Day: March 5, 2025

JUST IN: Natasha files sexual harassment petition against Akpabio at plenary

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The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, formally submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday, accusing him of sexual harassment. Speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she had previously made the allegations against Akpabio during an interview on Arise TV and had now decided to present them officially before the Senate. Following her remarks, Akpabio directed her to proceed with the submission, which she did.

NUC Grants Approval for Medicine, Law, and More at Hensard University

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted Hensard University in Bayelsa State approval to offer 16 undergraduate courses. As the first private tertiary institution in the oil-rich Bayelsa State, Hensard University aims to achieve excellence in academics, research, and entrepreneurship. The university is committed to character formation, discipline, and service, adhering to global best practices across various disciplines. Some of the courses approved include Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Mechanical Engineering , Mechatronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Anatomy, Marine Engineering and Physiology, and…

Lawmakers adamant as Obasa pushes for clerk’s reinstatement

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The reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday, held a meeting with his fellow lawmakers. The meeting held at the Assembly complex  in Alausa, Ikeja was aimed at reconciling with his aggrieved colleagues following the leadership crisis which came to an end on Monday when the lawmakers reelected Obasa as Speaker. The event followed the resignation of Mojisola Meranda as Speaker at Monday plenary after which she was also re-elected as Deputy Speaker, a position she held before she was made Speaker on January…

Presidency Standardizes Ministers’ Citizen Engagement

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Comply With ₦70,000 New Minimum Wage – FG Tells State Governors

The Presidency has introduced new guidelines for quarterly Stakeholder and Citizens’ Engagement Meetings, reinforcing the government’s dedication to transparency and public participation. The Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU) under the President’s Policy and Coordination office issued these directives, mandating stricter requirements for ministries. These meetings, a direct order from President Tinubu, are designed to bridge the gap between the government and citizens, promoting inclusivity and understanding of government initiatives. Each ministry is now required to hold at least one quarterly meeting, led by the minister, permanent secretary, and senior officials,…

U-20 AFCON: F’Eagles to resume camping March 10

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The Flying Eagles are set to resume training in Abuja on Monday, March 10th, to prepare for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The team, fresh from a two-match tour in Ivory Coast, where they had mixed results—a 2-0 win followed by a 2-0 loss—received a nine-day break upon their return from Abidjan. Captain Daniel Bameyi and Divine Oliseh scored in their victory. The friendly matches against Ivory Coast were arranged after planned games against Egypt were cancelled. This cancellation stemmed from both Nigeria and Egypt…