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The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for six months due to her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.  This decision follows the Senate Committee on Ethics' recommendation to suspend Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months over the controversy surrounding her sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio. During the plenary session on Thursday, the committee also advised Akpoti-Uduaghan to apologize to the Senate for "disrespecting the institution".  This development comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan resubmitted a sexual harassment petition against Akpabio, which was filed by her constituents led by Zubairu Yakubu. Akpabio had directed Akpoti-Uduaghan to formally lay the petition before the Senate, which was then referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen. The committee was mandated to report back within four weeks. Notably, some senators ...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a former immigration officer for attempting to sell sophisticated firearms to bandits operating in the Abuja-Kaduna forests.  The dismissed officer whose name was not disclosed was arrested following an intelligence-led operation by the police. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the Officer in Charge of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Mustafa Mohammed, said the operation prevented the arms from reaching criminal elements who he said could have made them deadly. Mohammed said, “Acting on intelligence, the command intercepted these guns from a dismissed immigration officer attempting to sell them to bandits terrorising the Abuja-Kaduna forest. The intelligence was received in time, and the arms were intercepted while he was trying to make the delivery.” He further noted that among the recovered weapons was a Scorpion CZ EVO3, an advanced, fully automatic firearm with an inbuilt silencer. “This is the la...

By Tijani Abdulkareem  Tension escalates in Osun State as the Osun Democrats for Democracy and Governor Ademola Adeleke push back against the Federal Government (FG) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), vowing to proceed with the local government election despite objections.   Governor Adeleke has directed workers and politicians to stay away from local government secretariats following reports of violence and killings between supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).   In a statement signed by Adeyemo Adeyefa, Director of Operations for the Osun Democrats for Democracy on Friday, the group dismissed a Nigerian Police Force (NPF) security report as fabricated.  They alleged that the report was designed to justify what they described as an illegal maneuver by the APC to disrupt the electoral process.   “The so-called security threat is a fabrication aimed at derailing democrac...

By Tijani Abdulkareem Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed frustration after the Ogun State Government allegedly sealed his uncompleted building and hotel in Sango-Ota due to claims of illegal development. Portable shared a "Notice of Contravention" on Instagram, revealing that the Ogun State Planning and Development Authority carried out the enforcement operation.  The singer claimed that over 20 customers and workers were detained, and alcoholic beverages from his bar were confiscated. "I believe in Eledumare. Nobody can fool me, Omo Olohun," Portable said.  "They took everyone - over 20 people, including artists and customers. They seized cars, bikes, phones, and jobs. "They sealed my new uncompleted building and hotel. Why? In my own hometown! We didn't resist them, yet they took everything. They even took the drinks from Odowgu Bar and Food. Why? "I use this place to book events and shows, no...

The Nigerian Police Force has withdrawn a fraud charge against Mr. Gbolahan Obanikoro and four others over an alleged N1.3 billion fraud involving Access Bank.   Obanikoro, along with Adejare Adegbenro, Balmoral International Limited, M.O.B. Integrated Limited, and DDSS International Company Limited, was scheduled for arraignment before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos on February 27.   Earlier, the court had fixed the arraignment date after setting January 31, 2025, as the initial hearing for the case, which involved an alleged N1,356,057,330.43 fraud.   However, in a notice of withdrawal issued on Thursday, the police informed the court of their decision to discontinue the case.  The withdrawal notice, filed under Section 108(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, was dated February 4 and signed by Chief Superintendent of Police J. I. Enang. It stated:   “Take notice that the pros...

Today, we come together to honor a man whose impact has been nothing short of transformative, Kunle Lawal, the esteemed Executive Director of the Electoral College Nigeria (ECN). On this special day, we celebrate not just his birthday but the profound legacy of leadership, mentorship, and service he has built.   Kunle Lawal stands as a beacon of hope, a mentor to many, and a tireless advocate for democracy and good governance. His commitment to empowering citizens and fostering a culture of active participation in governance has inspired a generation of leaders across Nigeria.   Through his unwavering dedication, Kunle Lawal has guided countless individuals toward becoming their best selves. His patience, kindness, and wisdom have created a ripple effect, spreading positivity and purpose far beyond the ECN. To his colleagues, mentees, and admirers, he is more than a leader; he is a teacher and a symbol of integrity and justice.   As we reflect o...