The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the recall petition against suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing missing contact details from the petitioners. In a statement on Tuesday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, confirmed that the commission received six bags of documents containing signatures from more than half of the district’s 474,554 registered voters. However, the petitioners failed to include essential contact details such as addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, as required under INEC’s 2024 Recall Regulations and Guidelines. The petition, submitted on Monday by Charity Ijese on…
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The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has transferred seven million CFA, equivalent to N17 million, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after intercepting the cash at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border. Area Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu officially handed over the seized funds to Oguzi Moses, Assistant Commander and Head of Investigation at EFCC’s Lagos Zone 2, during a formal event at Idiroko, Ogun State. Shuaibu explained that the interception took place on March 20 when customs officers conducting routine checks at the outward baggage hall discovered a suspicious bag. Upon closer examination, the bag was…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to deploy 3,000 smart cameras across the state to enhance traffic management and road safety. Akin-George Fashola, Director of the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), shared this update during a radio program in Lagos on Tuesday. He explained that these cameras would be used to monitor speed limits and enforce traffic regulations as part of an electronic policing (e-policing) initiative. This effort falls under the state’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), designed to improve traffic monitoring and enforcement. “This year, we are prioritizing speed limit enforcement across Lagos. While this is not a new regulation,…
The Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun has sentenced Monsuru Dada, 64, and Idown Dada, 41, to one year in prison each for defrauding Emowe Godfrey of ₦1.1 million under false pretenses. Although both defendants initially pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, obtaining money under false pretenses, and theft, Magistrate O.O. Fadairo found them guilty and handed down the prison sentence. The court, however, offered them the option of a ₦50,000 fine. Additionally, they were ordered to refund the ₦1.1 million to the complainant. According to prosecutor E.O. Adaraloye, the offenses took place between 2018 and June 24, 2024, at…
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) does not own Wadata Plaza, as the party has failed to pay the required N26.9 million ground rent since 2005. In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, Olayinka dismissed claims by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, that the revocation of the plaza’s land title was an attack on democracy. He described Ologunagba as the most ineffective spokesperson the party has ever had. According to Olayinka, Wike remains a PDP member but has no…
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, was recently seen shopping with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, at a boutique. A viral video captured the moment the pair visited Vodi’s store, where they were warmly received by fashion designer Seyi Vodi. During the visit, Natasha revealed her plans to wear her newly purchased outfit to the Edo Assembly on Monday. “Came shopping. Wearing this to parliament on Monday,” she said in the video. This public outing follows 2Baba’s proposal to Natasha, an Edo lawmaker, in February, shortly after his separation from Annie Idibia. The couple has been spotted…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from hearing the case filed by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The decision was prompted by a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging the judge’s impartiality. The case was scheduled for hearing on Tuesday, but when called, Justice Egwuatu announced his withdrawal in a brief ruling. He stated that the case file would be returned to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Earlier, on March 4, Justice Egwuatu had issued an interim order halting the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Mubarak, for allegedly stabbing 25-year-old Shamseen Danshehu to death in Minna, the state capital. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in the Kwangila area when a fight broke out between the two. During the altercation, Mubarak allegedly stabbed Danshehu in the chest. The victim was rushed to Minna General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. Residents in the area said they were unaware of what led to the fight but noted that Mubarak was often seen wandering the streets and scavenging through refuse bins. Confirming the incident…
Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, has resigned from his position. His resignation was announced in a statement from the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), and made public on Tuesday morning. The administrator expressed gratitude for Nwaeke’s service and wished him success in his future endeavors. The statement read: “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, regrets to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr. George Nwaeke. His Excellency appreciates his contributions during his…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed four table water factories and summoned their operations managers for failing to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. The affected factories include Oral Water and Logistics Limited, producers of Yireh Yaweh Table Water, and Le-Starlight Table Water, both located in Jikwoyi, Abuja. Others are Daraja Table Water and Iris Table Water and Beverages, makers of Siris Table Water, situated in the Karshi area of Nasarawa, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During an enforcement operation in Abuja on Monday, NAFDAC officials locked the factories due to…