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Wife seeks divorce from husband 5 months after her husband borrowed money to throw a lavish wedding.

The incident was narrated by a content creator known as Nasco.

According to his narration, the couple had gotten married in July, but had broken apart in December.

He stated that the wife told the husband that she didn’t feel like she belongs in the marriage and wanted a divorce.

Three months after, the woman had moved on with another man.

He said …

“My guy wey marry July last year, December na him him wife tell am say I don feel like I belong here. I don’t feel like continuing this. Na him the woman tell am, na him the woman move. The guy think say na wetin them fit settle. Na him the woman tell am. Na him the woman move. Like joke like okay. January pass, February pass, na March we dey so. Yesterday I see the lady for shoprite. She don dey with another guy.

“Meanwhile this girl pressure this boy say she need big wedding. This boy borrow money take do the big wedding. Now this guy never pay debt finish….”

Suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a contempt charge against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly defying a court order regarding her suspension.

Alongside Akpabio, the Clerk of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, Senator Neda Imasuem, were also cited as contemnors in the Form 48 filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Akpoti-Uduaghan argues that her six-month suspension was a direct violation of a subsisting court order issued on March 4, 2025. The court had previously restrained the Senate from investigating her alleged misconduct following an incident at the February 20 plenary session.

A notice of disobedience, signed by the court’s registrar pursuant to Section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act 2004, warned Akpabio, Imasuem, and the Clerk that their actions could result in imprisonment for contempt of court.

According to the court, despite being duly served with an interim injunction on March 5, the defendants “deliberately and contumaciously disregarded” the court’s directive and went ahead with their actions in “flagrant defiance of the authority of the court.”

Justice Obiora Egwuatu had earlier ruled that any action taken against Akpoti-Uduaghan while the case was pending would be “null, void, and of no effect whatsoever.” The court also permitted her to serve the legal processes on the defendants through alternative means, such as pasting them at the National Assembly or publishing them in national newspapers.

In response to the suit, Akpabio has challenged the court’s jurisdiction, arguing that the judiciary has no authority to interfere in Senate affairs.

The case has been adjourned until March 25 for further proceedings.

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has opened up on a life-threatening incident that nearly claimed his life seven years ago.Speaking during the ongoing Special Holy Ghost Service, themed Joy Unspeakable, Pastor Adeboye, who marked his 83rd birthday on Sunday, shared the harrowing experience to express his gratitude for God’s grace.

The revered pastor revealed that while attending the church’s Let’s-Go-A-Fishing evangelism program, he fell critically ill due to severe road conditions.

His health deteriorated so rapidly that he spent Christmas Day in bed, an experience he described as “the first time in my life.”

As his condition worsened, Pastor Adeboye collapsed in Ilesha, necessitating an emergency airlift to the church camp, as he was too weak to travel by road.

“Seven years ago, during this same program, I collapsed in Ilesha. My body gave way, and for the first time in my life, I spent Christmas Day in bed. The devil was certain he had finally got me.

“To bring me back to camp, we had to charter a helicopter because I was too weak to travel by road—if I had, I wouldn’t have made it,” he said.

However, just as the helicopter was about to take off, some local miscreants attempted to prevent the rescue, even damaging one of the helicopter’s windows in the process.

Despite these challenges, the pastor made it to the camp, where he experienced a miraculous recovery.

“They clung to the helicopter, and in the process, one of the windows got torn. But by God’s grace, I made it to the camp. I was certain that if I could just get there, I would recover.

Reflecting on the event, he urged the congregation to thank God for sparing his life and the continued success of the ministry.

“Seven years later, I am still here! Please, praise God for me—give Him glory, honor, and adoration!”

In his address, Pastor Adeboye also cautioned the congregation against living a double life, urging them to remain consistent in their faith both in church and outside.

“This is my advice to you: do not sell your salvation, he warned. “Stop living a double life—one way in church and another way outside. Be consistent in your faith.” 

The four-day event, which marks the 39th anniversary of the Special Holy Ghost Service, has had a lasting impact on millions.

Pastor Adeboye, born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State, joined RCCG in 1973 as an interpreter for the church’s founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi.

After Akindayomi’s death in 1981, Adeboye succeeded him as General Overseer, leading the church to unprecedented growth and global reach.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have continued  exchanging words over the crisis at the Senate triggered by the suspension of the Kogi lawmaker.

While Akpabio accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of traumatising others with unfounded allegations, the Kogi lawmaker said she was not the first to accuse the Senate President of sexual harassment, urging him to submit to an investigation.

