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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.

Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.

Senate Row Erupts as Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over New Rules

KEY POINTS Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole clashed during Senate plenary over the interpretation...

Akpabio Raises Alarm Over Alleged Killing Of Nigerian Surgeon In South Africa

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian surgeon...

Akpabio backs Tinubu’s $516m superhighway loan, orders one-week review

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rallied the upper chamber behind Tinubu's $516 million superhighway loan, ordering a committee to conclude its review in one week.

Akpabio Defends INEC Chairman Amupitan Over ‘Victory Is Sure’ Tweet Controversy

KEY POINTS Akpabio defended INEC chairman Joash Amupitan, dismissing claims of partisan bias over...

Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti’s Suspension

KEY POINTS Appeal Court ruled that the Senate lawfully suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Court upheld...

Senate Confirms Justice Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice

KEY POINTS Senate has confirmed Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme...

Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Return After Six-Month Senate Suspension

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan returns to plenary after her six-month Senate suspension, amid legal tensions and criticism of the chamber’s leadership.

Security Bars Senator Natasha From National Assembly Despite Court-Ordered Reinstatement

KEY POINTS Security personnel blocked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the National Assembly despite...

Appeal Court Slams Professor for Rigging Election for Akpabio

Appeal Court slams professor jailed for rigging election, says academic rank not meant for fools.

Akpabio, Bello to Testify in FG’s Defamation Case Against Natasha

FG sues Natasha for defamation, with Akpabio and Bello set to testify over her televised accusations.

Court to Rule June 27 on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate Suspension

A Federal High Court in Abuja will on June 27 decide the legality of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and whether Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others defied a court order.

Satirical Post: Akpoti-Uduaghan Asks Court to Reject Akpabio’s Motion

Akpoti-Uduaghan asks court to dismiss Akpabio’s request over a satirical Facebook post about her suspension from the Senate.

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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.

Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.

Kara Bridge repairs push Lagos-Ibadan gridlock 15km into Lagos

Repairs to Kara Bridge expansion joints have paralyzed the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again, with some commuters reaching home after 2 a.m. and engineers questioning past work.

Ondo herbal drink deaths climb to 49 as crisis spreads to Irele

Deaths linked to a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State have climbed to 49, with the crisis now reaching Irele Local Government Area.