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The APC has suspended the spokesperson for Senate President Akpabio for allegedly holding an unapproved meeting. The spokesperson disputes the suspension, claiming the gathering was informal and did not need party approval.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has rejected a N1 billion defamation judgment and plans to appeal. She claims her remarks on Arise TV were in response to allegations made against her.
The APC has been urged to apologize to Osun State civil servants before making a bid for power. This call comes from Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign council.
Ambassador Bashir Yuguda has defended former President Goodluck Jonathan's legacy against Atiku Abubakar's criticism of inexperience. Yuguda emphasized that Jonathan's administration was characterized by experience and tangible results.
An Abuja court has adjourned the trial of Nasir El-Rufai regarding the NSA phone tapping case to May for expedited hearings. The court also ordered his remand while considering his bail request.
President Tinubu has declined the Senate's request for automatic return tickets for lawmakers, supporting the governors' authority instead. This decision was made during a strategic meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Nigeria's Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned to pursue his ambition for the Oyo governorship. This decision follows his recent public denial of such intentions.
The Nigerian government has arraigned military officers accused of plotting a coup against President Tinubu. This follows months of detention over alleged disciplinary issues and the discovery of a broader conspiracy.
Sowore has filed a no-case submission in a defamation suit against him by the DSS regarding his comments about President Tinubu. He contends that the case is without merit.
A Kaduna court has postponed the bail hearing for Nasir El-Rufai to June amid his ongoing corruption trial. The case is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).