The Senate has stated that it cannot launch an investigation into the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against its president, Dr. Godswill Akpabio by the senator representing PDP, Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha because there is no formal petition before it. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, stated this during an appearance on ARISE TV on Monday. Adaramodu, who represents APC, Ekiti South, also described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s…

Trump has paused all current military aid to Ukraine until President Volodymyr Zelensky demonstrates a commitment to peace, according to a senior Defence Department official speaking to Bloomberg. The decision affects all U.S. military equipment not yet in Ukraine, including weapons currently in transit or waiting to be shipped from Poland. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, raising concerns about the impact on Ukraine’s war effort against Russia.…

Traders had been expecting cartel to postpone its plan to boost output Opec+ said it will proceed with a plan to increase oil production from April, in an unexpected move by the cartel that sent crude prices tumbling. Saudi Arabia and seven other members of the Opec+ group had previously delayed a plan to unwind long-standing output cuts several times and traders had widely expected it to be postponed…

The increasing use of human rights laws by foreign criminals to avoid deportation from the UK has become a growing concern in recent months. In the latest case, a psychotic Nigerian armed robber and crack cocaine dealer has been spared deportation because he would be considered “possessed” in his home country. This case follows similar rulings where convicted foreign criminals have successfully used human rights claims to remain in the…

Hungary has obstructed the European Union’s draft document that proposed security guarantees for Ukraine and a new military aid package, Politico reports. During a meeting of EU ambassadors on Friday, Hungary opposed the draft text, which outlined potential security assurances from the EU to Kyiv, as well as a new military assistance package. Hungary’s position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict has been notably different from that of its EU counterparts. Prime…

Mojisola Meranda has been reelected as the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following her resignation as Speaker on Monday afternoon. Meranda, who had only assumed the role of Speaker on January 13, 2025, after the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, read out her resignation letter at the plenary. She expressed her commitment to serving the state in her new role as Deputy Speaker, pledging to…

A retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Abiodun Asabi, has highlighted inadequate support, particularly in terms of funding, as a major challenge facing the Nigeria Police Force. Asabi, a former Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, made the call while speaking with journalists at his retirement and pull-out parade in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Monday, March 3. Asabi urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to provide…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to offer prayers for the nation’s leaders and work collectively towards peace, stability, and progress. Speaking in the spirit of Ramadan, the President emphasised that this period of fasting and reflection should be used to foster compassion, kindness, and national unity. The President’s message was delivered on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the holy month. Vice President Kashim…

Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has resigned his membership of the party. Jandor, who disclosed the development when addressing journalists in Lagos on Monday, said his decision came after months of reflection and consultations with his family, political associates, and supporters. The ex-PDP governorship candidate, who was accompanied by a large group of supporters,…

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on the Senate to investigate the sexual harassment allegation made against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The allegation, which has recently dominated media discussions, came after a feud between Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, and Akpabio. Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, an accusation which Afenifere has urged the Senate to thoroughly investigate. In a statement released on…

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to boosting trade relations and fostering economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy under the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP) – Phase II. This initiative, aimed at eliminating technical trade barriers and improving regulatory compliance, was announced in a statement from the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos on Monday, March 3. Launched in June 2024, the SPP –…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed Lagos’s commitment to regional integration and collaboration within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ECOWAS Parliamentary Seminar, the governor delivered a keynote address highlighting the organization’s achievements and future goals. Sanwo-Olu emphasised the significance of the event, which coincides with two major milestones: 50 years since the founding of ECOWAS and 25 years of…