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  Impeaching a state governor in Nigeria is a constitutional process intended to ensure accountability and uphold democratic governance. However, political dynamics often influence its execution. Step-by-Step Process: 1. Notice of Allegation At least one-third of the members of the State House of Assembly must sign a written notice accusing the governor of gross misconduct . The notice is presented to the Speaker of the House . 2. Serving the Notice Within 7 days , the Speaker must serve the notice to the governor and all Assembly members. 3. Governor’s Right to Respond The governor has the right to reply to the allegations. Any response must be shared with all Assembly members. 4. Initial Vote by the Assembly Within 14 days , the House must vote without debate on whether the allegations warrant investigation. A two-thirds majority is required to proceed. If the motion fails, the process ends. 5. Formation of an Investigative Panel If the motion passes,...

The Nigerian Senate has denied claims by suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that there is a plan to arrest her upon her return from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) event in the United States. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended for six months, alleged that her impending arrest is linked to her participation in the IPU meeting in New York on March 11, 2025. She reportedly raised concerns about her suspension during the event, which followed her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a telephone interview on Sunday, March 16, 2025, she told Premium Times : “I’m aware there are plans underway to have me arrested as soon as I arrive in Abuja. Senate President Akpabio sent three staff members, led by the Chargé D’Affaires of the Nigerian embassy in New York, to remove me from the United Nations premises right after my speech. I was rescued by parliamentarians from other countries and security.” Senate Dismisses All...

  The Spanish Football Association announced on Monday that Barcelona's postponed La Liga match against Osasuna, originally scheduled for March 8, will now take place on March 27. However, the Catalan club has expressed dissatisfaction with the new date, citing concerns over player availability following the international break. The initial postponement occurred after Barcelona's first-team doctor, Carles Minarro, tragically passed away unexpectedly just before the match. The club honored Minarro's memory and requested a suitable rescheduling to accommodate the circumstances. According to local media reports, Barcelona is considering an appeal against the March 27 date, as it falls immediately after the international break. The club argues that key players, including Brazilian winger Raphinha and Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo, are scheduled to represent their national teams in South America just two days prior. This tight turnaround would leave insufficient time for the ...

 The ongoing price war between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has forced oil marketers to reduce their petrol purchases due to mounting losses. The competition began in November 2024 when Dangote Refinery lowered its petrol price from N990 to N970 per litre. It later dropped the price to N899 during the festive season to ease costs for Nigerians. In response, NNPC also adjusted its prices, according to the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners of Nigeria (PETROAN). Escalating Price Cuts and Market Reactions By February 1, 2025, Dangote Refinery further reduced its price to N890 per litre, then slashed it again to N825. On March 3, 2025, some NNPC retail outlets matched Dangote’s price at N860 per litre. The price war intensified when Dangote Refinery dropped its rate again to N815, following a decrease in the landing cost of petrol to N774.82 per litre. While consumers benefit from the falling prices, marketers and importers are st...

  A recently surfaced CCTV video has revealed the moment armed military officers forcefully entered the premises of Ikeja Electric, assaulting staff members and causing chaos. The footage, which went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, shows the officers kicking down doors and barging into offices without authorisation. Shared by Arise TV journalist Oseni Rufai, the video depicts the officers, dressed in full military gear and armed with whips, storming the facility. A female employee can be seen fleeing towards the stairs in fear, highlighting the intensity of the situation. This incident follows an earlier report on March 6, which detailed how armed military personnel invaded Ikeja Electric’s office. According to the company, the invasion occurred after it disconnected power supply to a military facility over an unpaid electricity bill of N4 billion. The video has sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the use of force and calling for accounta...

  The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has distanced himself from the ongoing investigation of his Personal Assistant, Andrew Uchi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Uchi is reportedly in EFCC custody over allegations of bribery, corruption, and money laundering involving approximately N10 billion. He is also accused of acquiring properties worth over N6 billion across Abuja, Jos (Plateau State), and several locations in Benue State, including Makurdi, Gboko, and Tarka Local Government Areas. Additionally, two Bureau de Change operators are under investigation for allegedly assisting in the money laundering activities linked to Uchi. In response, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation issued a statement on Monday, signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen. The statement emphasized that the SGF has no involvement in the alleged misconduct and reaffirmed the office’s ...