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SERAP Files Lawsuit Against Akpabio Over Natasha’s Suspension
In a lawsuit, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in a way that was "patently unlawful." The suit, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeks to overturn the six-month suspension, which SERAP argued violates the senator’s fundamental rights and deprives her constituents of representation. SERAP had last week called on Akpabio...
Tinubu Lauds Osakwe For Winning UK’s Top Cybersecurity Award
Dr. Fene Osakwe has received congratulations from President Bola Tinubu for winning the Cyber Personality of the Year title at the UK's 2025 Cyber Security Awards. Dr. Osakwe is the chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board and the first African to win in the Cyber Security Awards category. He was recognized for his exceptional leadership, advocacy, and expertise in...
Lagos Corp Member Alleges Threats Over Video Criticizing Tinubu’s Government
Ushie Uguamaye, a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, has raised concerns about alleged threats following the viral video in which she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government over inflation and economic hardship. In a video shared on her TikTok account #talktoraye on Saturday, Uguamaye expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting that hard work seems futile amid financial struggles. She...
NIDSUG Lauds Gov. Eno’s Commitment to Education, Plans Entrepreneurial Summit
The Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) has commended Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State “for his dedication to education and youth empowerment.” Speaking at a press conference in Uyo, NIDSUG National President, Comrade Scott Ogunseri, praised the governor’s initiatives, including the payment and increment of student bursaries, special allocations for students with disabilities, and rewards for outstanding students. “Governor...
States Plan N28.8tn Spending On Infrastructure
State governors have outlined ambitious plans to boost capital expenditure in states to address the infrastructure deficit in their various domains. The governors have earmarked N17.51 trillion to fund capital projects in their 2025 budgets. They had earmarked N11.34tn to fund similar projects in 2024 but could not secure sufficient funds, as the states recorded a deficit of N3.98tn last...
Budget Letter: Rivers, Assembly Differ, Fubara Urges House To Reconvene
The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Sunday, accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of insincerity in the implementation of the recent Supreme Court judgment, ordering him to present the 2025 budget afresh. The lawmakers, who are loyal to Fubara’s estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike, alleged that contrary to Fubara’s claim to have written the House for budget presentation, they had not...
”Minimum Wage Poor, Labour Leaders Betrayed Workers” — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised the N70,000 new minimum wage approved for workers by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as grossly inadequate to cover workers’ basic needs, including transportation, food, and housing. The former President accused labour leaders of betraying workers by prioritising personal interests over collective welfare. “That is the situation in Nigeria in the third decade of the...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial A Charade Under ‘Repealed’ Law – Lawyer
The Nigerian government's intention to prosecute Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the revoked Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013 has drawn criticism from human rights attorney Barr. Christopher Chidera, who has called the plan legally untenable. In a statement issued in Abuja, Barr. Chidera argued that the revoked 2013 Act cannot serve as a...
2027: Akpabio, Others Accused Of Selling APC To PDP In Akwa Ibom
In Akwa Ibom State, some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Mr. Stephen Ntukekpo, the party's state chairman, and Ekperikpe Ekpo, the minister of petroleum (gas), of selling the party's soul to the PDP in return for the PDP's backing of Akpabio's bid for a third term in 2027. The allegation was made...
Kebbi University Faces Calls For Closure Following Student Deaths
Five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, have reportedly died of an unidentified illness. The deaths of the students have prompted an appeal for the school’s closure. Students who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity said the deaths began last week, with four students passing away under unclear circumstances. “Today, another student reportedly fell ill overnight...
