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Suspension: I’ll Continue to Act as Senator, Says Natasha

The recently suspended Senator representing Kogi Central – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has complained that her suspension by the Senate’s Committee on Ethics and Privileges is unfair. It was reported that the embattled Senator has been suspended by the senate for “gross misconduct” as

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March 8, 2025

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Challenges Suspension in Court Amid Outrage

The embattled Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has pledged to challenge her six-month suspension in court, following a confrontational dispute with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in the upper chamber. The decision has ignited far-flung castigation, and has been

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March 8, 2025

Economy·News

Nigerian Passengers Paying Highest Airfares in Africa, Faces Poor Treatment – NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed strong concerns regarding how Nigerian air travellers are being treated by international airlines, lamenting that Nigerians are subjected to the highest airfares across Africa while facing poor service delivery. The regulatory body expressed strong

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March 8, 2025

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Tiwa Savage to Establish Music School, Rules Out Signing New Artists

Prominent Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage has disclosed her decision not to sign upcoming artists as she cited the difficulties associated with artist management. In a recent interview, the award-winning musician revealed that handling artists can be overwhelming – making

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March 8, 2025

News·Politics

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: President Tinubu appoints Professor Jega as special adviser

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as adviser and coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector

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March 8, 2025

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FG Designates Simon Ekpa, 16 Others As ‘Terrorism Financiers’

The Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) has designated controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, and 16 entities as alleged terrorism financiers in the country. According to a document obtained from the committee on Thursday, those named on the list include Simon Ekpa, Godstime Promise

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March 7, 2025

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LG Poll: Rivers Assembly Extends Ultimatum To RSIEC Officials

Following the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum issued to the chairman and commissioners of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to appear before it, the Rivers House of Assembly has given them another 72 hours to do so. The lawmakers reached

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March 7, 2025

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Doyin Okupe, Former Presidential Spokesperson, Is Dead

Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian political figure and former presidential spokesperson, has passed away. It was reliably gathered and confirmed on Friday that he died from remission of cancer in Lagos overnight. Okupe was widely known for his role as the Director-General

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March 7, 2025

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TCN Announces Spike In Power Generation To 5,801.84MW

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an increase in power generation to 5,801.84 megawatts. A statement signed by its management on Wednesday said the feat is yet another milestone in peak generation and maximum daily energy ever attained in Nigeria’s power

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March 6, 2025

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Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: Ex-Power Minister Paid Dollars For Abuja Property — Witness Tells Court

A witness, Mohammed Jidda presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Wednesday, told a Federal High Court, Abuja presided over by Justice James Omotosho, that the former minister paid him

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March 6, 2025

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FEC Approves ₦10.3bn For HIV Drugs, Diabetes Kits, Others

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved about N10.3 billion for the procurement of antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment, diabetes diagnostic kits, and other essential health commodities. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who briefed State House correspondents

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March 6, 2025

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Senate Committee Recommends Six Months’ Suspension For Natasha

The Senate is considering the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. This followed investigations from the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which cited her for total violation of Senate rules. According to the committee’s recommendation read by

by News Editor

March 6, 2025

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Military Personnel Storm Ikeja Electric Headquarters, Assault Workers Over Power Disconnection

There was pandemonium at the headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) in Lagos on Thursday morning as armed military personnel stormed the premises, allegedly in response to the disconnection of power supply to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in the

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March 6, 2025

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Nigeria Boosts Oil Production By 70,000bpd Above OPEC+ Target — Survey

Nigeria is pumping 70,000 barrels per day above its OPEC+ target, according to a survey by Reuters. According to the survey, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries oil output rose in February, as Iranian exports held strong, despite renewed U.S. attempts

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March 6, 2025

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NITDA Alerts Nigerian Website Owners of Critical Security Flaw in Jupiter X Core WordPress Plugin

Nigerian website owners have been cautioned to be aware of security vulnerabilities in the Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress. This warning was issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) through its official X account on Wednesday. According to the

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March 6, 2025

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Suspension: I’ll Continue to Act as Senator, Says Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Challenges Suspension in Court Amid Outrage

Nigerian Passengers Paying Highest Airfares in Africa, Faces Poor Treatment – NCAA

Tiwa Savage to Establish Music School, Rules Out Signing New Artists

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: President Tinubu appoints Professor Jega as special adviser

FG Designates Simon Ekpa, 16 Others As ‘Terrorism Financiers’

LG Poll: Rivers Assembly Extends Ultimatum To RSIEC Officials

Doyin Okupe, Former Presidential Spokesperson, Is Dead

TCN Announces Spike In Power Generation To 5,801.84MW

Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: Ex-Power Minister Paid Dollars For Abuja Property — Witness Tells Court

FEC Approves ₦10.3bn For HIV Drugs, Diabetes Kits, Others

Senate Committee Recommends Six Months’ Suspension For Natasha

Military Personnel Storm Ikeja Electric Headquarters, Assault Workers Over Power Disconnection

Nigeria Boosts Oil Production By 70,000bpd Above OPEC+ Target — Survey

NITDA Alerts Nigerian Website Owners of Critical Security Flaw in Jupiter X Core WordPress Plugin

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