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Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to strengthen opposition politics in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday after a closed-door meeting with Obi at the Government House, Bauchi, Mohammed said both he and the PDP admired Obi’s political style and vision for the country. “We have a lot of respect and admiration for him because of his style of politics, his statesmanship, his versatile nature, and his deep knowledge of the economy and governance,” Mohammed said. He added, “Peter Obi…

The Nigerian Senate has passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reaffirming its support for his leadership amid recent controversies. Disclosing this in a statement signed by the Communications and Strategy team office of the President of the Senate, the resolution, moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele under Orders 40 and 51, called for a renewed focus on legislative duties, urging lawmakers to prioritize governance. Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin, who presided over the plenary, emphasized the need to shift attention to critical national issues, particularly in light of the recently passed national budget. He…

Nigeria international Moses Simon is a major doubt for FC Nantes’ Ligue 1 clash against Lille this weekend, raising fresh concerns for new Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, Soccernet.ng reports. Simon, Nantes’ most productive player this season with 13 goal contributions, is racing against time to regain fitness before Saturday’s crucial match at Stade de la Beaujoire. Lille, chasing a Champions League spot, will face a Nantes side battling to stay clear of the relegation zone. Currently 14th with 24 points—just three points above the drop zone—Nantes are under pressure, especially after last week’s 1-0 home defeat to Strasbourg.…

Janet Ogundepo Thirty years after 189 countries, including Nigeria, adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a new report by the Rights and Resources Initiative has shown little or no progress on community women’s right to land inheritance. The report noted that only 13 per cent of legal frameworks in 35 countries that have adopted the BDPfA recognised women’s community-level inheritance rights. The RRI, a global coalition of over 200 organisations dedicated to advancing the forest, land, and resource rights of Indigenous peoples, afro-descendant peoples, local communities and women, observed that the lack of swift, gender-transformative action to uphold…

Photo Credit: Yemi Alade/Instagram When Yemi Alade’s voice comes through your speakers, you already know it’s time to turn up the volume. Her music isn’t just something you listen to, it’s something you feel. The beats, the melodies, and the energy she brings make it impossible to stay still. And when she’s on screen, you know she’s about to serve vocals, moves, and that Yemi Alade charm that keeps us all hooked. If you’re not ready to dance, you might want to stretch first because keeping up with her is no small feat. If you’re in the mood, which we…

The Senate has unanimously passed a vote of confidence in its leadership, defending it against allegations of sexual harassment. This comes barely two days after suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, claiming she was suspended for raising sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senate also urged Nigerians to refrain from distractions, stressing that the issue raised by Senator Natasha is already before the court of law. Citing Order 40 of its standing rules, the Senate stated that it cannot interfere in a matter under judicial review. The motion…

The Senate has passed a vote of confidence in its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The vote of confidence in Akpabio was passed unanimously during Thursday’s plenary, following a motion moved by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) and seconded by Deputy Minority Leader, Olalere Oyewumi (Osun West). The decision comes 48 hours after the suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, claiming she was suspended for raising allegations of sexual harassment against Akpabio. PUNCH Online reports that Natasha filed contempt charges against Akpabio…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Netufo Olaniyi Alaba, the suspended Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Mr. Hassan Arivi Saddiq, Managing Director of Hassino Group Limited, for their alleged involvement in a 15 million naira (₦15,000,000) contract fraud. Mr. Alaba, the first defendant, and Mr. Saddiq, the second defendant, appeared on Wednesday before Justice Celestine Obinna of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on a four- and three-count charge, respectively, bordering on currying favor and conferring unfair advantage through office, among other corruption charges. It…

The complaint laid by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the United Nations Inter parliamentary conference in New York on Tuesday has continued to attract reactions. The Kogi Lawmaker had taken her case before the global institution for them to prevail over what she says is an injustice meted on her. After listening to her complaint, the IPU told Senator Natasha that it will take necessary steps to address the complaints she brought to the union after listening to the other side. The Nigerian Senate has however replied to Senator Natasha’s complaint to the IPU through a letter by the Senate Leader,…

Lazio head coach, Marco Baroni, has revealed Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru, is doubtful to feature in their UEFA Europa League clash today, Soccernet.ng reports. Le Aquile secured a rare 2-1 away win at the Doosan Arena against Viktoria Plzen last Thursday, despite having two men sent off. Dele-Bashiru didn’t feature in their first-leg win. His last outing for Baroni’s side came in February against Venezia. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru In action during the match between Venezia and Lazio at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, north-east Italy -Saturday, February 22, 2025. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. READ MORE: Get Our Sports News First – Join…