Author: Emman Ovuakporie
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BREAKING: Senator Natasha granted N50m bail for alleged defamation
An Abuja High Court on Thursday admitted the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Apoti-Uduaghan to bail in the sum of N50 million for alleged defamation.
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Just in: FG arraigns Senator Natasha for alleged defamation
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been arraigned before Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court for alleged defamation. The lawmaker was arraigned on Thursday by the Federal Government on three counts bordering on alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.…
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Sole survivor of Air India crash is seen carrying his brother’s coffin as burial holds
The sole survivor of the Air India disaster carried the coffin of his brother to his funeral hours after being discharged from hospital. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh stumbled out of the burning air plane moments before it exploded, while all other 241 onboard, including his brother Ajay, were killed. His body was among as many as…
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Omo-Agege felicitates Oborevwori at 62
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has felicitated the governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his 62nd birthday. In a goodwill he signed personally, Omo-Agege extended his “warmest birthday wishes to my brother”, praying it should “mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter, filled with endless opportunities…
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NGE, others join calls for amendment of Cybercrimes Act
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has renewed its call for the Federal Government of Nigeria to take decisive action to amend the Cybercrimes Act further to safeguard freedom of expression, democratic advancement, and civic participation. The call aligns with growing concerns by stakeholders and foreign missions in Nigeria who recently expressed worries over the…
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US clarifies, says new visa review not a travel ban on Nigeria, others
The United States government has clarified that a proposed visa review affecting 36 countries is not a blanket travel ban on Africa or Nigeria. The announcement came during a press briefing on Monday, where US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed concerns raised by journalists about the status of the plan. Bruce, in a June…
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Benue bloodbath: Tor Tiv laments, tells Tinubu we’re facing calculated genocidal invasion
The Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, has declared that what they’re facing in Benue is a calculated genocidal attack by herder terrorists. He dismissed claims that the killings in Benue State are the results of clashes between herders and farmers, describing such claims as misinformation. He spoke during the ongoing meeting between President Bola Tinubu…
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Siakpere Felicitates Oborevwori at 62
The Director-General of Team Siakpere for Oborevwori, Mr. John Siakpere, Esq., has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his 62nd birth anniversary. In a statement on Thursday, Siakpere commended Governor Oborevwori for his outstanding contributions to the growth and transformation of Delta State, as well as for…
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CHARLES ANIAGWU: Oborevwori: The People’s Governor at 62
By Charles Aniagwu As Governor Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori turns 62 on June 19, 2025, the people of Delta State celebrate not just the milestone of age, but the enduring impact of a leader whose governance has brought transformation, hope, and responsible leadership. Born on June 19, 1963, Governor Oborevwori has proven himself a true…
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Whistleblowing group petitions Reps over alleged N3trn scam by shipping giant, MSC
Anger escalated at the National Assembly as a civic group under the banner of the Citizens WhistleBlowers Coalition (CWC) submitted a formal petition against global shipping powerhouse Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), alleging massive financial misconduct, regulatory violations, and deliberate subversion of Nigeria’s legal authority. In what is developing into one of the biggest corporate accountability…