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Senate, the upper legislative chambers of Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended for six months, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central senatorial district of Kogi State over allegations of misconduct.The suspension is effective from Thursday March 6, 2025. Thescale news gathered that within the period of the suspension, her office will be locked and she will be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises as well as her salaries and those of her legislative aides will be withdrawn.This followed the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Public Conduct, Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions.The Senator Imasuen led committee which met last Wednesday and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the elevation of Mr Temitola Adekunle-Johnson to the position of Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation & MSME (Office of the Vice President) and Mrs Uju Anwuka to Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health (Office of the Vice President). A statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser to the President, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha said, “the appointments are in continuation of efforts to actualise the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration, especially in the respective sectors.” Prior to their appointments, Mr Adekunle-Johnson and Mrs Anwuka…

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has apologized for his recent comments which belittled the Africa Cup of Nations. Carragher had suggested that AFCON does not carry the same weight as other major international tournaments, sparking widespread criticism from football figures and fans alike across the continent and beyond. “I love debates, but what I would never want to be described as a pundit who is ignorant and disrespectful. It was never my aim, whether it’s a team, a player, a continent or a tournament,” he said on CBS Sports Golazo, UEFA Champions League show. He went on: “Where I would say…

FIFA will pay a total prize money of $1 billion to participants in the World clubs Cup tournament taking place in the United States this year. Thescale news gathered from reliable sources close to the world football organisation that the figure is significantly higher than the prize money offered for either the last men’s or women’s World Cups. However, FIFA has so far given few details about the funding of the first edition of the 32-team tournament that will take place every four years, but it has signed up a broadcaster and major sponsors in recent weeks. British streaming service, DAZN is…

Unveils Election Timetable

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof Ngozi Odu has dismissed widespread rumours that she has resigned from office. However, in a statement issued on Wednesday by her Press Secretary, Owupele Benebo, the deputy governor categorically denied the reports, insisting that she remains fully committed to her duties. The statement reads, “The Office of the Deputy Governor of Rivers State wishes to categorically debunk the false and misleading reports circulating online suggesting that Her Excellency, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, DSSRS, has resigned. “Contrary to these baseless claims, Her Excellency remains committed to her duties as Deputy Governor, a position she was duly elected to…

Rivers State Crisis: A Litmus Test for Tinubu Presidency, Nigeria’s Judiciary, others The smoldering political crisis in Rivers State has erupted into a defining moment for Nigeria’s judiciary, the Ijaw ethnic nation, and the global community. At its core, this turmoil pitting Governor Siminalayi Fubara against his predecessor, Chief Nyesom Wike, now Federal Capital Territory Minister – exposes a battle over power, resources, and identity. Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, widely accused of favoring centralized control and political godfatherism, the stakes are higher than ever. The recent Supreme Court judgment halting statutory federal revenue allocations to Rivers State has only…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has released his first-ever provisional squad with Captain Ahmed Musa making the list. Chelle has called up 35 players ahead of this month’s 2026 World Cup qualifier games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Captain Ahmed Musa returns to the squad and is joined by assistant captain William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Joe Aribo. Chelle has also included six new faces, blending experience with fresh talent. Home-based stars Papa Mustapha, Kayode Bankole and Ifeanyi Emmanuel Onyebuchi have received call-ups. The Eagles will play away in Kigali on March 21 before hosting Zimbabwe on March 25. Full Super…

Director of the Rivers State Fire Service, Mr John Chukwumati has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara over rehabilitation and remodeling of fire stations across the state which has brought them to international standard. The Director made the commendation while speaking to newsmen in his office in Port Harcourt, the state capital shortly after the governor’s commissioning of the newly remodeled headquarters of the Service on Tuesday. He said, “what happened today in my presence gives me great joy. I never expected that such a thing will happen in my presence when I’m about to leave the service . . . It’s…