The ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sent shockwaves throughout Kogi Central Senatorial District. The constituents’ decision to initiate the recall process is a clear indication of their dissatisfaction with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s representation. The recall process, which began on March 19, 2025, has seen a large turnout of constituents signing the petition. Over 250,000 signatures have been…
The House of Representatives has rescinded its earlier decision to pass a bill seeking to remove the immunity granted to the Vice President, governors, and deputy governors. This decision was made to allow for further debate and scrutiny of the controversial amendment. The bill, sponsored by Solomon Bob, aimed to amend Section 308 of the Constitution, which currently grants…
By Adedeji Fakorede The recent suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by President Bola Tinubu has ignited a firestorm of controversy, debate, and speculation. The move, which was announced on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, has been hailed by some as a necessary step to…
Rivers State, an oil-rich powerhouse with a voting population of approximately 3,523,990, stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey. Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s only “offense” has been his unwavering commitment to serving the good people of Rivers State and ensuring they receive the true dividends of democracy. However, his tenure has been relentlessly plagued by the tyrannical grip…
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for six months. This decision was made after the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct found her guilty of violating Senate rules. The suspension stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Committee’s investigation into the matter led to…
By Hon. Olalekan Abdulmojeed Anjolaiya The recent resignation of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside his supporters across the 20 local governments and 37 local council areas in Lagos State is not just another political exit — it is a loud and troubling signal that exposes the deep rot within…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has been embroiled in a speakership crisis, but a resolution may be on the horizon. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, may be stepping aside to allow another lawmaker to lead the House.¹ This development comes after the intervention of high-ranking officials in the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
A dramatic confrontation unfolded in the Nigerian Senate yesterday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement dispute. The altercation began when Senator Natasha discovered that her seat had been reassigned upon resumption of the session. She refused to comply with the new arrangement, sparking a heated exchange with Akpabio. The Senate President…
The Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA) is indeed in a state of turmoil, and it’s all centered around Mudashiru Obasa. He was removed as Speaker on January 13, 2025, and replaced by Mojisola Meranda, the first female Speaker. Obasa, however, has refused to accept his removal and has been trying to reclaim his position. This has led to…
A non-governmental organization Face Of Waziri-Nigeria (FOWN) has described Chief Olabode George’s recent counsel that Alhaji Atiku Abubarka should not contest in 2027 general elections as a clearly jaundiced and ill intended one. In a statement signed by the group’s Director General Mr. Bukky Adeojo, Chief George’s basis for advising Alhaji Atiku, the People Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in…
The ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha…
The House of Representatives has rescinded its…
