Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has explained why he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Hard Copy, a Channels Television program, on Friday, Sani stated that his decision was influenced by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani’s efforts to reconcile political differences within the state. Sani initially exited the APC in October 2018 after issues surrounding the party’s primaries. He later moved to the PDP, where he secured the party’s senatorial ticket but lost the 2019 election to Uba Sani, who is now the governor of Kaduna State. After spending…
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Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has advised Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to refrain from intervening in the sexual harassment and intimidation allegations against her husband. The dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio began when she refused to sit in a designated seat during a Senate session, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules. Promptnews reports that the situation escalated further when she appeared on Arise News on Friday, accusing Akpabio of blocking her motions, intimidating her, and maligning her after she allegedly rejected his advances. In response, Mrs. Akpabio held a press conference in…
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday, has been released after her family paid a ransom of N1.1 million. Lawal was traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, for her primary assignment when she was abducted. The kidnappers initially demanded N20 million but later reduced the ransom to N5 million after negotiations. According to Lawal’s friend, identified as Agbakwara, the family and well-wishers struggled to raise funds. Through donations from her school colleagues, a Muslim association, hometown friends, and other supporters, they managed to gather…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, NANS National Vice President, Sileola Akinbodunse, urged the President to step in before the situation escalates and causes international embarrassment for the country. Akinbodunse appealed for calm, encouraging both lawmakers to resolve their differences amicably. “The National Assembly is a key institution that should be occupied by exemplary and forthright representatives of the people. The face-off between Senators…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Odukaye Kunle for physically assaulting his son, Boluwatife, in Otta, Ogun State. Kunle’s arrest came after a disturbing video of him kicking the young boy went viral, sparking widespread outrage and prompting swift police action. Confirming the arrest, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated on X (formerly Twitter) that Kunle is now in police custody and will be charged in court on Monday. Meanwhile, Boluwatife and his mother are receiving medical care at the police medical center in Otta. “The mother and the boy will undergo further medical assessment at our police…
A 44-year-old woman, Kadijat Kazeem, appeared before the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges related to the unlawful possession of a human skull. The police accused her of conspiracy, illegal possession, and tampering with a corpse. Prosecutor Cpl. Helen Ojo informed the court that Kazeem, along with unidentified accomplices, was alleged to have retrieved the skull from a grave without authorization. The discovery was made during a police search of her residence, which followed the arrest of her son for theft. During the raid, her husband reportedly fled, leaving her to answer the charges. The incident allegedly took…
Unoma Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has taken legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, filing two separate lawsuits at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The suits stem from allegations made by Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, claiming that she faced challenges in the Senate after rejecting an alleged sexual advance from the Senate President. In the first lawsuit (Suit No: CV/814/25), Mrs. Akpabio accuses Akpoti-Uduaghan of making defamatory remarks that have caused her and her children emotional distress, leaving them in fear. She argues that these statements violate her right to dignity under the…
The Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Tajudeen Olusi, has disclosed that the council was not informed before the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Speaking with journalists at his residence on Friday, Olusi stated that the lawmakers acted independently, without seeking input from the party or the GAC. He made it clear that the council had no role in the leadership change that saw Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda assume the position. “The members of the GAC are not part of the House of Assembly, so the claim that…
Residents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have reaffirmed their support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan amid her ongoing disagreement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement released on Friday, February 28, 2025, the Ebira People’s Association (EPA), the socio-cultural body representing the district, expressed confidence in Natasha’s leadership and cautioned against any form of political intimidation. “Kogi Central stands firmly behind our distinguished Senator, Barrister Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. We recognize her commitment to representing our district and insist that she must not be unfairly targeted,” the statement, signed by EPA President Dr. Godwin Oyibo, read. The group also discouraged attempts to…
Former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), General Maharazu Tsiga (retd), has now spent 23 days in captivity following his abduction by armed bandits in Katsina State. Tsiga was kidnapped along with nine others from his residence in Tsiga town, located in Bakori Local Government Area of the state. Initially, the abductors demanded a ransom of N250 million for his release. However, a source revealed that a different group has since taken custody of him after a settlement with the original kidnappers, and the new captors are now demanding N500 million. “They first asked for N250 million,…