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The Senate has ruled out any reversal of the six-month suspension imposed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. Speaking with Punch on Monday, Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu dismissed speculations about external pressure to reinstate Akpoti-Uduaghan, emphasising that the Senate would strictly follow its rules. Adaramodu stated, “There is ...

The Rivers State Government has strongly rejected calls from a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the resignation or impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development follows renewed political tensions as Governor Fubara vowed that threats would not deter him from those attempting to disrupt governance in the ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political leaders across the country to channel more resources and policies toward the poor and vulnerable, emphasizing the need for selfless service. Speaking at an Iftar gathering on Monday night in Abuja, Tinubu hosted governors, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Service ...

Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ex-member of the House of Representatives, Chief Dubem Onyia, has passed away. Onyia, who served as a lawmaker in 1999 before resigning to take up the ministerial role, died on Monday at an Abuja hospital following a brief illness. A Life Dedicated ...

The Federal High Court in Akure has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Olaiyide Adelami, in participating in the November 16, 2024, governorship election. Delivering judgment, Justice Toyin Adegoke ruled that the plaintiff, Olugbenga Edema, failed to comply with an earlier ...

The lawmaker representing Edo South Senatorial District in Nigeria’s National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen, was disbarred from practising law in the United States over allegations of professional misconduct. According to Premium Times, Imasuen, a member of the Labour Party (LP) and chairperson of the Senate Committee on Ethics, was barred ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Deputy Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, has described Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as a political miscalculation. Naija News had earlier reported that the former governor of Kaduna State, on Monday announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic ...

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a fresh crisis over calls for the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. While the Tony Okocha-led faction, recognized by the national leadership of the APC, has demanded that Fubara resign or face impeachment, the Emeka Beke-led faction, ...

The Pat Utomi-led National Consultative Front (NCFront) has welcomed Nasir El-Rufai back to the opposition, describing him as a strong and influential figure in the ongoing efforts to form a mega coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In its reaction, NCFront’s Director-General, Olawale Okunniyi, hailed El-Rufai’s political experience and ...

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 1. “Your Position Sounded More Like Snippets From An Outdated Book” – Presidency Replies Catholic Bishops The presidency has disagreed with the submission of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria ...