The Senate on Thursday suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) following the recommendations of its Committee over “total violation of the Senate Standing Rules 2023 as amended”.Her suspension followed the presentation of the report of the Red Chamber Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions’ led by its Chairman, Sen. Neda
Governor Ademola Adeleke held a special briefing session on Thursday with the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, affirming that no court order reinstated the court-sacked Yes/No council chairmen.The briefing served as a follow-up to the governor’s ongoing statewide discussions with elders and influential figures regarding the recent turmoil surrounding
The Pan African Conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited, (Dangote Group), and its subsidiaries has disclosed that it paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country.Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, declared during a meeting with some senior media executives who visited
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is reinforcing its regional expansion strategy, aiming to solidify its presence across West Africa’s construction sector.Speaking at the Choiseul Africa Summit in Cotonou, Benin Republic, the company’s Director of Corporate Development, Jochen Stolle, expressed confidence in Julius Berger’s growing footprint in the region.“I see Julius Berger
Former Nigerian military president General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) continues to face criticism following the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ particularly over his role in annulling the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election.PRIMORG’s Executive Director, Okhiria Agbonsuremi and participants during a radio programme, PUBLIC CONSCIENCE, produced by the
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaehwule has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara fresh 48 hours ultimatum to sack all his cabinet members that were not screened by them.The pro-Wike legislators also asked the governor to sack other appointees who were not screened by them within the next
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an advocate for peace, security, and development.Governor Abiodun also stated that the legacies of the former president extend beyond Nigeria and Africa.The Governor spoke during an event organized to celebrate the 88th birthday of the former
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to make significant impact in birthing the next generation of banking and finance professionals on the continent through its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) which to date has produced over 3,222 young professionals across Africa.Since inception three years ago, the
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the tragic murder of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, the priest at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tachira, situated in the Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna. This confirmation was provided by the Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, during a phone interview on
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan [PDP, Kogi Central] has formally presented a petition to the Senate, documenting her allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. She invoked under 40 of the Senate Standing Rules to consummate the official presentation of her allegation immediately after Akpabio’s opening remarks at Wednesday’s