Author: David Great

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking at Wednesday’s plenary session after a one-week recess, Akpabio stated, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother, and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria.” He acknowledged being aware of discussions surrounding the matter on social media and confirmed receiving calls regarding the allegations since February 25. Akpabio urged Nigerians and the media to refrain from making hasty conclusions, emphasizing…

Democrats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, remained seated throughout President Donald Trump’s address to a Joint Session of Congress at the Capitol on Tuesday night. While Republicans frequently stood to applaud, the left-wing lawmakers largely kept a straight face and held up signs reading “False,” “Protect Veterans,” “Musk Steals,” and “Save Medicaid.” The contrast was stark as Vice President JD Vance, House Speaker Mike Johnson, cabinet members, and Republican lawmakers repeatedly rose to give standing ovations during the 100-minute speech—the longest by a U.S. president in modern history, surpassing Bill Clinton’s record. Tensions and early drama Early in the…

The reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, met with fellow lawmakers on Tuesday in an effort to reconcile with aggrieved colleagues following the leadership crisis that ended with his re-election on Monday. The meeting, held at the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, came a day after Mojisola Meranda resigned as Speaker and was re-elected as Deputy Speaker. Meranda had served as Speaker for 49 days after Obasa’s removal on January 13, 2025. Obasa’s return to power was the result of interventions by key figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC), including former governors Bisi Akande…

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has made history once again, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points. This achievement further cements his status as the league’s all-time leading scorer, setting a milestone that may stand for generations. James entered Tuesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans just one point shy of the record, following a 17-point performance in the Lakers’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. It didn’t take long for the 40-year-old legend to hit the mark—he received a pass from Luka Dončić and launched a flawless 25-foot three-pointer, bringing his…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said Nigerians are being unfair to former military president Ibrahim Babangida following the release of his autobiography. Babangida’s memoir, A Journey in Service: An Autobiography of Ibrahim Babangida, a 420-page book, includes a significant revelation where he admitted that MKO Abiola won the 1993 presidential election, which his government annulled. This admission, coming 32 years later, has sparked widespread reactions, with many critics arguing that it is long overdue. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Monday, Kalu, who represents Abia North in the Senate, defended the former military president, stating that Nigerians are…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he remains undeterred by the ongoing political crisis in the state. His statement comes as the Martin Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly, empowered by last weekend’s Supreme Court judgment, issued a 48-hour ultimatum for him to present the 2025 budget to the legislature. Speaking at the inauguration of new residential quarters for Government House staff in Port Harcourt, Fubara dismissed any fear over the situation, stating that the worst that could happen would be his removal from office. “No matter how we have been fooled in this state, it has got to…

Fulham and the Premier League have strongly denounced the racist and homophobic abuse targeted at defender Calvin Bassey following his performance in Sunday’s FA Cup match against Manchester United. The Nigeria international opened the scoring for Fulham before half-time at Old Trafford, where the game ended 1-1 in regular time. Fulham later triumphed on penalties, securing their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. In a statement released on Monday, Fulham expressed their outrage at the abuse Bassey faced on social media. “Fulham Football Club is utterly appalled at the racist and homophobic abuse received and subsequently shared by Calvin Bassey…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined Pastor Adeboye’s family, including his wife, Pastor Foluke, as well as spiritual leaders, RCCG members, and the Christian community in celebrating the revered clergyman. President Tinubu acknowledged the significant influence of Pastor Adeboye, stating that his teachings over the past five decades have “continued to shape and change lives across generations…

In a major counterinsurgency operation, the Nigerian Army has eliminated Abba Alai, a top Boko Haram commander known as the Amirul Khahid of Alafa, in Garin Fallujah and Gwoza, Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed this on his official X handle, revealing that troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade, alongside the 199 Special Forces Battalion and the Civilian Joint Task Force, carried out the mission based on intelligence reports that insurgents were regrouping for an attack. A military source confirmed to Makama that, “Our troops conducted a well-planned assault on the terrorist stronghold, engaging them in a fierce gun…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference, citing political turbulence at the time. Jonathan made this known on Sunday during a condolence visit to the family of the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, in Lagos.  The former president was accompanied by former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma, former PDP Deputy National Chairman Chief Olabode George, and other political figures. Speaking at the event, Jonathan acknowledged the role of the late Adebanjo in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape and emphasized the relevance of the conference’s recommendations. “A number…