International Women Day: GOMEP-NG Hails Nigeria’s Women Journalists, Calls for Greater Recognition of Women’s Rights As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Month, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), an umbrella body of over 75 registered online media publishers has paid glowing tributes to women journalists in the country for their resilience, professionalism, and dedication to truth and justice. The Guild also called for increased recognition and protection of women’s rights across Nigeria, emphasizing the need for more inclusion in leadership, workplace equality, and stronger legal protections against gender-based violence and…
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Real Reason We Suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan; Senate The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has denied media reports that Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was suspended for six months due to her sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Mr Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, explained that Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension was solely due to her persistent misconduct, disregard for Senate rules, and gross indiscipline. He made the rebuttal in a statement on Saturday. “Let it be unequivocally stated that Senator Uduaghan was suspended solely for her persistent acts of misconduct, blatant disregard for the provisions of the Senate…
Policemen Cause Major Accident On Expressway Abuja While Dragging Steering With Driver A young man is currently battling for his life after a horrifying accident allegedly caused by some reckless Nigerian police officers on the Dawaki-Kubwa Expressway in Abuja. According to eyewitness reports, the officers forcefully entered the victim’s vehicle without a checkpoint or prior stop order, leading to a struggle that ultimately resulted in a devastating crash. The incident was brought to public attention by a Facebook user, Opaluwa Omera Ugbede, who detailed the shocking events that unfolded and shared images from the scene. In his post, he wrote:…
‘Fake Pastors, Prophets Are In Trouble As Soludo Bans Loud Preaching In Markets, Imposes N500,000 Fine Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has read the riot act to roadside preachers who invade markets with blaring loudspeakers, disrupting business activities and causing what he described as “unbearable noise pollution.” In a move that has caused reactions across the state, the governor announced a total ban on loud preaching in public spaces and warned that violators would be fined a hefty N500,000. Soludo, who has been vocal about restoring order in Anambra, made his stance crystal clear in a viral video that…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned To Another Judge The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to another judge. The reassigning was confirmed in a release on Saturday by Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. Ejimakor disclosed that Kanu was ready to face his trial because he was convinced of his innocence. Ejimakor, speaking for Kanu’s legal team, said, “Yesterday, before the legal team conducted our routine visitation to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we received two separate official letters regarding his case. The letters are…
Man Slumps, Dies In Mosque During Prayers A 52-year-old man, Salihu Byezhe, died after collapsing during Subhi (early morning) prayers at a mosque in Gudaba village, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday. According to witnesses, the incident happened on Thursday after Byezhe had finished his Sahur (pre-dawn meal before fasting), performed ablution, and joined fellow worshippers for prayers. Musa Dantani, a local resident who witnessed the event, described how Byezhe suddenly collapsed in the middle of prayers.“Prayers were ongoing when he suddenly slumped, and some Muslims inside the mosque quickly held him and conveyed him…
JUST IN: Tinubu Gives Jega New Appointment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as adviser and coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. Jega, former vice chancellor of Bayero University, co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee with President Tinubu. The committee delivered comprehensive recommendations that underscored sustainable livestock reforms. One recommendation was the creation of the Livestock Ministry, which now has a minister. Jega, 68, is a member of…
You Are Dead’ If Hostages Not Freed; Trump Sends Strong Warning To Hamas United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee. Strongly backing Israel as a ceasefire teeters, Trump said he was “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job” as his administration expedites billions of dollars in weapons. “Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you,” he wrote on…
Real Reason I Prefer Not To Be Called Matthew – Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has dropped ‘Matthew’ from his name, stating that he never fancied it. Speaking on Wednesday, Obasanjo emphasized the need for Africans to decolonize their names, describing it as a crucial step toward breaking free from the shackles of slavery, the slave trade, and colonialism. According to him, Africa must liberate itself culturally to achieve meaningful progress in politics and economic development. He spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a public lecture and book presentation to mark his 88th birthday. The books…
‘Dead On Arrival’, Senate Speaks On Natasha’s Harassment Petition The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, declaring it “dead on arrival”. During the probe session on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Neda Imasuen, cited procedural violations and legal constraints While citing Order 40 of the Senate Standing Orders, Imasuen explained that Akpoti-Uduaghan signed the petition herself rather than having it endorsed by another individual, thereby rendering it procedurally invalid. Additionally, he noted that the issues raised in the petition were already…