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Senate President Godswill Akpabio addressed the recent allegation of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Friday. Speaking at the 2025 International Women’s Day ceremony, Akpabio reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to promoting gender equality and eliminating barriers to women’s progress nationwide. Recall that the Senate, on Thursday, March 7, suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan […]

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reportedly chosen to navigate the ongoing political crisis in the state without consulting key elders and political allies who have backed him. Sources within the Rivers State Government House revealed that the governor has been avoiding consultations, even with leaders who have openly supported him against his political

Air Force Institute of Technology is a public university at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kaduna, Nigeria. Entry into the university is a notable achievement for candidates on the AFIT admission list. Discover how to check your admission status and register for the programme of your choice Key takeaways The higher learning institution released its

MOUAU school fees vary based on faculty and student level. First-year students pay between ₦158,500 and ₦238,500, while returning students’ fees differ across faculties. This post uncovers everything about Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike’s latest fee structure and payment procedure. Key takeaways How much are MOUAU school fees? Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Applications for Google’s 2025 Hustle Academy program, which supports small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, are now being accepted. This year’s edition will concentrate on AI-powered business training to assist businesses in scaling, according to a statement released by Google’s head of B2B marketing for sub-Saharan Africa, Kristy Grant, on

• New tariff threat: In Oval Office remarks, President Donald Trump warned about new tariffs as soon as today on Canadian lumber and dairy products. It comes a day after Trump signed executive orders Thursday delaying tariffs until April 2 on goods from both Mexico and Canada that are covered by the trade agreement signed

Russia fired cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine in a major overnight attack, Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, as the Ukrainian president renewed his plea for a partial ceasefire at the end of a week in which the United States suspended military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv. Russia’s assault targeted several regions across Ukraine, using

Treason can be described as any attempt to overthrow the government of a country or impair the well-being of a state to which one owes allegiance. The conduct of the Senate with regards to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday, 6 March, 2025 amounts to suspension of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; a brazen

The United States Mission in Nigeria has denounced the killing of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest based in Kaduna, calling it a brutal and senseless act. Naturenex reports that Okechukwu was reportedly abducted from his residence by suspected bandits on Tuesday night, and his lifeless body was discovered the following day. He had

Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan was suspended on Thursday, March 6, becoming the latest Senator in Nigeria who has been suspended since the return of democracy in 1999. Natasha, the senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, was suspended for six months over the alleged violation of the Senate standing rules. The senator’s suspension followed the adoption

Lagos, Nigeria – The exclusion of Nigeria from the United States 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) has raised concerns about its impact on Nigerian travellers, business professionals, and diplomatic relations. The United States recently released its 2025 VWP list, excluding the United Kingdom and all African nations, including Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. While most

The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months has stirred controversy and revealed divisions within the Nigerian Senate. The decision, made on March 6, 2025, followed her protest over the reassignment of her seat on February 20, when Senate President Godswill Akpabio removed her nameplate. According to Vanguard, the Senate accused

The Federal Government has reacted to the controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying it is working to mediate peace between the parties involved. The development comes just a day after the Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, following her petition alleging sexual harassment by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Minister of Women

Popular social commentator, VDM, is currently entangled in a series of lawsuits totaling a staggering N5.6 billion in damages. The 30-year-old has been sued by seven different individuals, including high-profile personalities from various sectors. According to reports, the lawsuits range from N500 million to N1.1 billion, with claims filed by lawyers, celebrities, and business figures.

An official of the American International School, Abuja, testified on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, paid a total of $1,606,763.68 in tuition fees for his children, including an advance payment of $845,852 for future enrollment. Naturenex understands that Nicholas Ojehomon, an auditor at the school,