The Senate recently suspended Kogi lawmaker Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of violating its rules just days after she submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The controversy surrounding her allegations and suspension continues to make headlines. On Tuesday, the suspended Kogi Senator took her case to a global stage, seeking justice and intervention
Additionally, the government aims to enhance road toll collection this year as part of its infrastructure development initiative, dubbed the “Big Push.” On Tuesday, Ghana’s new government announced the elimination of several Covid-era taxes introduced to secure IMF financing, citing the economic hardship placed on ordinary citizens. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, presenting the government’s
Kyiv stated that the strikes should push Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept its call for a halt to long-range aerial strikes, a proposal Moscow has previously ruled out. In the early hours of Tuesday, Ukrainian drones targeted high-rise apartment blocks and parking lots on the outskirts of Moscow, marking the largest attack on the
President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in Rivers State to adhere to the rule of law to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. This appeal was made during a meeting with political leaders from the South-South region, including representatives of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa
In a tragic turn of events, the Ogun State Police Command has begun an investigation into the sudden death of 21-year-old Tosin Lawal, a heavily pregnant woman in Ilaro. Lawal, who was nine months pregnant, passed away on Monday after experiencing severe heart palpitations despite having no prior health issues. According to the police spokesperson,
Ukraine has endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia during pivotal talks held in Jeddah on Tuesday. This decision comes after three years of intense conflict between the two nations. In the first high-level US-Ukraine meeting since President Volodymyr Zelensky’s confrontation at the White House, the United
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 delivered fireworks, shocks, and edge-of-the-seat drama as Europe’s elite battled for a place in the quarterfinals. From historic comebacks to tactical masterclasses, here’s how the action unfolded across the continent. First Legs: Statement Wins and Nail-Biting Stalemates Tuesday, 4 March: Goals Galore and Madrid Derby Drama Aston Villa
Before his departure, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte stated that her father was being “forcibly taken to The Hague.” A plane carrying former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte left Manila bound for The Hague on Tuesday night following his arrest on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant related to his deadly war on drugs, President Ferdinand
US President Donald Trump announced significant new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum on Tuesday, while threatening to “shut down” Canada’s auto industry. He suggested that the best way to end the trade war would be for Canada to become part of the United States. Trump’s unexpected threats came just hours before a midnight deadline
Nigeria has sealed a groundbreaking $200 million agreement aimed at expanding access to electricity in rural and underserved areas through renewable mini grids. The deal, signed with WeLight, a pan-African Distributed Renewable Energy company, is expected to provide stable and affordable power to millions of Nigerians who currently rely on expensive and unreliable alternatives. The
