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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s case. He made this decision on March 25, 2025, after a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The case will now be reassigned to another judge. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had challenged her six-month suspension from the Senate. On March 4,…
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Reports indicate an explosion recently hit the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the region’s safety of oil and gas infrastructure. This explosion follows a similar incident on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area. As a result, many…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu. The group is challenging the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and state lawmakers. SERAP filed the lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. They argue that the president’s decision violates the Constitution. Background President Tinubu declared…
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A Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has allowed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Earlier, the court stopped INEC from acting on the petition submitted by her constituents. Now, it has reversed that decision, giving the commission the green light to move forward. Residents…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has slammed the recent suspension of elected officials in Rivers State. He warned that the move could harm Nigeria’s reputation and weaken its democratic values. On March 19, 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared an emergency in Rivers State. He made this decision after political tensions rose and pipeline vandalism incidents occurred.…
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On March 22, 2025, Israel launched artillery and airstrikes on southern Lebanon. This response came after rockets fired from Lebanon targeted northern Israel, including the town of Metula. Fortunately, Israel’s defense system intercepted most of the rockets, and no injuries were reported. Tensions Rise Despite Ceasefire Agreement This incident marks the most intense escalation since…
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George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxing champion and successful entrepreneur, died on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. He left behind a legacy that transcends the boxing ring. From Tough Beginnings to Olympic Glory George Foreman was born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas. Despite facing a tough childhood, he discovered his…
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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to end temporary legal status for about 532,000 immigrants. These individuals come from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. They arrived through a humanitarian parole program that started during the Biden administration. Understanding the Humanitarian Parole Program In October 2022, the Biden administration launched the humanitarian…
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Rwanda in their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on March 21, 2025. The match took place at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, where Victor Osimhen delivered a stellar performance that led Nigeria to victory. Osimhen’s Double Seals the Win Right from the start, Nigeria looked…
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On March 21, 2025, a sudden power outage forced Heathrow Airport to close, causing chaos for travelers. The trouble began late on March 20 when a fire broke out at the North Hyde electrical substation in Hayes, Hillingdon. Firefighters quickly responded, sending ten fire engines and seventy crew members to tackle the blaze. The fire…