The disagreement between the two lawmakers became a public spectacle two weeks ago when, during plenary, Akpoti-Uduaghan rejected the relocation of her seat.

She also told the Senate President that she was not scared of him.

Although Akpabio tried to downplay the severity of the matter, the Kogi lawmaker featured in a live television programme the next morning where she accused him of sexual harassment.

Last week, the Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following a recommendation by its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions.

She was suspended for six months as many rights groups and activists condemned the decision and called for fair hearing.

Natasha fond of traumatic, “useless” allegations – Akpabio

Akpabio, at an event to commemorate the International Women’s Day, claimed to be Akpoti-Uduaghan’s victim.

He noted that previous allegations of sexual harassment levelled against others by the senator had turned out to be false.

He said, “It was only yesterday I realised that what we are talking about only happened when there was a change of seat. That was when all hell was let loose and all sorts of allegations came up. Only after the change of seat and change of committee, which my senators know happen from time to time.

“This was said to have happened on the 8th of December, a day before my birthday, which was celebrated in the stadium in 2023. So, from the 8th of December 2023, I never heard, my wife never heard, no Nigerian ever heard, even the husband never heard any issue of sexual harassment until her committee was changed, and her seat was changed.

“Have you ever wondered about the trauma caused by that same woman on the other people she has accused in the past? None has been proved so far. Do you even wonder the trauma this caused to the 10th Senate and the image of the Senate with all these useless allegations? I have refrained from making a statement.

“Look at these beautiful women. They have come across me so many times. Have I ever harassed any one of you? Or is the person thinking that you are not beautiful?”

Akpoti-Uduaghan fires back

Akpoti-Uduaghan dismissed the claims by the Senate President, insisting that a formal investigation was necessary to establish the truth.

The senator, while speaking through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, also pointed out that a similar allegation of sexual harassment was made against Akpabio by a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Joy Nunieh.

“If Akpabio makes such a statement, the question anybody will ask is why are there two allegations of sexual harassment against him? Joy Nunieh made the same allegation, and now it is Natasha. Akpabio should subject himself to investigation,” he stated.

Giwa said Akpabio was attempting to manipulate Senate proceedings to avoid scrutiny.

He further alleged that Akpabio was using his position to victimise the lawmaker following her refusal to yield to his advances.

“Is it true that Natasha has been prevented from participating in international engagements involving senators? Is it true that she has been forced to use her funds for official trips while others have their expenses covered? These are hard facts that need to be addressed,” he said.

Giwa also maintained that his client would not back down from her legal battle against the Senate President despite efforts from various stakeholders, including the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Imaan Suleiman.

“She welcomes the involvement of the Women Affairs Minister and others who are trying to mediate. A meeting between them is scheduled for next week,” he said.

Why we suspended Kogi lawmaker – Senate

The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, clarified that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for gross misconduct and not for the sexual harassment allegation she levelled against Akpabio.

Bamidele, in a statement, said there were deliberate false narratives being circulated by some media organisations on the matter.

He said, “If Senator Uduaghan had strictly followed our guiding principles, the Senate would have treated her petition based on merit in line with its practice. But she never obeyed the established practices of the institution where she was serving.”

He further said the Kogi lawmaker’s suspension was a decision of the committee of the whole Senate following the submission of a report by the chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imaseun.

“The report found her guilty of violating sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Senate Rules and recommended her immediate suspension.

“The disciplinary action was a response to her repeated violations of legislative decorum, including: One, for refusing to sit in her assigned seat during plenary on 25th February 2025, despite multiple pleas from the Minority Leader and other ranking Senators—an act of open defiance and disorderly conduct.

“Two, for speaking without being recognised by the presiding officer in clear violation of parliamentary practices and procedures on 25th February 2025.

“Three, for engaging in unruly and disruptive behaviour, obstructing the orderly conduct of Senate proceedings.

“For making abusive and disrespectful remarks against the leadership of the Senate.

“Five, defying and refusing to comply with the summons of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges mandated to investigate cases of misconduct.”

Bamidele urged the public and the media to disregard false reports suggesting otherwise and to always seek the truth before spreading politically motivated narratives.

Falana threatens senators

In a related development, the Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, Mrs Funmi Falana SAN, described the suspension of the senator as a “disgraceful display of power”.

Falana, in a statement on Saturday, threatened to drag members of the Senate who are lawyers before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee if the suspension was not reversed.

