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Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Slams N5.1 Billion Defamation Suit Against Senator Nwaebonyi Suspended Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District in Kogi State, has filed a N5.1 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. The lawsuit, marked Suit No: CV/1359/25, was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division, through her legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Michael Jonathan Numa. In the filing, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges that Senator Nwaebonyi made defamatory remarks against her during a live appearance on Channels Television’s *Sunrise Daily* on March 6, 2025. According to her,…

Saudi Arabia has announced a significant change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria, from applying for new short-term visas. The restriction, which takes effect on 13 April 2025, impacts multiple visa categories, including business visas (both single and multi-entry), tourist e-visas, and family visit visas. According to the official notice, Nigerian nationals currently holding valid Saudi visas may continue travelling to the Kingdom until 13 April 2025, but must exit no later than 29 April. After this deadline, affected individuals face potential penalties, including a possible 5-year ban from entering the country. Saudi authorities have…

Rejoinder to the Open Letter by the Tangale Intelligentsia Movement (TIM)April 7, 2025 To the Tangale Intelligentsia Movement (TIM), Greetings to you all. I have received and read with utmost attention the open letter you sent to me dated April 6, 2025. First, allow me to express my sincere appreciation for your continued engagement in the political discourse of our community and for your expressed concerns. It is always beneficial when our people remain vocal about matters affecting our collective future. However, while I recognize the sentiments and the points raised, I must offer a respectful response to some of…

AN OPEN LETTER TO HON. ALI ISA JC, (MAKAMAN CHAM) MINORITY WHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. AN OPEN LETTER TO HON. ALI ISA JC, (MAKAMAN CHAM) MINORITY WHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 6th April, 2025 Special greetings to you sir. We write this open letter to convey our appreciation for all that you have been doing to the good people of Balanga Billiri federal constituency where you represent. We are not unaware of the fact that it falls within your primary responsibility to do so, all the same, you deserve to be applauded. Sir, we have followed closely…

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Elias Nankap Lamle to the rank of Nigerian first Professor of the Anthropology of Conflict Management and Peace Studies. This milestone marks a significant achievement not only for Dr. Lamle but also for the University of Jos, as he becomes the first Professor of the Anthropology of Conflict Management and Peace Studies. Dr. Lamle’s academic journey is a testament to his dedication and passion for conflict management and peace studies. Born on June 30, 1965, in Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria, Dr. Lamle has spent over three decades…

The Social Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi are in talks to join the SDP. Adebayo disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Adebayo said many politicians in the country, including Atiku and Obi, are ready to join the SDP ahead of the 2027 general election. This is coming after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the SDP. The former presidential candidate said: “People are…

CAS ENGAGES STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN BRAZIL TO OPTIMISE NAF OPERATIONAL EFFORTS As part of the Nigerian Air Force’s renewed drive for global engagement and force transformation, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, paid a strategic visit to Brazil from 1 to 4 April 2025. While participating in the Latin America Aerospace Defence and Security (LAAD) Fair in Rio de Janeiro, the CAS held high-level discussions with Embraer Defence & Security, the Brazilian Air Force, and other key stakeholders. Talks focused on sustaining NAF’s aircraft fleet—especially the A-29 Super Tucano—as well as expanding cooperation in…

OPERATION LAFIYA JAMAA: TROOPS OF 6 BRIGADE NEUTRALIZE 3 BANDITS, DESTROY CAMPS, AND RECOVER AMMUNITION IN TARABA STATE In continuation of the ongoing military operations codenamed OPERATION LAFIYA JAMAA, aimed at flushing out criminal elements from Taraba State, gallant troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have successfully neutralized 3 bandits, destroyed several camps, and recovered arms and ammunition in a daring clearance operation conducted on 5 April 2025 in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which targeted suspected bandits’ hideouts, saw troops advancing to Achalle where they thoroughly cleared the general…

Some former domestic workers of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who are being held in the Okaka Custodial Centre, Bayelsa State, have decried their maltreatment and delayed trial, saying they are undergoing hardship and torture. Two of the workers, who spoke exclusively to Eye Reporters on Friday, begged for help, saying they were languishing in prison. Our correspondents gathered that the workers had been in the custodial centre since 2019, as their trial faced constant delays due to repeated adjournments. Those affected are Williams Alami, Vincent Olabiyi, Ebuka Cosmos, John Dashe, Tamunokuro Abaku, Emmanuel Aginwa, Erema Deborah, Precious Kingsley, Tamunosiki Achese,…

NIGERIAN NAVY OPERATION DELTA SANITY II RECORDS HUGE SUCCESS AGAINST CRUDE OIL THEFT IN MARCH 2025 1.​The ongoing Nigerian Navy anti-crude oil theft operation tagged Operation DELTASANITY II recorded huge successes in the month of March 2025. These are listed below: ​​ a. On Friday 7 March 2025, an Illegal Refinery Site laden with about 5,500 litres of stolen crude oil, 2,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), 1 oven, 9 dugout pits, 15 polythene sacks of illegally refined AGO, 13 sacks of stolen crude oil, and 1 pumping machine were discovered and deactivated around Oteghele community at…