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ADC Warns Akpabio, Senate Over Obstruction Of Natasha’s Resumption
The African Democratic Congress has condemned the move to hinder the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return to legislative duties, describing it as an abuse of power and a direct assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the Senate leadership of disregarding both legal precedent and moral...
EFCC Investigate Ex-NNPCL Boss, Over $7.2bn Refinery Fund
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is questioning the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, over alleged financial misconduct linked to a $7.2 billion refinery turnaround maintenance project. Sources within the anti-graft agency said Kyari was currently at the EFCC headquarters, in Abuja, where he is being interviewed by investigators. “He is...
Businesses Suffer Setback As National Grid Collapses Again
Businesses and homes suffered setback, yesterday, as Nigeria recorded another national grid collapse. The total electricity generation dropped to 1.5 megawatts, MW 2,917.83 MW between 11 am and 12 pm. Shortly after the collapse, the Nigeria National Grid, an X handle that provides updates on Electric power distribution announced that “System restoration is in progress.” In another tweet, the X account...
“Carter Bridge Critically Irredeemable” — Umahi
The Federal Government has said that the situation of Carter Bridge in Lagos State was critical and all stakeholders must realise that the bridge is irredeemable. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made this remarks in Lagos yesterday, during a comprehensive inspection of the bridge under deck. He said: “What we did today is to see whether we can salvage the...
Edun Revealed 80% Of 2024 Budget Implemented
The Minister of Finance Wale Edun on Wednesday revealed that as of September 2025, about 80 per cent of the 2024 budget had been executed. This is also as the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations held a closed-door session with the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, to review...
Trump Reprimand Netanyahu Over Qatar Strikes
US President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel’s strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack by one close US ally against another. Trump said he was not notified in advance of the Israeli attack on the Gulf state, a crucial broker in the negotiations...
PDP, SANs Protest Against Senate Obstruction Of Natasha’s Resumption
The controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension took a fresh twist on Tuesday as the Peoples Democratic Party and several Senior Advocates of Nigeria condemned the Senate’s decision to bar Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming when the upper chamber reconvenes on September 23. In a letter dated September 4, the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, formally notified Akpoti-Uduaghan...
Poland Faults Russia Of Violating Airspace During Ukraine Attack
Poland’s military said Wednesday that the country’s airspace was “repeatedly” violated by drones during a Russian attack on Ukraine. “During today’s attack by the Russian Federation aimed at targets in Ukraine, our airspace was repeatedly violated by drones,” the operational command of Poland’s armed forces said in a statement on social media. It added that operations were underway to “identify and...
Doctors Hold NEC Meeting To Decide On Nationwide Strike Today
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will today (Wednesday) hold its National Executive Council meeting to determine its next line of action on a pending ultimatum to the Federal Government. The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warning that members would embark on a nationwide strike if their demands were not met. The threat comes amid...
“FG Requires N3trn To Complete NNPCL-Funded Road Projects” — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has said the federal government now required N3 trillion to complete ongoing road projects initially funded under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, tax credit scheme. The NNPCL discontinued funding such projects with effect from August 1, 2025. However, President Bola Tinubu has since directed the ministry to explore alternative financing models to...
