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Women Groups Slam Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over “Obstinate Posture,” Say Her Conduct Is a National Embarrassment

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

A coalition of women-led organizations has come down hard on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her recent conduct as unbecoming, contemptuous, and a national disgrace to the cause of women in leadership across Nigeria. The groups — Coalition for Democratic Women in Leadership, led by Ambassador Sarah Bulus, and the Northern...

Natasha’s “Propaganda” Must End, Says Arewa Group as Court Vindicates Akpabio

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has issued a blistering rebuke to suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding she immediately end her “media theatrics” and comply with the court’s ruling affirming the Senate’s disciplinary powers. In a hard-hitting statement signed by Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Musa, NEYGA declared that the verdict has...

First Lady lifts Plateau attack victims with N1b

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to support the victims of recent attacks in Plateau State. Mrs. Tinubu, who was visiting Plateau State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the killings and displacements, made the donations through her pet project, the Renewed...

NNPCL Boss Embroiled in N5.7bn Scam, Coalition Demands Justice

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

The coalition of economic accountability under the leadership of Patroitic Nigerian Youth Forum (PNYF) is outraged with the high-handedness of Mr. Bayo Bashir Ojulari, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPLC). The Coalition particularly cited the scandalous 5.7 billion naira consultancy contract entered into by...

Kanye West barred from entering Australia over song glorifying Hitler

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

West, a multiple Grammy award winner, identifies as a Nazi and often makes anti-semitism comments. Australian authorities have blocked American rapper Kanye West from entering Australia over his song glorifying brutal Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler. Tony Burke, Australia’s home affairs minister, in an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corporation, disclosed that...

Liverpool’s Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

According to multiple reports, the incident occurred near Zamora, Spain, when the car the 28-year-old was in alongside his brother, Andre, went off the road. Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died following a car accident in Spain. The tragic news comes just two weeks after Jota married his long-term girlfriend...

Dangote Cement Creates 50 Agric Entrepreneurs

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

Determined to support the governments in its food security effort, the Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme in Benue State. The initiative is aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantity from Benue State, considered to be the food basket of...

Military kills notorious terrorists, nabs 1.191 others in Q2 – DHQ

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of the armed forces killed scores of notorious terrorists and apprehended 1.191 others across theatres of operation from April to June. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military during...

Duchess Hospital vows to raise care standards after NHEA 2025 win

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

Duchess International Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to raising healthcare standards in Nigeria after being named Private Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year for the second consecutive year at the prestigious 11th Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The award ceremony took place on June 27 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre...

Chukwueze wants Milan stay

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

There are reports that Milan will try to offload Samuel Chukwueze this summer, but the Nigerian winger hints on social media that he wants to stay at San Siro. Nigerian winger Chukwueze appears unwilling to leave Milan this summer. The 26-year-old has shared an Instagram post in which he is seen wearing...