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 Natasha Akpoti apologizes to Oby Ezekwesili after heated senate clash with Nwaebonyi Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has publicly apologized to former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, after a tense exchange between Ezekwesili and Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi during a Senate Ethics Committee hearing. The confrontation occurred while Ezekwesili was speaking in defense of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she has accused of sexual harassment. However, Nwaebonyi, serving as a witness for Akpabio, repeatedly interrupted Ezekwesili, prompting her to respond: “Please, will you shut up?” This remark infuriated Nwaebonyi, who fired back: “You’re a fool. What do you mean? Why are you talking to me like that? I will not take it. You’re an insult to womanhood. People like you cannot be here.” Following the incident, Akpoti-Uduaghan took to social media to commend Ezekwesili, writing: “Ma’am, I apologise for the insults. Kn...

 Federal Gov’t Fulfills Promise, Begins Payment Of N77k Monthly Allowance To Corps Members The Federal Government has officially commenced the payment of N77,000 as the new monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The allowance increase, initially announced by President Bola Tinubu in September 2024, was met with excitement among corps members across the country. However, delays in its implementation led to months of uncertainty, as serving corps members continued to receive the previous N33,000 stipend introduced in 2020 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. After nearly six months of waiting, corps members have started receiving the new allowance. A serving corps member in Kwara State confirmed the development, describing the increase as “long overdue.” “This is something we have been expecting for months. Finally, the government has started paying, though it seems to be in batches. Some corps members have received theirs, while others are still waiti...

 In a bid to protect traffic police from extreme summer heat, the Avadi City Police in Chennai have introduced air-conditioned helmets on a trial basis. This innovative step aims to provide relief to officers working long hours under the scorching sun. The helmets are equipped with compact cooling systems powered by rechargeable batteries, offering up to eight hours of cooling relief. This initiative prioritizes the health and efficiency of traffic personnel, ensuring they can perform their duties comfortably. The AC helmets circulate cool air within the headgear, significantly reducing heat stress and fatigue. With temperatures in Chennai often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, this measure is expected to enhance officer well-being. Delhi Traffic Police are also adopting similar measures, planning to distribute 2,000 AC helmets this summer. If the trials in both cities prove successful, authorities are considering expanding the program. Along with the AC helmets, Delhi Traffic Police ...

 Proposed Bill to Strip VP, Governors of Immunity Passes Second Reading In a significant development, the House of Representatives has passed 42 constitutional amendment bills, bringing the total number of bills passed to 81. This comes after 39 bills were passed on Tuesday. Among the notable bills passed on Wednesday is the proposal to remove immunity from the Vice President, governors, and their deputies. This aims to curb corruption, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office. Other significant proposals include: - Separation of Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Offices: A bill to separate the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation and state Attorney-Generals from the offices of the Minister of Justice and state Commissioners for Justice. - Citizenship Rights for Spouses of Nigerian Women: A bill to grant citizenship rights to spouses of women from Nigeria and specify the minimum number of youths and women to be appointed into specific offi...

 EFCC Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 arrested15 suspected internet fraudsters in Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Officers of the Directorate had earlier on Friday, March 22, 2025 arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Tanke, Alao Farm Estate, Yidi Road, and Irewolede areas of Ilorin. The arrest of the suspects followed credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them at the point of arrest included eight luxury cars, smartphones and high-end laptop computers.   Both arrests brought to 37, the number of suspected internet fraudsters, rounded up in Ilorin by the anti-graft in a space of one week. The suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations. One more photo below. 

  One Dead,Twenty Nine Others Injured As Coaster Bus Crashed At UNIZIK Temp site Junction, Awka By Ngozi Obileri(ABS News) A seventy year old man from Ogoja, Cross River state, has lost his life in a ghastly motor accident that occurred along UNIZIK Temporary Site Junction Awka, involving one Coaster and an eighteen seater bus. ABS gathered that the coaster bus carrying members of Knight of the Catholic Church, left Ogoja, in Cross Rivers State, for Abatete, Idemili North council area of Anambra state to attend the burial ceremony of one of their member, the late Dr Simon Ezego but got involved in an accident. According to a victim of the accident Pastor Christian ikere, they noticed that the coaster was having brakes problems when they were leaving Ogoja for Anambra and despite every pleeas to the driver to work on the brakes, he turned deaf ears which resulted to the accident. Another passenger in one of the coasters that were on the journey, Mr Chidiebere Chukwu said that they l...

 Why Nigeria’s vast mineral resources remain untapped – Deputy Speaker Kalu Nigeria is home to a wealth of untapped mineral resources, yet the country continues to rely on imports for refined mineral products. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for urgent reforms in education and infrastructure to bridge this gap. Speaking at the 37th Convocation Ceremony and 50th Anniversary of the University of Calabar, Hon. Kalu stressed the need for a shift towards a more practical, skills-based education system. Addressing an audience at the University of Calabar, Deputy Speaker Kalu pointed out that Nigeria’s education system has focused too much on theory while neglecting industries that could transform the economy. He highlighted the country’s vast mineral wealth, citing major deposits across different regions from gold and lithium to tin and coal. Kalu: “Nigeria is abundantly blessed with solid minerals, yet for decades, our education system has ...