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Court Reserves Judgement In Akpabio, Natasha’s Appeals
Court Reserves Judgement In Akpabio, Natasha’s Appeals
Court reserves judgement in Akpabio, Natasha’s appeals. Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan described the contempt ruling as violating her fundamental rights.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, reserved judgement in the appeal and cross-appeal filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan is challenging a lower court’s decision in her suit seeking to stop the Senate’s investigation of her alleged misconduct.
A three-member panel of justices of the appellate court reserved the judgement after counsel for the parties adopted their processes and argued their case for and against the appeals.
Mr Akpabio had approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgement that invalidated the suspension of Kogi Central senator, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The Senate president’s legal team had challenged the jurisdiction of the lower court, arguing that the matter bordered on the internal affairs of the National Assembly and was, therefore, insulated from judicial review under Section 251 of the 1999 Constitution.
The lower court had declared her six-month suspension unconstitutional, excessive, and a violation of the senator’s constituents’ right to representation.
In a notice of cross-appeal dated 11 July, Mr Akpabio, through his lead counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, asked the appellate court to nullify the judgement, describing it as erroneous and a gross miscarriage of justice.
In the 11-ground appeal, he faulted the trial court for dismissing his preliminary objection and for issuing orders that, according to him, interfere with parliamentary procedures protected by law.
He further argued that matters relating to suspension of members, utterances made during plenary, and resolutions of the Senate fall squarely within the protective scope of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act, and cannot be subjected to external adjudication.
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The cross-appeal by the Senate president came just two days after Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal to challenge the N5 million fine imposed on her by the same court.
The fine was part of a contempt ruling issued by the trial court’s judge, Justice Binta Nyako, who found the senator guilty of civil contempt over a satirical Facebook post made while her case against the Senate was still ongoing.
In her six-ground appeal, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan described the contempt ruling as violating her fundamental rights and argued that the fine was legally unfounded.
The appeals, marked: CA/ABJ/CJ/739/2025, CA/ABJ/CJ/1208/2025; and CA/ABJ/CJ/739/2025CA/A//2025, all stemmed from the rights suit filed by Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan with number: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025, to stop the Senate from investigating her.
At the hearing on Friday, Mr Akpabio, through his lawyer, Eko Ejembi Eko, SAN, withdrew one of the cross-appeals, having been overtaken by event, since Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan had since resumed her duties in the Senate, and it was dismissed.
NNPC Ltd Offers N66 Fuel Discount Throughout the Nation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has unveiled a nationwide ₦66 fuel discount promotion for customers using the NNPC Fuel App.
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In a post obtained from its X handle on Friday, the promotion, which runs from October 1 to 7, is being held across NNPC stations nationwide as part of activities marking the period.
“The ₦66 Discount Promo is ongoing & the excitement is already happening across our stations nationwide!
“All over Nigeria, our customers are getting in on the action & there’s still time for you to benefit!
The promo runs from 1–7 October on the NNPC Fuel App,” the post read.
NNPC said customers across the country have already begun participating in the promotion, with highlights from the first day showing activities at several stations.
“Keep fueling, keep transacting and keep your eyes on our pages,” the post read.
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NNPC also shared moments from the first day of the promotion and said more pictures and activities from stations across the country would be released.
The company urged customers not to miss the opportunity to participate before the promotion ends on October 7.
The ₦66 discount offer is available through the NNPC Fuel App during the stated promotional period.
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NAF, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Sets for Partnership to Advance Indigenous Defence Capacity
NAF, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Sets for Partnership to Advance Indigenous Defence Capacity
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed the readiness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to explore a strategic partnership with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) to strengthen indigenous capacity in aircraft spares production, technology transfer and specialised technical training.
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The CAS stated this on 29 September 2026 when the Chairman of IVM, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, CON, paid a courtesy visit to him at Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
Discussions focused on leveraging IVM’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities to support NAF operational requirements and advance local content in the defence sector. Chief Chukwuma highlighted IVM’s interest and capability in the production of selected aircraft parts and spares, while also showcasing its CNG and electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities.
The CAS welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed NAF’s commitment to partnerships that promote local production, technology transfer and human-capacity development. He also expressed interest in exploring affordable vehicle acquisition options for NAF personnel through convenient payment arrangements, subject to further engagement and applicable procedures.
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The engagement underscores the CAS’s drive to harness indigenous innovation and local expertise to strengthen NAF capability and personnel welfare, while supporting Nigeria’s broader pursuit of technological self-reliance and industrial development.
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Nigerian Navy Disclaims Recurrent Fake Recruitment on Social Media
The Nigerian Navy has observed the recurrent circulation of fake recruitment notices on social media platforms and other unofficial channels, purportedly announcing Nigerian Navy recruitment exercises. The Nigerian Navy wishes to state categorically that such notices are not authorised and should not be regarded as official recruitment announcements.
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The Nigerian Navy therefore advises prospective applicants and members of the public to exercise caution and disregard recruitment information obtained from unofficial social media accounts, websites or other unauthorised sources. All official information concerning Nigerian Navy recruitment, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, timelines and categories, will be communicated exclusively through authorised Nigerian Navy channels. The official recruitment website is http://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng, while the Nigerian Navy’s official website is https://navy.mil.ng.
Members of the public are particularly warned against making payments to individuals, agents or unauthorised platforms in connection with Nigerian Navy recruitment. Recruitment into the Nigerian Navy is free of charge, and the Service does not authorise third parties to recruit applicants or collect recruitment fees on its behalf.
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The Nigerian Navy will continue to monitor and address the circulation of fraudulent recruitment information and urges the public to rely solely on its official communication channels for accurate and verified information on recruitment exercises.
Signed
AA FOLORUNSHO Director Naval Information
Captain (Nigerian Navy)
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