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On Wednesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio finally defended himself since Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused him of sexual harassment. This is not the first time he has been accused of such, but this instance feels different. He denied the accusation by alluding to his record of awards as a “gender-friendly” governor and pointing out his cherished personal relationships with women that put him beyond such impropriety. Good for him, but there is also enough record of his public conduct to consider a pattern of his behaviour when dealing with women. For instance, in 2020, when former Managing Director of…

Agency The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Tuesday cracked down on illegal sachet water production in Dutse Alhaji and Dawaki in the Federal Capital Territory. The enforcement exercise led to the confiscation and closure of multiple facilities producing sachet water in unsafe environments, using substandard equipment and failing to meet regulatory standards. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the operation uncovered several facilities where multiple individuals were fraudulently claiming ownership of the same sachet water brand. The Director of NAFDAC’s FCT directorate, Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, told journalists that over 40 illegal water factories had…

Photo credit: Tiwa Savage/Instagram At this stage in her career, Tiwa Savage is no longer just thinking about music; she’s thinking about legacy. From topping charts to gracing global stages, she has spent years cementing her place as one of Africa’s most influential artists. But now, she’s building something bigger. With “Water & Garri,” her debut as an executive producer and lead actress, she has taken her first steps into filmmaking. Beyond that, she is passionate about education and philanthropy, and she strongly believes in African artists owning their work and telling their own stories. In her latest conversation with…

Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has shared his thoughts on Rwanda’s recent coaching change ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualification tie, Soccernet.ng reports. Both the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Wasps of Rwanda have undergone a change in their coaching setup as they vie to secure valuable three points in their upcoming clash. For Nigeria, Eric Chelle is now in charge of the squad, while for Amavubi, Adel Amrouche has been appointed as their new head coach, introducing an element of unpredictability into their setup. APPOINTMENT OF THE NATIONAL TEAMS COACHES.#TuriAmavubi pic.twitter.com/L2ZH1pwPSA — Rwanda FA (@FERWAFA) March…

Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has filed a N1.1 billion defamation lawsuit against blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The lawsuit follows a series of social media posts in which the blogger allegedly made false and damaging statements against Chinwo, accusing her of being involved in a contractual dispute and the diversion of $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, also known as EeZee Tee. The suit, filed by Chinwo’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, seeks a court order directing the blogger to delete all allegedly defamatory…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, says six Nigerian ports are grappling with decrepit infrastructure. While determined to ensure that the Nigerian ports take advantage of the intra-African trade that is expected to increase with the coming into operation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Dantsoho said the NPA is taking steps to reposition the Nigerian ports to improve its competitive strategy to stay ahead of its rival ports. He spoke during his presentation at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Maritime and Logistics event in Lagos on Tuesday, with the theme: ‘Improving the competitiveness…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations made by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling them part of a politically motivated scheme by opposition parties. The Forum further warned that the protests calling for Akpabio’s resignation were part of a broader effort to destabilise the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This response follows the “Akpabio Must Go” protests held at the National Assembly and across parts of the FCT on Wednesday, where Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters demanded the Senate President step down pending an investigation…

Malian gaffer, Eric Chelle, has sparked mixed reactions in the Nigerian football community with the announcement of his 39-man squad list, Soccernet.ng reports. The former RC Lens defender has named his first squad list as the new Super Eagles boss, doing so in a manner different from his predecessors. Instead of the usual 23-man final list for each opponent, he has opted for a broader selection, from which 23 players will eventually be chosen. READ MORE: Official: Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi in Eric Chelle’s first Super Eagles squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe (FULL LIST) Many believe the former Mali international made this decision…

The Jigawa State Government has warned food vendors against diverting meals under the Ramadan feeding scheme, stating that those found guilty will face sanctions. This was contained in a statement released by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, on Wednesday in Dutse. He said the government had received reports indicating insufficient distribution of the approved quantity and quality of meals in 17 centres across the state. “As the commissioner overseeing the free feeding project, I warn the vendors concerned to adhere to the set arrangements or risk sanctions. “On behalf of the government, I further warn the vendors to…

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) has described the sexual harassment allegation against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a calculated political attack aimed at removing Akpabio as Senate President. Speaking at a world press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Segun Okeowo, COCSON Director, described the allegations as a false sexual harassment allegation, adding that the allegation is nothing more than a politically motivated attack aimed at tarnishing Akpabio’s reputation and destabilizing the Senate leadership. “This baseless accusation, orchestrated by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is not an isolated incident but part…