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Soludo-Obi Rivalry: Scurrying About Under Obi’s Shadow!

April 29, 2025

By Steve Osuji

There’s actually no rivalry between the duo of Peter Obi and Chukwuma Soludo.

Their lives and trajectories have travelled through different tangents.

Prof. Soludo is currently first term governor of Anambra State. Obi sat on the same seat over a decade ago.

But keen observers of these two prominent Anambra men will easily conjecture that Soludo is suffering from what one would want to describe as THE OBI COMPLEX or TRAUMA.

Going by Soludo’s numerous unwarranted and juvenile public vituperations, he probably thinks he’s superior to Obi and therefore, obi must seek his permission even before he visits the loo!

On several occasions in the last couple of years, Soludo has made inaccurate and indeed, injurious public statements about Peter Obi.

Soludo is obviously deeply troubled that Obi did not only step up to run for the presidency of Nigeria, but that he has enjoyed enormous national acceptance.

In Soludo’s godhead wisdom, no Igboman should aspire to be president until he, Soludo is ready.

Obi is not the immediate past governor of Anambra but Soludo seems to derive an especial joy pillorying Obi and discussing his ‘misdeeds’ as governor.

Soludo’s last installment just yesterday, is to join the band of Obi’s political opponents to shoot him down for speaking up about the woes and tribulations that have beset Nigeria under Tinubu/APC era.

What manner of man joins the mob outside to traduce his own brother. Igbo has a vile name for a fellow who points to his father’s house with the left hand. We shall refrain from calling Soludo that name here lest we be like him.

The way Soludo carries on, you would wonder whether he’s governor of Anambra or Obi.

Let it be said that Soludo has been a poor governor so far. We have already recorded him as a loquacious, bombastic and all-knowing fellow.

Some of his aides call him eze onye agwala m (the all-knowing king who listens to no counsel).

During electioneering, he promised to morph Anambra into Dubai; as if he has some kind of magic wand. But Anambra has become more wretched under his watch? For one, it’s dirtier. I have just visited.

He is facing reelection in a few months. He will fail woefully if the process is free and transparent. But we can already see motorpark tactics being put in place to suborn the election.

If only Soludo would address his mind a little more to running Anambra. Maybe he can still redeem himself and perhaps measure up a bit to Obi’s tenure and stature.

Soludo seems like a man traumatized by a mammoth opponent. But Obi is by no means in contention with Soludo. Soludo must therefore remove himself from the prism of Obi’s shadow in which he seems to spends much time scurrying about.

Soludo must cure himself of the acute psychological condition we want to call The OBI TRAUMA.

Two brothers can actually be great together…

*Osuji was editor at The Guardian and Thisday.

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*OSUJISTEVE/29.04.25

Abia Sets Up 10,000 Capacity Modular Refinery

Suleiman Anyalewechi

April 29, 2025

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

To drive industrialization, and create job opportunities, the Abia state Government has announced its readiness to set up a Modular Refinery in the State.

The construction of the Refinery with a capacity to refine over 10,000 barrel of crude daily ,will commence next month at the state’s Industrial and Innovation Park AIIP project site in the Oil bearing Ukwa West local council.

The State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kalu, who disclosed this while briefing the media after an Executive Council meeting on Monday, April 28,2025, informed that the project to be undertaken by HSI, will significantly drive the economy of the state .

He noted that the project is also a testament to the steady progress being made on the AIIP project which was flagged off last year by Governor Alex Otti.

The Commissioner, apparently, replying to some people who have come to perceive the project as a failure, noted that significant progress has been recorded with the Modular Refinery being a part of the project’s success story so far.

“The Abia State Government is making steady progress on the AIIP project, and to this effect, the payment of compensation to all affected landowners has been completed.

“Bush clearing and aid works around the project site have commenced ,especially around the Modular Refinery portion

“Construction for the Modular Refinery will commence fully during the second quarter of the year ,and that is as we enter the month of May ).

“This of course is as a result of the approval granted HSI to operate the 10,000 barrels per day capacity modular refinery at the AIIP site”, Kalu noted.

He expressed the optimism that the project apart from growing the GDP ,will create several direct and indirect job opportunities for the people of the state.

