Italy has called for continued harmony within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization following reports of an ostensible plot to suspend Spain. Speaking on the sidelines of an EU leaders summit in Cyprus, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stressed that the alliance must remain united. “I don’t view the idea of Spain leaving NATO positively,” Meloni…
The leadership crisis rocking the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) escalated on Friday, as the Bala Audu-led national officers firmly rejected the purported suspension of its president, describing the move as unconstitutional and void. At a press briefing held at the association’s national headquarters in Abuja, the Secretary-General, Benjamin Egbo, insisted that Bala Audu remains…
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics and Privileges has indicted Hon. Bernard Udemezue, member representing Ayamelum State Constituency, for alleged unparliamentary conduct, inciting comments on social media, and gross abuse of legislative privileges. The committee has recommended his suspension for three months without pay. The committee, chaired…
Ghana’s pay-TV sector has been shaken by the sudden exit of Canal+ and MultiChoice, two of Ghana’s largest subscription TV operators, due to new regulations by the National Communications Authority (NCA) that made their business unsustainable. The shift came after months of muted tensions between the broadcasters and Ghana’s telecommunication regulator, which set stricter licensing…
After nearly three years of suspension on international transactions using naira-denominated debit cards, Nigerian banks have resumed these transactions, bringing relief to customers seeking seamless access to global services. United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Wema Bank recently announced the reactivation of international payment capabilities on their naira cards. This means customers can now use…
The suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Udaughan, and the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Karimi, traded words on Sunday. In a statement on Sunday, Karimi, an All Progressives Congress lawmaker, had justified Natasha’s suspension from the Senate, describing the incident leading to her suspension as embarrassing. But in a swift reaction, Natasha said…
In an unprecedented move that has left many scratching their heads, President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing recent pipeline vandalism and political instability as the culprits. One can only marvel at the sheer audacity of such a decision, especially when considering the rich tapestry of challenges that Nigeria…
The controversy surrounding the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has deepened, with allegations that the signatures attached to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions’ report were not for the endorsement of the suspension but rather attendance records. This led to confusion at a closed-door Senate meeting as some senators…
The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has taken a new turn as she filed a contempt application against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly disobeying a valid court order. In Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is listed as the plaintiff, while the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Senate of…
Hajia Nike AbdulRahman, National Convener of Women Advocacy for Good Governance and a Cultural and Heritage Value Advocate, has condemned the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President, Sen….
