The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers in taking disciplinary action against the Kogi Central lawmaker.

In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court held that the suspension did not violate the senator’s parliamentary privileges or her fundamental rights.

However, the court set aside the contempt proceedings and the ₦5 million fine earlier imposed on Akpoti-Uduaghan over her satirical apology directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Abba Muhammed ruled that the Senate President acted within the provisions of the Senate Rules when he denied the lawmaker the opportunity to speak during plenary on February 20, 2025, after she spoke from a seat not officially assigned to her.

The court maintained that the Senate President has the authority to allocate seats to lawmakers and that members are required to contribute to proceedings only from their designated seats.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said she was pleasantly surprised to be recognised by United States President Donald Trump during her recent visit to Washington, D.C.

She made the remark in an interview on Fox News, reflecting on her participation in official engagements in the U.S., including the National Prayer Breakfast.

According to her, the acknowledgement by Trump was unexpected and symbolised growing international visibility and recognition for her public and faith-based engagements.

Tinubu noted that such moments reflect how influence and impact can emerge from humble beginnings, adding that global attention often follows sustained commitment and service.

Her comments come after Trump publicly acknowledged her at the annual National Prayer Breakfast, describing her as a respected leader associated with one of the largest churches in Nigeria.

The National Prayer Breakfast is a high-profile interfaith gathering that brings together political leaders, religious figures and international guests to discuss faith, leadership and cooperation, and has long served as a platform for diplomatic interaction and symbolic recognition of global personalities.

Opinion Of Wordshot Amaechi Ugwele,

“Soon, Enugu transformed into an active construction hub, arguably one of the few states in the country, if not the only one, where major projects were unfolding simultaneously across all the political wards.”

“Today, with the procurement of three additional aircraft, doubling the fleet from three to six, that promise has been kept. This 100 percent increase in fleet size significantly enhances Enugu Air’s operational capacity, enabling higher flight frequency, route expansion, operational resilience, and improved service reliability. And, this growth will continue.”

WHEN Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah unveiled his campaign manifesto, its breadth and ambition were impossible to ignore. The document was sweeping in scope, rich in detail, and unapologetically bold in its promises across virtually every sector of governance.

For citizens and keen observers alike, the immediate question was not whether the ideas were attractive, but whether they were achievable.

How would a government navigate familiar constraints such as limited funding, institutional inertia, bureaucratic bottlenecks, sabotage, and corruption, to deliver such an expansive agenda?

But from the outset, Governor Mbah had offered strong and clear visions with zero prospects for excuses. On funding, he moved swiftly to overhaul Enugu State’s internal revenue generation system, sealing leakages and subjecting personnel to extensive retraining to instill professionalism, accountability, and efficiency. That decision laid the financial foundation for what would follow.

Soon, Enugu transformed into an active construction hub, arguably one of the few states in the country, if not the only one, where major projects were unfolding simultaneously across all political wards.

Roads, infrastructure, and public facilities began to rise at a pace that forced even skeptics to pause and reassess.

Before the implications of this momentum could fully sink in, the administration rolled out projects that had not even featured prominently in early public discourse.

The long-abandoned International Conference Centre was taken from roughly 40 percent completion to full delivery. The International Specialist Hospital and the International Hotel Complex emerged as major construction sites, reshaping the skyline and energy of the Coal City.

Then came perhaps one of the boldest statements of intent, the launch of Enugu Air. Beyond its symbolism, the airline was a strategic investment in connectivity, linking Enugu to Nigeria and the wider world, and positioning the state as a serious destination for business, tourism, and investment. From day one, Governor Mbah was clear-eyed and deliberate.

The three aircraft unveiled, he said, were only a starting point. More would follow, leading to deeper route penetration and the eventual emergence of Enugu as a regional aviation hub.

Today, with the procurement of three additional aircraft, doubling the fleet from three to six, that promise has been kept. This 100 percent increase in fleet size significantly enhances Enugu Air’s operational capacity, enabling higher flight frequency, route expansion, operational resilience, and improved service reliability.

And, this growth will continue. It moves the airline from a symbolic launch phase into a phase of real business, scalability and competitiveness.

More importantly, it reinforces a consistent pattern in Governor Mbah’s leadership. He says it, and he does it. Whether in infrastructure, healthcare, hospitality, or now aviation, the story remains the same.

The governor’s lofty ideas are matched by deliberate action, and his projections are backed by measurable delivery. Enugu Air’s expanding fleet is not just about aircraft in the sky, it is about trust on the ground, in all the life changing developments the people are seeing.

In Enugu State today, promises are no longer suspended in the future. They are taking shape, taking off, and landing, right on schedule, to strongly affirm, yes, that indeed, tomorrow is here!

A protester at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Monday attracted attention after arriving at the demonstration with a mattress and pillow.

The unusual scene unfolded during a protest by civic groups and political supporters calling for the inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of results in the ongoing Electoral Act amendment.

Participants gathered at the complex to pressure lawmakers to ensure that election results are transmitted directly from polling units, a move they believe will strengthen transparency and credibility in future elections.

Debate has intensified nationwide over the proposed changes to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly on whether the Independent National Electoral Commission should be legally required to transmit results electronically in real time.

While many Nigerians insist the provision should be mandatory to prevent manipulation, some lawmakers maintain that the commission should retain the discretion to decide the method based on prevailing circumstances.