INEC, NASS Committee Call For Electoral Reform, As It Holds Retreat

Akinwale Kasali

April 29, 2025

By Akinwale Kasali

As the 2027 Election draws Closer, electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Joint National Assembly Electoral Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives, have

highlighted the need for Electoral Reforms to further strengthen the nation’s democracy.

The electoral reform, according to Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, is to leverage on the successes achieved at the 2023 Election and to review the hitches it encountered during the election.

He added that the electoral reform will not only strengthen the electoral process, but will further give the electorates a sense of belonging and make them have faith in the electoral body.

Yakubu said that the innovations and technologies brought into use at the last election was following the electoral reform done in 2020, and that was proposed by the Justice Uwais and Senator Ken Nnamani Committee.

He said these reforms will avail INEC to conduct a more free and fairer election in future.

The three-day retreat between the Commission and members of the Joint committee on electoral matters is tagged “Emergent Issues in the Electoral Lagal Framework”, is holding at Marriot Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos from Monday 28th April to 30th of April.

Yakubu emphasized the critical need for continuous reform of the electoral legal framework, stating that the retreat provides a “unique opportunity” to enhance Nigeria’s electoral process through legislative review and shared field experiences.

He recalled a similar retreat in March 2020 which led to the repeal and re-enactment of the Electoral Act 2022, that collaboration.

He said it marked the first time lawmakers, INEC, and stakeholders collectively addressed critical aspects of electoral laws, including technological innovations, judicial compliance, and observer recommendations.

The INEC Chairman, also, highlighted significant improvements stemming from past reforms.

“Extended Timeline: The amendment to allow 180 days between party primaries and elections up from 60 days resolved chronic logistical delays.

“This ensured the 2023 General Elections proceeded without postponement, the first time since 2010 .

“Local Production of Materials: For the first time since 1999, all sensitive election materials were printed in Nigeria, a feat praised by the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria.

Yakubu outlined ongoing challenges requiring legislative attention:

-Technological Integration: Strengthening legal backing for INEC’s innovations, such as electronic voting systems.

-Litigation Reduction: Clarifying ambiguities in electoral laws to minimize pre- and post-election disputes.

– Adoption of Good Practices: Incorporating recommendations from past reform committees, including the Uwais (2009), Lemu (2011), and Nnamani (2017) reports.

The Chairman then stressed that such retreats offer deeper engagement than standard committee hearings, enabling lawmakers to gain first hand insights into election management challenges.

He also acknowledged the support of development partners in advancing Nigeria’s electoral integrity.

The Vice Chairman Senate House Committee on Electoral Reform, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua in his remarks said election are the major plan of leadership position to deliver democracy.

He commended the INEC Chairman on the progress they have made which are remarkable and better than the previous one, however, much is needed to be done in electoral laws misconduct of electoral officers and to safe guard the legal framework so that the declared results will be clear conscience of the Nigeria people.

The Co. Chairman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adebayo Balogun in his remark said the retreat provides the opportunity to reflect and to deliberate and chart the progressive path to strengthen the electoral framework as one that promotes credible inclusiveness, transparency and fairness in electoral process.

Hon. Balogun also said the focus of the retreat will be on proposed amendment to the electoral act 2022 a registration that had already marked significant milestone in the conduct of elections in Nigeria especially with the introduction of BVAS in the 2023 election.

“The Retreat will allow them to engage directly with INEC understanding that on the proposed changes to ensure that any amendment and also be doing the proposed amendment of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, he said.

Troops Arrest 23 Suspected Crude Oil Thieves

Suleiman Anyalewechi

April 29, 2025

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army on Monday April 28, 2025, announced the arrest of no fewer than 23 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region.

It also informed that over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products were recovered during a series of clearance operations

A statement from the spokesperson for the Division, Lt Col Jonah Danjuma, also noted that troops, during the operations, destroyed over 13 illegal refineries as well as the seizure of several illegal refining equipment.

In Orachi/Okolomade general area of Abua/Odua Local Council, troops were said to have confiscated about 45,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline.AGO,concealed in sacks in different locations in the forest.

According to Danjuma, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Council, over 28,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in two reservoirs were seized.

“A suspect was arrested, while an 800- meter long hose ,and a pumping machine were recovered in the process.

