A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. Justice Binta Nyako issued the order on Friday following complaint by lawyer to Akpabio, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN) that the plaintiff was moving from one television house to another, granting press interviews on issues relating to her case, currently pending before the court. Ruling, Justice Nyako said there shall be no press interviews by all parties and their lawyers as…
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INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE OUTCOME OF THE REVIEW OF SIGNATURES/THUMBPRINTS OF THE PETITIONERS FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Thursday 3rd April 2025. Among other issues, the meeting considered and approved the report of its physical count of the signatures/thumbprints forwarded with the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, in line with Clause 2(b) of the Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024. The Commission had assured Nigerians that it would handle the matter with fairness to…
A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Dr Kelvin Alaneme, was secretly filmed by the British Broadcasting Corporation in an undercover investigation, allegedly selling fake job opportunities to foreign nationals. According to a BBC documentary, Dr Alaneme, a psychiatrist who had worked for the National Health Service, is the founder of CareerEdu, an agency based in Harlow, Essex. The BBC stated that it launched its undercover investigation following a series of online complaints about his relocation services. PUNCH Metro reports that selling jobs in the UK is illegal. According to the report, CareerEdu describes itself as a “launchpad for…
“Kenya Surpasses Nigeria to Become Africa’s Top Importer of Second-Hand Fashion” According to Business Insider, the latest trade data compiled by the United States-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) indicated that Kenya imported used clothing worth Sh38.5 billion ($298 million), a 12.45 percent increase from the previous year. The rise highlights Kenya’s growing reliance on affordable second-hand garments, known locally as “mitumba,” which include underwear, dresses, shirts, trousers, jackets, shoes, bedding, towels, and curtains. An analysis of MIT’s observatory of economic complexity indicates that Kenya’s imports of second-hand clothes and textiles in 2022 were nearly equal to Nigeria’s…
Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa has expressed deep sorrow and concerns over the recent hijacking and killing of innocent travellers in Edo State. Musa on X lamented over the loss of human lives, stating that the tragedy transcends tribal, religious, or background differences. He questioned how society has become desensitised to pain and suffering, urging people to remember that every life matters. Musa offered condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for their souls to rest in peace. He also called on Nigerians to prioritise humanity and compassion, ensuring that such evil acts do…
A Kenyan commercial motorcycle rider, also known as Bodaboda operator, was brutally stabbed to death by his wife. It was gathered that the young man met his death in their home in Rongai after he returned with less money than usual. According to an eyewitness reports, the deceased came back from his work, and the wife discovered that he earned significantly less due to heavy rainfall affecting business. This led to a serious confrontation from his wife. She reminded him about the household items that were finished and demanded that he provide the money. When he was…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTevqSS6aMA?si=ANfFBJj1v1do_LVT Okpebholo visits Uromi, orders probe into mob killing of alleged kidnappers By Ozioruva Aliu March 28, 2025 Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Friday visited Uromi, the headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area, and ordered a thorough investigation into the mob killing of seven travellers accused of being kidnappers after firearms were reportedly found in their vehicle. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor condemned the killings, describing the act—allegedly carried out by members of a local vigilante group—as barbaric and unacceptable. According to the…
IHEDIOHA, OBI, UMAHI, OTTI, SOLUDO, OTHERS PAY FINAL TRIBUTE TO LATE PROF. HUMPHREY NWOSU March 28, 2025 His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON, joined other distinguished Igbo leaders and prominent Nigerians to bid farewell to the late Prof. Humphrey Nwobu Nwosu at Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State. Prof. Nwosu, a former Chairman of the now-defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), conducted the historic June 12, 1993, election, widely regarded as one of the most credible in Nigeria’s history. He was laid to rest in his hometown, Ajalli, Orumba North LGA. The funeral service, held at St.…
Below are mine. 1. Number of obese and diabetic patients will reduce to just 3% in Nigeria. No be who see excess enjoyment like Cubana Chief Priest dey get those ones? 2. Number of hypertensive patients (young and old) will shoot up to 90%. 3. Everyone will finally know that having a large farm is better than having a large degree, but despite this, they’ll be afraid to be farmers because that is where they’ll probably meet their untimely death from the hands of Fulani herdsmen and nothing will happen. Dead, gone and forgotten. 4. Most Nigerian women will be…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP8ECgtl1uo?si=PmUn9YCoxLGzNJuE Governor Peter Mbah is expediting the completion of the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital, a cutting-edge multi-specialty facility that targets a substantial share of the annual $1 billion overseas medical tourism market. Our top-notch healthcare professionals in the diaspora are already engaging government on areas of collaboration. https://youtu.be/hP8ECgtl1uo?si=3u8b15ddm2BUijEd