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Akpabio Strips Senator Natasha Of Committee Leadership Role
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Kogi Central, has been removed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations. The move sanctioned by Senate President Godswill Akpabio comes just days after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Senate to reinstate Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended earlier this year. […]
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Senate: Why I postponed resumption – Natasha
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, stated that she postponed her resumption in the Senate due to legal advice and respect for protocols. Natasha also stated that she will wait for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement before deciding her next action. She said this during an interview with African […]
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Reps Moves To Increase National Assembly Seats From 469 To 552
A constitutional amendment to reserve 10 per cent of seats in the National Assembly for women and five per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs) has been proposed by the House of Representatives. Naija News understands that the proposal suggests 83 additional seats would be created exclusively for women, 55 in the House of Representatives, […]
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Natasha Reveals Plan After Court Ordered Reinstatement
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has announced her intention to resume her legislative duties on Tuesday, following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified her six-month suspension from the Senate. Reports shows that Akpoti-Uduaghan, who chairs the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, expressed gratitude to her supporters in a viral video shared on […]
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President Tinubu arrives in Brazil for 17th BRICS Summit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit scheduled to take place in the South American nation. This was contained in a post on X by Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, on Saturday. The Nigerian leader is attending the high-level summit at […]
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Court orders Senate to recall suspended Senator Natasha
ABUJA– The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, described as “excessive”, the six-month suspension that was slammed on the lawmaker by the Senate. It faulted the provision of […]
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Osun LG Chairmen, Councillors Present Appeal Court Judgement to AGF, Demand Full Enforcement
Elected Local Government Chairmen and Councillors in Osun State have formally presented a certified true copy (CTC) of the June 13, 2025, Appeal Court judgment to the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), urging the Federal Government to recognize and enforce their electoral victory. Acting through their legal representatives, MIKE […]
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Osun youths protest alleged politicization of confab list
Youths in Osun State, under the banner of the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, CCNC, on Tuesday staged a protest against the Commissioner for Youth Development, Moshood Olagunju, over alleged politicization of the National Youth Conference delegate list. The protesters, who assembled at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Osogbo, alleged that despite their […]
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9 countries with nuclear weapons in the world
Since the first atomic bomb was developed in 1945, only a small number of countries have acquired nuclear weapons. Concerns about the spread of these weapons led to the signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1968, which aimed to prevent further proliferation. At the time, only a few states had nuclear capabilities. However, […]
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Osun LG Crisis: Adeleke Vows to Resolve Dispute Peacefully
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says he will pursue legal means as a form of peaceful resolution to the ongoing local government crisis in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Osogbo by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for the governor. Adeleke, however, hailed the judgement delivered […]
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1999 Constitution Review: Senate To Consider States Creation Requests, State Police, Other Bills
Despite the unfolding political maneuverings by interested parties to get the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, replaced ahead of the 2027 poll, President Bola Tinubu appears not to be in the mood to dump him in favour of any other northern politician, Vanguard has learnt. The Senate committee responsible for reviewing the 1999 constitution has announced that […]
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Tinubu chairs last ordinary session as ECOWAS picks new leader
President Bola Tinubu is hosting 11 of his counterparts at the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States. The 12 presidents arrived at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, at 05:05 pm local time. Sunday’s meeting is Tinubu’s last as Chairman of […]
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We Passed 27 Bills In Two Years — Osun Assembly Speaker, Egbedun
The Osun State House of Assembly has revealed that it has passed 27 bills since June 2023. The Assembly also said the bills it passed are instrumental in addressing pressing issues, enhancing governance and improving the quality of life for residents of the state. The Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, made this known in a statement he […]
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World Hunger Day 2025: Nigerians are hungry
As the world marks World Hunger Day on Wednesday, under the theme “Sowing Resilience”, Nigeria stands at a critical juncture. This year’s theme underscores the pressing need to address the interconnected crises of hunger and climate change by investing in farmers and fostering resilient food systems. In Nigeria, the message is chillingly urgent. The stark […]
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Afenifere Appoints Oba Falae As Chairman