A similar operation conducted in the Peterside area of Bonny Local Government, led to the recovery of over 10,000 litres of stolen products ,with the destruction of one illegal refining site ,the Army spokesman stated .

” In a snap operation conducted along Obrikom/Omoku ,two wooden boats conveying over 3000 litres of illegally refined AGO were intercepted

Meanwhile, seven suspected oil thieves were apprehended in connection with the heinous crime.

“The ongoing clearance operations at the fringes of the Imo River are progressing ,with several illegal refining sites ,drum pots and receivers taken out.

“Following credible intelligence, troops intercepted a tanker truck filled with 39,994 litres of stolen products along Itu/Calabar highway in Itu LGA ” Danjuma noted.

He informed that two suspects were apprehended in connection with the seizure with fake waybill papers to cover their illegal operation.

“Another clearance operation along Abak/Ikomima road in Uyo, local Council ,according to Danjuma led to the seizure of another truck laden with about 39,985 litres of stolen crude .

The Products, he said, were also being conveyed with forged documents.

The Army spokesperson noted that an intelligence- driven sting operation conducted in Ibio Ndot community in Orok Anam Local Council of Akwa Ibom State resulted in the confiscation of 103 nylon bags filled with over 3,090 litres of illegally refined AGO concealed on a cassava farm.

“In Bayelsa, around Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area, troops discovered an illegal refining site with over 2,600 litres of AGO in sacks.

“In the Adibawa area also in YELGA over 2,500 litres of stolen crude ,and 1,100 litres of illegally refined AGO in sacks were recovered.

“Also recovered were eight wheelbarrows used for the illicit activities. This was in addition to six suspected oil thieves arrested at the scene”,Danjuma stated.

Enugu NASS Caucus Backs Planned Concession Of Akanu Ibiam International Airport

Suleiman Anyalewechi

April 29, 2025

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

National Assembly members from Enugu State on Monday April 28,2025, threw their weight behind moves to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, by the Federal Government.

A statement from the NASS caucus jointly issued by the Eight House of Representatives members from the State, described the planned concession of the facility as a potential driver of the economy of the South East region.

The Source reports that there have been a measure of controversy surrounding Federal Government’s plans to to concession the airport to some private operators of recent.

Some critics of the planned concession questioned the alleged plans to concession the facility for, allegedly, up to an 80-year period, as well as a lack of a clear cut operational framework for such an exercise.

However, while admitting that plans to concession the airport are a foot, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, noted that the duration of the concession is yet to be determined.

According to Keyamo, most of the airports in the country are currently running at a huge loss yearly, noting that the concession exercise is meant to ensure that they break even without depending on Government subsidies.

The Enugu Federal law makers, applauded the Federal Government initiatives towards making the Enugu airport and others self-sustaining.

They have, therefore, urged all the relevant authorities to speed-up the concession process so that the people of the South East will begin to reap the benefits.

Similarly, the Caucus appealed to the people of the region to support the initiative which it argued would fast-track development, through the attraction of investment opportunities.

“Due to poor capital investment, the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA Enugu, remains partially completed and, indeed, an International airport only in name over two decades since it was designated as such by the Federal Government.

“Critical components such as the cargo terminal, runway, and international terminal among others are either non-existent or require completion or upgrade.

“Businesses and the people of the South-east, especially, have borne the brunt of these inadequacies, which manifest in the paucity of international flights and intermittent closure of the airport for repairs of the runway as recently witnessed.

“Therefore, we believe that the concession of the airport as currently being processed by the Federal Government is the only realistic approach to attracting adequate resources to build the requisite infrastructure ,and expand existing ones to place AIIA in the league of other international airports around the world”,the Caucus stated.

According to them, concession of the facility is totally different from a privatization exercise, as being thought by some critics.

The law makers noted that concession only involves a well tenured Public-private Partnership, PPP, framework designed to attract private investment with a view to improving the infrastructural facilities, while the Government retains ownership, regulatory and supervisory authority.

Instructively, the position of the Enugu NASS caucus came same day the airport was reopened to traffic after a two-week closure.

The facility was, on April 18, closed to enable the authorities carry out some repair works on the runway.

