The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a statement, INEC clarified that the petition failed to meet the constitutional requirements necessary for recalling a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Why INEC Rejected the Petition INEC’s Official Position According…
Abuja, April 3, 2025 – The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the election results. Tribunal’s Ruling on…
Abuja, April 3, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Nigeria for Paris, France, on a short working visit, where he is set to review his administration’s mid-term performance and key national milestones. Tinubu’s Agenda in France Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the trip in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday. According to…
A Kaduna State police officer, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has sparked outrage after threatening reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s comments came in response to the brutal killing of 16 northerners in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Police Officer’s Facebook Threat Sparks National Concern In a fiery Facebook…
Embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has boldly declared that no one can prevent her from returning to her homeland, despite security restrictions imposed by the Kogi State Government and the Nigerian Police. Addressing her massive supporters in Okehi LGA, Natasha reaffirmed her Ebira heritage, stating: “Nobody and nothing can stop me from coming home….
Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has arrived in her constituency to a heroic welcome, defying attempts by the Kogi State Government and the Nigeria Police to halt her homecoming. Naija Blog Daily reports that the state government banned rallies and public gatherings across Kogi, citing security concerns. Additionally, fishing activities were prohibited following reported fatalities…
Nigerian content creator and live streamer, Peller, has officially become the biggest streamer in Nigeria and Africa, setting a new record for the largest African TikTok Live audience. During a historic TikTok Battle against the TikTok King, Peller amassed a staggering 260,000 live viewers, making it the most-watched African livestream on the platform. Despite losing…
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has imposed a ban on public gatherings and convoy movements, citing security concerns. However, many believe the move is aimed at preventing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters from celebrating her homecoming. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications. “We…
A recent report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has highlighted rising inflation in the country, attributing it to insecurity, energy costs, hoarding, and infrastructural deficits. The report, which is part of Nigeria’s Q4 2024 Economic Update, revealed that headline inflation surged to 34.80% year-on-year, up from 32.70% in the previous quarter. “Inflation remained…
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu praised Nandap’s leadership, highlighting her efforts in border security, immigration reforms,…
