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Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that Nigerian security officials are planning to arrest her upon her return to Nigeria. Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed the move is linked to her participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York on 11 March, where she raised concerns about her suspension from the Senate and sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. She disclosed this to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview on Sunday. “I’m aware there are plans underway to have me arrested as soon as I arrive Abuja,” Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is still in the US after…

Janet Ogundepo Attempting labour and vaginal delivery after two previous caesarean sections could lead to a rupture of the uterine scar, resulting in severe bleeding and possible death of the expectant mother and her baby, maternal experts have warned. The gynaecologists further noted that such deliveries posed risks of head compression and low oxygen supply and intake, leading to malformations. The experts’ warning comes amid the stigma surrounding CS and the insistence of many Nigerian women who have previously undergone the procedure to attempt vaginal delivery in subsequent births. Bleeding during and after delivery is a major cause of maternal…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it recovered over N365.4bn and secured 4,111 convictions in 2024. The commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the end of a three-day Retreat for Directors with the theme “EFCC: The Journey So Far, Ensuring Professionalism and Integrity.” Olukoyede, in a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Saturday, attributed the feat achieved to the commitment, sacrifices and dedication of staff, promising to surpass the record in 2025. “In 2024, the commission secured 4,111 convictions and hauled monetary recovery of over N365.4billion. The EFCC’s boss appreciated…

The State Executive Council (SEC) of the Imo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP), presided over by the state chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa, a lawyer, at the weekend suspended the State Secretary of the party, Paulinus Ugochukwu, an engineer, and 12 other members of the party. Briefing journalists after the meeting held at the state headquarters of the party on Okigwe Road, Owerri, Ihejiagwa listed others suspended as Ikechukwu Osuaku, Emeka Ihejirika, a lawyer; Innocent NwaDavid, Sunday Ike, Dr. Chris Uzowuru, Mrs. Adanma Nwauka, Jude Enwereuzor, and Amarachi Anyanwu. Others are Emma Ihemadu, an engineer; Chief Joseph A. Mbama,…

Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly set to trigger the €75 million release clause of Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, following his outstanding performance for the Istanbul-based club, Soccernet.ng reports. This report sets the stage for a fierce transfer battle with four other clubs who are eager to bolster their squad with the signature of the Nigeria international. According to Nexus, Galatasaray’s management has decided to make a bold move to permanently secure Osimhen’s services owing to his immense value following his stellar performances in the Süper Lig. Galatasaray yönetimi, Victor Osimhen’in serbest kalma bedeli olan 75 Milyon Euro’yu ödemeye hazır.…

Wema Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Moruf Oseni, has reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to accelerating action for women empowerment, gender inclusion, and equality. Speaking at the Wema Bank International Women’s Day 2025 event in Lagos, Oseni stressed the bank’s long-standing commitment to empowering women. “We walk the talk when it comes to women empowerment,” he stated., adding that the bank’s women-focused proposition, SARA by Wema, launched in 2019, which has enabled the bank to provide financial services to over 400,000 unbanked women, disburse N75b in low-interest loans, and create over 900 jobs for women. According to him, the…

In SummaryThere are currently 852 licensed commercial banks in Africa.The Banking market in Africa is expected to witness a substantial increase in its Net Interest Income, with a projected value of US$205.53bn in 2025.The market is primarily dominated by traditional banks, which are forecasted to achieve a market volume of US$201.34 billion in the same year.Looking ahead, the Net Interest Income is anticipated to exhibit a steady growth rate, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.40% between 2025 and 2029, resulting in a market volume of US$244.20bn by 2029.Deep Dive!!As it is around the world, the banking market…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over what it described as the “patently unlawful” suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeks to overturn the six-month suspension, which SERAP argued violates the senator’s fundamental rights and deprives her constituents of representation. SERAP had last week called on Akpabio to immediately reverse Natasha’s suspension or face a lawsuit. The latest development was detailed in a Sunday press release shared with PUNCH Online by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. It was titled, “SERAP sues Akpabio over failure to reverse…

Victor Osimhen’s brilliant hat trick for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor this weekend was beautiful to watch. It culminated in a 4-0 win for the Istanbul giants.   The striker is hitting the kind of imperious form that you expect coming into such a crucial moment of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as Nigeria prepares to play against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in must-win matches that would secure their ability to reach the next World Cup.   Nigeria currently trail the group in fifth place with six matches left to be played. A win away in Kigali against the Wasps, who have recently…

Janet Ogundepo After proper surgical repair, women who have a vesicovaginal fistula, an abnormal opening between the bladder and the vaginal wall, leading to urine leakage and other complications, can have a pleasurable sexual life, gynaecologists have assured. They advised such women to wait until 12 weeks after the surgery to allow complete healing and recovery before resuming sexual activities. The maternal experts, however, stated that the return to normal sexual life depended on the delays before the repair was done and the scarred tissues that were formed, stating that some of the women might experience vagina tightness and pain…