3 h. ago Presidency dismisses U.S. Congressional claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria

Tribune Online Presidency dismisses U.S. Congressional claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria “While we are in no way admitting or authenticating the report of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee, it is noteworthy to state that the committee’s report falls short of context and timelines,” he added. “President Bola Tinubu remains committed to promoting peace and religious tolerance.” Presidency dismisses U.S. Congressional claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Malami dismisses Obasanjo’s corruption claims over presidential pardons

The immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has stated that decisions regarding presidential pardons are legal matters handled by a designated committee, with the Attorney General’s role limited to presenting the committee’s report. Malami made this clarification in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Friday while Read More

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5 d. ago Natasha: I never called for your resignation, Saraki chides Akpabio

A former governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has dismissed the subtle allegation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that some notable “individuals” are seeking his removal from office following the sexual harassment scandal involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Saraki described the claims as “cheap politics and a trivialisation of a serious issue.” Saraki clarified his Read More

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9 d. ago “My Path To Lagos Governorship Doesn’t Depend On Tinubu” – Jandor

2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has stated that he does not need President Bola Tinubu’s approval to become governor. Mr Adediran dismissed claims that Tinubu’s influence will determine his political success in Lagos. Speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday, Jandor stressed that leadership […] The post “My Path To Lagos Governorship Doesn’t Depend On Tinubu” – Jandor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Accusing Male Senator Of Sexual Harassment Is Sign Of Weakness, Says Ex

Former Presidential Adviser and former federal lawmaker, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, has dismissed claims of sexual harassment at the level of National Assembly, saying making such accusations by a female Senator was a sign of weakness. She stated that once a woman attained the position of Senator, she can no longer be a victim of sexual […]

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1 week ago Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson

Tribune Online Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson Senator representing Ekiti South and Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, has dismissed the raging allegation of sexual harassment levelled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, as a storm in a teacup. Alleged sexual advances, storm in a tea cup — Senate spokesperson Tribune Online

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1 week ago Deputy chief whip defends Akpabio, dismisses Natasha’s allegations as diversionary

The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing them as politically motivated and an attempt to evade disciplinary action. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, Nwebonyi argued that the claims were unsubstantiated and conveniently timed to Read More

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1 week ago Civil servants association reaffirms Mohammed as national president 

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has reaffirmed Shehu Mohammed as its National President, dismissing any speculation about his leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the ASCSN Secretary-General, Joshua Apebo, emphasised that Mohammed was duly elected as National President on August 12, 2024, alongside other members of the Central Working Read More

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1 week 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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2 w. 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 w. 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 w. ago APC speaks on Ganduje’s resignation speculation as NEC meeting begins

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculation that President Bola Tinubu may ask Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman, read more APC speaks on Ganduje’s resignation speculation as NEC meeting begins

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3 w. ago Ukraine: Trump was wrong, Zelenskyy not a dictator — Kemi Badenoch

Tribune Online Ukraine: Trump was wrong, Zelenskyy not a dictator — Kemi Badenoch United Kingdom Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has dismissed United States President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a dictator. In a statement posted on her verified X account on Wednesday, Badenoch affirmed that Zelenskyy was democratically elected, stressing Britain’s unwavering support for Ukraine, both under her leadership and previous Conservative governments. While […] Ukraine: Trump was wrong, Zelenskyy not a dictator — Kemi Badenoch Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Trump orders firing of all remaining ‘Biden era’ U.S. attorneys

Tribune Online Trump orders firing of all remaining ‘Biden era’ U.S. attorneys United States President, Donald Trump, has ordered the immediate dismissal of all remaining U.S. attorneys appointed during the administration of former President Joe Biden. The Republican president made this known in a statement posted on his X account in the early hours of Wednesday.  Trump emphasised the need to restore confidence in the country’s Department […] Trump orders firing of all remaining ‘Biden era’ U.S. attorneys Tribune Online

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