19 Jan, 2026
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Alleged sexual harassment: Akpabio’s wife drags Natasha to court, demands N250bn

Wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has instituted multiple lawsuits against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her sexual harassment allegations against her husband. She filed a fundamental rights and defamation suits against Natasha-Akpoti at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, following sexual harassment claims against her husband. In […]

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2027: NNPP’s internal wrangling, factionalism, lawmakers suspension shake Kano politics

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) ‘climbed’ to power in Kano in 2023 with overwhelming grassroots support, riding on the influence of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya movement.But less than two years into its administration, the party is showing signs of internal cracks. Recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), rising internal dissatisfaction, […]

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NAFDAC blacklists AVEO Pharma over importation of unregistered highly-addictive opioids

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted AVEO Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited for its involvement in the production and illegal exportation of tapentadol to countries in West Africa, including Nigeria. The pharmaceutical firm was also implicated in the manufacture and illegal exportation of tramadol doses above 100mg, particularly 250mg. Consequently, […]

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Why Supreme Court sacked Rivers LG Chairmen, restored pro-Wike lawmakers

•Apex court stops Rivers from receiving statutory monthly allocations•End of reign of impunity in Rivers —FCT minister, Wike•We’re evaluating the situation to determine our next steps— Gov Fubara•It’s a declaration of war on Rivers —APC Chieftain, Eze ABUJA— The Supreme Court dealt a heavy blow to Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State on Friday, as […]

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10 Companies Invest $466m In Nasarawa

The ongoing investment drive by the Nasarawa State government is yielding results with about 10 companies injecting $466 million in various sectors of its economy in 2024. The feat is outside the $767 million worth of investments promised by nine companies in form of declarations of intent or memorandums of understanding among others within the […]