The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s rights by pledging to introduce legislation that removes barriers to their progress across the nation. This announcement was made in commemoration of International Women’s Day.
As part of these efforts, lawmakers are pushing for a 35% affirmative action for women in the National Assembly and governance, aligning with the…
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Sexual Harassment Allegation
In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months without pay following an allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio.
The decision came after a report was submitted by Senator Imasuen Neda Bernards, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. The committee had…
Nasarawa State is intensifying efforts to bridge its education gap, particularly addressing the growing crisis of almajiri and out-of-school children. In a strategic move to enhance basic education, Governor Abdullahi Sule welcomed the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, to the Government House in Lafia.
Governor Sule’s Commitment to…
Governor Abdullahi Sule has reaffirmed the crucial role of engineers in fostering sustainable development in Nasarawa State. Speaking at an event in Lafia to commemorate World Engineering Day, he highlighted the state’s vast potential and urged engineers to remain actively engaged in their profession, emphasizing that true engineering lies in practical application.
World Engineering…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the 10th Senate will provide strong backing for the Bill seeking to create special legislative seats for women in the Nigerian Parliament.
Akpabio made this commitment on Monday while hosting a delegation from the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in his office. The delegation, led by British MP Kate…
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has identified key challenges hindering the implementation of the Supreme Court’s July 11, 2024, ruling on local government autonomy.
According to the government agency, two major obstacles include the failure of local government areas (LGAs) to submit their account details and the need to verify which LGAs have democratically…
In a decisive move following the recent Supreme Court judgment, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to assume control of the administration of the state’s 23 local government councils. This directive, issued in a statewide broadcast from Government House, Port Harcourt, underscores the administration’s commitment to…
The Senate President’s wife, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed a lawsuit against Senator Natasha, requesting N250 billion in general damages and an unconditional apology from Natasha to be published in two newspapers.
The spouse of the President of the Senate, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has initiated several lawsuits in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja…
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Akwa Ibom State’s unwavering support in advancing the nation’s progress.
Leading a high-powered delegation of stakeholders from the state to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Senator Akpabio reaffirmed the commitment of Akwa Ibom’s political leadership to national development and unity.
The…
The Federal High Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, has stopped the Zamfara State House of Assembly from proceeding with its move to sack Hon. Aliyu Ango Kagara, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Talata Mafara South Constituency.
This decision followed a lawsuit (FHC/GSCS/10/2025) filed by Kagara against the Zamfara State House of Assembly, its Speaker, and the Independent…