Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Was Suspended for Gross Misconduct, Not Harassment Allegations – Senate Leader
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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.

Over 1,000 Women Protest in Enugu Over Herdsmen Attacks on Farmers and Gender-Based Violence
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Over 1,000 Women Protest in Enugu Over Herdsmen Attacks on Farmers and Gender-Based Violence

The women accused authorities of ignoring repeated pleas for protection and intervention, leaving their communities vulnerable and livelihoods destroyed. More than 1,000 Nigerian women took to the streets on Thursday, shutting down economic and social activities in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, to protest the relentless attacks on farmers by armed herdsmen.

Nigeria Targets 10,000MW Power Evacuation Capacity by 2026 — TCN
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Nigeria Targets 10,000MW Power Evacuation Capacity by 2026 — TCN

Speaking at the ‘Meet-the-Press’ programme at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director of TCN, reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to improving grid infrastructure to meet growing electricity demand across the country.

Oby Ezekwesili Expresses Solidarity with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Demands Open Investigation into Allegations Against Akpabio
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Oby Ezekwesili Expresses Solidarity with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Demands Open Investigation into Allegations Against Akpabio

In a series of posts on her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Ezekwesili declared her support for Akpoti-Uduaghan with a resounding message, writing: Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili, has publicly expressed solidarity with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the embattled Kogi Central lawmaker, who is facing intense backlash following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Allegedly Paid ₦200 Million Cash for Abuja Property, Witness Tells Court.
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Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Allegedly Paid ₦200 Million Cash for Abuja Property, Witness Tells Court.

Mamman is currently being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge related to alleged financial irregularities and money laundering linked to the Mambilla Power Project, with the total sum involved standing at ₦33.8 billion. A Federal High Court in Abuja was told on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, that the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, allegedly paid the dollar equivalent of ₦200 million in cash to acquire a five-bedroom property located in Wuse, Abuja.

Court Adjourns Money Laundering Trial of Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to March 7
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Court Adjourns Money Laundering Trial of Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to March 7

The case, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleges that Bello was involved in financial mismanagement and laundering of public funds during his tenure as governor. The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering trial of Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, to March 7, 2025, for the continuation of proceedings.

New Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Returns from Canada for Traditional Coronation Rites
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New Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Returns from Canada for Traditional Coronation Rites

Oba Owoade touched down at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m., accompanied by his wife and a retinue of close associates. The newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has officially arrived in Nigeria from Canada to commence his traditional rites and coronation preparations.

FCCPC Files Legal Action Against MultiChoice Nigeria and CEO John Ugbe Over Defiance of Price Hike Directive
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FCCPC Files Legal Action Against MultiChoice Nigeria and CEO John Ugbe Over Defiance of Price Hike Directive

The legal action follows MultiChoice Nigeria’s decision to implement a price hike on DStv and GOtv subscriptions from March 1, 2025, despite the FCCPC’s clear directive on February 27, 2025, ordering the company to maintain existing prices until the Commission completes its examination of the proposed price increase. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has initiated legal proceedings against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for flouting regulatory directives, obstructing an ongoing inquiry, and violating key provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018.

Sanwo-Olu Approves Construction of First Bank’s 43-Storey Headquarters in Eko Atlantic City.
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Sanwo-Olu Approves Construction of First Bank’s 43-Storey Headquarters in Eko Atlantic City.

Sanwo-Olu presented the certificate of approval to the bank’s management on Wednesday, commending First Bank’s leadership for its commitment to innovation and for sustaining the bank’s legacy as Nigeria’s oldest financial institution. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially approved the construction of First Bank of Nigeria’s new 43-storey headquarters, to be located within the prestigious Eko Atlantic City in Lagos.

Obasanjo Urges Nigerian Youths to Take Active Role in Nation-Building at 88th Birthday Celebration
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Obasanjo Urges Nigerian Youths to Take Active Role in Nation-Building at 88th Birthday Celebration

Obasanjo made the call while responding to tributes and encomiums during his 88th birthday celebration, held at the Marque Hallelujah within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian youths and all citizens to actively contribute to nation-building, stressing the need for collective responsibility to ensure Nigeria achieves an enviable global standing.

FG Assures Nigerians of Tangible Benefits from President Tinubu’s Reforms in 2025
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FG Assures Nigerians of Tangible Benefits from President Tinubu’s Reforms in 2025

This commitment was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the Ministerial Press Briefing series held on Tuesday in Abuja. The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that 2025 will mark the year when the transformative reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration will begin to yield tangible economic benefits for citizens.

Lagos State Reaffirms Ban on Corporal Punishment in Schools, Promotes Counselling for Discipline
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Lagos State Reaffirms Ban on Corporal Punishment in Schools, Promotes Counselling for Discipline

The Commissioner stressed that the policy aims to protect students from physical harm and eliminate incidents where students faint, sustain injuries, or, in extreme cases, lose their lives due to excessive corporal punishment by teachers. The Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed its ban on corporal punishment in public schools, emphasizing that counselling and positive reinforcement are more effective correctional measures for addressing student misbehavior.

Federal High Court Convicts Two in Maiduguri Over N8.2 Million Internet Fraud and Money Laundering
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Federal High Court Convicts Two in Maiduguri Over N8.2 Million Internet Fraud and Money Laundering

Both defendants were arraigned on two separate counts, which detailed their cybercrime activities, including online impersonation, fraudulent schemes, and the laundering of illicit funds. Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court in Maiduguri, Borno State, has convicted and sentenced two individuals, Chimdi Godson Izuogu and Chidera Precious Izuogu, to various jail terms for their involvement in internet fraud, money laundering, and impersonation amounting to ₦8,207,479.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Backs Reserved Parliamentary Seats Bill for Women, Urges Swift Passage
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Backs Reserved Parliamentary Seats Bill for Women, Urges Swift Passage

Currently under consideration as part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process, the bill has been hailed as a historic step towards correcting gender imbalance in Nigeria’s political space. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has voiced her strong support for the proposed bill to create special reserved seats for women in Nigeria’s state and national assemblies, calling on the National Assembly to fast-track its passage into law.

President Tinubu Appoints Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as New Accountant General of the Federation
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President Tinubu Appoints Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as New Accountant General of the Federation

The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect on March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin, is scheduled to retire. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation, following a rigorous, merit-based selection process.