March 6, 2025
Senate advises Natasha to obey rules as she refuses to stand up for Akpabio’s entrance
The Senate on Thursday advised Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to respect and obey the rules and orders of the legislative institution. Rising on Order 55(1), the Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Monguno pointed out that “it is the Rules and Order of the Senate that when the Senate President is being ushered into […]
Natasha may lose salaries, security details for six months – Senate Committee recommends six-month suspension
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on Thursday recommended a six-month suspension for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.The suspension followed allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of office leveled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. At the ongoing plenary session, the committee advised that the salary and […]
My mum and Orlando Owoh are related – Vector
Nigerian rapper Olanrewaju Ogunmefun David, also known as Vector Tha Viper, has disclosed that his mother is linked to renowned singer Stephen Oladipupo Olaore Owomoyela, aka Orlando Owoh. He disclosed this while responding to a viral tweet asking people to share great information about their family history or ancestors. “Tell us something great about your […]
Air Force officers assault PUNCH reporter, seize phone after Ikeja Electric raid
Armed personnel from the Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, assaulted PUNCH correspondent Dare Olawin on Thursday morning. The military officers stormed the headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), located opposite MITV in Ikeja, around 7:40 a.m. Olawin had arrived at the office to join other journalists for an event in Adiyan, Ogun State, […]
16-year Obong of Calabar dispute ends with court dismissal
The 16-year battle to dethrone the Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, has again come to an end in Calabar. This follows the dismissal of a suit seeking to dethrone the Efik Monarch over alleged flaws in the reselection processes. The suit, which had Etubom Essien Efiok, Etubom Okon Asuquo, and […]
Senate Committee Recommends Six-Month Suspension For Natasha
The Senate is considering the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. This followed investigations from the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which cited her for total violation of Senate rules. According to the committee’s recommendation read by its Chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, Senator Natasha’s suspension will take effect from March […]
Senator Natasha Resubmits Petition Against Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has once again brought before the Senate a petition alleging sexual harassment from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. But this time, it was signed by her constituents. During the plenary on Thursday, Senator Natasha was asked whether the matter was already before any court of law. But she said it was not. Following […]
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Nigerian Air Force personnel block Ikeja Electric office, assault workers over disconnection [VIDEO]
Personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has barricaded the office of Ikeja Electric over electricity disconnection. It was alleged that staff of the company were assaulted by the military personnel. In a video making the rounds on X, the van of the Nigerian Air Force was seen at the main entrance of the electricity […]
Two Top Osun APC Gun Runners Arrested
In a decisive intervention by law enforcement, two suspected assassins linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been apprehended along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. They were caught with various ammunition and bullet packs which they about pulling into Osun state through Ikire. The suspects, identified as Odeyemi Ojo and Jericho, were intercepted by security operatives […]
Benue Assembly dares Senate over removal of Chief Judge
Benue State House of Assembly has rebuffed the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters over its position on the removal of the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambwese. The Assembly insisted it acted within the ambit of the law and had no regret whatsoever. This was contained in a letter dated March […]