42 m. ago Ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo glory – Oba of Benin

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Thursday said that his ancestors brought Governor Monday Okpebholo to restore the lost glory of Edo State. Oba Ewuare made the remarks during a solidarity visit by Governor Monday Okpebholo to his palace in Benin after his victory at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal that upheld his election as Read More

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48 m. ago Free maternity drives Anambra deliveries to 102,643 in 18 months

The Anambra Government said it recorded 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections in 18 months since the introduction of its free antenatal care and delivery policy. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, made this known in Awka on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on Sept. 5, 2023, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo Read More

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51 m. ago Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied the assassination allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it a false and dangerous fabrication. Akpabio, who released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, called the accusation a deliberate campaign of misinformation. “As a statesman devoted to national unity and […] The post Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has faulted Independent National Electoral Commission for spending too much time before rejecting a petition seeking her recall from the Senate. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that INEC on Thursday, declared that the petition filed by a political group from Natasha’s district failed to satisfy the provisions […] The post INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Natasha honoured as royal champion of women’s triumph against oppression

Tribune Online Natasha honoured as royal champion of women’s triumph against oppression The organisation stated that her efforts have strengthened pride and renewed respect for womanhood in Nigeria’s political space. Natasha honoured as royal champion of women’s triumph against oppression Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview

Tribune Online Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview “The gathering took place on my property. I built the road leading to my house. So, there was no law broken,” she stated. Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President

Tribune Online Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President The cleric, while describing the Edo killings as a terrible extrajudicial and evil act, lamented that PFN is worried that other similar inhuman killings have been going on in the country Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Homecoming: Decision to fly in chopper was my husband’s idea — Natasha

Tribune Online Homecoming: Decision to fly in chopper was my husband’s idea — Natasha She added that she and her husband examined the situation and came up with their counter strategy that would achieved both the aims of ensuring that she got home and also not breaching the laws or directives of the state government. Homecoming: Decision to fly in chopper was my husband’s idea — Natasha Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Homecoming: My Husband Came Up With Helicopter Idea To Outsmart Kogi Govt’s Traps — Natasha

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed that her husband came up with the idea of using a helicopter for her recent visit to her constituency for a homecoming Sallah party, following restrictions imposed by the Kogi State government on political gatherings and convoys. Akpoti-Uduaghan made this known during an interview on Channels […]

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4 h. ago Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC

Tribune Online Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC "Our party notes with dismay that despite INEC's previous statements to investigate and prosecute electoral offenders, in Kogi state and cancellation of election results from Okene, Okehi, Adavi, Ajoaokuta, and Ogorimangogo Local Government, the commission proceeded to declare election results without adhering to the stipulated procedures, particularly regarding the actual accredited voters" Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Sokoto police offers free medical care in national police day celebration

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto   The Sokoto State Police Command marked National Police Day with a free medical outreach program, providing essential healthcare services to residents across the state.     The outreach, held at the Sokoto Central Motor Park, offered medical consultations, blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, malaria testing, and distribution of   essential medications as […] The post Sokoto police offers free medical care in national police day celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Akpabio should sue me for exposing planned assassination – Natasha

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dared Senate President Godswill Akpabio to sue her over her assassination allegation. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night, alleged that Akpabio is behind the recall process and that he told Yahaya Bello to have her killed. She made the declaration after her recall process was […] The post Akpabio should sue me for exposing planned assassination – Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago I’ll present sexual assault evidence against Akpabio at the right time, says Sen. Natasha Akpoti

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has stated she will provide evidence to support her sexual harassment allegations against Senate read more I’ll present sexual assault evidence against Akpabio at the right time, says Sen. Natasha Akpoti

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6 h. ago ‘I Will Present Sexual Harrasment Evidence Against Akpabio Soon’, Says Senator Natasha

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that she will soon present evidence to back her sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha stated during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday night. She insisted that she would present the evidence at the appropriate time and place. […]

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7 h. ago Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo

Tribune Online Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo In this interview with Crime Editor, OLUWATOYIN MALIK, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Ogun State Command, Dr Lanre Ogunlowo, speaks on the efforts in curbing crimes and ensuring security and safety in the state. Excerpts: KIDNAPPING in the South West states, Ogun inclusive, is of utmost concern currently. What is Ogun State Police […] Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo Tribune Online

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10 h. ago “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians

Independent National Electoral Commission has denied claim made by some Nigerians that it is taking side over the ongoing recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission noted that it has been transparent over the exercise, contrary to claim saying that it has been partisan. Speaking during a show via Channels Television on Thursday, Chief […] The post “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “I’ll Soon Provide All Sexual Harassment Evidences Against Akpabio” — Natasha Vows

Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to expose Senate President Godswil Akpabio with evidences over the ongoing sexual harassment case between them. Mrs. Natasha led this out during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Kogi State Senator’s claim is coming, following Independent National Electoral Commission dismissal of […] The post “I’ll Soon Provide All Sexual Harassment Evidences Against Akpabio” — Natasha Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta

The body of 38-year-old site engineer Chigozie Udalor, who was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave by his employees, has been discovered by the Delta State Police Command. SP Bright Edafe, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a video statement released on Thursday. Udalor, hired by his cousin to supervise […] The post Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Senator Natasha, Says It Fails To Meet Constitutional Requirements

Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected the petition to recall lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission insisted that the petitioners have not met constitutional requirements. INEC in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the petitioners failed to gather the requisite number of signatures/thumbprints, which must represent more than one-half of the registered voters […] The post INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Senator Natasha, Says It Fails To Meet Constitutional Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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