Author: Dave Oludare Oso

A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja who was assigned to hear a suit filed by the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, recused himself from the case. Justice Obiora Egwuatu based his decision on a petition the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, wrote to challenge his (Egwuatu’s) objectivity in the matter. Though the suit was originally fixed for hearing, however, when the matter was called up by the court’s clerk, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision in a short ruling he delivered. The trial judge said the case-file would be returned to the Chief Judge for…

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally filed a petition before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, seeking the disbarment of Senator Nedamwen Bernards Imasuen from the Nigerian Bar. According to reports, the petition, grounded on allegations of professional misconduct, claims that Senator Imasuen was previously disbarred from the New York Bar for fraud, misappropriation of client funds, and failure to respond to disciplinary authorities. The petition noted that Senator Imasuen was permanently disbarred by the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department on May 10, 2010, following a complaint by Daphne Slyfield, a client who accused him of…

A former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that democracy in Africa has failed because it does not align with the continent’s values, culture, and way of life. Obasanjo spoke said at the 60th birthday colloquium of Emeka Ihedioha, former governor of Imo State on Monday. The former president questioned whether Africa was practising true democracy or merely adopting Western liberal democracy. Obasanjo argued that before colonial rule, Africa had governance systems that served the people effectively, which, in his view, qualified as democracy. He referenced Abraham Lincoln’s definition of democracy as “government of the people, by the…

US and Russian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia as Donald Trump pushes to broker a limited ceasefire that Washington hopes will mark the first step toward lasting peace in Ukraine. Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to a one-month halt on strikes on energy infrastructure after Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders last week. But uncertainty remains over how and when the partial ceasefire would take effect – and whether its scope would extend beyond energy infrastructure to include other critical sites, such as hospitals, bridges, and vital utilities. US officials held initial talks with Ukraine on…

Thomas Tuchel has warned that club managers cannot expect favours from him over the fitness of their England players, insisting “we do what’s good for us.” England play their second World Cup qualifier in four days against Latvia at Wembley on Monday night, with Tuchel preparing to name his second line-up as head coach. Anthony Gordon has returned to Newcastle United with a hip injury he suffered in the victory over Albania and Tuchel will make some changes, with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers pushing to make his first England start, having won three caps as a substitute. But Tuchel has…

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country.and criminal prosecution. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities have clarified that consular officers can access an individual’s full immigration history, making it nearly impossible to avoid penalties for past violations. They further emphasised that travelers are responsible for adhering to the terms of their visa and that ignorance of visa regulations will not be accepted as an excuse. The…

Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean telecoms mogul, Strive Masiyiwa, has partnered with Nvidia Corp. to establish Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory. According to a statement on Cassava’s website, the company will integrate Nvidia’s cutting-edge computing and AI software into its data centres in South Africa by June 2025, with further expansion planned for Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. “This will give African businesses, governments and researchers access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity, helping them develop smarter AI products, streamline operations and stay competitive in a fast-changing world. It provides the supercomputers and software needed to train AI while keeping…

As if the game of golf at the moment was not bizarre enough, Tiger Woods confirmed on Sunday night that he is in a relationship with the former daughter-in-law of President Trump. Woods, 49, is in the habit of making his sport draw breath with his social media posts, as he proved with the recent revelation that he has undergone yet more surgery – this time on his Achilles – and will almost certainly be sidelined for the entirety of this season. However, because of his guarded nature when it comes to his private life, his message on Sunday night…

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has debunked reports claiming that she has apologised to the Senate over the controversy that led to her suspension. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, in a statement on Monday, March 24, 2025, described the claims as “false and misleading,” reaffirming her stance on the issue that resulted in her six-month suspension. Her statements read, “The reports suggesting that I have apologized to the Senate and retracted my position are completely untrue. I stand firmly by my words and actions and have not issued any apology to the Senate or anyone regarding this…

The US is working towards an Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine despite another night of intense drone strikes that have killed civilians in Kyiv. The White House wants to secure a truce by Easter Sunday, which falls on April 20 in both the Western and Orthodox churches, officials told Bloomberg. US officials will meet separately with Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Saudi Arabia this week for talks on a partial truce. Ukrainian officials will meet US mediators on Monday in what is thought to be the first set of parallel negotiations since the early weeks of the war in…