Maritime Labour: FG Assures Seafarers Of Decent Working Conditions

James Orji

April 29, 2025

Nigeria has endorsed the amendments to eight (8) Codes of the Maritime Labour Convention, MLC, 2006. The amendments include the codes related to the protection of seafarers against discrimination, identification of seafarers as key workers, enhanced access to shore based welfare for seafarers, and the code on shipboard violence, harassment and bullying, accommodation and recreational facilities onboard.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who led Nigeria’s delegation to the 5^th ILO special Tripartite Committee meeting in Geneva Switzerland, emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to the welfare, rights, and protection of seafarers.

The Minister, who was represented by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, commended the International Labour Organisation, ILO, for fostering dialogue on maritime labour standards.

The NIMASA DG reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to ensuring decent working and living conditions for seafarers, noting the recently approved minimum wage in line with ILO standards.

Dr. Mobereola also used the platform to reinforce Nigeria’s bid for election to Category C of the International Maritime Organization, IMO, Council during the upcoming elections scheduled for November/ December this year. He stated that Nigeria’s inclusion in the Council would strengthen Africa’s representation and voice in shaping international maritime policies that promote fair labour practices, environmental sustainability, and technical cooperation.

The Special Tripartite Committee comprises representatives from countries that have ratified the MLC 2006, and mostly from Maritime Administrations who also attend IMO meetings. This is the very first time Nigeria is widening the scope of its campaign to engage strategically with relevant international agencies.

Who Kidnapped King Sunny Ade?

James Orji

April 29, 2025

Damilola Adeniyi Adegeye, the daughter of Afro Beat maestro Adeniyi Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade has alleged that his father has been kidnapped.

In a series of posts she shared on the social media, Damilola accused his step-brother Dayo of keeping their father away from the reach of other family members, after forcing him to “work under duress.”

By keeping him incommunicado, Dayo and those allegedly working with him has prevented King Sunny Ade from performing his responsibilities to other family members, as he could no longer take care of them.

According to Damilola who currently lives in the United Kingdom, the Afro Juju star has been taken hostage by Dayo and other close relations, including Sunny Ade’s ‘driver’ who has held him ‘hostage’ and forced him to perform at show against his will.

Since she made the allegations on Monday, not a few Nigerians have become worried over the state of health of the popular musicians, as not a few well-meaning people have called on the security agencies to investigate the matter particularly after his daughter alleged that “no one knows his whereabouts in the family and everyone is looking for him.”

“King Sunny Ade has been kidnapped. The manager (Dayo) is the culprit along with his mother, brothers (Demola and Kenny) and his driver Ade,” she wrote.

Damilola also accused Dayo of withholding information and “misleading the family” by claiming everyone knows where he is.

“….This has shown me who they are, and these are the ones that my dad is around. But no one knows his whereabouts in the family and everyone is looking for him, yet these guys are not telling us where he is but say everyone knows,” she stated.

She argued that despite the singer’s continued work, the “family is not seeing the financial benefits,” and urged Dayo to “allow him rest”.

Damilola also called on the Nigerian police for help and pleaded with the public not to book the singer for any event at the moment.

“King Sunny Ade, my dad, has been kidnapped and is working under duress. Emergency!” she wrote.

She warns: “Bro D, stop booking the shows and let him rest, so he can take care of his family. He keeps working, but the family is not seeing the money!

“I need the Nigerian police. My dad, King Sunny Ade, has been kidnapped.”

Meanwhile, unconfirmed sources informed the magazine that King Sunny Ade performed at the weekend somewhere on the Lagos Island. Some well meaning Nigerians have therefore urged him to speak up to clear the air on his daughter’s allegations.

Headies Award: Davido, Tems, Late Mohbad, Juma Jux Shine, As Wizkid, Kiss Daniel, Burna Boy Miss Out

Akinwale Kasali

April 29, 2025

By Akinwale Kasali

The 2024 Headies Award was held in Lagos amid fanfare, glamour and glitz as the night was further enlivened by electrifying performances from some of the continent’s brightest stars, including Qing Madi, L.A.X, Odumodublvck, Kcee, Shallipopi, Flavour, Juma Jux, Nasboi, Magnito, and more.

Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, enjoyed a memorable night, taking home the award for Best East African Artiste of the Year, triumphing over other notable nominees such as Bien (Kenya), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Bruce Melodie (Rwanda), and Azawi (Uganda).

He also thrilled the audience with a captivating live performance.

One of the night’s most emotional highlights was the presentation of the Special Recognition Award to Limpopo master, Kcee.

The accolade honoured his enduring contributions to the Nigerian music industry, his cultural impact, and his impressive artistic evolution over the past 26 years.

In a deeply moving moment, the late Mohbad was posthumously honoured with the Best Street-Hop Artiste award for his hit single “Ask About Me.”

His family—including his wife and young son, Liam—accepted the award on his behalf, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

The ceremony also featured a heartfelt tribute, celebrating Mohbad’s profound impact on the music industry and the legacy he left behind.

In addition to his win, Mohbad earned multiple posthumous nominations, including Best Collaboration for “Egwu” with Chike and Afrobeats Single of the Year for the same track. These nominations and his posthumous recognition underscore the enduring resonance of his music and the irreplaceable void his passing has left in the industry.

There was mild drama when the organisers of the event stylishly requested Odumodublvck, who won the Next Rated Category, to leave the stage while he was giving a long speech after receiving his award. The celebrated rapper who stormed the stage with his mom and an entourage of friends and record label team blatantly refused to leave the stage till the organisers eventually switched on his microphone, which was initially switched off and allowed him to finish his speech.

See full list of winners below :

Best Recording of the Year

Tems – Burning — Winner

Burna Boy – Higher

Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song

Sarz feat. Lojay – Billions

Producer of the Year

Sarz – Happiness

London – Ozeba — Winner

Magicsticks – Basquiat

Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – Hehehe

Dibs – Different Pattern

Next Rated

Qing Madi

Shallipopi

Odumodublvck — Winner

Ayo Maff

Nasboi

Afrobeats Album of the Year

Stubborn – Victony

Work of Art – Asake

The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr

Heis – Rema — Winner

Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn

Songwriter of the Year

Simi – Stranger

Qing Madi – Vision -Winner

Llona – Can’t Breathe

Bloody Civilian – Family Meeting

Wizard Chan – Stages of Life

Rookie of the Year

Llona

Kaestyle

Taves

Zerrydl— Winner

Best Rap Single

Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck – Cast — Winner

Odumodublvck feat. Bloody Civilian & Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor

Ladipoe, Rozzz & Morrelo – Hallelujah

Magnito – Canada

Jeriq – Ije Nwoke

Best Vocal Performance (Female)

Ayra Starr – Last Heartbreak Song

Niniola – Level

Simi – Stranger

Liya – I’m Done —Winner

Yemi Alade – Tomorrow

Music Video of the Year

Rema – Charm (Dir. Perliks & Folarin Oludare)

Jyde Ajala – Metaverse

Perliks & Emeka Shine Shine – Like Ice Spice

Mattmax – Ojapiano

Director Pink – Egwu — Winner

TG Omori – Showa

Dammy Twitch – Na Money

Best Street-Hop Artiste

Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern

Ayo Maff feat. Fireboy DML – Dealer

Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck – Cast

Zhus Jdo – Johnbull

Mohbad – Ask About Me — Winner

Afrobeats Single of the Year

Young Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things

Kizz Daniel – Twe Twe Remix

Chike feat. Mohbad – Egwu

Asake – Remember

Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel feat. Davido – Ogechi Remix

Flavour – Big Baller — Winner

Viewers’ Choice Award

Young Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things

Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel feat. Davido – Ogechi Remix

Chike & Mohbad – Egwu — Winner

Rema – Ozeba

Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern

Kizz Daniel – Showa

Tems – Love Me Jeje

Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck – Cast

Flavour feat. Fireboy – Dealer

Flavour – Big Baller

Viewers’ Choice Award

Young Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things

Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel feat. Davido – Ogechi Remix

