President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio risked jail for disobeying an order of the Court as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan commenced her contempt proceedings against the Senate. In a notice of disobedience of Court Order signed by the Registrar of the Court pursuant to Section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act 2004 and notice of consequences of disobedience of order of the court made on 4th March, 2025, the court urged the defendants/contemnors to take notice of their wilful disobedience of the order of the court given by Justice Justice O.A. Egwuatu J, made on the 4th day of…
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The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali has sought collaboration with Portuguese firm in the area of Locomotives and coaches refurbishment. This, he said, was aimed at promoting both passenger, train and freight services in Nigeria. Alkali made this known in Lisbon, Portuga during a courtesy call to the Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Comboios De Portugal, Helena Figuenedo in her Office. He said Nigeria government’s resolute in its determination to collaborate with Portugal in the area of rail transport. Alkali in a statement issued on Thursday by Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the minister, Umar Jibril, said improving…
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance transportation safety across all sectors. Its Director General, Capt. Alex Badeh underscored the urgent need for deeper collaboration among industry players to drive meaningful safety improvements. Badeh made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA) executive members, to NSIB headquarters in Abuja. He commended ATACA’s leadership for fostering engagement and emphasised the critical role of the media in amplifying safety awareness. Badeh noted that transportation safety should not be the responsibility of…
The Arewa Revival Project (ARP) has rejected the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. TheHintsNews reports that AYAGLhad accused Akpabio of waging a ‘political war’ against the north, citing the suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan as evidence of bias against northern lawmakers. However, the Coordinator of ARP, Muttaka Ibrahim, at a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja said they believe the approach taken by the AYAGL was troubling and an affront to the nation’s democratic processes. He noted: “Such ultimatums disregard…
Troops of Sub-Sector 4, Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised three Violent Extremists and Insurgents (VEIs) in an ambush at an area near Ngwagi Hill, Gwagwada Community, off the Kaduna – Abuja highway in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, in a statement issued Wednesday said acting on credible intelligence regarding sighting the movements of the VEIs near Ngwagi Hill, troops were immediately deployed on long-range fighting patrol to the likely road-crossing point of the insurgents. He noted that the troops got into location at about 5.30 pm on…
South Africa’s U17 girls, Bantwana, are scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday evening, ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second leg qualifying match against Nigeria’s Flamingos. The Flamingos have intensified their preparation with training sessions at the Remo Stars Institute, Ikenne-Remo ahead of Saturday’s encounter. TheHintsNews reports that a brace by Harmony Chidi, which followed Shakirat Moshood’s goal, steered Nigeria to a 3-1 win over their hosts in Pretoria on Saturday, but the Bantwana have sounded a big warning that they would not be in Ikenne to lie down and be slaughtered. Team captain, Katleho Malebana, whose…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has announced that Nigeria and Jamaican have commenced the BASA arrangement between the two nations. Keyamo said to ensure a swift resolution, he would set up a committee to expedite the process. The minister, made the disclosure when he welcome the Jamaican Ambassador to Nigeria, Lincoln Downer, and his Consular, Andre Hibbert, to his office in Abuja. Keyamo in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, Wednesday in Abuja, said he is further committed to visiting Jamaica if necessary, stating that he would be willing to…
A former President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has suffered a devastating blow after failing to retain his FIFA Council seat, losing by a single vote at the poll. The election took place at the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday. Pinnick secureda 28 votes, only one short of both Ahmed Yahya of Mauritania and Souleman Hassan Waberi of Djibouti, who each scored 29 votes to make it to the exalted panel. Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa swept 49 votes, with Egypt’s Hany Rida and Niger Republic’s Djibrilla Hima Hamidou netting 35 votes each. Lekjaa, Rida, Hamidou,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Rivers State House of Assembly should impeached Governor Siminalayi Fubara if he has committed an impeachable offence. The Minister made this known on Wednesday during a media chat. How commended those who challenged illegality and emphasised that elected officials should not be treated as subordinates. Wike stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law and criticising those in the governor’s inner circle. His words: “Politics is not play. If he has done something to be impeached, let them impeach him. It’s not a criminal offence.…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the leaders of Niger/Delta to help implement the Supreme court rulings on Rivers state within the shortest possible time. He said there was need for adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State to ensure lasting peace. The President stated this while addressing political leaders from the South-South on Tuesday in Abuja. The Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Tuesday said during a meeting with representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), said Tinubu reiterated that respect for the…