President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law on February 28, 2025. He signed the bill at the State House in Abuja with senior government officials and key members of the National Assembly in attendance. The new budget follows vigorous debate and a historic vote by lawmakers, which passed on […]
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Controversy in the Nigerian Senate has reached new heights following serious allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. She claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio engaged in sexual harassment and deliberately blocked her efforts to investigate corruption at the Ajaokuta Steel Company. Consequently, her explosive remarks have ignited a polarizing debate among lawmakers and the public
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The EFCC has charged former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji, his son Chinedum Orji, and three others with a massive fraud scheme. In a significant move against corruption, the commission filed 16 counts of conspiracy, official corruption, theft, and diversion of public funds amounting to ₦60.85 billion. Moreover, the prosecution claims the defendants misappropriated funds
On February 27, 2025, Southern University in Louisiana lost a bright star. Caleb Wilson, 20, died during an off-campus fraternity ritual. He studied mechanical engineering and played in the “Human Jukebox” Marching Band. His death shocked both the campus and the local community. Initially, Caleb joined his fraternity brothers for a ritual at North Sherwood
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Paul Okoye Steps Up: “Peter Put Jude in Prison, I’m Here to Bring Him Out” On February 26, 2025, the Lagos EFCC arrested Jude Okoye in a high-profile money laundering case. First, the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Jude before Justice A.O. Owoeye at the Federal High Court
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On February 28, 2025, the Supreme Court nullified the Rivers State local government elections held on October 5, 2024. The court ruled that the elections broke Section 150 of the Electoral Act 2024. A five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji delivered the verdict. The panel found that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission failed
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On February 27, 2025, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja handed down a severe sentence. The court sentenced Indian national Chandra Prankash Singh to 10 years in prison. The charge came from a massive procurement fraud totaling ₦816,361,386.75. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) led the investigation. They gathered substantial evidence against Singh.
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On February 28, 2025, the Lagos State House of Assembly nullified a plenary session led by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The session took place on February 27 with only four members present out of 40. This number falls far short of the quorum required by assembly rules. Moreover, the session lacked proper notice, an approved
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Okocha Sparks Controversy: Carragher’s AFCON Comments Stir Fierce Debate On February 28, 2025, Jamie Carragher made controversial comments about the Africa Cup of Nations. He claimed that playing for Egypt hampers Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances. Consequently, his remarks sparked immediate backlash. Firstly, fans and pundits expressed strong disapproval. Then, Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay”
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On December 8, 2023, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan visited Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Accompanied by her husband, she alleges that Akpabio made unwanted sexual advances during the visit. Moreover, she claims the encounter unfolded in full view of her spouse, intensifying the shock of her accusation. Consequently, the incident sparked
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