The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF and the Olu of ilu- Abo in Akure North council area of Ondo state, Oba Olu Falae, as the chairman of the National Executive Committee of the group. Rising from its monthly meeting held at the country […]
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Minister: Tinubu Acts Freely, Not Led by Any Cabal
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is not under the control of any cabal, but instead operates independently while remaining receptive to diverse perspectives.   Idris made this declaration on Thursday in Abuja at the National Summit of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]
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Bad Roads in Rivers, Residents Seek Govt Intervention
Rivers, Nigeria — Some of the commuters at Mbano Camp junction in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers, on Thursday, have appealed for the state government’s intervention on the bad roads in the area. The commuters, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Oyigbo, said that the Oyigbo to […]
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FCT Tax Group Elects Uziewe as Fifth Chairman
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Capital Territory Tax Practitioners Association (FCT TPA) has officially announced the election of Mr. Ajakpomevi Uziewe as its 5th Chairman, marking a new leadership era for the professional body.   The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the association’s Secretariat. The FCT TPA consists of tax professionals […]
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Food security is Nigeria’s key to lasting stability – Tinubu
Jalingo, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the critical role of food security and regional economic inclusion as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s long-term stability.   Speaking during an investment summit in Taraba State, the President highlighted the state’s vast agricultural potential, calling for a transformation from subsistence farming to large-scale, industrial food production. […]
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Minister Umahi woos Peter Obi to join APC ahead of 2027
Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to join the All Progressive Congress. He said the plea became necessary because all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He equally hinted that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway […]
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Reps Demand Independent Probe Into UTME Errors
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has called for an independent investigation into the errors that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), expressing deep regret over the challenges faced by affected candidates. The demand was made by Mr. Oboku Oforji, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and […]
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Ogbomoso Rulers Oppose Alaafin as Oyo Council Head
Ogbomoso, Nigeria —The Mogajis of the Soun Ruling Houses in Ogbomoso have voiced strong opposition to a proposed amendment to the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, which seeks to designate the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent chairman of the Council. In a joint statement released today, Princes Olawuyi Itabiyi (Aburumaku), Sikiru […]
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Trump calls to probe Kamala Harris celebrity endorsements
UNITED STATES – US President Donald Trump said Monday he would launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival Kamala Harris over celebrities who backed her failed run for the White House. “Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,” he posted on his […]
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Tinubu at Pope’s event shows rare tolerance – Fani-Kayode
Rome, Italy — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s attendance at the inauguration mass of the newly installed Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, has been described as a groundbreaking act of religious tolerance and mutual respect. The commendation came from Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]
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Adeleke Sends Team to Inspect Community Initiative
Ido-Osun, Osun State — Governor Ademola Adeleke has deployed state officials to Aduragbemi community in Ido-Osun to investigate complaints over an allegedly substandard road construction project. The move follows a protest by community residents on Thursday, who accused the contractor of executing a poorly constructed road and demanded immediate government intervention. In a statement issued […]
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Oyo Govt Unveils Export-Ready Agro Products to Boost Trade
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has launched a range of export-ready, value-added food products in a bid to accelerate agro-industrialisation and strengthen the state’s participation in regional and continental markets.   The initiative was spearheaded by the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society, which unveiled processed and packaged yam, cassava, and plantain flour […]
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Amaechi: Lamido and I Would Have Challenged Tinubu If Still Governors
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that he and ex-Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, would have openly confronted President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s current political and socio-economic realities—if they were still serving as governors. Amaechim made this known in Abuja during the public presentation of Lamido’s autobiography, “Being […]
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Onoh Criticizes Soludo’s Remarks on Obi, Urges Tinubu to Restructure Cabinet
Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Josef Onoh, former South East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has publicly criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo for making what he describes as historically inaccurate statements aimed at discrediting Labour Party’s Peter Obi during President Tinubu’s recent visit to Anambra State. Governor Soludo had claimed that the last presidential […]
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