Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara The Peoples Democratic Party and the Rivers State Government on Monday kicked against the call by a faction of the All Progressives Congress for the resignation or impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development comes as Fubara said he would not be deterred by threats from those pushing to disrupt…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara The political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Sunday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara invited the Amaewhule-led members of the House of Assembly to a meeting. This was contained in a letter issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo,…
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) continues to reinforce its unwavering commitment to gender diversity, equality, and empowerment This year’s IWD global theme, “Accelerate Action”, aligns perfectly with UBA’s drive to champion inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for women in the workplace. On Wednesday, the…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on Wednesday, which is investigating her conduct during last week’s plenary session. The female lawmaker had previously engaged in a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation. Akpoti-Uduaghan…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio denied the allegation on Wednesday during the Senate’s plenary session after a one-week break. He said, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very…
The 49-day reign of Mojisola Meranda as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly ended on Monday, when the lawmakers re-elected Mudashiru Obasa to lead them. The move is not unconnected to the resolutions of the mediating panel led by Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Olusegun Osoba, former governors of Osun and…
…….Features Webinar Series, Trivia Challenges, Live Business Series Event. ……..Women to Enjoy Discount Offerings on Cards, Loans ………UBA Foundation to Distribute Care Kits for Secondary School Pupils Across Nigeria. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to commemorate this year’s edition of the International Women’s Day with a series of…
Mudashiru-Obasa Mudashiru Obasa has been returned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa was reinstated following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down from the role with immediate effect. He was returned as the speaker during Monday’s plenary session. In January, the lawmakers impeached Obasa over multiple allegations,…
Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA) and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu and President of Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema, during the visit of Elumelu to the President at Seaside Palace, the official residence of the President in Libreville, Gabon, recently. The Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group and Founder…
Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has initiated multiple legal actions against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator for Kogi Central, over accusations of defamation. These lawsuits come after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s remarks during a Friday interview on Arise TV, where she alleged that the Senate President had made sexual advances toward her both at his…
