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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from the lawsuit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others. The suit seeks to halt the Senate’s investigation into her alleged misconduct. During Tuesday’s proceedings, Justice Egwuatu announced his withdrawal, citing allegations of bias leveled against his court by Akpabio, who is the third defendant in the case. After allowing the lawyers to introduce themselves, the judge stated that he would no longer preside over the matter due to the allegations. He further directed that the case file be returned to…

The organised labour has issued a strong warning that it may embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to reverse the state of emergency declared in Rivers State within a reasonable timeframe. In a statement jointly signed by Alex Agwanwor, Rivers State Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC); Ikechukwu Onyefuru, Chairperson of the Trade Union Congress (TUC); and Chuku Emecheta, Chairperson of the Joint Negotiation Council (JNC), the unions condemned the declaration as illegal, disruptive, and detrimental to the economy. Labour leaders criticised the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and House of…

Anglican faithful and relatives gathered over the weekend for a survival and thanksgiving service in honor of Venerable Jonathan Ekechukwu, the Archdeacon of Nvosi Archdeaconry, who recently endured eight harrowing days in captivity after being kidnapped in Kogi State. Ekechukwu and another priest, Venerable Ikechi Ohuonu, both from the Anglican Diocese of Isialagwa, were abducted in November 2024 by armed men while traveling to Abuja for an annual church program. Their captors held them in a forest for eight days, subjecting them to beatings and starvation. During the thanksgiving service at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Nvosi, in Isiala Ngwa South…

Russia has expressed willingness to negotiate a new agreement ensuring safe shipping in the Black Sea—potentially paving the way for a ceasefire in Ukraine—but only if the United States orders Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to comply. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized that Washington’s directive is the only assurance Moscow would trust. His remarks follow the collapse of a previous Black Sea safety agreement in 2023, which both Russia and Ukraine blamed on each other. “We require clear guarantees. Given past failed agreements with Kyiv alone, the only reliable guarantee would be a direct order from Washington to Zelensky and…

Renowned Nollywood actor and comedian, Okey Bakassi, has cautioned Nigerian politicians that their reckless actions could pave the way for a military coup. Speaking in a recent conversation with fellow actor Ime Bishop Umoh, Bakassi expressed concern over the growing arrogance of political officeholders, accusing them of acting like “gods” and silencing critics. He lamented that despite Nigeria being a democracy, citizens are increasingly facing intimidation and arrests for expressing dissent. His remarks were in response to the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. “Politicians now behave like they are untouchable. If you criticize them,…

A presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, has criticized former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of making sensational statements for public attention. Onanuga’s reaction follows Obi’s claim that democracy in Nigeria has collapsed, a statement the former Anambra governor made while condemning the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in Abuja, Obi recalled how the presidency had intervened in a past impeachment attempt against him as governor, contrasting it with the current political situation. In response, Onanuga argued that Nigeria’s democracy has only grown stronger over the past 26 years. He insisted…

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, has labeled Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi a “failed politician.” Bwala’s remarks come in response to Obi’s recent statement at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja. Obi had claimed that democracy in Nigeria had collapsed, citing a decline in progress since the country’s return to civilian rule in 1999. Reacting on Tuesday via his X handle, Bwala dismissed Obi’s stance, questioning his understanding of democracy and his track record in democratic activism. “It is funny how…

Former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, has alleged that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State was a premeditated arrangement between President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Ihunwo dismissed the justification for the emergency rule, insisting that Rivers State remains peaceful. He also refuted reports of a pipeline explosion in the state, claiming that the company involved had denied any such incident. “Nigerians have been criticizing Mr. President for this declaration. There is no war in Rivers State;…

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, stating that it is on the verge of collapse. Obi made this assertion on Monday during the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha. His remarks were in response to the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Drawing from his own experience, Obi recalled how the federal government attempted to intervene when he was impeached as governor of Anambra State. He was removed from office by the Anambra State House of Assembly on November…

Renowned Nigerian musician, Dr. Alban Unoma Nwapa, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, arguing that the President should have addressed the role of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, instead. The political crisis in Rivers State escalated to the point where Tinubu declared a state of emergency, suspending Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy for six months, along with all members of the State House of Assembly. The turmoil stems from an ongoing power struggle between Wike and Fubara, which led to the emergence of a parallel…