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Federal High Court Throws Out Suit Against Senate President Akpabio Over Senator Natasha’s Suspension

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice James Omotosho, ruling on Friday, held that the ten plaintiffs who filed the suit lacked the legal standing, or locus standi, to bring the case. He struck out the suit, describing it as without merit. The case, filed as FHC/ABJ/CS/654/2025 by Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others, sought to overturn the six-month suspension imposed on Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged misconduct. The plaintiffs argued that the suspension would leave Kogi Central Senatorial District underrepresented. Justice Omotosho disagreed, noting that the plaintiffs were not in a position to contest the Senate’s decision in court. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Senate in July. She subsequently challenged the suspension, and in September, Justice Omotosho ordered her immediate reinstatement, declaring the Senate’s action unlawful. The Senate has appealed that ruling and requested a stay of execution, with the appeal still pending before the Court of Appeal.  

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Jonathan Reveals Boko Haram Once Selected Buhari as Negotiator

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that Boko Haram once selected Muhammadu Buhari to act as their negotiator with the Nigerian government. Jonathan made the disclosure on Friday during the public presentation of Scars, a book by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), in Abuja. He explained that the insurgents chose Buhari after Jonathan’s administration set up multiple committees to engage the group in dialogue. “One of the committees we set up then, Boko Haram nominated Buhari to lead their team to negotiate with the government,” Jonathan said. “I thought that if they had nominated Buhari to represent them and interact with the government committee, then when Buhari became president, it might have provided an easier path to negotiations, and they could have surrendered their weapons. But the problem still exists today.” Jonathan added that the insurgency’s persistence underscores its complexity, noting that Buhari’s inability to fully eliminate Boko Haram highlighted the challenges of addressing the crisis.

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Nollywood Actress Bukky Wright Rejoices As Son Hooks His Heartthrob

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has celebrated her son, Eniola, as he tied the knot with his international partner. Wright expressed her gratitude and joy in a heartfelt Instagram post, thanking Allah for sparing her life to witness the milestone. “This is the day that the Lord has made!! I rejoiced and was glad with so much gratitude to Allah for sparing my life to see my baby boy get married and start his life with his wife. I have seen the beginning of your life till date, I will not see your end insha Allah,” she wrote. She also prayed for the couple’s marriage to be blessed and filled with happiness. “Almighty Allah will make this union one made from heaven. He will continue to be with your family and by His grace you will never lack anything good in life. As you start the journey into real life with your wife you will not know sorrow. Thanks for making me a proud mother. I can go on and on but I will stop here for now. I love you guys.”  

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House Of Representatives Considers Conducting Presidential, Governorship, And Legislative Elections On A Single Day

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The House of Representatives is weighing a proposal that could see presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections conducted on the same day across Nigeria. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas revealed this during a meeting with a European Union delegation in Abuja, explaining that the plan is part of broader electoral reforms aimed at cutting costs, boosting voter turnout, and reducing the tensions that often accompany Nigeria’s staggered polls. He stressed that a single-day election system would improve credibility and ease the logistical and security challenges that typically arise during prolonged election periods. “In our own thinking, it will help to reduce our electoral process, particularly on the turnout of voters,” Abbas said. The ongoing constitutional amendment process also covers other reforms such as reserved seats for women and persons with disabilities, financial autonomy for institutions, and clearer roles for traditional rulers. Abbas urged the EU to back the reform process through advocacy and awareness, noting that both chambers of the National Assembly and state assemblies will need to support the changes for them to take effect. Lawmakers are expected to vote on the amendment bills later this month as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.  

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NURTW Chairman Sego Dismisses Voter Threat Allegations, Blames Political Rivals

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Mustapha Sego, Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has denied claims that he threatened voters in Lagos ahead of the 2027 elections. He confirmed that the Department of State Services (DSS) invited him over a viral video, but described the allegations as “false and baseless.” In the video, Sego, speaking in Yoruba to union members, warned that mistakes from the 2023 elections would not be repeated in 2027 and stressed support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). “Anybody who makes any mistakes in 2027 will be dealt with. Let them know that the APC is the party you’ll vote for, anybody who refuses to do so will meet us,” he said. Sego clarified that his remarks were directed only at union members and not meant as threats to voters. “I have always been a man of peace. Everyone has the right to freely associate and choose their political affiliations, and I fully respect that,” he said. He also claimed that the allegations were part of a scheme by rival union members to destabilize his leadership in Lagos State. “There is always opposition in every role. This is clearly an attempt to undermine me and the NURTW in Lagos,” Sego added.

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Senator Ishaku Abbo Denies Alleged Assault, Says He Is Not In Police Custody

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Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, former representative of Adamawa North in the 9th and early 10th Senate, has denied claims that he is in custody at the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja. He also rejected reports linking him to the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old secondary school student in June. Media reports on Thursday suggested that the senator had been taken into custody following accusations by the mother of the alleged victim. In a statement to journalists on Friday, Abbo said the reports were false and politically motivated. He confirmed that he was at his residence in Katampe Extension, Abuja, throughout Thursday and had not been at any police station. “The report is the handiwork of my political detractors. It is an orchestrated smear campaign to disturb my peace,” he said. Abbo acknowledged a separate matter in which he reported a woman who allegedly demanded N5 million from him to the FCID. Both parties were invited for questioning, but he expressed concern that unrelated stories have circulated weeks later. Online speculation claimed the senator assaulted a minor at his Katampe residence on June 29, 2025, and attempted to silence the family with money. The allegations also suggested that Senator Aishatu Binani, 2023 Adamawa governorship candidate, intervened to dissuade the family from pursuing the matter. This controversy adds to previous scandals in Abbo’s career, including a 2019 viral video showing him assaulting a woman at a sex toy shop in Abuja and earlier allegations of attempting to blackmail a married woman with an alleged sex tape.

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CAC, SMEDAN Launch Free Registration Drive for 250,000 MSMEs

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have launched a nationwide drive to provide free business registration for 250,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).   The free business name registration drive is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem by promoting formalization and reducing barriers to growth, in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope vision. The initiative was announced in Abuja on Friday, September 26, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two agencies. Formalization has long been a challenge for many small businesses, with cost, bureaucracy, and lack of awareness keeping millions in the informal sector. This often denies them access to finance, markets, and government support. The new CAC–SMEDAN scheme removes these barriers by covering the cost of registration and linking beneficiaries directly to SMEDAN’s MSME database. Through this database, registered businesses will gain access to aftercare services and opportunities such as grants, capacity-building programmes, technical support, and market linkages. CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, emphasized that the free registration drive is aimed at breaking barriers that keep many businesses informal by removing the cost of registration and helping entrepreneurs access growth opportunities. SMEDAN Director-General Dr. Charles Odii added that formalization is the gateway to support, noting that registered businesses will benefit from continuous aftercare such as grants, training, and market access. Together, they highlighted that the initiative represents a major investment in Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem, with CAC foregoing about ₦3 billion in fees, while SMEDAN provides the support system to ensure businesses not only register but also thrive. They agreed that this collaboration gives practical meaning to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda by lowering barriers and creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurs.

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Federal High Court Directs Police To Halt Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement

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The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, on Friday ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of the tinted glass permit for vehicle owners. The court instructed the police to maintain the status quo and “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter.” The interim order was issued as hearing began in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed by lawyer John Aikpokpo-Martins against the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force, challenging the legality of the new tinted glass permit enforcement. Senior Advocate Kunle Edun, SAN, who led Aikpokpo-Martins’ legal team, confirmed the development, describing it as “a significant step in upholding the rule of law while the substantive issues in the case are being determined.”

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