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Former federal lawmaker and Senior Advocate of Nigeria West Idahosa has challenged the legality of Senator Natasha Akpoti’s extended suspension, asserting that the Senate has overstepped its constitutional boundaries. In a Channels TV interview, SAN Idahosa emphatically stated that parliamentary suspensions face strict legal limitations. “You can’t suspend a sitting senator or lawmaker for more […]

The battle between Social media online critic Verydarkman (VDM), whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, and gospel musician Mercy Chinwo has taken a surprising twist. Recall that Chinwo dragged Verydarkman to court for defamation of character following his involvement in her ongoing case with her former manager and label boss, Eezee Tee. In a

A Nigerian man, Kelly Hassino, has reacted to claims that Kogi Central Senatorial District Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan is battling with depression as a result of her current issue with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a Facebook post, Kelly, who hails from Natasha’s constituency, countered such claims, saying she called him recently and “started

Information from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shows that over 20 Nigerian states increased their contribution to the value-added tax (VAT) pool in January this year, relative to December 2024. Analysis shows that 26 states recorded a spike in VAT contributions within the period, indicating improved economic conditions. Tax Reform Bill sparks debate VAT

Nigerian singer David Adeleke aka Davido’s billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, recently fired shots at one of the world’s billionaires, Aliko Dangote. Just recently, several billionaires and dignitaries gathered at FirstBank’s 40-storey building headquarters in Eko Atlantic for an event and Davido’s dad, Aliko Dangote, Dele Momodu and others were in attendance. In a clip that

Udom Emmanuel, former governor of Akwa Ibom State, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N700 billion fraud. Sources noted that Emmanuel was taken into custody shortly after arriving at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday around 12:30 pm. The former governor had visited the

Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday, 7th March, 2025. Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, was forced to step down from the role following a court conviction for money laundering. After the 2023 general election, he also resigned from the Labour

Pope Francis has sent a voice note message to hundreds of his supporters who are praying for him in Rome. The voice message, which was delivered in Spanish, was translated to English. In a video by Sky News, the respected cleric expressed his gratitude for the kind gesture, as he continued to battle health challenges.

FCT, Abuja – Godswill Akpabio, president of the Nigerian senate, on Thursday, March 6, said he slept inside the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana Kogi state on the wedding day of the Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. As reported by Nigerian Tribune, speaking during plenary at the national assembly, Akpabio described Natasha’s husband as his

FCT, Abuja – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, on Wednesday night, March 5, accused her colleague from Ekiti state, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, of “lying” against her. Naturenex recalls that Senator Fasuyi said on Wednesday, March 5, that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, had in the past, made false and defamatory claims against ex-Ekiti governor, Kayode Fayemi, when

Port Harcourt, Rivers state – The Rivers state house of assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of violating the Nigerian constitution. As reported on Wednesday, March 5, by Premium Times, the lawmakers accused Fubara of appointing people to serve as commissioners without their approval. The newspaper said it appears the pro-Wike lawmakers are reviving their

Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady of Nigeria, has said that the Senate is a “matured” institution and should therefore be respected. The president’s wife commented on the abuse of office and sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, by Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central. Tinubu urged women to go for leadership

Senator Natasha Akpabio-Uduaghan said her six-month suspension by the Nigerian Senate is “an injustice that will not be sustained”. Naturenex recalls that Senator Akpabio-Uduaghan was suspended on Thursday, March 6, 2025 amid her sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The Kogi Central Senator’s office will be locked, and her aides will not

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday grilled a former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye. Naturenex reports that the minister, who was sacked by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was questioned over her alleged roles in misappropriation, violation of procurement process and diversion of public funds to the tune

The Senate Committee on Public Conduct, Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has recommended a six-month suspension for Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over allegations of misconduct.  The decision was announced on Thursday during a Senate plenary session, where the committee chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, presented the panel’s findings. He stated that Senator Natasha was found