The wife of human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, argued that the Senate exhibited gross impunity by suspending Akpoti-Uduaghan without fair hearing.

Mrs Falana said, “By suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan without affording her the opportunity to substantiate the allegation of sexual abuse levelled against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate violated her fundamental right to fair hearing guaranteed by section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.

“Having sworn to comply with the provisions of the Constitution without fear or favour, the gross impunity exhibited by the senators cannot be justified. The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate is a disgraceful display of power.

“On two occasions the Senate had suspended two of its members – Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Senator Ali Ndume. On both occasions, the Federal High Court declared the suspensions illegal and unconstitutional.

“In the case of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Federal High Court had restrained the Senate Committee from hearing the complaint against her pending the determination of the motion on notice.

“Since the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot be justified under the Constitution and the Rules of the Senate, the Senate is advised to lift the suspension without any delay. Otherwise, the members of the Senate who are lawyers will be dragged to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee by the Women Empowerment and Legal Aid.”

Reps seek review of suspension process

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide a review of the processes for suspending federal lawmakers.

According to a member of the House of Representatives, Mansur Soro, the Senate Standing Rules are not superior to the 1999 constitution.

Soro, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party representing Darazo/Gnajuwa Federal Constituency, Bauchi State, is the sponsor of a bill for an Act to alter the 1999 constitution to “Regulate the process of suspending a member of the National Assembly from legislative duties and for a related matter,” currently before the Committee on Constitution Review.

A copy of the bill, obtained by Sunday PUNCH, showed that the proposed legislation seeks an alternation of Section 60 of the Constitution with the introduction of sub-section 2.

Section 60 of the Principal Act is altered to introduce a new sub-section 2 which shall read thus, “Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorising the Senate or the House of Representatives to suspend its member(s) except through a recommendation by its committee responsible for ethics and privileges and approved by signatures of two-fourth majority of the members of that House.”

Speaking with our correspondent, the federal lawmaker said, “This bill seeks to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to regulate the process of suspending a member of the National Assembly.

“This is to mitigate abuse of regulations and procedures in suspending a duly elected member of the National Assembly, to ensure that the representation and voice of all senatorial districts and federal constituencies are sustained in both houses of the National Assembly.”

Asked what the Red Chamber should do in the light of the controversy generated by the Natasha/Akpabio feud, the Bauchi lawmaker said, “The Senate should obey the court, recall Senator Natasha and allow the court to decide the matter. The Constitution created the office. Rules can’t take precedence over a constitutional provision, adding that, “The people of Kogi Central Senatorial District should not be punished for the fight of two senators. Their voice and representation at the senate chamber should be restored.”

In light of the tension generated by the development, Soro called for a review of the process of the appointment of the chairman and members of the Ethics and Privileges Committee in both chambers of the National Assembly, saying, “You don’t expect the chairmen to do much against the person who appointed them.”

 

 

 

 

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with payment technology firm Flutterwave to empower youths and boost their business skills.

According to a statement issued on Friday, the signing ceremony had in attendance the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande; the Permanent Secretary, Mr Olubunmi Olusanya; and other senior officials of the ministry.

The MoU between the partners will lead to the implementation of key initiatives that will provide young Nigerians with access to training, mentorship, and opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Flutterwave Founder/Chief Executive Officer Olugbenga Agboola expressed the company’s commitment to building sustainable solutions that will empower Nigerian youth.

He reiterated Flutterwave’s dedication to creating opportunities for youths through training, partner engagement, and access to business opportunities, ensuring long-term economic impact.

Olawande, at the signing, commended Flutterwave for its role in advancing youth-focused initiatives, emphasising that this collaboration represents a critical step in fulfilling President Bola Tinubu’s vision for youth empowerment.

He highlighted the National Youth Service Corps and Citizenship & Leadership Training Centre as key agencies under the ministry that will play a central role in implementing the initiative.

“This partnership directly contributes to achieving the President’s eight priority pillars by providing young entrepreneurs with the resources to scale their businesses.

“Expanding access to training and mentorship programmes. Supporting youth-led businesses to drive innovation. Strengthening technical and leadership training. Leveraging technology to create sustainable employment opportunities and engaging youth through the NYSC and CLTC,” part of the statement read.

The minister concluded by reaffirming that this collaboration with Flutterwave will significantly strengthen the ministry’s efforts to ensure a brighter future for Nigerian youth, positioning them as key drivers of the nation’s economic transformation.

