Despite a court ruling declaring her suspension unconstitutional, the Nigerian Senate has declared that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will remain suspended until it officially receives and scrutinizes the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment.Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, made this position clear during an interview with theContinue reading "Senate Defiant on Natasha’s Suspension: Insists on Reviewing Court Judgment Before Reinstatement"
Terror on the Streets: 23-Year-Old Grace Godwin Found Dead After Suspected ‘One-Chance’ Abduction in Abuja
Tragedy struck in Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday morning as the lifeless body of a young woman, Grace Godwin, was discovered in what police suspect to be a horrifying case of ‘one-chance’ abduction and murder.The 23-year-old, a dedicated fuel attendant at the Mobil Filling Station in Mabushi, was found unconscious by passersby around 6:00 a.m.Continue reading "Terror on the Streets: 23-Year-Old Grace Godwin Found Dead After Suspected ‘One-Chance’ Abduction in Abuja"
Tragedy in Kaduna: Bandits Storm Church Meeting in Kajuru, Kill 5 Worshippers, Injure 3
In a chilling escalation of violence, armed bandits stormed a church meeting in Kampani Village, Maro, within the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, brutally killing five worshippers and leaving three others gravely injured.Renowned counterinsurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, revealed the harrowing incident via his official X handle, stating that the attackContinue reading "Tragedy in Kaduna: Bandits Storm Church Meeting in Kajuru, Kill 5 Worshippers, Injure 3"
AAC Demands Total Cancellation of Lagos LG Polls, Slams LASIEC and APC for Electoral Fraud, Bribery, and Violence
The Lagos State chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has demanded the immediate and total cancellation of the July 12 local government elections in the state, describing the exercise as a "monumental electoral fraud marred by brazen rigging, gross incompetence, and orchestrated voter suppression." In a fiery and uncompromising statement jointly signed by theContinue reading "AAC Demands Total Cancellation of Lagos LG Polls, Slams LASIEC and APC for Electoral Fraud, Bribery, and Violence"
“Garba Shehu Comes Clean: How ‘Rat Invasion’ Story Was A Media Hoax To Mask Buhari’s Ailing Health”
In a startling revelation that peels back the layers of official deception at the heart of Nigeria’s presidency, former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu has confessed that the infamous "Aso Rock rat invasion" story was a deliberate fabrication—masterfully designed to divert attention from then-President Muhammadu Buhari’s deteriorating health.Shehu made this confession in his recently released memoir,Continue reading "“Garba Shehu Comes Clean: How ‘Rat Invasion’ Story Was A Media Hoax To Mask Buhari’s Ailing Health”"
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Dumps Labour Party, Joins ADC Coalition Ahead of 2027 Power Push
In a dramatic political shift with far-reaching implications, Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP) and declared her allegiance to the fast-rising African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition—a bold move that signals a realignment of opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking to journalistsContinue reading "FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Dumps Labour Party, Joins ADC Coalition Ahead of 2027 Power Push"
Tragedy Averted: Police Rescue Elderly Woman From Suicide Attempt On Lagos’ Carter Bridge
In a dramatic and heart-wrenching moment on Friday afternoon, an elderly woman was rescued by operatives of the Lagos State Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while attempting to leap into the lagoon from Carter Bridge.The attempted suicide, which occurred around 12:20 p.m., was intercepted by vigilant RRS patrol officers who spotted the woman in distressContinue reading "Tragedy Averted: Police Rescue Elderly Woman From Suicide Attempt On Lagos’ Carter Bridge"
COURT REINSTATES SENATOR NATASHA: Akpoti-Uduaghan Writes Senate, Set To Resume Duties July 15 After Unconstitutional Suspension
In a dramatic twist to the months-long political standoff, suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally written to the Nigerian Senate, asserting her intention to resume legislative duties on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, following a Federal High Court judgment that declared her six-month suspension unconstitutional, excessive, and a breach of her constituents’ rights.The letter, routed throughContinue reading "COURT REINSTATES SENATOR NATASHA: Akpoti-Uduaghan Writes Senate, Set To Resume Duties July 15 After Unconstitutional Suspension"
Crackdown in the Ranks: IGP Egbetokun Demotes WhatsApp Admins, Dismisses Officer Over Planned Police Welfare Protest
In a move that has sparked outrage across Nigeria’s law enforcement and human rights circles, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the demotion of six detained officers who served as administrators of a WhatsApp group used to discuss and mobilize for a planned protest against poor police welfare and a controversial pensionContinue reading "Crackdown in the Ranks: IGP Egbetokun Demotes WhatsApp Admins, Dismisses Officer Over Planned Police Welfare Protest"
N29 Billion Corruption Trial: Court Pauses Prosecution of Ex-Governor Nyako as EFCC Nears Plea Bargain Deal
In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday suspended further proceedings in the long-standing N29 billion corruption trial of former Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako, amid reports that the embattled politician is negotiating a plea bargain with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Justice Peter Lifu, who presided overContinue reading "N29 Billion Corruption Trial: Court Pauses Prosecution of Ex-Governor Nyako as EFCC Nears Plea Bargain Deal"
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