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The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has condemned the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as a further setback for women’s representation in Nigeria’s Senate. Speaking in Calabar during a press briefing on activities marking this year’s women’s celebration, the President of NCWS in Cross River State, Chief Majorie Asuquo, expressed concern over the impact of Natasha’s suspension but declined further comments, citing ongoing legal proceedings. “The suspension has further reduced the already low number of female senators from four to three in a 109-member Senate,” she lamented. “This is yet another example of the marginalization of…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cited a personal grievance as one of the reasons he cannot reconcile with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike accused Fubara of interfering in his family affairs by removing a chief and appointing another in his place. “Sometimes, when people talk about peace, they don’t consider everything. You don’t just sit outside and talk,” Wike said. “Imagine this—me, a former governor and now Minister of the FCT—yet the governor had the audacity, simply because he controls funds from the federation…

A 22-year-old filling station supervisor, Prosper Ese, was arraigned on Wednesday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing ₦1,256,400 from his employer. Ese, whose residential address was not disclosed, faces two charges—stealing and fraud. He pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo, the alleged offences took place on March 2 at Arigbabuwo Petrol Filling Station, Oko-Afo, Badagry. Ese is accused of misappropriating ₦1,056,400 from sales remittances and fraudulently obtaining ₦200,000 from a woman, Aisat Folorunsho, under false pretenses. He was reportedly apprehended while attempting to flee. The prosecution stated that the offences violate Sections 287…

Security operatives escorting the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, successfully intercepted a Boko Haram attack along the Damaturu–Biu highway in Yobe State, rescuing abducted travelers and recovering weapons left behind by the insurgents. The attack occurred near Gujba town at approximately 4:48 p.m. on Monday as the convoy was returning from Biu, where the governor had earlier commissioned projects in Biu and Hawul Local Government Areas. Governor Zulum had departed from the convoy earlier for an urgent engagement in Maiduguri, leaving senior government officials to lead the return trip. Eyewitnesses reported that the insurgents had set…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has disclosed that he met with ex-President Muhammadu Buhari before resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, a founding member of the ruling party, officially announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Monday, citing internal issues within the APC as his reason for leaving. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, he revealed that he consulted several political figures before making his decision, including Buhari, who led Nigeria until 2023. “I left the APC with his full knowledge,” El-Rufai stated. “I visited him on a Friday and informed…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he personally oversaw the recent demolition of structures in Gishiri, Abuja, to prevent acts of sabotage. Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike clarified that the demolition was restricted to areas within designated road corridors. He cautioned residents against erecting structures in anticipation of government compensation, warning that such actions would not be tolerated. “When they see that a road is planned for an area, they hurriedly put up structures to claim compensation. We will not tolerate sabotage,” he stated. The FCT Administration (FCTA) recently demolished…

Troops of the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Fasan Yamma, have eliminated three terrorists in an ambush near Ngwagi Hill, Gwagwada community, along the Kaduna-Abuja Highway in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The operation, carried out on March 11, 2025, was based on credible intelligence and led to a firefight, forcing other terrorists to retreat with injuries. Recovered items from the scene include two AK-47 rifles, eight AK-47 magazines, 374 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm ammunition, 88 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm NATO ammunition, and an Infinix mobile phone. Commending the troops, Major General Mayirenso Lander David…

President Bola Tinubu is currently in a closed-door meeting with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the State House in Abuja. Among the attendees are Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda. Sources reveal that the lawmakers arrived in two white buses, with Meranda among them, while Obasa arrived separately a few minutes later.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently holding a closed-door meeting at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is presided over by the PDP’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. This gathering comes just two days after the Supreme Court dismissed a motion seeking a stay of execution on a High Court ruling that removed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary and replaced him with Sunday Udeh-Okoye. Security at the PDP headquarters was notably tight, with operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), the police, and the Civil Defence Corps…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that concerns for his safety kept him away from the Presidential Villa during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Wednesday, the former Rivers State governor stated that he distanced himself from the Villa and the National Executive Council (NEC) meetings due to his strong opposition to the Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government. “I was a governor at the time, and I saw how the ruling party under Buhari was fighting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). I stood my…