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  The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, following an ex parte application filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team. The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with disciplinary actions against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central.  The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, following an ex parte application filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team. According to the enrolled court order obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday, the court said, "UPON READING the twenty-five (25) paragraphed Affidavit in support of the Motion Ex-parte and the Affidavit of Urgency, both deposed to by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Adult, Female, Christian, Nigerian citizen of Kogi Central Senatorial District, and the Written Address, all filed at the Registry of this Court. "AFTER HEARING Sanusi Musa SAN, M. J. Numa SAN, ...

  ABUJA – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over allegations of a N700 billion fraud. The arrest occurred on Tuesday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, following an invitation to the former governor. Emmanuel, who served from 2015 to 2023, faces accusations of money laundering, fund diversion, and financial mismanagement during his tenure. Impeccable sources informed Vanguard that the arrest stemmed from a petition by the civil society organisation Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT). The petition alleged that Emmanuel received over N3 trillion from the Federation Account but left behind a debt of N500 billion and N300 billion in unpaid ongoing projects. He is also said to be unable to account for N700 billion. Investigations reportedly revealed N31 billion withdrawn in cash from an account titled ‘Office of the Governor’ between 2019 and 2023. A source stated, “We have arrest...

Bayelsa Police Arrest Woman and Doctor for Defrauding Public with Fake Surgery Appeal The Bayelsa State Police have arrested a woman, Ogechi Okechukwu, a resident of Yenagoa, along with a doctor from the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), for allegedly defrauding the public through a fake surgery fundraising scheme. Ogechi reportedly conspired with the doctor to deceive unsuspecting individuals on Facebook by falsely claiming she needed financial assistance for surgery. The doctor is said to have aided her by providing fake medical reports, drug prescriptions, and staging medical procedures to make her appear genuinely ill. These included administering a fake intravenous drip, conducting a fake blood transfusion, and presenting fabricated scan results to convince donors of her condition. A Facebook influencer, Iwaoma Susan Joseph, unknowingly helped raise N800,000, believing the appeal to be genuine. Both suspects were apprehended after incriminating evidence of their conversations was foun...

  Update: Singer Portable granted Nam bail Controversial singer and Zaazoo ze crooner, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo magistrate court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun state, The singer was arraigned before the court this morning on five-count charges bordering on conspiracy, assault, and restriction, armed with cutlasses and guns, and conduct likely to cause harm. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Nine of his aides were arraigned for similar charges before Magistrate O L Oke. The nine suspects are: Nurudeen Warris, 21, Adetola Alashe, 25, Samuel Adeleke, 28, Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19, Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20, Gospel Kanu, 20, Precious Ohiegebo, 19, Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27, and Fatimo Muhammed, 26. The defendants were arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on felony, assault, and restriction, armed with cutlasses and guns, conduct likely to cause breach of peace, intending to kill. They allegedly assaulted, restricted, and obstructed on...

  There was a mild drama on Wednesday as a standoff over seating arrangements led to a heated exchange between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) and the senate leadership. Trouble began when Senator Natasha’s seat was relocated upon resumption of the session presided by the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, but she refused to comply with the change. The Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Ali Monguno drew the attention of the Senate President to “Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s improper seating position of the lawmaker.” As Monguno made his submission, Natasha interjected forcefully, demanding explanations for the change. "Why was my seat moved without my consent?" she queried, refusing to be silenced. Upholding this position, Senate President Godswill Akpabio ruled in favor of the order. However, when Senator Natasha raised her hand to speak, she was denied recognition because she was not addressing the chamber from her newly assigned seat. Refusing to back down,...

  Portable arrives Ogun police headquarters in Abeokuta Habeeb Okikiola, the controversial Nigerian singer popularly known as Portable, has arrived at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta. Portable, who had earlier surrendered himself at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba arrived at exactly 13:23 hours. The Command's Spokeperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, stated that his arrival at the SCID marks the beginning of his prosecution in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged attack on Ogun state officials. Odutola however, assured the public that due process will be followed in handling the matter, and updates will be provided as necessary. "We urge members of the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information. "The Ogun State Police Command remains committed to upholding justice and maintaining public order", she said.