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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has vehemently denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Akpabio addressed the Senate on Wednesday, March 5, following the formal submission of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition during plenary. The former governor of Akwa Ibom state dismissed the allegations as false, asserting that he had never engaged in any inappropriate behaviour towards Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman. “At no time did I ever attempt any sexual harassment on the said distinguished Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman for that matter,” Akpabio stated. He went on to emphasise the values…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, held a crucial meeting on Tuesday, March 4, with former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, at Akande’s Ibadan residence. The talks centred on the ongoing and increasingly violent dispute over control of local government areas in the state. Governor Adeleke was joined by top state officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye; Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye; Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun; Commissioner for Commerce, Bunmi Jenyo; and the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi. The local government…

The political situation in Rivers State has intensified, with major ethnic groups like the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) voicing strong opposition against any move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Their concerns are rooted in the broader political dynamics of the Niger Delta, particularly the role of the Ijaw people in the region’s governance and the implications for the oil-rich state. The dispute centers around a series of legal and political challenges, including the expiration of an ultimatum by the Rivers State House of Assembly for Fubara to resubmit the 2025 budget. This follows the…

Tensions escalated outside the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday as supporters of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with rival groups backing Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The confrontation followed serious allegations from Akpoti-Uduaghan, who accused the Senate President of sexual harassment. The protests began earlier in the day when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters gathered at the entrance to the National Assembly, demanding Akpabio’s resignation and a full investigation into the claims. As the senator arrived at the scene near the Mopol gate, the crowd erupted into cheers, holding placards with slogans such as “Akpabio must go” and “We stand with Senator…

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called on Nigerians to embrace the spirit of reflection, sacrifice, and unity as the country grapples with economic and security challenges. In a statement released on Wednesday, Archbishop Okoh extended his prayers and goodwill to Nigerians of all faiths, noting that the Lenten season offers an opportunity for national renewal and collective healing. READ ALSO: Sexual harassment allegation: CAN faults calls for Akpabio’s resignation “Lent is a 40-day journey of sacrifice, prayer, and charity, echoing the time Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, spent fasting in the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has formally submitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the National Assembly. The petition was tendered during the resumption of Senate plenary on Tuesday, March 4, morning, shortly after the upper legislative chamber reconvened. This move follows earlier claims made by Akpoti-Uduaghan, but the Senate had previously stated it would not investigate the allegations until a formal petition was presented. Akpoti-Uduaghan was seen arriving at the Assembly complex with her husband on Tuesday, just hours before submitting the petition. The submission marks a significant development in the…

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has rescheduled the disciplinary hearing for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following her clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation in February. The incident, which took place on February 20, saw the Kogi Central lawmaker reject her assigned seat, defying Akpabio’s order and persistently raising a point of order despite being overruled. The altercation, which occurred during plenary, sparked criticism, with Senator Yemi Adaramodu of Ekiti South remarking that the episode had tarnished the image of the Senate. As a result, the Senate referred Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Ethics Committee for disciplinary…

By Alade Adisa A former Niger Delta militant leader and now a traditional ruler in Rivers State, Asari Dokubo, has warned President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the 27 lawmakers in Rivers State against any attempt to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office. Dokubo, who holds the title of Da-Amakiri Tubo and Amanyanabo of the Elem Kalabari Kingdom, urged them to abandon such thoughts, cautioning that any move to impeach Fubara could destabilize the state and lead to political unrest. He made this statement in a live broadcast on his Facebook page.…

By Adeniyi Yusuf The Lagos State All Progressives Congress has explained why it did not intervene in the state’s House of Assembly crisis. The party also congratulated the house of assembly members for solving the issue. This was stated in a statement obtained by The New Daily Prime and signed by Lagos APC Spokesman, Hon. Oluseye Oladejo. According to the statement, the party congratulates the good people of Lagos State, most especially members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the leadership and general members of APC for finding an amiable solution to the rift within the House of Assembly.…

By Damilola Olufemi Over time, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been a vocal advocate for workers’ rights and social justice in Nigeria. However, over the past five years, Labour’s threats—widely reported in the media—have been increasingly dismissed as empty rhetoric, failing to inspire real action. Many stakeholders believe these pronouncements are mere political theatrics, designed to deceive the public into believing that the NLC still champions the struggles of ordinary citizens. With low turnout at protests and strikes across the nation, Labour’s influence appears to be fading, raising doubts about its relevance in today’s political landscape. Yet, some still…