Senator Natasha’s constituents drag Akpabio, others to Code of Conduct for abuse of office
The battle between the president of the Senate and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalated further on Monday as seventy constituents of the embattled senator from the six local government areas that make up Kogi Central petitioned the president of the senate, Godswill Akpabio, the senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and the chairman of the senate Committee on […]
Arrested kidnapper of Catholic priests not a Mass server or cleric – Bishop Mamza
The Bishop of Yola Catholic Diocese, Stephen Dami Mamza, has refuted reports suggesting that the recently arrested kidnapper of two Catholic priests, Taledo Damian, was a mass server or a cleric within the diocese. Addressing a press conference in Yola, Bishop Mamza clarified that the suspect was merely a member of the church and did […]
UK returnee dies of Lassa Fever as death toll hits 98
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who tested positive to Lassa fever, after returning from the United Kingdom. A public advisory signed by Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idrisr, reported that 98 deaths have been recorded across 14 states in Nigeria, as […]
Many Nigerians at their breaking points, CAN warns
The President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Sunday said many Nigerians were at their breaking points as a result of worsening huger and sufferings in the country. Speaking at the 2025 first plenary meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Abuja themed, “Jubilee of Hope: A light for […]
Catholic Bishops call for morally upright leaders in Nigeria
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has said Nigeria needs political leaders who have a high moral profile and were competent to design the appropriate policies needed to develop and grow the country economically. President CBCN and Archbishop of Owerri, Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji who spoke at the opening Session of the 2025 first plenary […]
Alia promises improved response to security situation in Kwande and Sankera
The governor of Benue State Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has appealed to the people of Kwande and Sankera axis of the state to be calm as he moves to improve the security situation in the area. In a statement issued Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula said the governor is aware […]
Accelerate Action: Together, We Ride
By Stephanie Shaakaa Every year March 8 the world pauses to acknowledge the contributions, struggles and achievements of women,it is a day rooted in history,a reminder to the fight of fair wages and equal opportunities. This year’s theme “Accelerate Action” is a call for urgent, bold steps to fast-track gender equality. Despite years of advocacy, […]
Nigeria’s Right to Food Act: a step towards food security
By Esther Akaa Nigeria’s growing population faces a pressing challenge in accessing adequate food for its citizenry. To close this gap, the immediate past President of the country, Muhammadu Buhari, had in March 2023, signed the “Right to Food Act” that amended the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This amendment prioritises food […]
I will continue to act as a senator – Natasha
“The illegal suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and I will continue to use my duly elected position to serve my constituents and country to the best of my ability till 2027… and beyond”
EFCC arraigns six Kwara SUBEB officials for alleged N96m fraud
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned six officials of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB before Justice Akanbi of the State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, for fraud. They are facing prosecution on a four-count charge of breach of trust and misappropriation of funds to the […]