Author: Vincent Osuwo

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has expressed deep grief over the death of Dr. Doyin Okupe, the former Director-General of his 2023 presidential campaign, who died at the age of 72, calling him “a man who desired a better Nigeria.” “With great sadness this morning, I received the shocking news of the death of my dear elder brother, Dr. Doyin Okupe. On behalf of the family and the Obidient family, I sincerely mourn his passing,” Obi said in a statement via X on Friday. He mentioned that Okupe’s death was a profound loss, not only to his…

Senator Rowland Owie, a former Senate Chief  Whip, has condemned Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension. The Senate suspended the Kogi senator for six months after she spat with Senate President Godswill Akpabio about seating arrangements in the Red Chamber. The upper parliamentary house suspended Natasha for violating its Standing Orders following her allegations of sexual harassment, which Akpabio disputed. Speaking to media in Abuja on Thursday, Owie cautioned that Natasha’s suspension could jeopardize Senate integrity. The former legislator warned that legislative impunity might establish a dangerous precedent, emphasizing that no senator should be denied their mandate arbitrarily. “We…

Tensions in Rivers State have risen as a militant organization, the Niger Delta Rescue Movement, vowed to attack oil sites in reaction to the state’s prolonged political instability and the alleged withholding of federal funds. The group also issued a warning to non-indigenous people in the state, asking them to evacuate for their protection, claiming that hostilities were impending. In response, the Rivers State Police Command promised to crack down on any threats to national security, emphasizing that no organization has a monopoly on violence. Olugbenga Adepoju, the Commissioner of Police, informed citizens that security personnel were ready to handle…

Governor Seyi Makinde has said the April 5 coronation of Owoade will go on as scheduled despite litigation challenging the emergence of Akeem Owoade as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo. Speaking with the press on Thursday, through his special adviser on media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Makinde held that there was no court judgment stopping the state government from the coronation of Owoade as Alaafin. “Is there any ruling that stops the government from going ahead with the coronation? Is there any? “We are going ahead because there is no court judgment that is stopping us from going ahead,” Makinde said. This…

Opposition political parties in Nigeria have berated the Senate and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Senate imposed a six-month suspension on the lawmaker without pay over what it called the breach of its Standing Orders following her claim of sexual harassment, an allegation that Akpabio denied. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticized the Senate for the way and manner it handled the sexual harassment petition filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan against Akpabio. Reacting to the suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan, the PDP Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, criticized Akpabio for not stepping down…

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, and the candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, have criticized the Senate over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Senate imposed a six-month suspension on the lawmaker without pay over what it called the breach of its Standing Orders following her claim of sexual harassment, an allegation that Akpabio denied. Speaking through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku stated that Nigerian leaders are not creating an environment that enables women to thrive and contribute to the country’s development. Atiku expressed concern over the Senate’s decision against…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) berated the Senate for not giving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan ample time to present her sexual harassment complaint against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senate imposed a six-month suspension on the lawmaker without pay over what it called the breach of its Standing Orders following her claim of sexual harassment, an allegation that Akpabio denied. Speaking on the suspension, the Chairperson of the NBA Women Forum, Huwaila Muhammad, queried the manner in which the matter was handled. She stated that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, which is a build up on the dispute between her and Akpabio, might not…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will fight the six-month suspension imposed on her following a disagreement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio about seating arrangements in the red chamber. Victor Giwa, the Kogi lawmaker’s legal counsel, said the Senate resolution violated a court order. Giwa spoke reporters on Thursday after Natasha was suspended by the Senate and left the National Assembly building. Giwa claimed the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges violated a court order that reportedly barred it from taking further action on the subject until the outcome of a move on notice. “The suspension is void; it cannot even take any…

Nigerians have criticized the Senate and the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Senate’s decision stirred the ire of Nigerians following the suspension of the Kogi Central senator for six months. Chronicle NG reports that the suspension followed the adoption of the report by the committee on ethics, privileges, and public petitions. The committee, headed by Neda Imaseun, presented the panel’s report during plenary on Thursday. On Wednesday, Natasha ignored the committee’s invitation probing the altercation she had with Senate President Godswill Akpabio in February. The Senate approved the committee’s recommendation that Akpoti-Uduaghan should…

A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has summoned popular blogger Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, for alleged criminal defamation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The court issued a summons to VDM on March 5, 2025, ordering him to appear in person on March 13, 2025, to respond to Chinwo’s charges. Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna gave the ruling in response to allegations that the blogger made derogatory remarks about the artist on social media platforms. The issue arose from VDM’s online writings, in which he accused Chinwo of misappropriating $345,000 purportedly linked to her previous record…