5 h. ago Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio

Tribune Online Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted to the ongoing allegations of sexual advances leveled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Atiku Calls For Senate Probe Into Akpoti’s Sexual Harassment Claims Against Akpabio

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, claimed that her challenges in the Senate began after she rejected Akpabio’s alleged sexual advances. She stated that the incident occurred […] The post Atiku Calls For Senate Probe Into Akpoti’s Sexual Harassment Claims Against Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gbolemotin community tasks Edo govt, security agencies on probe into killing of farmers

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Gbolemotin, an autonomous Ijaw Community in Gbaran Clan, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State, have tasked the state government and the various security agencies in the state to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the incident that left several persons dead in their community. […] The post Gbolemotin community tasks Edo govt, security agencies on probe into killing of farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Air Chief commissions new NAF infrastructure in Lagos, lauds personnel’s gallantry

BY PHILIP NWOSU The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has commended the gallantry and professionalism of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel just as he inaugurated new infrastructure at the Logistics Command in Ikeja, Lagos. The commissioned projects include a newly constructed Officers’ Accommodation Complex and a Corporals & Below Mess, aimed […] The post Air Chief commissions new NAF infrastructure in Lagos, lauds personnel’s gallantry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Disquiet as three Northern states shut schools for Ramadan fast

Tribune Online Disquiet as three Northern states shut schools for Ramadan fast •Christian private schools appeal for review THE governments of three northern states, Katsina, Kebbi and Bauchi, have directed all schools, public and private, to proceed on holiday for the whole month of Ramadan when strict fasting is observed by Muslims. The governments said the holiday is to allow students, teachers and other stakeholders to observe […] Disquiet as three Northern states shut schools for Ramadan fast Tribune Online

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18 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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18 h. ago My pregnant sister murdered by husband eight months after marriage – Woman

Ugiagbe Iziegbe, the elder sister of Success Izekor, who was allegedly killed by her husband, Kelvin, speaks to ADEYINKA ADEDIPE about the circumstances that led to her death, and why the incident should not be swept under the carpet How would you describe your late sister? I am Ugiagbe Iziegbe, the elder sister to Success Read More

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19 h. ago Religious leaders bemoan surge in ritual killings among clerics

Christian and Islamic leaders have expressed concerns over the increasing cases of suspected ritual killings involving clerics across the country, attributing the disturbing trend to greed, and economic hardship. Last week, an acclaimed Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Bello, gruesomely murdered a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Hafsoh Lawal. According to the Read More

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23 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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24 h. ago Stay focused, avoid prostitution, LASU cautions fresh students

The Lagos State University on Friday warned its students, especially females, against engaging in prostitution popularly known as ‘hookup’. LASU’s Chief Security Coordinator, retired CSP Oluwole Ojo, gave the warning in a lecture at the orientation ceremony of students for the 2024 Modular Year Sandwich Degree Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Read More

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24 h. ago Police arrest five suspects over killing of four Edo farmers

The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killings of farmers in two separate communities in the State. Recall that two persons were killed in Eware Community in  Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State  on Thursday by suspected Fulani  herdsmen, and two Read More

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24 h. ago Police arrest two more suspects in Plateau attempted kidnapping case

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two additional suspects in connection with Tuesday’s attempted kidnapping incident on Little Rayfield Road, Jos, which led to the killing of two officers. It was learned that the latest suspects, Abubakar Mohammed and Ahmed Musa, were apprehended with the AK-47 rifle taken from the two police officers who Read More

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26 h. 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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26 h. ago Slain Anambra lawmaker: IG urged to take over after suspects’ escape

The Ime Obi Royal Council of Onitsha Kingdom, Anambra State, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take over the investigation of the murder of Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was Read More

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27 h. 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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29 h. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ According to him, "these operations include fighting and confidence building patrols, raids, ambushes and clearance as well as search and rescue operations. Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ Tribune Online

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29 h. ago 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO

Tribune Online 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has reported that around 6,000 transformers were vandalised across Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states during the four-day nationwide blackout. However, the company stated that KEDCO issues monthly bills totalling N12 billion across the three states but often collects less than N6 billion. Revealing this at a town hall meeting […] 6,000 transformers vandalised during nationwide blackout — KEDCO Tribune Online

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31 h. ago My security details not fully restored, Meranda counters Lagos CP

Tribune Online My security details not fully restored, Meranda counters Lagos CP According to her, the security detail assigned to her as Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly includes 12 policemen, four DSS operatives, and two anti-bomb. However, she is currently being protected by only three or four policemen. My security details not fully restored, Meranda counters Lagos CP Tribune Online

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31 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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32 h. ago Former President Buhari Returns To Kaduna Residence After Two Years In Daura

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has made a return to his Kaduna residence, marking the end of a two-year stay in Daura, Katsina State, following his departure from office in May 2023. Bashir Ahmad, Buhari’s former aide, confirmed the development on X, stating, “Today, former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to his Kaduna residence after spending […] The post Former President Buhari Returns To Kaduna Residence After Two Years In Daura appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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