Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed claims by former Adamawa North Senator, Ishaku Elisha Abbo, that he influenced the removal of five senators from the 10th Senate. Abbo’s Allegations During an interview on Channels Television, Abbo accused Akpabio of running the Senate like a personal empire. He claimed the Senate President targeted lawmakers who opposed…
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…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed viral reports claiming he collapsed at an event in Abuja. After inspecting key FCT projects, including the International Conference Centre (ICC), Wike described the rumors as false and politically motivated. Social media posts, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), alleged that the minister collapsed…
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…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the government has failed to fulfill its promises to Nigerians. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Obi assessed Tinubu’s two-year performance, stating that his government has not made a visible…
The Kogi State Government has officially petitioned security agencies, urging them to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible if any violence erupts in the state. In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, accused the suspended senator of deliberately violating the government’s ban on political gatherings, which was imposed by Governor Usman…
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has made a shocking allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accusing them of plotting to assassinate her. Speaking during her homecoming rally, where she received a heroic welcome, Natasha claimed that although the plot was not made public, she has officially reported…
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…
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…
