Author: Amina Mohammed

The Senate has faulted claims that its member representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was suspended for accusing the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment. Rather, the upper chamber clarified that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended specifically due to her flagrant disobedience to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (As Amended) and her unparliamentary behaviour during its plenaries and proceedings. The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, made these clarifications in a three-page statement released on Saturday amid what he described as the deliberate misinformation and false narratives being circulated by certain media…

Afrobeats sensation, Davido has been selected by King Charles III to feature on his exclusive playlist, “King’s Music Room.” The playlist, curated by the king himself, showcases his favorite tracks from artists across the Commonwealth. The project features Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Raye and Davido. Davido’s inclusion has further proved his growing international influence and role in putting Afrobeats on the global map. According to a statement from the palace, King Charles III created the playlist to share the music that brings him joy. “Throughout my life, music means a great deal to me. It has a remarkable…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegation traumatised him and the entire Senate. Akpoti-Uduaghan was on Thursday suspended for six months by the Senate over alleged misconduct and breach of relevant standing orders. She however said the suspension which she described as an injustice would not be sustained. Akpabio described the allegation as “useless” saying it was prompted by a change in her seat within the Red Chamber and her reassignment to another committee. He also claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, had traumatized him and other Senators with her useless accusations.…

A former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has solicited support for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.who was suspended from the Senate on Thursday. Leading a delegation of senators from opposition political parties to visit Natasha at her home on Friday, Dickson said his engagement with the tax reform bills kept him away from the Senate proceedings on the day of Natasha’s suspension. Dickson said as humans, senators have their low and high moments “and it is a tradition for Senators to support each other during these moments.” “The public may recall that, for the past three days, I was attending the three-day workshop…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Ayiri Emami, has praised former Deputy Senate of the 9th Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege for what he described as his unwavering commitment to the APC. Speaking during an APC interactive stakeholders’ meeting in Delta South Senatorial District with Senator Omo-Agege, at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South Local Government Area, Emami noted that if there is anyone truly representing the APC, it is Omo-Agege, describing him as a leader who stands out within the party in Delta. Emami emphasised the need for party unity, internal discipline, and strategic planning ahead of the…

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has suspended 67 Enigie in Benin Kingdom with immediate effect. The Benin Traditional Council, through the Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor,  made this known in a statement in Benin. Irabor said that their suspension was as a result of their anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution. “This decision was made by Ewuare ll, Oba of Benin, due to their alleged anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution,” he said. Some of the suspended Enigie, including Prof. Gregory Akenzua…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday admitted in evidence receipts of school fees paid to the American International School, Abuja (AISA) in favour of the children of the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The receipts were among other documents tendered by the prosecution at the resumed hearing in the trial of the ex-governor on an N80.2 billion money laundering charge. Prosecuting lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) tendered the documents through the third prosecution witness, Nicholas Ohehomon, who told the court that the receipts were issued in the names of four of the defendant’s children. Ohehomon, who started…

A Kano-based woman, Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim has been convicted for smuggling $1,154,900 and 135,900 Saudi Riyals from Saudi Arabia into Nigeria. Hauwa was jailed after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of money laundering before Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano. Hauwa was arrested by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano after she failed to declare the funds as required by law. Following her arrest, the Nigeria Customs Service handed her over to the EFCC for further investigation and prosecution. The EFCC thereafter charged her to court…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Friday, commenced a 21-day traditional rites popularly known as “Oro Opebi.” A statement by the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Rotimi Osuntola, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, confirmed this on Friday. Osuntola said the traditional rites would end on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The statement read, “The Aláàfin of Oyo Kingdom hereby announces the commencement of ÒRÒ ÌPĘBÍ, the mandatory rites for His Imperial Majesty before his ascension to the revered throne of The Aláàfin. “The rites commence from Friday, March 7, to Saturday, March 29, 2025. Throughout the period,…

The Kogi State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is unjust and constitutes an infringement on the senator’s rights. In a press statement issued on Friday, Kogi State PDP Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Umoru Tijani Aruwa, described the decision as not only unfair but also a clear violation of the senator’s rights and privileges. He added that the suspension effectively denies her constituency representation in the upper chamber, for which she was elected. “The suspension, which was recommended by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, and…