38 m. ago Akpabio’s wife sues Natasha for defamation, demands N250bn damages

Unoma Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed separate lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over alleged defamation and violation of fundamental human rights. The legal action follows recent claims by Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, that her troubles in the Senate started following her Read More

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51 m. ago My Husband Is A Disciplined Man, Senator Natasha Telling Lies – Akpabio’s Wife

Wife of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Ekaette Akpabio has dismissed sexual harassment allegations leveled against her husband by his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the lawmaker from Kogi Central, during an interview on Arise TV, on Friday morning, alleged that Akpabio blocked her motions from being heard on the […] The post My Husband Is A Disciplined Man, Senator Natasha Telling Lies – Akpabio’s Wife appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 m. ago Filmhouse Group, AFRIFF Unveil Initiative For Future Talent Nurture

The Filmhouse Group in partnership with Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has launched an initiative to equip secondary school and university students with industry knowledge and hands-on experience in the creative sector. This collaboration aimed at educating the next generation of Nigerian creatives in film, animation, and […]

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1 hour ago Customs Seeks CBN’s Approval For Banks Integration Into B’Odogwu

The comptroller-general of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) to grant the necessary approvals for Authorised Dealer Banks to integrate into the B’Odogwu system. The authorisation, according to the Customs boss, will enable seamless transactions ahead of full deployment of the platform in other commands. Speaking during a courtesy […]

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2 h. ago Study shows 94% youngsters have social media profile before age 13

Danish government urge tech firms to protect children from addictive, inappropriate content About 94 percent of youngsters have social read more Study shows 94% youngsters have social media profile before age 13

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2 h. ago APC ignited Osun LG crisis as part of its 2027 presidential agenda —Dele Momodu

Tribune Online APC ignited Osun LG crisis as part of its 2027 presidential agenda —Dele Momodu Chief Dele Momodu, a veteran journalist and Director of Strategic Communications for the 2023 Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, speaks with SAM NWAOKO on several national issues including the crisis over the control of local governments in Osun State. You made a social media post on the recent local government election in Osun State. What […] APC ignited Osun LG crisis as part of its 2027 presidential agenda —Dele Momodu Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers

•Sacks Rivers’ council chairmen, orders Amaewhule-led Assembly to resume legislative duties     From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AG-F) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully […] The post Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Atiku: FG, Senate must probe Natasha’s sexual harassment claims against Akpabio

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan . Akpoti-Uduaghan, who had a face-off with Akpabio during Senate plenary, had accused the Senate President of sexually harassing her. The former Vice […] The post Atiku: FG, Senate must probe Natasha’s sexual harassment claims against Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tribute to Col. Dangiwa Umar and all unsung heroes of democracy

The following opinion was originally published in The Sun Newspapers on March 28 and 29 2004 by Col Dangiwa Umar and titled ‘My Arrest, Detention and Retirement’. Col Umar’s retirement from the military was rather sudden. Many who followed the event wondered why without finding any useful answer. If there was a fine officer whom […] The post Tribute to Col. Dangiwa Umar and all unsung heroes of democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Centre Advocates Military, Media Partnership Against Terrorism

The director general, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab (rtd), has advocated a strong partnership between the military and the media to promote national security by building confidence. Wahab made the call yesterday at a roundtable themed, “National Interest versus National Security: A Quest for Responsible Journalism” with members of the Defence Correspondents […]

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7 h. ago Women should listen more to their instincts — Real Warri Pikin

Comedian, actress and social media host, Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has revealed the one thing she wished she learnt earlier before joining the entertainment media space. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, Asuoha said, she wished she knew how to say “no” earlier than two years ago. She said, “I Read More

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7 h. ago If young people believe they have a stake in the future, they’ll build, not destroy —Victoria Ndu, SDGs advocate; founder, NTYMS Initiative

Tribune Online If young people believe they have a stake in the future, they’ll build, not destroy —Victoria Ndu, SDGs advocate; founder, NTYMS Initiative Victoria Ndu is a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocate; the founder of the Too Young to Make Sense (NTYMS) Initiative, and the Akwa Ibom State lead and community manager of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her work, youth matters, and other issues affecting young […] If young people believe they have a stake in the future, they’ll build, not destroy —Victoria Ndu, SDGs advocate; founder, NTYMS Initiative Tribune Online

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7 h. ago LASG, development partners collaborate against building collapse

The Lagos State Government and a coalition of development partners, including the Policy Innovation Centre, BiNTA Fellowship, Nigerian Economic Summit Group, and Integrity Organisation, have teamed up to explore behavioural insights as a solution to building collapse. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Olalekan Shodeinde, who spoke at a workshop with the theme ‘Nudging Read More

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7 h. ago Social media popularity helped promote my brand – Berbiedoll

A social media personality and entrepreneur, Christiana Kayode, popularly known as Berbiedoll, has opened up about the advantages and disadvantages of being in the public eye. Kayode, who is the CEO of Berbie Beauty Line, said, “Being a public figure comes with significant benefits, including career growth, business opportunities, and a platform to influence societal Read More

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10 h. ago PANDEF urges S’Court to review judgment on Rivers allocation

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the suspension of allocations to Rivers State. The apex court had, on Friday, upheld a Federal High Court’s decision directing the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold funds meant for local government areas in Rivers State. In a statement Read More

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11 h. ago Don’t Commit Suicide Because Of Sexual Molestation, Group Tells Victims

A group operating under the aegis of Centre for Gender Economic Initiative (CGE Africa) has charged young girls who had been sexually molested not to take their own lives, but seek justice until it is served. Executive director of the organisation, Uchenna Idoko, gave the charge during an interview with LEADERSHIP shortly after the Activism […]

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11 h. ago ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the legitimacy of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. The apex court also upheld a previous ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations […] The post ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Probe Allegations Of Sexual Harassment, Others Against Akpabio, Atiku Tells Tinubu, Senate

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has weighed in on the allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and mistreatment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to take the allegations seriously by ensuring a credible, transparent, and independent investigation. Atiku, who made the call in […]

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11 h. ago ‘Natasha Was Wrong About Seating Arrangement, But She Once Told Me About Meeting Akpabio In Hotel’, Kingibe Reveals

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has stated that her Kogi Central counterpart, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was wrong by not adhering to Senate rules about seating arrangement in the Red Chamber. She, however, noted that before things went south between Natasha and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Kogi Central Senator had enjoyed […]

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12 h. ago VFS Global introduces Japan visa services for Nigerian residents

VFS Global, in association with the Embassy of Japan in Abuja, Nigeria, will open the Japan Visa Application Centres in read more VFS Global introduces Japan visa services for Nigerian residents

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