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2025

Reps Ultimatum: CBN Governor Faces Arrest Threat Over N3.64 Trillion Debt

Business, Economy, News, PoliticsCBN, Economy, House of reps

The House of Representatives has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, to settle a N3.64 trillion debt owed to the Federal Government. Failure to comply may result in a warrant of arrest being issued against him. According to the House Committees on Public Accounts and Public Assets, the debt represents 70% of an outstanding N5.2 trillion in unpaid operating surplus for the period spanning 2016 to 2022. The lawmakers emphasized that the CBN's non-compliance with the Finance Act 2020 has prompted this decisive action. The CBN has been directed to transfer unclaimed…

Jul

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Passport Seized at Abuja Airport

News, PoliticsMetro, Nigeria, Politics, Security, Senate

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's international passport was briefly seized by Nigerian immigration officers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on July 24, 2025. The senator, representing Kogi Central, was stopped by immigration officials who flagged her as a "national security risk" just before boarding a British Airways flight to London. According to eyewitnesses, Senator Natasha remained calm and composed throughout the ordeal, insisting that the officers had no legal authority to seize her passport. "The court never authorised this. You have no right to hold my passport," she was overheard telling the officers. The directive to hold her travel…

Jul

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Addresses Electricity Concerns During Visit to Elu Ohafia

Abia State, News, PoliticsIbe Okwara Osonwa, Nigeria, Politics

The member representating Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, today, paid a congratulatory visit to Ezie Awa Udonsi, Ezie Ogo Elu Ohafia. Ezie Ogo Udonsi, warmly welcomed Hon. Osonwa, expressing gratitude for his contributions to the people of the constituency. He specifically urged the Honorable Member to prioritize the restoration of electricity supply in Ohafia. The Ezie Ogo also emphasized on his paramount stand to protect the life and properties of Ohafia citizens. In response, Hon. Osonwa acknowledged the request and provided an update on the current status of electricity restoration in Ohafia,…

Jul

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tragedy Strikes Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic As Final Year Student Passes Away in Sleep

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAkwa Ibom, RIP

The Journalism and Media Studies student passed away on Thursday, 17th July, 2025 but her remains were discovered at about 10:00 pm on Friday by neighbours. An eyewitness said the deceased was hale and hearty the previous day and even shared dinner with other tenants at the students’ lodge before she went to bed. According to a neighbour, the caretaker of the lodge raised the alarm that the deceased was not seen outside throughout Friday. The neighbours attempted to open her door but discovered that it was locked from inside. “It was then that all the tenants came out, opened…

Jul

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi Defies Threats, Vows to Return to Edo State

News, PoliticsEdo State, Peter Obi, Politics

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to return to Edo State despite threats from Governor Monday Okpebholo, who warned that Obi’s safety could not be guaranteed in the state. Speaking to journalists in Awka, Obi dismissed the threats, stating they would not deter him from his mission to support education and healthcare initiatives across Nigeria. Obi made the remarks while visiting his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, where he and other alumni donated N50 million to fund staff quarters and a new administrative building. The former Anambra governor emphasized his commitment to investing…