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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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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On February 28, 2025, Nigeria’s Supreme Court delivered a groundbreaking ruling. In a swift decision, the court halted funds from reaching Rivers State. Consequently, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Accountant General of the Federation were ordered not to release any money. This decision came after a lawsuit challenged Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s handling of
On February 28, 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared live on Arise TV. In that interview, she leveled serious accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha claimed he sexually harassed her and has continuously undermined her role in the Senate. Moreover, she said that her troubles began when she refused his advances. Previously, in December 2023,
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Lagos State plans to enforce a monthly rental payment system to ease the financial burden on tenants, following in the footsteps of Enugu’s recent measures to rein in exorbitant rents. On July 14, 2023, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that his administration would shift away from the traditional annual rent model. He explained, “The current rental
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President Bola Tinubu approved a N1 trillion financing package to boost Primary Health Care (PHC) services across Nigerian states. He announced this bold move on February 25, 2025, during a cabinet meeting. Tinubu emphasized that the investment will improve health outcomes for millions of Nigerians and drive sustainable development. To begin with, the government plans
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President Donald Trump announced a bold new immigration proposal on February 25, 2025. He introduced the “gold card” visa program, a fast track to US citizenship for wealthy investors. Trump explained that the program would require a $5 million investment from each applicant. He stated, “We want these people to come in. They will create
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has initiated a high-profile lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. On February 25, 2025, she filed the case in the Federal High Court in Abuja. Consequently, she seeks N100 billion in damages for alleged defamation. An aide of Akpabio reportedly made a defamatory Facebook post that triggered this legal
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A U.S. federal judge has blocked the transfer of 12 transgender women inmates to male prisons. This action halts a directive issued by former President Donald Trump. The executive order, signed on January 20, 2025, required federal prisons to house inmates based on their sex assigned at birth. However, civil rights groups quickly challenged the
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The Osun State local government elections took place on February 22, 2025, despite warnings from the Attorney General of the Federation and the Nigeria Police Force. Voters in all 30 local government areas cast their ballots from 8 a.m. Governor Ademola Adeleke voted in Ede North, describing the process as smooth. He urged residents to
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