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Akpabio Denies Natasha’s Harassment Claims
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has refuted the sexual harassment claim made against him by his fellow senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Senator Natasha formally submitted a petition to the Senate, reinforcing her allegation against Akpabio. Speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, which Vanguard monitors live, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central stated that...
Tyre Spikes Introduced In Oyo To Prevent Wrong-Way Drivers [VIDEO]
![Tyre Spikes Introduced In Oyo To Prevent Wrong-Way Drivers [VIDEO]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tyre-spikes.jpg "Tyre Spikes Introduced In Oyo To Prevent Wrong-Way Drivers [VIDEO]")
One-way tire spikes have been installed by the Oyo State Government to discourage driving in the wrong direction. A viral video making the rounds on social media showcases the new enforcement tool in action. The spikes are designed to puncture the tires of vehicles attempting to go against traffic, ensuring stricter adherence to road regulations. Sharing the footage on X (formerly...
Native Doctors In Anambra Vow To Remove Criminal Members
Native physicians working under the auspices of Odinala Orumba South have sworn to shun any members who are discovered to be involved in illegal or immoral activities in an effort to purge Anambra State of unethical practices. The oath-taking took place at Izo Mmili Shrine in Umunze, the Orumba South Local Government Area, on Wednesday. Speaking after the exercise, the Chairman...
Rivers Electoral Commission Sets August 9 For Fresh LG Elections
Fresh local government elections have been set for Saturday, August 9, 2025 by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission after the Supreme Court declared the previous polls invalid. The Chairman of RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), announced the new date on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt. Enebeli explained that the decision was in compliance with last Friday’s Supreme...
Reps Urges IGP To Deploy Security Officers To Edo Communities
Due to the recent killings of innocent people by suspected herdsmen, the House of Representatives has urged Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to send more security officers to the Okpekpe community in Edo State's Etsako East Local Government Area. The resolution of the Committee followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by a member of...
Natasha Snubs Senate Probe Hearing
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker for the Kogi Central Senatorial District, did not show up for Wednesday's hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which is looking into her actions during the plenary session last week. The female lawmaker had previously engaged in a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation. Akpoti-Uduaghan also accused Akpabio...
Ebonyi Police Nab Suspect Found With Human Skulls
The Ebonyi State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Ovuta Chigozie, from the Okoffia community in Ezza South Local Government Area, who was found with two human skulls and three homemade firearms. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Ukandu stated that Chigozie confessed that the human skulls were given to him...
Borno Police Station Hit By Boko Haram Attack
Early on Wednesday morning, suspected Boko Haram terrorists stormed a police station in Malari, Borno State, but were repulsed by security personnel. Local security sources told The PUNCH that the insurgents launched the attack at about 1:00 am but were overpowered by a combined team of police officers and soldiers. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command,...
Minister Promises 7,000MW Power Generation Boost With Tariff Increase
Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, stated that the proposed tariff increase will increase the available generation capacity to roughly 7,000 megawatts, following last week's record peak of 5,801.84 megawatts. Adelabu, in a statement by his special adviser on strategic communication, Bolaji Tunji, explained that the regularization of tariffs will play a critical role in unlocking the sector’s full...
Trump Unveils Plan To Disband Education Department
US media have reported that President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as early as Thursday, directing his recently confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department she now heads. The Wall Street Journal cited a draft of the executive order circulating Wednesday that directs McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of...