Chike & Mohbad – Egwu — Winner

Rema – Ozeba

Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern

Kizz Daniel – Showa

Tems – Love Me Jeje

Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck – Cast

Flavour feat. Fireboy – Dealer

Flavour – Big Baller

Digital Artiste of the Year

Ayra Starr

Rema

Shallipopi

Tems

Davido — Winner

Kizz Daniel

Asake

Song of the Year

Showa – Kizz Daniel

Commas – Ayra Starr

Egwu – Chike and Mohbad

Lonely at the Top – Asake — Winner

Ozeba – Rema

Big Baller – Flavour

Best Vocal Performance Male

Lojay — Billions — Winner

Best Movie Soundtrack

A Tribe Called Judah — Winner

Special Recognition Awards

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor

Alex Okosi

Amaju Pinnick

Kcee

Humanitarian awards

Temitola Adekunle Johnson

Mitchell Mukoro

Best East African Artiste

Bien (Kenya)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Juma Jux (Tanzania) -Winner

Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)

Azawi (Uganda)

Best Central African Artiste

Innoss’B (DRC) — Winner

Gaz Mawete (DRC)

Emma’A (Gabon)

Eboloko (Gabon)

Singuila (Central African Republic)

Kocee (Cameroon)

The Headies Awards 2025 was a night of glitz, glamour, and powerful recognition — a true testament to the vibrant evolution of African music.

Kano Sanctions Two Judges, Court Registrars

Suleiman Anyalewechi

April 29, 2025

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Two Judges of the Kano State Judiciary have been slammed with disciplinary measures by the State Judicial Service Commission over perceived professional misconducts.

While Mansur Ibrahim of the Upper Shariah Court was issued with a warning over the use of inappropriate language against a litigant, his counterpart, Nasiru Ahmed was given a query, and subsequently, served a cautionary letter for conducts suggestive of personal interests in a matter involving a judgment debt.

A statement from the spokesperson for the Commission, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, on said the disciplinary measures were sequel to the adaptation of the report of an investigative committee by the Commission during its 80th Meeting.

“In line with its mandate, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the investigations carried out by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee, and resolved to suspend two Court Registrars, and issue formal warnings to two Upper Shariah Court Judges whose conducts fall short of expected standards”, the Commission noted

According to the statement, the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee had recommended the measure against Justice Ahmad for ordering the unlawful detention of a judgment debtor, a move which was indicative of personal interest, as well as open compromise of judicial impartiality.

The Commission warned that Judicial Officers, should, at all times, exercise discretionary powers with a sense of fairness, justice and objectivity so as not to erode public confidence and trust in the system.

In the same vein, the Commission, slammed a six-month suspension without pay on Ibrahim Adamu, a Principal Registrar 2 with the State High Court for engaging in a verbal assault and attempted physical combat with a superior personnel.

Adamu who is to also have his routine promotion exercise differed was said to have, not long ago committed same offence, as a result of which he was queried ,and found guilty of gross misconduct.

For demanding and accepting what the Commission described as improper gratification, Maigida Lawan, a Principal Registrar with the Shariah Upper Court, was demoted from grade level 13 to 12, in addition to a six-month suspension without salary.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Confesses: “I Committed A Grievous Crime”

Ayodele Oni

April 29, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Kogi suspended Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in a fresh letter to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has insisted that she is not afraid, remains unbought, and unbroken, despite her trivial.

The letter, addressed directly to Akpabio, reads, “Dear Distinguished Senate President Godswill Akpabio,

“It is with the deepest sarc@sm and utmost the@trical regret that I tender this apology for the grievous crime of possessing dignity and self-respect in your most exalted presence.

“I have reflected extensively on my unforgivable failure to recognize that legislative success in certain quarters is apparently not earned through merit, but through the ancient art of compliance — of the very personal kind.

“How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… ‘requests’ was not merely a personal choice, but a constitutional violation of the unwritten laws of certain men’s entitlement.

“Truly, I must apologize for prioritizing competence over c@pitulation, vision over vanity, and the people’s mandate over private dinners behind closed doors.

“I now realize the c@tastrophic consequences of my actions: legislation delayed, tempers flared, and the tragic bruising of egos so large they require their own postcodes. For this disruption to the natural order of ‘quid pro quo,’ I bow my head in fictional sh@me.

“Please find it in your magnanimous heart — somewhere buried deep beneath layers of entitlement — to forgive this stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections.

“I remain,

Yours in eternal resistance,

Senator Natasha H Akpoti Uduaghan

Unafraid, Unbought, and Unbroken.”

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