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On Thursday, February 20, 2025, a heated confrontation erupted in the Nigerian Senate between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. The dispute began when Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan discovered that her seat had been relocated without her consent. Outraged, she demanded an explanation and refused to move, leading to a tense exchange….

Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere National Youths Council, has been kidnapped in Abuja, with his abductors demanding a ₦100 million ransom for his release. The incident, which took place on February 17, 2025, has raised fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in Nigeria. According to reports, Ojajuni was attacked by…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has suggested the construction of two buildings in Abuja to display the pictures of individuals who have contributed to Nigeria’s problems. Speaking at a public event, Jonathan argued that such an initiative would serve as a historical reference for future generations, ensuring that the descendants of these figures understand the negative…

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State and current federal lawmaker, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of leveraging economic hardship to coerce defections from opposition parties and maintain its grip on power. In a statement, Tambuwal criticized the APC’s recent attacks on him, describing them as attempts to suppress dissent…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has significantly ncreased the fees required to establish private universities, raising concerns about the commercialization of higher education in the country. According to a memo released by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, the revised fees for setting up private universities are…

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, demanding the retraction of a recent press statement concerning the arrest of TikToker Olumide John Ogunsanwo, known online as Seaking. Effiong contends that if the church fails to withdraw the…

A high-ranking director at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji, has been abducted by gunmen. Dr. Adeniji, who serves as the Director of Administration, was kidnapped two weeks ago within the Federal Capital Territory. The assailants have contacted his family, demanding a ransom of ₦350 million for his…

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, alleging an invasion of his privacy. The suit was filed at the Lagos State High Court on February 3, 2025. Falana claims that Meta wrongfully used his name, image, and voice in a…