Mirabel Itse

OPINION: The Oppressive and Unconstitutional Suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

The writer argues the six-month suspension breaches Senate rules and court rulings, and urges senators to reverse it.

Former Presidential Spokesperson, Doyin Okupe Dies After Terminal Illness

The former Peter Obi campaign chief, hospitalised with prostate cancer in 2023 and flown to Israel, later backed Tinubu.

President Tinubu Employs 774 National Health Fellows, Reduces Cost of Dialysis

The fellows, one from each local council, were picked from 360,000 applicants, while dialysis now costs N12,000 at listed federal hospitals.

Senate Suspends Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Kogi Central senator loses her salary, office access and aides for six months after a seating dispute with Akpabio.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Presents New Petition Against Senator Akpabio

The Kogi Central senator's constituent-backed petition went to the ethics committee, which must report within four weeks after her first attempt failed.

Oborevwori Invites Omo-Agege, Other Oppositions to Join Project Tour

The governor dismissed criticism of project costs after inspecting the Ubu River twin bridges, saying his administration has not borrowed in 21 months.

Security: Delta State Police Command Gets New Investigation Room and High-Tech Equipment

Rivers Assembly Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum for Sack of All Commissioners

Speaker Martin Amaewhule also ordered a fresh nominee list and summoned the RSIEC chairman over the 2024 council elections.

Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Ordu Denies Resignation Rumours

A viral video claimed she stepped down amid the state crisis, but her press secretary called the reports false and misleading.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Petition Against Senate President Akpabio

The Kogi senator's Order 40 petition alleging harassment and abuse of office went to the ethics committee on Wednesday.

Senate Committee Set to Probe Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday Despite Restraining Order

A rescheduled hearing follows Justice Egwuatu's injunction over her February 20 seat dispute, with Imasuen barring the media and promising fairness.

Former Immigration Boss Died in Hotel Room, He Was Not Kidnapped- Police

David Parradang was found unresponsive in an Abuja hotel a day after hosting a female guest police are now seeking.

Court Bars INEC from Proceeding with Warri Electoral Delineation

Justice Omotosho ruled any commission action void pending suit, hours after another judge dismissed a related Itsekiri challenge as statute-barred.

Dangote Refinery Refunds Customers, Losses 16 Billion Over New Pump Price

Marketers who bought fuel at the old price get N65 back per litre on 200,000 tonnes.

Obasa Re-Elected as Lagos Assembly Speaker After Meranda’s Resignation

Mojisola quit citing internal divisions after 49 days as the Assembly's first female Speaker, and was named Deputy Speaker.

Rivers State Assembly Issues Fubara 48-Hours Ultimatum

Lawmakers issued the directive at a Port Harcourt plenary guarded by police and DSS, days after the Supreme Court backed Speaker Amaewhule.

Governorship Candidate Dumps PDP Over Internal Crisis

Jandor announced his exit in Ikeja on Monday with loyalists from Lagos councils, withholding his next party pending further consultations.

Delta State Government Scraps Abroad Study-Leave

Officers studying abroad will forfeit salaries, sign bonds to return and file yearly reports, after complaints that leave enabled absconding.