Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan has expressed concern that the 10th Senate is being mismanaged by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Speaking on the six months suspension slammed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Ologbondiyan said for the first time in Nigeria’s history, two senators have been suspended by the senate under Akpabio’s leadership in less than two years. READ ALSO: Sexual Allegations: Akpabio Should Stand Down To Defend Himself  – Ologbondiyan “My perspective on this issue which I have expressed in the public is that the Senate has been mismanaged under the leadership…

Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday after beating Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out to win an epic last-16 tie between the clubs. Trailing 1-0 from last week’s first leg in Paris, PSG levelled the tie on aggregate thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s early strike at Anfield. There were plenty of chances but no further goals at the end of 90 minutes or extra time, taking the tie to a shoot-out. Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele scores the penalty during the last 16 second leg UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Kogi Central lawmaker has taken her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Meeting at the United Nations in New York. At the Women in Parliament Session held during the IPU meeting, Senator Natasha called for justice and intervention from global democratic institutions, alleging that her suspension from the Nigerian Senate was unlawful. Natasha, who was suspended after a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, argued that she was being victimised for standing up against injustice. She expressed concerns over her security, claiming that there are indications she could be held against her will in…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force base to complement the state’s security architecture. Abiodun also advocated for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force school in the state to raise morally sound children for the nation. The governor made the demands at a meeting with a delegation from the Chief of Air Staff, led by Air Vice Marshal Enebong Effiom, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday. The visit is a follow-up to a meeting Abiodun had on Monday with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured that the National Working Committee has no preferred candidate for the 2025 Anambra governorship election and will ensure a fair selection process. Speaking at the Anambra stakeholders’ meeting with the NWC in Abuja on Tuesday, Ganduje stated that the APC will present the best candidate to achieve its goal of integrating the region into the “national grid” of politics. The APC has set its governorship primary for April 5 to select a candidate from the aspirants. On Monday, the Anambra State 2025 Gubernatorial Election Screening Committee approved…

A graduate of the University of Lagos, Ololade Ayelabola, has been officially certified by the Guinness World Records for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model. GWR made the announcement in a post on its website on Monday. The article read, “The longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model is 125.11 km (77.74 mi) and was achieved by Ololade Ayelabola (Nigeria), in Lagos, Nigeria on 1 October 2024. “Ololade attempted this record to inspire others and challenge fashion students.” Her attempt, which was held at the Indoor Sports Center of UNILAG, surpassed the previous record…

President Bola Tinubu is meeting with leaders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Tuesday’s meeting began at 04:15 pm (local time) when the President arrived at the venue. Convened by the elder statesman, Edwin Clark, who passed away in February, PANDEF is the mouthpiece of the traditional rulers, leaders, and stakeholders of the coastal states of the Niger Delta. At Tinubu’s request, the gathering observed a minute’s silence in Clark’s honour. It is one of a series of meetings between the President and Niger Delta leaders. READ ALSO: Pan Niger Delta…

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has emerged as the best ball-winner in defensive areas across Europe’s top five leagues, according to statistics from WhoScored. The 28-year-old full-back has been a standout performer for Forest this season, playing over 2,500 minutes in all competitions and delivering his most impressive campaign yet at the top level. “Aina has won the ball back in defensive areas a full 13 times more than any other player, putting Aina top of the list across the continent,” the club stated in a report on Tuesday. His defensive dominance has been instrumental in Forest’s solid backline, contributing…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Mohammed Mohammed Aminu the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Dr. Aminu holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Masters in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. He brings 28 years of experience in teaching, administration, research, and policy development to his new role. Until his appointment, he served as Director of Procurement at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). An advocate for vocational education and skills development, Dr. Aminu has authored multiple publications and presented research on innovative pedagogies, youth empowerment, and poverty alleviation.…

The House of Representatives has ordered total shutdown of porn websites nationwide. It directed the Nigerian Communications Commission to enforce the immediate shutdown of the websites in the country. The House gave the directive during plenary on Tuesday. The lawmakers suggested that the internet providers must block access under the new directive. Katsina Rep. Dalhatu Tafoki sponsored the motion, calling it a step to “protect societal values.”