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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District says she will soon present evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “At the right time and at the right space, I will present the evidence that I have,” the female lawmaker said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. She also said though belated, the decision of the electoral umpire INEC to reject a petition for her recall was in the right direction. “I’m a lawyer. I’m a senator and I understand how Nigeria works. For me, the most important thing is this recall process has been stalled.…

  Uthman Salami A private hospital in Lagos, As Salam Convalescent Centre, located in Iwerekun 1, Ibeju-Lekki, has denied claims that it demanded an upfront payment of N500,000 before attending to a pregnant woman, Kemi, who later died from pregnancy-related complications. Kemi’s husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, had in a viral video accused the hospital of refusing to treat his wife because he could not immediately raise the money. In the video, Kemi, visibly weak, was seen inside a car while her husband desperately tried to keep her conscious. Calling her name repeatedly, he pleaded, “My goodness! Kemi, look at me. Stay…

Southampton head coach, Ivan Juric, has praised Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu, for his work rate in his side’s 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Genk man was handed his 9th start of the Premier League season at the Saint Mary’s yesterday evening, and he made the most of it, towering over Palace’s defenders to break the deadlock in the 20th minute. However, the Saints slumbered towards the end, and Palace levelled the scores in the 92nd minute. A cross off the left from Jefferson Lerma found Matheus Franca in the Saint’s box, and the…

Nine people were reported injured yesterday during a fire outbreak on the Igbega Eko vessel at Ipakodo Ferry Terminal, Ikorodu, Lagos. Those affected include passengers, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) personnel, and Lag Ferry staff. The Guardian learnt that the passengers were coming from Ikorodu en route to Victoria Island, Lagos, when their boat, “Igbega Eko” suddenly exploded and burst into flames. It was also gathered that six individuals are receiving care at General Hospital, Ikorodu. Three others are receiving treatment at a private hospital, and no life-threatening conditions have been reported. In a statement, the Public Affairs…

The leadership dispute within the New Nigeria Peoples Party took a significant turn on Thursday as a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a lawsuit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The suit sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership under its founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, and National Chairman, Dr. Agbo Major. The legal action, filed by Dr. Ahmed Ajuji and 20 others, aimed to invalidate the authority of the NNPP’s Board of Trustees and its executive leadership, which included National Secretary, Oginni Olaposi, Deputy National Chairman, Chief Felix Chukwurah, and legal…

Set boundaries for new membersThe State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have reaffirmed their confidence in the party’s leadership and structure, outlining key resolutions to maintain stability amid an influx of new members. In a communiqué issued yesterday, after its meeting in Abuja, the SDP chairmen declared full support for the party’s National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, and National Secretary, Dr. Olu Agunloye. They, however, applauded their efforts and dedication in strengthening and repositioning the party. The state chairmen, amid a wave of high-profile defections into the party, said that membership registration must follow the party’s internal…

37 mins ago Former National Deputy Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, yesterday, lamented Nigeria’s precarious situation, warning that the country was on the path to self-destruction. 2 hours ago Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, has defended the government’s ban on public rallies, insisting that the decision was not targeted at any individual but to maintain security and order. 1 day ago Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86%) of the signatures submitted in their petition for the recall of the suspended lawmaker,…

Nigeria’s men national team has always been blessed with a clutch of fantastic safe pair of hands between the goalposts so often that we take it for granted. Best Ogedengbe was an IICC Shooting Stars hero who was between the sticks when Nigeria lifted her first significant honour at the Nations Cup in 1980. Then there was Emmanuel Okala. That giant of a goaltender whose sight alone made strikers grow wobbly legs. But the Nations Cup feat ensured Ogedengbe was Nigeria’s best until a certain Peter Rufai burst on to the scene. Nigeria great Peter Rufai. Photo by IMAGO Young,…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says some local refineries are importing substandard crude into Nigeria to cut costs. Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, PETROAN National Publicity Secretary Joseph Obele said the refineries have been importing crude oil with high sulphur content into Nigeria. Asked to mention some of the refineries, Obele declined, saying the concerned refineries know themselves, hoping they will adjust. According to him, the importation of low-quality crude oil into Nigeria started following the suspension of the naira-for-crude deal by the Federal Government. He said, “Some refineries are importing substandard crude into the…

Like a cat with nine lives, the Senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, survived the recall process initiated against her as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), again, rejected the petition and aborted the process. INEC had yesterday dismissed the petition seeking to recall the suspended Senator for failing to meet constitutional requirements, adding that no further action shall be taken on the Senator’s recall. The commission revealed that following a thorough review of the signatures and thumbprints submitted by petitioners, only 208,132 signatories were verified, falling short of the required 237,278 by 29,146. According to INEC,…