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The chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has mocked Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Adaramodu was reacting to the saga involving Natasha’s attempt to forcefully resume plenary on Tuesday. Heavily armed officers stationed at all entrances denied the senator access, ordering her and her supporters to vacate the premises. This led to a tense standoff as her supporters questioned the move and attempted […]

The Senate has announced plans to hold a special session in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday plenary, said the special session would hold on Wednesday (tomorrow). He noted that the tribute session will reflect on his legacy and contributions to national development following his recent demise. Last week, the Federal Executive Council held a special session in honour of the late […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting has retained the country’s interest rate at 27.50 percent. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the end of the 301st MPC meeting in Abuja today. Cardoso noted that all members of the MPC agreed unanimously to maintain the interest rate amid sustained moderation in the inflation rate, which stood at 22.22 percent in July. The Monetary Policy Committee also […]

There was drama at the entrance of the National Assembly complex in Abuja earlier today as security operatives barred suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from gaining access to the premises. The senator arrived at the gate accompanied by activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, activist Randy, and a crowd of supporters, but was denied entry by security officials. Yesufu, in a bid to intervene, confronted the officers […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a request by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, for the release of his international passport to enable him to travel abroad for medical treatment. The court dismissed the application on the grounds that the medical report attached to the request was not signed by its author. Delivering the ruling, Justice Nwite, however, held that contrary to the submission […]

The Labour Party National Executive Committee, NEC, has elected Senator Usman Nenadi as the Interim National Chairman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as the Interim National Secretary, among others, as members of the party’s interim working committee. The party elected its interim leaders on Friday, during its National Executive Council meeting in Abuja. This interim working committee will oversee the party’s affairs until the next convention, where a new National Executive […]