputes within his former party. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that his defection letter was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary session in Abuja. The […] The post New Wave Of Crisis Hits Kano NNPP As Senator Laments Disunity, Joins APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Akpabio vs Natasha: Youth Group Wants UK To Deport Activist, Sandra Duru

A group, Arewa Youths Progressive Assembly has called on the United Kingdom to deport activist, Dr Sandra Duru for constituting public nuisance. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists signed by the group’s National President, Shuaibu Usman and the National Secretary, Abdul Kefas Gambo. Their demand came amid controversy stoked by Duru […]

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4 d. ago Bill To Establish Specialised Agric Institutions Passes Second Reading In House of Reps

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for the second reading, a bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, by expanding its mandate to establish specialised training institutions across the country to deepen national agricultural productivity capacity. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council […]

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4 d. ago Kogi Lawmaker Seeks Repeal Of 2007 Rent Law, Proposes New Tenancy Bill

The member representing Ankpa 1 state constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Akus Lawal, has proposed a Bill to repeal the existing Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law, 2007. The proposed legislation, titled Kogi State Tenancy Bill, 2025, was presented before the House on Wednesday, May 7. It aims to […]

Society

4 d. ago Stop Smear Campaign Against Akpabio, CSOs Warn Natasha, Allies

Two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Civil Rights Africa and League of Democracy Defenders, have cautioned suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against what they called ‘continued campaign of calumny and malicious falsehood’ against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The groups said Natasha’s recent allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President were not only […]

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