Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to undergo a lie detector test following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Omokri, in a video posted on social media, claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan had previously made similar accusations against him in 2021, which he later debunked with concrete evidence. He recounted the incident, stating: “On October 12, 2021, Natasha Akpoti had a disagreement with me. Following that, she went on social media and accused me of sexual harassment, alleging that it took place during a state banquet hosted by then-President Goodluck Jonathan for Kenya’s President Uhuru…
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The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has urged the federal government to take action against Ijaw leaders allegedly threatening to disrupt oil production if Governor Siminalayi Fubara is removed from office. In a statement released on Friday, the group’s Director-General, Johnson Georgewill, called for the arrest of former militant leader Asari Dokubo, Ijaw National Congress President Benjamin Okaba, and Pan Niger Delta Forum National Publicity Secretary Anabs Sara-Igbe. He accused them of making statements that could destabilize the country and pose a risk to national security. Georgewill criticized their remarks as reckless and inflammatory, warning that such threats endanger both the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 8 to rule on whether a judgment from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court can be admitted as evidence in the case involving Mr. Ali Bello and the Incorporated Trustees of American International School. During the proceedings, the defense counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), sought to introduce the FCT court judgment before cross-examining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) third witness, Nicholas Ohehomon, who represents the school. The document reportedly addresses matters related to the payment and possible refund of school fees, which are central to the ongoing trial of…
Former Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani, has revealed that he narrowly escaped a six-month suspension from the Senate in 2018 after disclosing details of lawmakers’ salaries and allowances. In a post on X on Thursday, Sani stated that the intervention of then-Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, prevented what could have been a severe penalty for making the information public. During his time in the Senate, Sani had disclosed in March 2018 that each senator received N13.5 million monthly as running costs, in addition to N200 million set aside for constituency projects. His revelation sparked criticism from fellow…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has questioned former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement irregularities, and the diversion of public funds amounting to N138,413,253.89. According to sources, Ohanenye arrived at the EFCC headquarters on Thursday at 11:00 AM and has since been undergoing interrogation regarding the alleged misuse of funds allocated to the Ministry of Women Affairs in the 2023 budget. Investigators suspect that the funds, designated for the P-BAT Cares for Women Initiative, were instead redirected for personal use. A reliable source within the anti-graft agency disclosed that findings indicate…
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has urged the party’s leadership to take decisive action against members involved in activities that undermine the party. Obinna Nwachukwu, the national coordinator of CP-PDP, made this appeal in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He emphasized the need for swift measures to prevent internal discord from weakening the party. He called on the PDP’s national disciplinary committee to expedite action on pending petitions, stressing that delays in enforcing sanctions encourage further anti-party behavior. He cited Articles 57, 58, and 59 of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), which…
The Enugu State Government has prohibited the posting of posters on outdoor surfaces without official approval, warning that violators will be fined up to N50 million. Frank Aninwike, the General Manager of the Enugu State Structures for Signages and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA), made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Enugu. According to Aninwike, it is illegal to paste or display posters on any public or private structure without first securing written permission from the agency. “This announcement is directed at political parties, religious institutions, educational establishments, advertisers, marketers, printers, and the general public. No individual or organization…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has procured a high-performance Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanner to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and security of its examination processes. NECO Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this during the commissioning of the newly installed scanner at the council’s ICT Department in Niger State on Thursday. According to a statement by NECO’s spokesperson, Azeez Sani, the acquisition is part of the council’s ongoing efforts to improve the examination system. Wushishi noted that the machine, a Scantron Insight 1500c, is known for its speed, precision, and capacity to handle large volumes of scripts with efficiency. He revealed that…
The Edo State Police Command has detained eight individuals in connection with the killing of a site engineer, Efe Ogbeide, during a leadership dispute in the Obazagbon community of Benin. Confirming the arrests on Thursday, police spokesperson Moses Yamu identified Joshua Edo, the chairman of the community youths, as the prime suspect. The other suspects include Obayuwana Happy, Uhunwangho Everest, Chidera Umeh, Simon Benjamin, Odion Adagbonyin, Kennedy Ohro, and Osayi Adagbonyin. He stated that officers from the Iyekogba Division’s Operation Rescue and Anti-Kidnapping Unit apprehended the suspects at various locations. According to Yamu, the crisis stemmed from a power struggle…
Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has passed away, according to reports from Sahara Reporters. His death was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, who once served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, stepped down from the role after being convicted of money laundering. Following the 2023 general elections, he resigned from the Labour Party and later became a strong advocate for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. prompt news