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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Monday affirmed the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate, ruled that the upper chamber acted within its legal powers. Delivering judgment on the appeal against a Federal High Court ruling, Justice Abba Bello Mohammed stated that the Senate has the authority to discipline erring members under Section 66(4) of its standing rules, and that the Senator’s fundamental rights were not breached. The court noted that Natasha’s refusal to accept a new seat allocated to her by the Senate President…

By James Isaac, Abuja     Nigeria’s tertiary healthcare system is facing severe operational strain due to rising electricity costs, acute manpower shortages and emergency response challenges, the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, Professor Saad Ahmed, has said. Professor Ahmed disclosed this while briefing the Senate Committee on Health during a budget defence session by chief medical directors of federal hospitals for the 2026 fiscal year. He told lawmakers that escalating overhead costs, particularly electricity and diesel expenses, have become a major threat to the sustainability…

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has called on the European Union (EU) to integrate Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) into European value chains as a strategy to boost industrialisation, economic growth, and shared prosperity. According to a statement issued by Martins Odeh, Head of Corporate Communications, NEPZA, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, made the call on Monday during a trade and investment facilitation meeting held at the European House in Abuja. Dr. Ogunyemi said Nigeria’s Free Zones, operating under NEPZA’s…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dispelled reports claiming that 30 persons died in a recent road traffic crash in Kano State, clarified that seven people lost their lives in the incident. In a statement issued on Monday, the Corps said the confirmed figure was based on on-the-spot assessment and verified rescue operations conducted by its operatives at the crash scene, urged the public and media organisations to rely only on officially confirmed information to avoid misinformation and unnecessary public anxiety. The fatal crash occurred on Sunday, February 8,…

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reinforced stakeholder collaboration and border security efforts with a historic visit to the Emir of Gwandu, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Bashar. The engagement, held at the Emir’s palace in Kebbi State, underscored the critical role traditional rulers play in supporting lawful trade, maintaining peace, and aiding security agencies in border communities. CGC Adeniyi, accompanied by senior officers including retired DCG Bello Mohammed Jibo and retired ACG Samba Dangaladima, described the visit as strategic to Customs’ stakeholder partnership framework. “Effective border management…

The President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdul, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to repositioning the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) as a globally competitive centre of excellence for journalism training in Nigeria. Comrade Abdul made the remarks on Friday during the inaugural congress of the IIJ Alumni Association held at the IIJ premises in Jahi, Abuja. The event gathered alumni, NUJ leadership, and key stakeholders to discuss critical issues affecting the institute’s future, including accreditation, institutional autonomy, infrastructural renewal, and academic reforms. The NUJ…