The All Progressives Congress Media Network in Akwa Ibom State has debunked a media report by the Peoples Democratic Party linking the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to a smear campaign to rubbish ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel over his invitation by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission. The recent invitation extended to …
Read More »Why we suspended Natasha – Senate
The Senate has faulted pervasive claims that one of its members representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for accusing the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Rather, the upper chamber clarified that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended specifically due to her flagrant disobedience to Sections 6.1 …
Read More »‘My Mother Raised Me Well’ — Akpabio On Sexual Harassment Allegation
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has broken his silence on the sexual harassment allegation leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. Akpabio made the rebuttal at the resumption of plenary on Wednesday after a week recess. The trouble between the lawmakers became public on February …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Gas and Infrastructure Conference charts path for comprehensive economic growth
Stanbic IBTC’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division recently concluded its high-level Gas and Infrastructure Conference. Industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts converged to explore integrated solutions for investing in sustainable economic growth. The conference themed ‘Driving gas and infrastructure opportunities in Africa (Focus on Nigeria)’ featured robust discussions …
Read More »Nestlé Professional Celebrates and Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in the Food Industry in Benin
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Nestlé Professional, the Out of Home business arm of Nestlé Nigeria, successfully hosted the 10th edition of its Business of Food workshop in Benin. This initiative has transformed and equipped over 2,000 food businesses across Nigeria in the last three years, providing essential skills …
Read More »Natasha’s suspension: Women advocacy group calls for accountability, justice
Hajia Nike AbdulRahman, National Convener of Women Advocacy for Good Governance and a Cultural and Heritage Value Advocate, has condemned the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate following her allegations of sexual …
Read More »Why Osinbajo will always remain my friend, associate – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu congratulates his longtime ally and friend, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 68th birthday. Professor Osinbajo was vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. Tinubu notes that Osinbajo, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, worked harmoniously with President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver …
Read More »PDP Governors Reject Obi/El-Rufai 2027 Presidential Ticket
Governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have rejected a joint ticket of ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and his counterpart from Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai for the 2027 presidential election. The governors stated their position under the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum on Saturday in a statement …
Read More »Glo gives customers free 5G data on e-SIM
More Nigerians now have the opportunity to go “SIM-less” as Globacom has announced the introduction of its e-SIM. Every new e-SIM activated attracts a generous bonus of 5GB data when the customer buys a data plan of N1,500 or more. A statement from Globacom described the e-SIM as a software-based digital …
Read More »Gender-based Violence: Odumakin, Baruwa, others Applaud IGP for Bringing GBV Desks Closer to Victims
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun’s approval for the establishment of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desks in all police divisions nationwide has been widely praised by human rights activists, gender advocates, and civil society organizations. They view the initiative as a significant step toward enhancing access to justice for GBV …
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