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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu unveils new initiatives for women, climate action
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched new initiatives under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) for 2025, focusing on women’s empowerment, climate action, and support for vulnerable groups. One of the key programs, Flow with Confidence, will provide disposable sanitary pads to schoolgirls nationwide, with each state, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), receiving 10,000 cartons. First Lady…
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Oluwo praises Tinubu for appointing Brigadier-General Nafiu as NYSC DG
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Brigadier-General Olukunle Nafiu as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In a statement on Monday, the monarch’s press secretary, Alli Ibrahim, conveyed Oluwo’s excitement over the appointment, describing it as a recognition of Nafiu’s dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s security…
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BREAKING: Senate suspends Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months over misconduct. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions recommended her suspension on Thursday, March 6, 2024. During the period of the suspension, the committee stated that her salary and security details will be withdrawn. The committee also recommended that Senator Natasha should not be seen anywhere around…
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TCN expands transmission capacity, targets 10,000MW evacuation
By Kunle Sanni The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a significant boost in its transmission capacity, with plans to efficiently evacuate 10,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity within the next two years. Speaking at the State House Weekly Briefing, TCN’s Managing Director, Sule Abdulaziz, attributed the progress to sustained government support through the Ministry of Power and the Renewed…
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BREAKING: Senate Committee recommends 6-month suspension for Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Senate has recommended that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, issue a written apology to the Senate. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, discloses this on Thursday during plenary session. The Senate also dismissed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims that Akpabio had been silencing her voice in the chamber,…
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Akpoti-Uduaghan resubmits petition against Senate President Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has again brought before the Senate a petition alleging sexual harassment from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. But this time, it was signed by her constituents. Senator Natasha, during the plenary session on Thursday, was asked whether the matter was already before any court of law. But she said it was not. Following protocol, the lawmaker was directed…
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Senate Committee dismisses Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has dismissed the petition filed by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the petition which was refered to the Committee earlier today ( Wednesday) during plenary, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, abuse of office, and obstruction of legislative duties. Chairman of the Committee, Neda Imasuen…
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Oluremi Tinubu calls for prayer, kindness in Lenten message
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Christians to use the Lenten season as a time for repentance, prayer, and acts of kindness. In a message released on Wednesday, she encouraged Nigerians to draw closer to Christ’s example of love and deepen their commitment to serving others. “As we begin the season of Lent, may this time strengthen…
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Tinubu appoints Advisers for MSMEs, Public Health
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Temitola Adekunle-Johnson as Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation & MSME (Office of the Vice President) and Uju Anwuka as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health (Office of the Vice President). The appointments are part of ongoing efforts to actualize the Renewed Hope Agenda…
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Court halts Senate disciplinary action against Senator Natasha
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with disciplinary action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Obiora Egwuatu granted the order on Tuesday following an ex parte application by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team. The senator, who represents Kogi Central, was referred to the committee after a heated…
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