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A political pressure group, Action Collective (AC), has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, to step aside to allow for an impartial investigation into allegations against the Senate President. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the group’s National Coordinator, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, expressed concerns over the handling of a case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, particularly. Action Collective argued that to maintain public confidence, Senator Akpabio and Senator Imasuen should step aside, allowing for an independent and transparent probe. The group maintained that…

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has stated that advances in artificial intelligence over the next decade could render humans unnecessary for most tasks. In a recent interview with comedian Jimmy Fallon, on NBC’s The Tonight Show in February, the billionaire philanthropist highlighted how AI could take over many aspects of life and work. Gates noted that, at the moment, expertise remains “rare,” highlighting the continued reliance on human specialists in fields like medicine and education. For example, we still depend on highly skilled professionals, such as “a great doctor” or “a great teacher,” whose expertise cannot easily be replaced by AI.…

If a bill being considered by the House of Representatives scales legislative hurdles, the federal government would be stripped of exclusive powers over the control of oil and gas resources in the country. On Wednesday, a bill aimed at achieving this goal scaled the second reading stage on the floor of the House, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Benjamin Kalu. The proposed legislation is titled: “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Decentralize the Governance of Natural Resources in the Federal Republic of Nigeria…

1 hour ago Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday directed the immediate establishment of three holding camps for displaced victims affected by the recent communal clashes involving Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun towns. The development followed the implementation of his earlier directive for the distribution of food and relief materials to the displaced people through the… 1 hour ago Former Vice President Namadi Sambo and the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Baribari. During the visit to the Government…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was taken off for Victor Boniface in the 87th minute of Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen appeared to be in some pain as he sat on the turf in the 86th minute of the game, holding his thigh. The medics had to rush onto the pitch to administer some treatment before he left for Boniface. Following his exit from the game, there have been reports that the Super Eagles star might have sustained an injury and could be out of action for a significant time…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation(NRC) Dr Kayode Opeifa has declared that the Western district is ready for cargo train movement between Lagos and Kano on the narrow and gauge. Opeifa made this known at Dugbe on Tuesday, the Ibadan Narrow Gauge Train Station after inspecting Moniya Freight Park, in Ibadan, Oyo State, during the tour of operations on the Western Line, as part of his inspection tour of all districts which commenced on Friday. He said: “The essence of this tour is to enable us to access our readiness to handle the cargo side of our…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State on Wednesday raised the alarm over some sponsored protests being planned in some parts of Edo State ahead of the week. This was revealed by Jarret Tenebe, the chairman of the Edo State APC, in a statement provided to reporters in Benin. Tenebe claimed that these protests are not driven by genuine concerns of Edo State citizens but allegedly sponsored and orchestrated by certain individuals and some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with ulterior motives aimed at disrupting the peace and stability of the state. The statement reads, “We…

The Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Danladi, has granted bail to 103 inmates and discharged three others on health grounds, prolonged detention, age, and good conduct while in custody. The exercise, which took place on Wednesday, was part of the first quarter of the 2025 jail delivery initiative aimed at decongesting correctional facilities in the state. Justice Danladi had delegated his authority to High Court Judge, Justice A.B. Bawale, to oversee the exercise at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Katsina New. Last week, *The PUNCH* reported that during the first phase of the exercise at the Medium Security…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been thrown into uncertainty after the shocking withdrawal of Ivory Coast as hosts of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), just 30 days before the tournament’s scheduled kickoff, Soccernet.ng reports. The decision, announced by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) on Tuesday, has sent shockwaves through African football, leaving the Confederation of African Football (CAF) scrambling to find an alternative venue for the continental showpiece. Ivory Coast, which was only confirmed as host in December 2024, had secured its place in the tournament after initially failing to qualify. The nation had begun preparations under newly…

  Taiwo Bankole The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, has called for greater commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible water management to mitigate the effects of climate change. Speaking on Tuesday at an event marking the 2025 World Water Day at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Oresanya warned that the mismanagement of water resources poses a major threat to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal Six, which seeks to ensure access to clean water and sanitation by 2030. The commissioner stressed the importance of this year’s theme, “Glacier Preservation,” noting that glaciers play a crucial…