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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Was Suspended for Gross Misconduct, Not Harassment Allegations – Senate Leader
In a statement released on Saturday, Opeyemi, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, dismissed media reports suggesting that Akpoti-Uduaghan was penalized for filing a harassment petition against Akpabio. The Senate Leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, has clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension was due to gross misconduct, not because of her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In a statement released on Saturday, Opeyemi, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, dismissed media reports suggesting that Akpoti-Uduaghan was penalized for filing a harassment petition against Akpabio. The Senate Leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, has clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension was due to gross misconduct, not because of her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Federal High Court Reassigns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case to New Judge as IPOB Leader Declares Readiness for Trial
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday, March 8, 2025, by Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, on behalf of his legal team. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has officially reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to a new judge.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday, March 8, 2025, by Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, on behalf of his legal team. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has officially reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to a new judge.
Power Minister Condemns Nigerian Air Force Attack on Ikeja Electric Headquarters, Calls for Peaceful Conflict Resolution
In a statement, Adelabu expressed deep concern over the incident, emphasizing that such actions pose serious implications for Nigeria’s power sector and public infrastructure security.
In a statement, Adelabu expressed deep concern over the incident, emphasizing that such actions pose serious implications for Nigeria’s power sector and public infrastructure security.

Economy

Nigeria Owes Over ₦4 Trillion to Power Companies, Straining Electricity Sector – Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that the Nigerian government is indebted to electricity generation (GenCos) and distribution companies (DisCos) to the tune of over ₦4 trillion, a financial burden that is crippling the power sector.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that the Nigerian government is indebted to electricity generation (GenCos) and distribution companies (DisCos) to the tune of over ₦4 trillion, a financial burden that is crippling the power sector.
Fraud in Nigeria’s Banking System Triples in Five Years, Hits ₦52.3 Billion in 2024
The report, released on Wednesday, highlights growing concerns over weak regulatory oversight as fraudsters attempted to steal ₦86.4 billion in 2024 alone. Nigeria, known for its expanding tech and finance sector, continues to battle a parallel rise in cyber fraud perpetrated by so-called "Yahoo boys" (internet fraudsters). Fraud in Nigeria’s banking sector has nearly tripled over the past five years, with total losses reaching ₦52.3 billion ($34.8 million) in 2024, compared to ₦11.6 billion in 2020, according to a new analysis by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).
The report, released on Wednesday, highlights growing concerns over weak regulatory oversight as fraudsters attempted to steal ₦86.4 billion in 2024 alone. Nigeria, known for its expanding tech and finance sector, continues to battle a parallel rise in cyber fraud perpetrated by so-called "Yahoo boys" (internet fraudsters). Fraud in Nigeria’s banking sector has nearly tripled over the past five years, with total losses reaching ₦52.3 billion ($34.8 million) in 2024, compared to ₦11.6 billion in 2020, according to a new analysis by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).
FG Invests $2 Billion in Digital Infrastructure to Boost Economy, Protect Digital Rights
This was disclosed by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday ahead of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Summit, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
This was disclosed by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday ahead of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Summit, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.

Entertainment

Lagos Court Remands Jude Okoye Over Alleged Misappropriation of P-Square Music Royalties
The EFCC’s four-count charge accuses Jude Okoye of misappropriating over $1 million and £34,537.59 in music royalties that were allegedly meant for Peter Okoye, one-half of the P-Square duo.
The EFCC’s four-count charge accuses Jude Okoye of misappropriating over $1 million and £34,537.59 in music royalties that were allegedly meant for Peter Okoye, one-half of the P-Square duo.
EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye for Alleged ₦1.38 Billion, $1M, and £34,537 Money Laundering
Okoye was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, on a seven-count charge before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday, according to Channels TV. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group P-Square, on charges of money laundering involving ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59.
Okoye was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, on a seven-count charge before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday, according to Channels TV. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group P-Square, on charges of money laundering involving ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59.
Court Clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry in Mohbad’s Death, Orders Prosecution of Nurse and Associate
The court ruled that instead, a nurse, Feysayo Ogedengbe, and Ayobami Sadiq should face prosecution for recklessness and negligence leading to Mohbad’s death.
The court ruled that instead, a nurse, Feysayo Ogedengbe, and Ayobami Sadiq should face prosecution for recklessness and negligence leading to Mohbad’s death.
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