Author: Emman Ovuakporie
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Just in: Court affirms Senate’s power to discipline members, convicts Senator Natasha for contempt
…pleads with Senate to review her six months suspension Justice Binta Nyako, in a judgment on Friday, held that under the Senate Rules, the Senate President is empowered to allocate seats for members and such a member is only allowed to speak from the seat allocated to him or her. Justice Nyako found that since…
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BREAKING :Peter Rufai’s family reveals how Nigeria’s iconic goalie died
…thank Nigerians, to announce burial rites soon The family of Nigeria’s iconic goalie, also known as Dodo Mayana has finally revealed how he died. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG , reports this was contained in a family notice signed by his siblings and six children stating that their father and brother died at precisely 6am on July 3,…
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Akpabio mourns legendary Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of the legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Paying tribute to the late goalkeeper, the Senate President through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh described Rufai as a national icon and a symbol of Nigerian football’s…
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Ahead 2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed throws weight behind Obi for ADC presidential ticket, snubs VP slot
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) vice presidential candidate, has endorsed his former running mate, Peter Obi, as a leading contender for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed argued that Obi, the former Anambra State governor, should not settle for a vice…
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US closes Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate office
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of U.S. Independence Day. The closure marks the annual commemoration of the United States’ declaration of independence from British rule in 1776, a significant national holiday celebrated with patriotic events, fireworks, and public…
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Why Oborevwori endorsed retirement age extension for Associate Professors in Delta varsities – Prof. Tonukari
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s decision to extend the retirement age of associate professors in Delta State-owned universities from 65 to 70 years was driven by a need to strengthen the academic system, deepen postgraduate programmes, and ensure the mentorship of younger lecturers across the state’s expanding higher institutions. Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, made…
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KEN HARRIES: Why court can’t void Senate’s suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
By Ken Harries The foundation of constitutional democracy across Europe and America has been deliberately built over the centuries on the strict and faithful adherence to the principle of separation of powers which demands respect for the autonomy of each arm of government. Therefore, The Nigerian federation, as an entity which practices constitutional democracy has…
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Constitution review: South West zone Senate Public hearing begins in Lagos today
…to consider proposals on electoral reforms state police, local govt creation, others The Senate has disclosed that it would kick off its South West public hearing on the review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) in Lagos today ( Friday), aimed at subjecting proposals for the creation of 18…
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Nigeria missing as Trump hosts 5 African leaders to discuss ‘commercial opportunities “
Nigeria missing as President Donald Trump prepares to host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss “commercial opportunities,” a White House official said. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, the official said. “President Trump…
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Delta Education Officers hail Oborevwori, push for better welfare, reforms
The Association of Education Officers in the Delta State Civil Service (AEODS) has expressed strong support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, commending his educational policies and pledging continued collaboration to strengthen the education sector in the state. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 4th Congress of the…