After serving her six-month suspension, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is set to officially resume plenary sessions along with other lawmakers today (Tuesday). The assurance was given by one of her lawyers, Victor Giwa, in an interview with newsmen. The upper chamber had earlier shifted its resumption from September 23 to October 7,…
Embattled lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has alleged that her suspension from the Nigerian Senate on March 6 was premeditated and politically motivated. The lawmaker, in an interview with Adeola Fayehun on her YouTube channel on Saturday, May 31, 2025, claimed that her rights as a legislator were violated, accusing Senate President…
The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Monday that a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, Max Purcell has been voluntarily suspended for breaking anti-doping rules. The Australian, who is ranked 12th in the world for doubles, admitted to a breach of the regulations relating to the use of a “prohibited method” and had “requested to enter…
Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin was banned for a year on Thursday following a horse-whipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games. The British rider was provisionally suspended by the governing body, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, just days before the start of the Olympics in the French capital….
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has maintained that its directive on the suspension of biometric clearance and Community Development Services (CDS) still subsists. This is against a circular making the rounds on social media purportedly signed by the NYSC Director General. The Scheme said the directory in circulation was a ruse which only existed…
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate suspension of the July 29 plan to commence the enforcement of the e-Central Motor Registry (e-CMR). The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adejobi said the suspension was to give ample opportunity for…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin has appealed to colleagues to be mindful of words and actions that can fuel division. Honourable Ogundoyin who made the appeal at plenary, dismissed the rumours of plans to suspend some lawmakers. The Speaker noted that suspending any member would only create a…