The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against using unauthorized websites to modify their National Identification Number (NIN) data, warning that doing so could lead to identity theft. In a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, emphasized the importance of using only the approved…
A high-level panel at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council has called for urgent legal reforms, warning that punitive laws and discrimination are hindering global efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. The discussion, held at the Palais des Nations, emphasized that ending AIDS requires more than medical treatment it demands the protection…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered all parties engaged in Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal conflict with the Senate’s Ethics Committee to submit their documentation, as the confrontation over her investigation escalates. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has initiated legal action to block the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from…
Senate Leader Bamidele Opeyemi has dismissed claims that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended due to her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Instead, he asserted that the suspension stemmed from her misconduct and violation of Senate regulations. In a statement released on Saturday, Opeyemi described the claims linking the suspension to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ramped up its efforts against counterfeit medications, demolishing approximately N100 billion worth of illegal and expired drugs at the Moniya dump site in Ibadan. the Director General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, on Saturday, represented by Yedunni Adenuga, the Director of Narcotics, reiterated…
The Nigerian Senate’s action suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months has drawn backlash, as a civil society organizations caution that this action threatens democracy and the autonomy of the legislature. The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has denounced the suspension, deeming it unconstitutional and a breach of the representation rights for the constituents…
In a move that has sparked controversy, the Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suspension, which includes the withdrawal of her salary, allowances, security details, and access to the National Assembly, takes effect from March 6, 2025. The decision…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has strongly criticized the Africa Independent Television (AIT) for airing a misleading report that allegedly misrepresented the agency’s stance on the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) regarding fake medicines. In a statement sent to AHR on Thursday, NAFDAC refuted AIT’s report titled “NAFDAC Implicates…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced Dr. (Mrs.) Anike Adeshina as its new Head of Media & Publicity. On Tuesday, a statement by a personnel of the Public Enlightenment & Education Department member of the ICPC, Femi L. Gold, disclosed the new media & publicity head, adding that she…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has strongly denied the sexual harassment allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi), urging Nigerians to uphold due process. Speaking at the Senate’s plenary session on Wednesday, Akpabio dismissed the claims as unfounded and emphasized that he has never harassed any woman. “I have never, and…
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