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The Senate, on Thursday, suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) over “total violation of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 as amended”. This followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions by its Chairman, Sen. Neda Imaseun during plenary. In his presentation,…

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has clarified that the Federal Government has not discontinued the use of Remita as a Central Bank-approved payment gateway. In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF disclosed that Remita will, however,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted circulating reports that the commission wants to resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the replacement of lost Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on May 27, 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman Rotimi Oyekanmi, urged the…

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has said that the 2025 budget is a strategic roadmap for economic resilience, social stability and national progress. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the third edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing for 2025, the minister said this year’s budget…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, over allegations of a N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel, who governed the state from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday following an invitation from the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent and resilient financial system by reinforcing regulatory compliance and risk management across Nigerian financial institutions. Speaking at a high-level Mandatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training Workshop held in collaboration with Citi on February 28, 2025,…

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, today officially flagged off the Reconstruction and Upgrade of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State. The landmark project underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing water resource infrastructure, ensuring flood control, and fostering economic growth in the region.…

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging he made inappropriate remarks during a visit to his residence in Akwa Ibom. Speaking on ARISE NEWS’ Morning Show on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan revealed the alleged incident occurred last December, a day before both their birthdays.…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognizes Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognizing Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an…

The Federal Government has established 12 water quality laboratories, leveraging modern technologies to enhance water monitoring and surveillance across the country. Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed on Tuesday, at the maiden edition of the Annual Water Quality Conference in Abuja, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to ending open…