 

 

 

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.31bn in February 2025, reflecting sustained external pressures amid the recent appreciation of the naira.

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that reserves declined from $39.72bn on January 31, 2025, to $38.42bn on February 28, 2025, representing a 3.3 per cent drop within the month.

The decline in February was slightly higher than the $1.16bn drop recorded in January, highlighting the continued strain on the country’s external reserves.

The steady depletion of reserves has raised concerns amid rising speculations that the apex bank’s sustained interventions in the foreign exchange market, aimed at bridging liquidity gaps and stabilising the naira, have come at the cost of reducing external reserves.

Despite this, the local currency strengthened significantly against major foreign currencies in February, suggesting that the CBN’s efforts have had some positive impact in restoring confidence in the market.

Nigeria’s reserves recorded a consistent decline throughout February, with no single day of increase.

At the beginning of the month, reserves stood at $39.60bn on February 3, dropping to $39.54bn on February 4, signalling the start of a downward trend.

By February 7, reserves had fallen to $39.04bn, slipping further to $39.27bn on February 10.

The downward trajectory persisted into the second week of the month, with reserves standing at $39.15bn on February 12 and declining to $38.88bn by February 17.

By the third week of February, reserves had weakened further, dropping to $38.72bn on February 19 and $38.69bn on February 21.

As the month drew to a close, reserves had further declined to $38.41bn on February 28, reflecting a continuous downward trend throughout the month.

The fall in reserves has been attributed to multiple factors, including Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imports, which exerts pressure on foreign exchange reserves.

The country remains highly reliant on imports of industrial goods and food supplies, leading to high FX outflows.

Although oil prices have rebounded in recent months, Nigeria’s oil production challenges, crude theft, and pipeline vandalism have constrained forex inflows from the oil sector, limiting the CBN’s ability to shore up reserves.

The depletion of external reserves has also raised concerns over Nigeria’s capacity to meet external debt obligations.

The country holds significant foreign debt, and a further decline in reserves could weaken its ability to make timely debt repayments, potentially increasing borrowing costs.

A lower reserve level could also affect Nigeria’s credit rating and investor confidence, making it more expensive for the government to access international capital markets.

Despite the steady decline in reserves, the naira made notable gains against major foreign currencies in February, marking its strongest performance since the beginning of the year.

By the end of the month, the naira appreciated against the US dollar, closing at N1,540/$ from N1,620/$ at the start of the month, reflecting a 7.41 per cent gain.

It also strengthened against the British pound, rising from N2,000/£ to N1,910/£, marking a 4.50 per cent increase. Similarly, the naira appreciated against the euro, improving from N1,660/€ to N1,550/€, showing a 6.34 per cent gain.

The official exchange rate followed a similar trend, stabilising above N1,500/$ in the final weeks of February.

Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market showed that the naira closed at N1,496/$ at the official window, narrowing the gap between the official and parallel market rates.

The convergence of the official and parallel market exchange rates indicates that Nigeria may be moving towards a unified forex market, reducing the speculation and arbitrage that have previously contributed to forex volatility.

 

 

A viral video of a pregnant woman in labor has left social media users in shock, as it appears to show her unborn baby standing upright inside her belly.

The unusual footage, which has been making rounds online, captures the expectant mother lying on a hospital bed while her baby moves in a vertical position inside her womb.

The rare sight has sparked curiosity and amazement among netizens.

Sharing the clip, the woman captioned it: “When your baby decides to stand in your belly.”

The video has since triggered a wave of reactions, with many congratulating the mother while others shared their own experiences.

Reactions trailing baby standing in the womb

enipennyconcept stated: “Yes, my sister’s baby was standing too. We waited for him to turn, but the guy refused 😂. She had to do a CS to bring him out because no be him papa house 😂.”

ammiequeen098 wrote: “God is wonderful 😢🙏. I shall carry my own this year, InshaAllah.”

sugar_marypearl shared: “I just put to bed yesterday—a bouncing baby boy, guys! Congratulations to us.”

house_of_leaderbayo stated: “My wife just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. ALHAMDULILLAH ROBIL’ALAMIN ❤️❤️❤️.”

splendidolayode commented: “Shout-out to all pregnant women out there. May you deliver your baby safe and sound 🙏.”

mom_of_triplets_cooks recalled: “Till tomorrow, I still wonder how I carried three babies in my belly 😂. Even my triplets ask me, ‘Mom, how did you do it?’ I just say, it’s God oh! 😁 Motherhood no be beans.”

Watch the video below …