Senate Responds To IPU, Says Natasha’s Suspension Was For Misconduct, Not Sexual Harassment Claims.

                             The Nigerian Senate has responded to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s complaint to the United Nations Inter-parliamentary conference in New York. On Tuesday, March 11, Natasha appealed to the parliament for assistance, claiming she was handed a six-month suspension by the Senate after …

Trump Vows No Palestinians Will Be Expelled From Gaza If The US Takes Over.

              On Wednesday, March 12, U.S. President Donald Trump assured that no Palestinians would be forcibly expelled from the Gaza Strip. His remarks came after Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to create a new “Emigration Authority” office under the Defense Ministry to manage the forced relocation …

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Thanks Nigerians for Support During Senate Suspension

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has extended her heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their unwavering support during her ordeal with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers who worked against her in the red chamber, leading to her suspension. In a statement released on her official Facebook page today, March 12, 2025, the senator from Kogi Central …

President Tinubu Hosts Senate Leadership for Ramadan Iftar

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday hosted the leadership of the Senate to an Iftar, the traditional breaking of the Ramadan fast, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the gathering, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the need for unity and collaboration among political leaders to sustain the progress made through the administration’s ongoing reforms. According …

Senate To Meet Security Chiefs Amid Escalating Insecurity Concerns

The Nigerian Senate is set to meet with key security chiefs next week in Abuja to address the growing security challenges across the country. The meeting is expected to include high-ranking officials such as the Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa; the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede; the Chief of Naval …

US Tightens Rules for Canadian Visitors Amid Rising Trade Tensions

The United States has introduced a new requirement mandating Canadians who plan to stay longer than 30 days to register with authorities. This move, effective April 11, strengthens existing laws that had previously exempted Canadian nationals. The rule will primarily affect around 900,000 Canadians, often referred to as “snowbirds,” who typically spend winters in warmer …

Court Asked to Sack Ned Nwoko as Senator Following Defection to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to declare the Delta North Senatorial seat occupied by Ned Nwoko vacant following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP is also urging the court to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct …