
Tag: Politics
Senator Natasha Fires Back at Karimi, Calls for Regular Drug Tests for Lawmakers
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has called for regular drug tests for members of the National Assembly following critical remarks made about her by Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West. The exchange comes amid an ongoing dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which has drawn significant attention within and outside the Senate….
Amnesty International Urges Nigerian Government to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Senate President Akpabio
Global human rights organization Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to launch an immediate, independent, and impartial investigation into allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organization emphasized the gravity of the allegations and stressed the need for accountability…
Sowore Calls on Nigerians to Join #30DayRantChallenge Amid Rising Anger and Frustration Under Tinubu Government
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to participate in the #30DayRantChallenge, a social media initiative aimed at voicing discontent over the growing hardship and impunity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The challenge comes as citizens across the country express mounting frustration over issues such as hunger, insecurity, economic instability, and…
Rivers Sole Administrator Confirms Release of Withheld Allocations, Vows Accountability in Salary Payments
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations, pledging to address delays in salary payments and enforce financial accountability across the state’s local government areas. Ibas made the announcement during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt, describing the gathering as a…
Akpabio Tried to Silence Me for Opposing Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers – Seriake Dickson
Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of attempting to censor him during a plenary session where he opposed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, revealed that he led a walkout from the Senate chamber on March…
Sowore Criticizes Atiku, El-Rufai-Led 2027 Coalition, Warns Nigerians Against ‘Political Opposition Scam’
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has strongly criticized the newly formed coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sowore labeled the coalition as a “political opposition scam” and warned Nigerians against falling…
Osun State Governor Imposes Curfew on Ifon and Ilobu Communities Amid Renewed Land Dispute Crisis
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reimposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities following a fresh outbreak of violence over a longstanding land dispute. The curfew, which takes effect from 6 pm to 6 am, was announced on Friday, March 21, 2025, after gunmen reportedly invaded Ilobu community, resulting in one fatality, shootings,…
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president, being sworn in during the country’s 35th Independence Day ceremony at the State House. Chief Justice Peter Shivute administered the oath of office on Friday, with outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba officially handing over power. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, secured victory in last year’s election with 57% of…
Court Reverses Order Nullifying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
A Federal High Court in Abuja has vacated its earlier order nullifying the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, presiding over the case, set aside the March 4 order on Wednesday after hearing arguments from both the plaintiff’s and defendants’ counsels. The decision marks a significant development in the legal…
Tinubu Swears-In Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas Takes Office
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja at approximately 3:00 pm on Wednesday. The event was attended by key government officials,…